Korg D1600mkII User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Mains powered apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. (for U.S.A. and Canada)

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Do not install this equipment on the far position from wall outlet and/or convenience receptacle.

• Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a box for the conveyance or similar unit.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How ev er, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Unauthorized changes or modiﬁcation to this system can void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of AC mains operated apparatus until December 31, 1996 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC). And, CE mark which is attached after January 1, 1997 means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), CE mark Directive (93/ 68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). Also, CE mark which is attached to our company’s products of Battery operated apparatus means it conforms to EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and CE mark Directive (93/68/EEC).

Handling of the internal hard disk

Do not apply physical shock to this device. In particular, you must never move this device or apply physical shock while the power is turned on. This can cause part or all of the data on disk to be lost, or may damage the hard disk or interior components.

When this device is moved to a location where the temperature is radically different, water droplets may condense on the hard disk. If the device is used in this condition, it may malfunction, so please allow several hours to pass before operating the device.

Do not turn the power on and off repeatedly. This may damage the D1600mkII.

This device begins to access the hard disk immediately after the power is turned on.

Never turn off the power while the HDD access indicator is lit or blinking. Doing so can cause all or part of the data on hard disk to be lost, or may cause malfunctions such as hard disk damage.

If the hard disk has been damaged due to incorrect operation, power failure, or accidental interruption of the power supply, a fee may be charged for replacement even if this device is still within its warranty period.

Phantom Power

To prevent hazard or damage, ensure that only microphone cables and microphones designed to IEC-268-15A are connected.

Data handling

Incorrect operation or malfunction may cause the contents of memory to be lost, so we recommend that you save important data on a CD or other media. Please be aware that Korg will accept no responsibility for any damages which may result from loss of data.

This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21. CFR. chapter 1, subchapter J. based on the radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings. The label required in this regulation is shown below.

CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Optical pickup Type : SF-W35 Manufacturer : SANYO Laser output : Operation condition: 37.5mW;

Maximum condition: 76.3mW Wavelength : 783 +/-3nm

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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This professional device is intended only for use with works for which you yourself own the copyright, for which you have received permission from the copyright holder to publicly perform, record, broadcast, sell, and duplicate, or in connection with activities which constitute “fair use” under copyright law. If you are not the copyright holder, have not received permission from the copyright holder, or have not engaged in fair use of the works, you may be violating copyright law, and may be liable for damages and penalties. If you are unsure about your rights to a work, please consult a copyright attorney. KORG TAKES NO

RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INFRINGEMENT COMMITTED THROUGH USE OF KORG PRODUCTS.

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* Company names, product names, and names of formats

etc. are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................... ii

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)....ii

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards..........ii

Data handling ...............................................iii

Introduction......................... 1

1. Main features...............................................................1

2. Printing conventions in this manual........................2

3. Included items.............................................................2

3. Record vocals on virtual tracks.............................. 22

4. Make insert effect settings.......................................24

Step 3: Mixdown ...........................................26

1. Apply effects............................................................. 26

2. Apply EQ (equalizer)............................................... 27

3. Apply master effects................................................ 28

Step 4: Mastering..........................................30

1. Apply an effect to the entire song.......................... 30

2. Create the master track............................................ 31

3. Write your song to a CD..........................................32

Basic operation................... 35

Parts and their function.....................................3

1. Top panel.....................................................................3

2. Front panel...................................................................5

3. Rear panel.................................................................... 6

Objects in the LCD screen and their functions ..........8

1. Objects in the LCD screen......................................... 8

2. Adjusting the LCD screen contrast.......................... 8

Basic operation ..............................................9

1. Selecting a mode......................................................... 9

2. Selecting a tab page.................................................... 9

3. Selecting and setting a parameter............................9

Preparations................................................ 10

1. Connections............................................................... 10

2. Turning the power on/off.......................................11

Listening to the demo song .............................. 12

Quick Start.........................13

Step 1: Quick Recording .................................. 13

1. Make connections..................................................... 13

2. Turn on the power....................................................13

3. Create a new song.................................................... 14

4. Rhythm.......................................................................14

5. Assign the input to a mixer channel...................... 15

6. Adjust the level.........................................................15

7. Check the sound....................................................... 16

8. Record........................................................................ 16

9. Play back.................................................................... 18

Step 2: Overdubbing....................................... 19

1. Record a guitar..........................................................19

2. Record a keyboard....................................................20

Creating/selecting a song.................................35

1. Creating a new song................................................ 35

2. Naming a song.......................................................... 35

3. Selecting another song............................................. 36

Assign audio inputs to the mixer ........................36

1. Analog inputs............................................................36

2. Digital input.............................................................. 38

3. Using the tuner......................................................... 39

Recording ...................................................39

1. Adjust the recording level, and record..................39

2. Recording on virtual tracks.....................................40

3. Playback while recording addition tracks:

Overdubbing............................................................. 40

4. Re-record part of a performance: Punch-in/out..40

5. Combining multiple tracks into two: Bounce...... 42

6. Other recording methods........................................ 43

Playback.....................................................45

1. Playback..................................................................... 45

2. Program play.............................................................45

3. Other playback options........................................... 45

Changing the time location...............................46

1. Switching the counter display................................ 46

2. Moving the current time location..........................46

3. Using scrub playback etc. to find a precise time

location....................................................................... 47

