Specifications

Chapter 6 - Punching and Automated Recording
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CHAPTER 6
PUNCHING AND
AUTOMATED
RECORDING
Punching is the process of recording over a section of tape (for example, to replace a
bad note in an otherwise good performance). Punch-in is where recording begins, and
punch-out is where it ends.
There are several ways to punch into and out of recording, either manually or
automatically.
If you’re used to punching with analog tape machines, note that punch-out is
immediate; there is no brief, silent “gap” after punching out.
MANUAL PUNCHING OPTIONS
T
RANSPORT CONTROLS
To punch-in: Select a track to record, press and hold RECORD, then press PLAY at
the punch-in point.
To punch-out:
• Press STOP. The transport punches out of record, then stops.
• Press PLAY.
• Press and hold RECORD, then press PLAY.
RECORD ENABLE BUTTONS
If you press PLAY and RECORD with no tracks record-enabled, the Record light
will flash. Pressing individual track RECORD ENABLE buttons (simultaneously or
in any order) can punch individual tracks in or out independently. The Record light
will remain lit (or flashing in Rehearse mode; see “Rehearsing”) until you punch
out of Record, usually by pressing PLAY or any other transport key.
Operation You press… You see…
Punch in using RECORD ENABLE
button
While in Record mode and the
tape is running, press RECORD
ENABLE button
Record Enable indicator lights
solid
Punch out using RECORD
ENABLE button
While recording, press RECORD
ENABLE button
Record Enable indicator turns off