Specifications

Step 2: Recording the first track
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3. To start recording, first press the [U] key to return the recorder to the
beginning, and then press the [
R/P] key while holding down the [REC] key.
The [REC] key and [R/P] key light up. A precount of 4 clicks (1 measure) is heard. When the
precount is finished, recording starts. Play and record your instrument while listening to the guide
rhythm.
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• The number of precount beats can be adjusted as desired (→ p. 44).
• If the input signal is distorted, refer to the step 2-1 to adjust the input sensitivity or the
recording level.
4. To stop recording, press the [R/P] key once more.
The [REC] key and [R/P] key go out, and recording stops. After recording, the indication
"WAIT" is briefly shown on the display.
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• The duration of the "WAIT" interval depends on the length of the recording condition.
• Do not turn power off while "WAIT" is shown. Otherwise the recorded data may be lost,
and malfunction may occur.
5. To check the recorded content, press the [U] key to return the recorder to the
start, and then press the [
R/P]key.
The recorded content is played back, together with the pattern selected as guide rhythm.
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If desired, you can specify a point in minutes/seconds/milliseconds or in measures/beats
and go directly to that point (
→ p. 37).
6. To stop playback, press the [R/P] key once more.
To redo the recording, repeat steps 3 – 4.
7. Press the status key 1 so that the "REC" indication for track 1 disappears.
Track 1 is no longer in recording standby mode.
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• The recorded content can be edited (→ p. 46).
• If you switch the V-take, you can record on the same track while keeping the last
recording content (
→ p. 36).
Move to start of recorder