Using the mixer ............................................48

1. Adjusting the volume.............................................. 48

2. Adjusting the stereo position..................................48

3. Using EQ to adjust the tone.................................... 48

4. Pairing........................................................................ 49

5. Monitor settings........................................................49

6. Solo settings...............................................................50

7. Registering and playing scenes..............................50

Using effects................................................ 53

1. Overview of the effects............................................53

2. Insert effects...............................................................53

3. Master effects.............................................................55

4. Final effect..................................................................56

5. Editing an effect........................................................56

6. Controlling an effect from an external device......57

7. Using an external effect............................................58

Mixdown .................................................... 58

1. Creating an audio CD..............................................58

2. Recording to a master tape......................................60

3. Using the sub inputs.................................................60

Track editing................................................ 61

1. Track editing functions............................................61

2. Track editing examples............................................62

Song editing................................................ 69

1. Song editing operation.............................................69

2. Examples of song editing.........................................70

Rhythm/tempo settings ................................... 71

1. Specifying and playing a rhythm...........................71

2. Recording your performance while you listen to

the rhythm .................................................................72

3. Recording the rhythm..............................................72

4. Specifying the tempo................................................72

Data.......................................................... 75

1. Backing up and restoring song data......................75

2. Backing up and restoring effect user data.............77

3. Saving a WAV file.....................................................79

4. Data compatibility with other models in the

Digital Recording Studio series..................................81

Drive......................................................... 82

1. Checking the hard disk............................................82

2. Formatting the hard disk.........................................82

3. Erasing the data from a CD-RW.............................83

4. Using the drive capacity efficiently........................83

USB .......................................................... 85

1. Saving data to your computer................................85

Updating the system ...................................... 86

1. Downloading the system file..................................86

2. Updating the system................................................86

MIDI.......................................................... 87

1. MIDI connections......................................................87

2. MIDI messages used by the D1600mkII................87

3. Using MIDI................................................................87

Reference..........................91

1. COUNTER ................................................ 91

Counter: Counter display.............................................91

2. SYSTEM/USB............................................ 91

P1Control: Foot switch/control change device

(pedal/MIDI) settings..............................................91

P2MIDI: MIDI settings .................................................92

P3Sync: Synchronization settings ...............................92

P4MMC: MMC settings................................................93

P5B-U/Rst: Backup/restore using a removable disc93

P6DiskUtil: Managing drives ......................................96

3. RECORD.................................................. 99

P1RecMode: Selecting the recording mode...............99

P2Bounce: Settings for bounce recording..................99

4. TRACK...................................................100

P1Vtr1–8: Select virtual tracks 1–8............................100

P2Vtr9–16: Select virtual tracks 9–16........................100

P3EditTrk: Track editing............................................100

P4Import: Import a WAV file.................................... 106

P5Export: Export a WAV file.....................................107

5. SONG/CD................................................108

P1SelSong: Selecting a song.......................................108

P2EditSong: Song editing...........................................109

P3PrgPlay: Program playback of songs...................110

P4CDR/RW: Creating and playing CD-R/RW discs ..

110

6. STORE...................................................112

7. MARK....................................................113

P1Mark: Editing marks ..............................................113

8. SCENE ...................................................113

P1ReadDel: Scene playback on/off and editing.....113

P2MixView: Pan/fader scene display......................114

9. TEMPO/RHYTHM.......................................115

P1SetUp: Tempo and rhythm settings .....................115

P2TmpMap: Editing the tempo map........................116

P3TmpTrk: Create a tempo track..............................117

10. IN/LOC1, OUT/LOC2, TO/LOC3, END/LOC4.......118

Locate functions...........................................................118

11. AUTO PUNCH .........................................119

P1AtPunch: Settings for auto punch-in/out

recording..................................................................119

12. LOOP...................................................120

P1Loop: Loop playback/recording settings ...........120

13. UNDO...................................................120

22. METER/TRACK VIEW................................ 133

14. TRIGGER...............................................121

P1Trigger: Settings to start trigger recording .........121

15. SCRUB .................................................122

16. ENTER..................................................122

17. INPUT/TUNER.........................................123

P1Ch1–8: Select the inputs for mixer channels 1–8 123 P2Ch9–16: Select the inputs for mixer channels 9–16..

124

P3InEq1–4: EQ settings for inputs 1–4 .....................124

P4InEq5–8: EQ settings for inputs 5–8 .....................124

P5Tuner: Tuner............................................................124

18. EQ/PHASE .............................................125

P1Eq1–4: EQ settings for mixer channels 1–4 ......... 125

P2Eq5–8: EQ settings for mixer channels 5–8 ......... 125

P3Eq9–12: EQ settings for mixer channels 9–12 ..... 125

P4Eq13–16: EQ settings for mixer channels 13–16 . 125

P5Phase: Phase settings for mixer channels............ 125

19. INSERT EFFECT.......................................126

P1InsAsn: Insert effect insertion location/type......126

P2InsEff1: Selection and settings for Insert Effect 1127 P3InsEff2: Selection and settings for Insert Effect 2128 P4InsEff3: Selection and settings for Insert Effect 3128 P5InsEff4: Selection and settings for Insert Effect 4128 P6Ins5–8: Selection and settings for Insert Effects 5–

8.................................................................................128

20. MASTER EFFECT/AUX ...............................129

P1MstEff1: Selection and settings for master effect 1 ..

129 P2MstEff2: Selection and settings for master effect 2 ..

129

P3EffSnd1: Send settings for effect 1........................129

P4EffSnd2: Send settings for effect 2........................130

P5AuxSend: External send settings.......................... 130

P6FinalEff: Selection and settings for the final effect...

