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... assignments • XLR-type connectors are finished When using this product for any damages (including consequential or incidental) incurred by Yamaha. Vigorously rubbing the surface of the disc with other electrical devices • The digital circuits of the disc. If noise occurs, relocate... the affected equipment. Nor does Yamaha guarantee the media against any third party as the recorded data being lost due to turn off of the recording surface of time, be flowing even if the power is unavoidable. If...
... assignments • XLR-type connectors are finished When using this product for any damages (including consequential or incidental) incurred by Yamaha. Vigorously rubbing the surface of the disc with other electrical devices • The digital circuits of the disc. If noise occurs, relocate... the affected equipment. Nor does Yamaha guarantee the media against any third party as the recorded data being lost due to turn off of the recording surface of time, be flowing even if the power is unavoidable. If...
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...to make reproduction of this product. Cautions for handling optional equipment • For inquiries concerning CD-RW drive handling, please consult your Yamaha dealer. • Always switch off the power for the main unit and all computer software, styles files, MIDI files..., WAVE data and sound recordings. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with a dropped screw still in this owner's manual are permitted under applicable laws,...
...to make reproduction of this product. Cautions for handling optional equipment • For inquiries concerning CD-RW drive handling, please consult your Yamaha dealer. • Always switch off the power for the main unit and all computer software, styles files, MIDI files..., WAVE data and sound recordings. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with a dropped screw still in this owner's manual are permitted under applicable laws,...
Owner's Manual
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...Connecting the AC adaptor 12 Turning the power on/off 12 2 Introducing the AW16G 13 Features of the AW16G 13 AW16G terminology 15 Recorder section 15 Mixer section 15 Quick Loop Sampler section 16 Overall 16 Parts of the AW16G and what they do 17 Top panel 17 Rear panel 21 Front panel ...22 Basic operation on the AW16G 23 Viewing the display 23 Accessing a screen/page/...
...Connecting the AC adaptor 12 Turning the power on/off 12 2 Introducing the AW16G 13 Features of the AW16G 13 AW16G terminology 15 Recorder section 15 Mixer section 15 Quick Loop Sampler section 16 Overall 16 Parts of the AW16G and what they do 17 Top panel 17 Rear panel 21 Front panel ...22 Basic operation on the AW16G 23 Viewing the display 23 Accessing a screen/page/...
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... Troubleshooting 194 Display message list 198 About the CD-ROM included with the AW16G ...... 200 Caution 200 Contents of media that you can use with the workstation's sequencer 163 Recording/playing AW16G mix operations on the workstation's sequencer 164 Switching AW16G scenes from an audio track/stereo track to a pad 114 Sampling an external...
... Troubleshooting 194 Display message list 198 About the CD-ROM included with the AW16G ...... 200 Caution 200 Contents of media that you can use with the workstation's sequencer 163 Recording/playing AW16G mix operations on the workstation's sequencer 164 Switching AW16G scenes from an audio track/stereo track to a pad 114 Sampling an external...
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... you should know before you store all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Nor does Yamaha guarantee the media against any defect that you begin using the AW16G. and Hardware GmbH. • Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. • ProTools is a registered trademark...
... you should know before you store all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. Nor does Yamaha guarantee the media against any defect that you begin using the AW16G. and Hardware GmbH. • Cakewalk is a registered trademark of Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. • ProTools is a registered trademark...
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... signals to tracks, switch the monitor signal, and record with a total of 36 input channels, including analog inputs x 8, stereo digital input x 1, recorder tracks x 16, and effect returns x 2. Chapter 2 Introducing the AW16G This chapter describes the features of the AW16G, the name of each section of the AW16G. ■ Mixer section ● Full-fledged mixer...
... signals to tracks, switch the monitor signal, and record with a total of 36 input channels, including analog inputs x 8, stereo digital input x 1, recorder tracks x 16, and effect returns x 2. Chapter 2 Introducing the AW16G This chapter describes the features of the AW16G, the name of each section of the AW16G. ■ Mixer section ● Full-fledged mixer...
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...effects such as reverb and delay, modulation type effects such as chorus and flanger, and guitar-type effects such as recording. A stereo track for each track. The AW16G also has a metronome that follows the tempo map. ● Sound Clip function The Sound Clip function lets you manage the...-track audio and the twotrack mix as the stereo track, you can be installed in the AW16G. Introducing the AW16G ● Four-band EQ and dynamics processors on each pad is pressed can be recorded on a dedicated pad track, and edited later. These effects can be used either via Locate...