130

23. TRACK STATUS...................................... 134

24. PAN.................................................... 134

25. FADER................................................. 134

26. TRANSPORT KEYS .................................. 135

Effect Parameter List ...........137

Insert Effect (2in2outx2)/Master Effect/Final Effect. 137

Reverb RV1 – RV7....................................................... 137

Delay DL1 – DL6 ......................................................... 137

Modulation MO1– MO7............................................. 139

Dynamics DY1 – DY7.................................................. 140

Special Effect SE1 – SE4..............................................142

Insert Effect (2in2outx2)/ Final Effect................. 143

Large size LS1 – LS7.................................................... 143

Insert Effect (1in2outx2) ................................ 144

GT1 – GT6..................................................................... 144

AS1 – AS3 ..................................................................... 144

PA1 ................................................................................ 145

EB1 – EB3...................................................................... 145

MS1................................................................................ 145

VO1 – VO2....................................................................145

Effects within multi-effect programs GT1–VO2, and

their parameters...................................................... 145

Insert Effect (1in1outx4) ................................ 148

Effects within multi-effect programs MM1–MM33,

and their parameters.............................................. 149

Insert Effect (1in1outx8) ................................ 150

Effect Control ............................................. 151

Appendices.......................153

21. SOLO/MONITOR ......................................131

P1Solo: Solo select.......................................................131

P2Monitor: Monitor settings .....................................132

Troubleshooting.......................................... 153

Various messages ....................................... 157

About the hard disk and CD-R/RW drive.............. 159

1. Hard disk................................................................. 159

2. About the CD-R/RW drive................................... 160

3. Playing or recording from an audio CD ............. 161

Specifications .............................................162

MIDI implementation chart..............................164

Block diagram.............................................165

Effect Program List.......................................166

Rhythm Pattern List (215 patterns) ....................168

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Korg D1600mkII Digital Recording Studio.

To ensure trouble-free enjoyment, please read this manual carefully and use the instrument as directed.

1. Main features

• 16-track digital recorder

The D1600mkII delivers studio-quality sound with 24-bit internal processing, 16/24-bit recording and playback, and uncompressed recording at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. It allows a maximum of 16 tracks of simultaneous playback (16-bit) and up to 8 tracks of simultaneous recording. The recording time is a maximum of approximately 122 hours (16-bit, one track). Each track provides eight virtual tracks, meaning that you can record 128 tracks per song.

• XLR input jacks with +48V phantom power supply, analog inputs, dedicated guitar input jack, and digital jacks

All analog inputs of the D1600mkII use high-performance balanced head amps that take full advantage of its all-digital audio quality. The four XLR input jacks with +48V phantom power contain highquality mic preamps, allowing condenser mics to be connected directly. All phone jack inputs ar e balanced TRS-types. Unbalanced input is also supported. Levels from mic level to +16 dBu (higher than professional level) are supported, letting you directly connect a wide variety of audio sources. There’s also a dedicated guitar input jack. The S/P DIF digital input contains a sampling rate converter , allowing 48 kHz or 32 kHz sources to be automatically converted to 44.1 kHz for recording.

• Mixer section provides three-band EQ with sweepable mid-range

• 100 scene memories, and mixer data transmission/ reception via MIDI

The D1600mkII’s 24-channel 8-bus mixer section provides 3-band EQ (high EQ and low EQ are shelving types, and mid EQ is a peaking type with adjustable center frequency) on every analog input and mixer channel. Since EQ is applied separately to the inputs and the mixer, you won’t have the problem of recording EQ settings being re-applied to the playback – a mistake that’s easy to make with MTR systems that have an analog internal mixer. Mixer parameters such as fader, EQ, pan, and effect settings can be stored as a scene, and each song can contain one hundred scenes. Scenes can be switched automatically as time progresses, or can be easily recalled when desired as general-purpose settings. Mixer data such as fader and pan can be transmitted and received via MIDI, allowing the mixer to be automated from an external sequencer.

• Three independent effects usable simultaneously

The three independent built-in effects (Insert, Master, and Final) use 44-bit internal processing. For each of these three effects, you can choose an effect program that consists of up to ﬁve effects taken from 98 types of high-quality effect. 128 insert, 32 master, and 32 ﬁnal effects (total 192) created by professional musicians and studio engineers are provided as preset programs. You can edit these preset effect programs and store 192 more of your own in the user area. External MIDI controllers or an expression pedal (EXP-2, XVP-10: sold separately) can control an insert effect in realtime.

• Sophisticated editing

The non-destructive editing offered only by digital recorders lets you edit without impairing the high audio quality. You can use auto or manual punch-in/ out. The Undo function that lets you revert to the state prior to a recording or editing operation, in conjunction with the Redo that cancels the Undo, lets you step back through as many as 99 prior recording or editing operations. Ten different track editing commands include the convenient Time Expansion/ Compression operation that lets you match phrases of differing tempo after they have been recorded, and Normalize that boosts low-level tracks to the appropriate level. In each song you can assign 100 named Mark points and four Locate points, letting you move immediately to the song location where you want to edit.

• Hard disk drive built-in

• Hard disk USB drive and USB connector

The D1600mkII contains a high-capacity 40 GB hard disk drive. Of the total capacity, 2 GB are allocated as a “USB drive*” that can be connected to your computer via the USB connector for sharing of data, and the remaining capacity is used as a “song drive” for holding your songs. WAV ﬁles can be imported or exported, making it easy to transfer audio data to or from your computer. * FAT 16 is supported

• Create audio CDs using the CD-R/RW drive

You can use the CD-R/RW drive to backup/restore songs and effect data, import/export WAV ﬁles, and create audio CDs. You can also insert an audio CD in the drive, patch the sound to a mixer channel, and record or play it. An audio CD can be written in two ways; you can write one song at a time using Track At Once, or you can insert markers in a single song (e.g., recorded from a live performance) and write each section as a track of an audio CD by using the Disc At Once method.

Parts and their functionObjects in the LCD screen

and their functions

Basic operationPreparationsListening to the demo song Introduction

• Auto Save function automatically preserves your data at power-off

The D1600mkII features an Auto Save function that automatically saves your recorded or edited songs and phrases to the hard disk whenever you switch songs or turn off the power.

LCD screens

The parameter values shown in the LCD screens printed in this manual are explanatory examples, and may not necessarily match the displays that appear on your D1600mkII.

What is ?

(Resonant structure and Electronic circuit Modeling System) is Korg’s proprietary technology for digitally recreating the numerous factors that produce and influence a sound, ranging from the sound-production mechanisms of acoustic instruments and electric/electronic musical instruments, to the resonances of an instrument body or speaker cabinet, the sound field in which the instrument is played, the propagation route of the sound, the electrical and acoustic response of mics and speakers, and the changes produced by vacuum tubes and transistors.

2. Printing conventions in this manual

Switches and knobs [ ]

Keys, dials, and knobs on the panel of the D1600mkII are printed within [square brackets].

Parameters that appear in the LCD screen “ ”

Parameters that appear in the LCD screen are printed inside “double quotation marks.” The terms ‘button’ and ‘cell’ refer to objects in the LCD screen.

The LCD screen of the D1600mkII is a touch panel. To select a parameter, simply touch that parameter directly. Alternatively, you can use the [CURSOR] keys to move the cursor to the desired parameter. Most of the procedure examples given in this manual will use the method of directly pressing the parameter in the LCD screen to select it.

3. Included items

Make sure that the following included items are all present.

• Owner’s manual (this document)

• Power cable

Bold-face type

Panel settings such as for faders or the [TRACK ST ATUS] keys are printed in bold type, and parameter values are printed in “bold type.”

Bold type also indicates content within the text that we wish to emphasize.

Steps 1. 2. 3. …

Steps in a procedure are indicated as 1. 2. 3. …

p.■■

This indicates a page or parameter number for reference.

Symbols ,

These symbols respectively indicate points of caution and notes of advice.

[...] “xx” tab page

This indicates a page displayed in the LCD screen. To access this page, press the [...] key on the panel. If there is more than one tab, the tab pages will be selected successively each time you press the [...] key.

1. Top panel

Parts and their function

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2 3

1 LCD screen

The D1600mkII uses a TouchView system based on a touch panel screen. By pressing objects that are shown in the LCD screen, you can select pages, tabs, and parameters, and set their values. Also displayed are the volume (level meters), time locations (locate) during recording or playback, and various other parameters.

2 [TRACK STATUS] keys

These keys are used to put each track into playback, record, or to mute (silence) status. Each time you press a key, the track setting will alternate.

•Green: PLAY

• Orange: INPUT

• Red: REC

• Dark: MUTE When recording from analog/digital input, you can arm up to eight recording tracks.

These settings can be paired.

3[PAN] knobs (Ch1…16)

These knobs adjust the stereo location of each channel.

These settings can be paired, and registered in a scene.

4 [CHANNEL] faders (Ch1…16)

These faders adjust the recording/playback volume of each channel.

These settings can be paired, and registered in a scene.

5 [MASTER] fader

This adjusts the volume of all channels. During bounce recording, this sets the recording level of the bounce destination track.

6 TRANSPORT keys

[REC] key, [RHSL] key, [PLAY] key, [STOP] key, [REW] key, [FF] key

These are used to perform recording operations such as playback and record.

7[VALUE] dial

This is used to modify parameter values, and to move the current time. When the Scrub function is on, rotating the dial will cause the track to play at the corresponding speed.

8 [CURSOR] key

This key moves the cursor.

9 10 11

12~31

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Parts and their functionObjects in the LCD screen

Parts and their function

and their functions

Basic operationPreparationsListening to the demo song Introduction

9 [POWER] key

This turns the power of the D1600mkII on/off. When the D1600mkII is in standby mode, pressing the [POWER] key will turn on the power. If the D1600mkII is operating, pressing and holding the [POWER] key for a while will cause it to shut down and enter standby mode.

10 HDD/CD access indicator

This indicator will light when the internal hard disk is being accessed for recording or playback, or when the internal CD-R/RW drive is operating.

Never move the D1600mkII or apply physical shock to it when this HDD/CD access indicator is lit.

11 MIDI indicator

This indicator will light when MIDI messages are received from the MIDI IN connector.

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16 [SOLO/MONITOR] key

This key is used to solo an individual channel, send, or return. It is also used to select an audio source for monitoring. When solo is on, the LED will blink.

17 [METER/TRACK VIEW] key

This key is used to display volume data (level meters) during recording and playback, and to view audio event data in each track (track view).

18 [SYSTEM/USB] key

This lets you make settings for the foot switch and MIDI functions, manage the disk drive, and backup/ restore data. You can also connect the D1600mkII to your computer via the USB jack, and exchange data between your computer and the D1600mkII’s USB drive.

19 [RECORD] key

Press this key to make recorder settings such as selecting the recording source or the bounce recording method etc.

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14 15

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16 17

12 [INPUT/TUNER] key

This key is used to select the mixer channel to which the audio signal from each input jack will be sent. This is also used when adjusting the EQ (for recording) that is applied to the analog inputs. In addition, this key is used to access the tuner.