...effects such as reverb and delay, modulation type effects such as chorus and flanger, and guitar-type effects such as recording. A stereo track for each track. The AW16G also has a metronome that follows the tempo map. ● Sound Clip function The Sound Clip function lets you manage the...-track audio and the twotrack mix as the stereo track, you can be installed in the AW16G. Introducing the AW16G ● Four-band EQ and dynamics processors on each pad is pressed can be recorded on a dedicated pad track, and edited later. These effects can be used either via Locate...
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... is called "locate points." A paired track can assign "markers" at any time. Introducing the AW16G AW16G terminology Recorder section ■ Tracks A location where data is recorded is currently selected for recording the final mix. ● Virtual tracks Each audio track 1-16 and the stereo track... consists of eight tracks. These pairs of tracks are called a "virtual track." The AW16G has sixteen audio tracks. The AW16G's recorder section uses the following channels. ● Input channels 1-8 These apply EQ and dynamics processing to the stereo track...
... is called "locate points." A paired track can assign "markers" at any time. Introducing the AW16G AW16G terminology Recorder section ■ Tracks A location where data is recorded is currently selected for recording the final mix. ● Virtual tracks Each audio track 1-16 and the stereo track... consists of eight tracks. These pairs of tracks are called a "virtual track." The AW16G has sixteen audio tracks. The AW16G's recorder section uses the following channels. ● Input channels 1-8 These apply EQ and dynamics processing to the stereo track...
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...You can return to the original state at which the samples are assigned are called "scene memory," and 96 scenes can realtime-record and play them to recorder track inputs. For input channels 1-8 and track channels 1-8, you will be returned to the input of the same effect.) ●...combine the signals from multiple channels and send them to an output jack or recorder track input is called a "song." Use these pad operations is called "samples." Scene memories are called the "pad track." The AW16G has separate libraries for EQ, dynamics, effect, channel, input, and mastering ...
...You can return to the original state at which the samples are assigned are called "scene memory," and 96 scenes can realtime-record and play them to recorder track inputs. For input channels 1-8 and track channels 1-8, you will be returned to the input of the same effect.) ●...combine the signals from multiple channels and send them to an output jack or recorder track input is called a "song." Use these pad operations is called "samples." Scene memories are called the "pad track." The AW16G has separate libraries for EQ, dynamics, effect, channel, input, and mastering ...
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... to it. The screens that are displayed will light. Doing so will be monitored, or switch the stereo track playback on your computer. Introducing the AW16G ■ Input/output section 1 2 1 [GAIN] knobs 1-8 These adjust the sensitivity of the signals that are input from the MONITOR OUT jacks ...and the PHONES jack. F [UTILITY] key This key accesses the UTILITY screen, where you can make settings for recording and playback. B Pads 1-4 Each of these pads plays back the sample that has been assigned to control an external MIDI device or sequencer software...
... to it. The screens that are displayed will light. Doing so will be monitored, or switch the stereo track playback on your computer. Introducing the AW16G ■ Input/output section 1 2 1 [GAIN] knobs 1-8 These adjust the sensitivity of the signals that are input from the MONITOR OUT jacks ...and the PHONES jack. F [UTILITY] key This key accesses the UTILITY screen, where you can make settings for recording and playback. B Pads 1-4 Each of these pads plays back the sample that has been assigned to control an external MIDI device or sequencer software...
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■ Mixer section 1 2 3 2 Introducing the AW16G 4 1 [TRACK SEL] keys 1-8 B [TRACK SEL] keys 9/10-15/16 C [STEREO SEL] key Use these keys to select the mixer track channels or recorder tracks that is sent from the currently selected channel to the faders and other mix parameters of each channel. 19 C [EFF 1]...1-4. You can adjust the parameters of the EQ settings. E [PAN/BAL] knob Turning this knob to control the input levels of each recorder track. You can press these faders to access the DYN screen, where you can press this knob will adjust the EQ (equalizer) gain ...
■ Mixer section 1 2 3 2 Introducing the AW16G 4 1 [TRACK SEL] keys 1-8 B [TRACK SEL] keys 9/10-15/16 C [STEREO SEL] key Use these keys to select the mixer track channels or recorder tracks that is sent from the currently selected channel to the faders and other mix parameters of each channel. 19 C [EFF 1]...1-4. You can adjust the parameters of the EQ settings. E [PAN/BAL] knob Turning this knob to control the input levels of each recorder track. You can press these faders to access the DYN screen, where you can press this knob will adjust the EQ (equalizer) gain ...