13 [EQ/PHASE] key

This key is used to specify the EQ (for track playback) and phase of each channel.

These settings can be paired, and registered in a scene.

14 [INSERT EFFECT] key

This key is used to select the location of an insert effect, to select the effect type, and to select and edit effect programs.

These settings can be registered in a scene.

15 [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] key

This key is used to select and edit effect programs for master effects 1 and 2, and to set the send levels from each channel to the master effects. In addition, it is used to set the send amount to an external effect, and to select and edit effect programs for the ﬁnal effects.

These settings can be registered in a scene. The send settings can be paired.

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20 [TRACK] key

This key is used to select the virtual track for each track, to perform track editing operations such as copy or delete, and when importing or exporting WAV ﬁles.

21 [SONG/CD] key

Press this key to create a new song, rename/select a song, perform a song editing operation such as copy or move, perform program playback of songs, or produce an audio CD (a CD-R/RW drive is required).

22 [STORE] key

Press this key to register the time location for a locate point, a mark, or a scene.

23 [MARK] key

This key registers the desired time location in a song as a Mark, so that the registered time can be recalled instantly. It is also used to edit marks by renaming or deleting them etc.

24 [SCENE] key

This key is used to register [CHANNEL] fader , [PAN] knob, EQ or effect send settings as a scene at the speciﬁed time location in a song. If the Scene Read setting is on during playback, the registered scenes will be selected automatically at the corresponding times. Scenes can also be sorted, renamed, or deleted. This key will light when Scene Read is “On.”

25 [TEMPO/RHYTHM] key

This key is used to set the tempo for a song, create a tempo map, and turn the rhythm function on/off. This key will light when the Rhythm function is on.

26 [IN/LOC1] key, [OUT/LOC2] key, [TO/LOC3] key,

[END/LOC4] key

These keys are used to register a desired time location within a song, or to instantly jump to a registered time location.

The time locations registered here are used as the punch-in/out locations, and the editing range for track editing operations such as copy or delete. By holding down the [IN/LOC1] key and pressing the [OUT/LOC2] key, you can listen to the audio between the IN–OUT points.

27 [AUTO PUNCH] key

This key is used to turn the Auto Punch-in/out function on/off, to set the pre/post roll time, and to verify the start/end locations. This key will light when the Auto Punch-in/out function is on.

28 [LOOP] key

This key is used to turn the Loop function on/off for playback or recording, and to verify the start/end locations. This key will light when the Loop function is on.

29 [UNDO] key

After recording or editing a track, you can use the Undo function to return the data to its prior state, and then (if desired) use the Redo function to cancel the Undo and go back to the edited data. Up to 99 prior recording or editing operations can be undone. You can select from 1, 8, or 99 levels of undo. This key will light when Undo or Redo is available.

30 [TRIGGER] key

This is the on/off key for the Trigger Recording func- tion, which causes recording to begin automatically in response to an audio input. This key is also used to set the threshold level and pre-trigger time. This key will light when the Trigger Recording function is on.

31 [SCRUB] key

This key turns the Scrub, Play To/From, and Slow Play functions on/off. The key will light when the

Scrub function is “On.” These functions are used by operating the [VALUE] dial or TRANSPORT keys.

32 [ENTER] key

This key is used to ﬁnalize a parameter selection, or to turn a parameter on/off.

33 [TRIM] knob: –60...–10...+4 dBu

These knobs adjust the input level. The markings indicate the input level. The LEDs will show different colors to indicate the following statuses.

• Lit green: input present

• Lit orange: correct level

• Lit red: excessive level Adjust each [TRIM] knob appropriately, so that the LEDs do not turn red when the connected instrument is played at maximum volume. The input level will depend on the instrument or performance, but the approximate ranges are as follows.

• –60 – –40 dBu: mic input

• –30 dBu: guitar, bass guitar

• –10 dBu: consumer audio devices such as a CD player

• +4 dBu: keyboards or studio equipment

If the [TRIM] knob is raised when nothing is connected to an input, hum or noise may result.

34 [MONITOR OUT LEVEL] knob

This knob sets the volume level from the [MONITOR OUT L/R] jacks.

Parts and their functionObjects in the LCD screen

Parts and their function

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2. Front panel

21 3 4

1 [GUITAR IN] jack

A guitar or bass guitar can be plugged in here. This is an unbalanced 1/4" (6.3 mm) input jack with 1 M

Ω impedance.

2 [PHONES] jack

A set of headphones can be connected here. This is a 1/4" stereo phone jack. This outputs the same signal as the [MONITOR OUT L/R] jacks.

3 [PHONES LEVEL] knob: 0...10

This knob sets the volume level of the headphones. The volume will increase in correspondence to the printed grid.

4 CD-R/RW drive bay

Use this to backup/restore data, and to play or write audio CDs. For details on handling and inserting a disc, refer to “2. About the CD-R/RW drive” (

→p.160).

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3. Rear panel

1 [AC] connector

Connect the included power supply cable here.

2 [Main power] switch

This turns the main power on/off. When the [Main power] switch is turned on, the D1600mkII will be in standby mode. In standby mode, you can press the [POWER] key to turn on the power of the D1600mkII. While the D1600mkII is operating, you can use the [POWER] key to shut down, and then turn the main power off to turn the power off completely.

To turn off the power, you must ﬁrst press the [POWER] key to perform the shutdown operation. Never turn off the [Main power] switch or disconnect the power cable until shutdown has been completed. If you turn off the [Main power] switch or disconnect the power cable before shutdown has been completed, data and user settings may be lost, or the hard disk may be damaged.

3 [INPUT 1], [INPUT 2], [INPUT 3], [INPUT 4] jacks

Audio sources such as mic or line (keyboard etc.) can be connected here. Both balanced XLR and balanced 1/4" TRS phone jacks are provided. Unbalanced phone plugs can also be connected. +48V phantom power is provided on the XLR jacks so that you can use condenser mics.

If you connect the phone jack, you will not be able to input from the XLR jack. If you want to use the XLR jack, don’t connect anything to the phone jack.

2: HOT 1: GND 3: COLD

4 [INPUT 5], [INPUT 6], [INPUT 7], [INPUT 8] jacks

5 [FOOT SW] jack

6 [EXPRESSION PEDAL] jack

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Balanced phone plug Unbalanced phone plug

If a condenser mic is connected or disconnected with the phantom power switch on, damage to your equipment may occur. For this reason, always turn the phantom power switch off before connecting a condenser mic.

Never connect an unbalanced mic or device when the phantom power switch is on. Doing so may damage your equipment.

Mic/line (e.g., keyboard) sources can be input here. These are balanced 1/4" TRS phone jacks. Unbalanced phone jacks can also be connected.

If you connect a plug to the [GUIT AR IN] jack, no input signal will be received from the [INPUT 8] jack. If you wish to use the [INPUT 8] jack, disconnect the plug from the [GUITAR IN] jack.

When your hands are occupied with playing an instrument, you can use a foot switch to control basic operations of the D1600mkII recorder. A foot switch can be used to start/stop the playback, start/end manual punch-in recording, register a mark, or to record tap tempo. Connect the foot switch (optional PS-1) to this jack.

You can use a pedal to control a speciﬁed parameter of an insert effect. You can control the parameter in realtime while you play or record. Connect an expression pedal (separately sold option, EXP-2, XVP-10 etc.) to this jack.

GND

COLD HOT

13 14

GND HOT

Phantom power switch

7 [AUX OUT] jack

Connect this to the input jack of an external effect device. This jack outputs the external send signal from each mixer channel. This is a 1/4" phone jack.

8 [MONITOR OUT L/R] jacks

Connect your external monitor system to these jacks. The bus that is sent to the monitor output is selected in the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page. These jacks output the same audio signal as [PHONES]. This is a 1/4" phone jack.

9 [MASTER OUT L/R] jacks

These are analog outputs for the master LR bus which combines the signals from each mixer channel, or for the audio source that is selected by the Solo function. The Solo selection is made in the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Solo” tab page. Connect your external monitor system or recording device to these jacks. They output the same audio signal as the [S/P DIF OUT] jacks. This is a 1/4" phone jack.

10 [S/P DIF OUT] jack

This is an optical-type S/PDIF format (IEC60958, EIAJ CP-1201) digital output jack (stereo). Use an optical cable to connect this jack to the optical digital input of your DAT or MD. This jack digitally outputs the same audio signal as the [MASTER OUT L/R] jacks at a sampling rate of

44.1 kHz.

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and their functions

11 [S/P DIF IN] jack

This is an optical-type S/PDIF format (IEC60958, EIAJ CP-1201) digital input jack (stereo). Use an optical cable to connect this jack to the optical digital output of your DAT or MD. A sampling rate converter is built in. If the connected source has a sampling rate of 48 kHz or 32 kHz source, it will be converted automatically to 44.1 kHz.

12 [USB] connector

Use a USB cable to connect this to your computer.

You cannot connect USB peripheral devices such as an external hard disk or CD-R/RW drive to the D1600mkII.

13 [LCD CONTRAST] knob

This adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen. The optimal setting will depend on the viewing angle, so adjust the contrast as necessary. Looking from the front panel, turning the knob toward the right will darken the text, and turning it toward the left will lighten the text.

14 [MIDI OUT] connector

MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector. Use this when you wish to control a connected external MIDI device from the D1600mkII.

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15 [MIDI IN] connector

MIDI messages are received at this connector. Use this when you wish to control the D1600mkII from a connected external MIDI device.

Objects in the LCD screen and

their functions

1. Objects in the LCD screen

The LCD screen of the D1600mkII features the Touch View system, which uses a touch panel. By pressing objects displayed in the LCD screen you can perform operations such as selecting pages, setting parameter values, moving the cursor location, or editing settings.

In this manual, terms enclosed in “quotation marks” such as “... the LCD screen which you can operate. Terms enclosed in square brackets such as [...] key, [...] knob, [...] dial, or [...] fader refer to controls etc. located on the top panel, front panel, or rear panel.

a:Current parameter

display

”, “...” button, or “...” tab refer to objects in

c:Popup

button

d:Toggle

button

e: Tab page

Each mode contains numerous parameters, which are organized into pages. Each page is accessed by its own tab.

f: Dialog box

To execute, press the “OK” button. To cancel, press the “Cancel” button. The dialog box will close.

g: Radio buttons f: Dialog box

g: Radio buttons

These buttons are used to select one of multiple items. Press one of the radio buttons.

h: Icons

These are objects shaped like faders or knobs. To modify a value, select it and rotate the [VALUE] dial.

e: Tab

b: Edit cell

a: Current parameter display

This is the name of the parameter currently selected by the edit cell. For icon-type parameters such as EQ or fader, the value is displayed at the right.

b: Edit cell

When you select a parameter in the LCD screen, the parameter value will be highlighted in some cases. This area is referred to as the edit cell, and your editing will apply to the highlighted portion.

The parameter value in the edit cell can be modified using the [VALUE] dial or by using the popup buttons in the LCD screen.

c: Popup button

When you press this button, a dialog box (f) will appear. To enter a parameter value, choose the desired value from the dialog box.