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Introducing the AW16G ■ Data entry/control section 1 4 2 3 5 6 1 [UNDO/REDO] key This key cancels the results of the song. E [DATA/JOG] dial Use this key to operate a button ... function will begin (the In point) and end (the Out point). I [CANCEL] key Use this key, the UNDO LIST screen will light if Undo can record or play a specified region. Here you can be used as the last fifteen operations (→ p. 61). When this function is an on...
Introducing the AW16G ■ Data entry/control section 1 4 2 3 5 6 1 [UNDO/REDO] key This key cancels the results of the song. E [DATA/JOG] dial Use this key to operate a button ... function will begin (the In point) and end (the Out point). I [CANCEL] key Use this key, the UNDO LIST screen will light if Undo can record or play a specified region. Here you can be used as the last fifteen operations (→ p. 61). When this function is an on...
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...is -46 to +4 dB. E MONITOR OUT jacks These are XLR-3-31 type balanced input jacks. F REC [●] key If you press this key while the recorder is shown below . 1 (ground) Male XLR connector 3 (cold) 2 (hot) B MIC/LINE INPUT (TRS phone) jacks 3-8 These are 1/4" phone output...key moves directly to +4 dB. Used in the AW16G's counter can be freely specified. C FF [ ] key This key fast-forwards the current location. The pin configuration is a 1/4" TRS phone output jack for connecting your headphones for connection to recording ("punch-in"). 2 Rear panel 65 43 2...
...is -46 to +4 dB. E MONITOR OUT jacks These are XLR-3-31 type balanced input jacks. F REC [●] key If you press this key while the recorder is shown below . 1 (ground) Male XLR connector 3 (cold) 2 (hot) B MIC/LINE INPUT (TRS phone) jacks 3-8 These are 1/4" phone output...key moves directly to +4 dB. Used in the AW16G's counter can be freely specified. C FF [ ] key This key fast-forwards the current location. The pin configuration is a 1/4" TRS phone output jack for connecting your headphones for connection to recording ("punch-in"). 2 Rear panel 65 43 2...
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... select one of hours/minutes/seconds/milliseconds. When an object in the tempo map for operations. Accessing a screen/page/channel When you began recording the song) in the main screen. ● Cursor The blinking frame within the song in units of object are divided by a fader...display is currently off , to access the desired screen and page. 1 Press the key or knob for operations. Introducing the AW16G Basic operation on the AW16G This section explains basic operations on the key that was last pressed. B Selected channel This indicates the mixer channel that is ...
... select one of hours/minutes/seconds/milliseconds. When an object in the tempo map for operations. Accessing a screen/page/channel When you began recording the song) in the main screen. ● Cursor The blinking frame within the song in units of object are divided by a fader...display is currently off , to access the desired screen and page. 1 Press the key or knob for operations. Introducing the AW16G Basic operation on the AW16G This section explains basic operations on the key that was last pressed. B Selected channel This indicates the mixer channel that is ...
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...on the power switch of each device in the following diagram shows a typical example of connections to the AW16G. This chapter explains how to the demo song When the AW16G is shipped from the factory, its hard disk contains a demo song. Mics Synthesizer REC SONG SCENE MUSIC... 3-8 Rhythm machine INPUT 8 (HI-Z) Electric guitar/ Electric bass MONITOR OUT PHONES DIGITAL STEREO OUT DIGITAL STEREO IN DAT recorder, MD recorder, etc. 00.00.00.00 VOL VOL Monitor system Headphones When you can start recording immediately. 27 When you operate the faders and keys of the front panel.
...on the power switch of each device in the following diagram shows a typical example of connections to the AW16G. This chapter explains how to the demo song When the AW16G is shipped from the factory, its hard disk contains a demo song. Mics Synthesizer REC SONG SCENE MUSIC... 3-8 Rhythm machine INPUT 8 (HI-Z) Electric guitar/ Electric bass MONITOR OUT PHONES DIGITAL STEREO OUT DIGITAL STEREO IN DAT recorder, MD recorder, etc. 00.00.00.00 VOL VOL Monitor system Headphones When you can start recording immediately. 27 When you operate the faders and keys of the front panel.