, ,

d: Toggle button

Pressing this type of button will alternately switch a function between on/off.

(on)/ (off)

h: Icons

i: Scroll buttons

These buttons are used to view parameter values that cannot be displayed in a single screen.

i: Scroll buttons

2. Adjusting the LCD screen contrast

Use the rear panel [LCD CONTRAST] knob to adjust the contrast.

Basic operation

1. Selecting a mode

To make settings in the LCD screen for the various functions of the D1600mkII, you must first press the key of the mode that includes that function.

For the functions of each mode, refer to “Reference” (→p.91–).

2. Selecting a tab page

Each mode contains numerous parameters, and these are organized into pages. Pages are accessed by tabs.

1. Press the key for the desired mode.

The illustration below shows a tab page of TEMPO/ RHYTHM mode that will appear when you press the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] key.

In this manual, this is referred to as the [TEMPO/ RHYTHM] “SetUp” tab page.

2. Select the desired tab page.

Each time you press the key of the currently selected mode, you will cycle through the tab pages of that mode. Some pages contain only one tab.

Setting a parameter value

The method of setting a parameter value will differ depending on the type of parameter.

Underlined “___” parameters, and icons such as EQ

Either directly press the parameter displayed in the LCD, or use the [CURSOR] keys to move the edit cell so that the parameter is highlighted, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to edit the value. This is the typical method, and also applies for underlined parameters such as “T displayed as an icon such as EQ, and changes in locate times.

Popup buttons and dialog boxes

Use the popup button to access the dialog box, and set the parameter value.

• When you press a popup button shown in the LCD screen, a dialog box will appear.

• Use the [CURSOR] keys to move the edit cell to the popup button, and press the [ENTER] key to access the dialog box.

Toggle buttons

These buttons are used to turn a function on/off.

• Each time you press a toggle button shown in the LCD screen, the setting will alternate on/off.

• Use the [CURSOR] keys to select the parameter, and press the [ENTER] key. The button will turn on/off each time you press it.

Radio buttons

These buttons are used to select one of multiple choices.

• When you press one of the radio buttons shown in the LCD, it will be selected.

• Use the [CURSOR] keys to move the edit cell to the desired button, and press the [ENTER] key.

Selecting an item from a list

•To select a song or mark, rotate the [VALUE] dial to select the desired item.

•To select a song in a program play list, use the following procedure.

1. Select the playback list number.

2. Rotate the [VALUE] dial to select the song.

empo”, parameters

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3. Selecting and setting a parameter

Selecting a parameter

Use one of the following methods to select the parameter that you wish to edit.

• In the LCD screen, press that parameter directly.

•Press the up/down/left/right [CURSOR] keys to

move the cursor to that parameter.

• In a list display screen, rotate the [VALUE] dial to

move the cursor.

Preparations

1. Connections

The diagram below shows a basic example of connections when using the D1600mkII to record. Make the appropriate connections for your system, substituting your own equipment as necessary for the equipment shown here.

Be sure that the power is turned off while you are making connections. If the power is on while connections are being made, your speaker system may be damaged, or other malfunctions may occur.

1. Connect the included power supply cable.

Connect the power supply cable to the D1600mkII’s [AC] connector. Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

2. Connect your audio monitoring system.

Use a phone cable to connect powered monitors etc. to the [MONITOR OUT L/R] jacks. If you will be monitoring through headphones, connect the 1/4" phone plug of your headphones to the [PHONES] jack. Use the [PHONES LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume.

[PHONES LEVEL] knob[PHONES] jack

The audio signal that is output from the [MONITOR OUT L/R] jacks and the [PHONES] jack is set in the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page.

3. Connect your input devices. To record analog signals

• Guitar/bass ↔ [GUITAR IN] jack

• Mic (XLR) ↔ [INPUT 1]–[INPUT 4] jacks

• Synthesizers, etc. ↔ [INPUT 1]–[INPUT 8] jacks For details on specifying how the input audio signals are sent to mixer channels, and how to monitor the input sound, refer to “Assign audio inputs to the mixer” (→p.36).

A guitar or bass guitar that is being sent through a compact effect device can be connected to [INPUT 1]–[INPUT 8].

OUTPUT

Keyboard

Master recorder (Analog: cassette tape recorder, etc.)

Master recorder (Digital: DAT, MD, etc.)

Mic

INPUT L/R

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

INPUT

1–4

MASTER OUT L/R

S/P DIF OUT

S/P DIF IN

INPUT

1–8

Powered monitors etc.

USB

MONITOR

OUT L/R

MIDI

IN/OUT

Computer

MIDI

sequencer

to the AC outlet

AC connector

MIDI

OUT/IN

Guitar

GUITAR IN

PHONES

Headphones

When inputting in stereo, you should select two adjacent inputs (1–2, 3–4) so that track editing can be performed more efﬁciently.

If you are recording from a connected mic, locate the mic at a sufﬁcient distance from the D1600mkII so that it does not pick up noise.

Connections for recording digital sources

• Optical digital (S/P DIF) output of a digital output device such as DA T or MD ↔ [S/P DIF IN] jack of the D1600mkII (use an optical digital cable for connection)

For details on assigning the audio inputs to mixer channels and auditioning the input sound, refer to “Assign audio inputs to the mixer” (→p.36)

4. Make other connections. Connections for mixdown

Here’s how to make connections when the song created on the D1600mkII will be mixed down on an external recording device (DAT, MD, tape recorder, etc.)