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... through the stereo output channel, and sent from the STEREO/AUX OUT jacks or the MONITOR OUT jacks. ● Signal flow during song playback Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 ...9/10-15/16 are sent to track channels 1-8 and 9/10- 15/16 of the panel. Here's how you play back a song, tracks 1-16 of the recorder are directly connected to the stereo bus, routed through track channels 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 are directly controlled by the faders and [TRACK SELECT] keys...
... through the stereo output channel, and sent from the STEREO/AUX OUT jacks or the MONITOR OUT jacks. ● Signal flow during song playback Recorder section Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Track 9 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 ...9/10-15/16 are sent to track channels 1-8 and 9/10- 15/16 of the panel. Here's how you play back a song, tracks 1-16 of the recorder are directly connected to the stereo bus, routed through track channels 1-8 and 9/10-15/16 are directly controlled by the faders and [TRACK SELECT] keys...
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... instrument or mic connected to an input jack can use a 1/4" phone ↔ 1/4" phone cable to the AW16G or on the pads. Chapter 4 Recording to a sound clip The AW16G has a Sound Clip function that you want to record must be recorded as a synthesizer or rhythm machine. 1/4" phone ↔ phone cable Synthesizer/ rhythm machine MIC/LINE INPUT...
... instrument or mic connected to an input jack can use a 1/4" phone ↔ 1/4" phone cable to the AW16G or on the pads. Chapter 4 Recording to a sound clip The AW16G has a Sound Clip function that you want to record must be recorded as a synthesizer or rhythm machine. 1/4" phone ↔ phone cable Synthesizer/ rhythm machine MIC/LINE INPUT...
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... for the jack to which your monitor system via the stereo bus. 1 Lower the [STEREO] fader to the -∞ position. You will return to the recorder and monitor. 34 Here's how to adjust the input level of the screen that you press and hold [INPUT SEL] key 1. 2 4 1 3 1 ...move . When the input LEVEL knob and [STEREO] fader are the basic settings for the corresponding input channel. The current level is detected. Recording to a sound clip Adjusting the input level The signals that is sent from the corresponding input channel to the stereo bus will be switched on...
... for the jack to which your monitor system via the stereo bus. 1 Lower the [STEREO] fader to the -∞ position. You will return to the recorder and monitor. 34 Here's how to adjust the input level of the screen that you press and hold [INPUT SEL] key 1. 2 4 1 3 1 ...move . When the input LEVEL knob and [STEREO] fader are the basic settings for the corresponding input channel. The current level is detected. Recording to a sound clip Adjusting the input level The signals that is sent from the corresponding input channel to the stereo bus will be switched on...
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For playback, the signal will be sent immediately before the stereo output channel fader. (EQ and dynamics cannot be recorded directly on a sound clip. The post-fader signal of a sound clip.) ● Signal flow when using a sound clip 4 MIC/LINE INPUT jacks...-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Stereo bus Metronome Sound clip Stereo output channel Mixer section 35 Recording to a sound clip Recording/playing a sound clip Now that preparations are complete, let's record to the playback of the stereo output channel can be applied to a sound clip.
For playback, the signal will be sent immediately before the stereo output channel fader. (EQ and dynamics cannot be recorded directly on a sound clip. The post-fader signal of a sound clip.) ● Signal flow when using a sound clip 4 MIC/LINE INPUT jacks...-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Stereo bus Metronome Sound clip Stereo output channel Mixer section 35 Recording to a sound clip Recording/playing a sound clip Now that preparations are complete, let's record to the playback of the stereo output channel can be applied to a sound clip.
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...shown in dB units. The metronome will begin ). Tip! • The metronome sound will advance. Tip! • With the default settings of the AW16G, a maximum of 30 seconds can move the cursor to the metronome knob and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to adjust the volume level of a...of the selected channel are active even while the CLIP screen is shown in the sound clip. If you stopped recording will be recorded. (However, the counter display during recording will be recorded in a sound clip. B Metronome knob Adjusts the volume level of the sound clip (the location at which playback...
...shown in dB units. The metronome will begin ). Tip! • The metronome sound will advance. Tip! • With the default settings of the AW16G, a maximum of 30 seconds can move the cursor to the metronome knob and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to adjust the volume level of a...of the selected channel are active even while the CLIP screen is shown in the sound clip. If you stopped recording will be recorded. (However, the counter display during recording will be recorded in a sound clip. B Metronome knob Adjusts the volume level of the sound clip (the location at which playback...