• Optical digital (S/P DIF) input of a digital record-

ing device such as DAT or MD ↔ [S/P DIF OUT] of the D1600mkII

• AUX IN inputs of an analog recor ding device such

as a cassette tape recorder ↔ [MASTER OUT L/R] jacks of the D1600mkII

Connections when using external effects

If you wish to apply an external effect to the signal from the [AUX OUT] send output, use the [INPUT 1]–[INPUT 8] jacks to receive the return signal(s). In this case, you can choose whether the signal(s) will be returned to the mixer channel(s) in the same way as a conventional input, or sent directly to the master bus. Refer to “7. Using an external effect” (→p.58).

Connections when using a foot switch to perform manual punch recording, or playback/stop etc.

Connect the pedal switch (separately sold option: PS-

1) to the [FOOT SW] jack.

Connections when using a foot pedal to control effects

Connect the expression pedal (separately sold option: EXP-2, XVP-10) to the [EXPRESSION PEDAL] connector.

If a volume pedal is connected, it will not operate correctly.

Connections when controlling effects or switching scenes from an external MIDI device

Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device ↔ [MIDI IN] connector of the D1600mkII.

Connections for synchronizing the D1600mkII with a MIDI sequencer

MIDI IN connector of your sequencer ↔ [MIDI OUT] connector of the D1600mkII (use a MIDI cable for connection) MIDI OUT connector of your sequencer ↔ [MIDI IN] connector of the D1600mkII

Connections for saving or backing-up data on your computer

USB connector of your computer ↔ [USB] connector of the D1600mkII (use a USB cable for connection)

2. Turning the power on/off

Turning the power on

Use the following procedure to turn on the power of the D1600mkII and of the devices connected to it.

Before turning the power on, be sure to lower the volume of each device to the minimum position, and turn the devices on beginning with the first device in the signal chain (i.e., devices that produce audio signals).

1. Lower the D1600mkII’s [MASTER] fader to the – ∞ position. Also turn down the volume of each connected device.

2. Turn on the power of the external input device, such as a keyboard connected to the D1600mkII.

3. Turn on the [Main power] of the D1600mkII.

The ST ANDBY LED will light. The D1600mkII will be in “standby” mode.

4. Press the [POWER] key of the D1600mkII to turn on the power.

The opening message will appear in the LCD screen, and then the [SONG/CD] “SelSong” tab page will appear. The selected song will be the one that had been selected when the power was last turned off.

5. Turn on the power of your external equipment, such as the monitor system to which audio is being sent from the D1600mkII.

Turning the power off

When you are finished playing or recording a song, turn off the power. If you will not be using the D1600mkII for an extended time (e.g., when you have finished work for the day), be sure to turn off the main power so that the power is turned off completely. Use the following procedure to turn off the power of the D1600mkII and of the connected devices.

Before turning off the power, turn the volume of all devices down to the minimum position, and turn off the power switches beginning with the devices that are at the end of the audio signal chain.

When you wish to turn off the power, you must perform the shutdown operation. Never turn off the [Main power] switch or disconnect the power cable until the shutdown has been completed. If you turn off the main power or disconnect the power cable before shutdown is complete, data or user settings may be lost, or you may damage the hard disk.

Audio that is recorded on the D1600mkII and the mixer settings you make are saved automatically when you select or switch songs, or when you shut down. However, effects that you edit will be lost unless you save them.

1. If you wish to keep any effect settings that you edited, save them. Refer to “5. Editing an effect” (→p.56).

2. Lower the [MASTER] fader of the D1600mkII to the –∞ position. Lower the volume of any external devices to the minimum position.

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3. Turn off the power of the external output devices (such as your monitor system) to which audio is being sent from the D1600mkII.

4. Press and hold down the D1600mkII’s [POWER] key to shut it down.

When you press and hold the [POWER] key, a dialog box will ask you for conﬁrmation. If you press the “Yes” button, the song will be saved automatically, and then the D1600mkII will shut down and enter standby mode. If you press the “No” button, you will return to the previous screen.

If you press the “Restart” button in the power-off conﬁrmation dialog box, the D1600mkII will restart.

By restarting, you can delete the Undo data and recover the space it had occupied on the hard disk.

5. By pressing the D1600mkII [Main power] switch to turn it off, you can turn the power off completely.

6. If an external drive is connected, turn off the power of the external drive.

7. Turn off the power of external input devices, such as keyboards.

Listening to the demo song

Here’s how to listen to the demo songs.

1. Move the D1600mkII’s [CHANNEL] faders to the 0 mark, and the [MASTER] fader to the –∞ mark.

2. Press the [SONG/CD] key to access the “SelSong” tab page.

Make sure that “001: SISTER DANCE” is selected.

3. Make the [TRACK STATUS] key LED of all tracks light green (PLAY).

If any are lit a different color or are dark, press the key to make the LED light green.

4. Press the [PLAY] key to begin playback.

5. Slowly raise the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume level.

6. When the demo song ends, press the [STOP] key to stop playback.

Quick Start

The Quick Start section consists of the following four steps. We’ll begin our explanation by telling how to connect your equipment,

and take you all the way through to the final step of writing your performance to CD-R. Please take some time to work through this Quick Start so that you can become familiar with the process of recording on the D1600mkII.

Step 1: Quick Recording

Connect your guitar, record your performance on a track, and then play it back.

Step 2: Overdubbing

While listening to the performance you recorded, record an additional guitar performance. We’ll also explain how you can record a keyboard in stereo, or record vocals using the virtual tracks.

Step 3: Mixdown

Apply effects to each track, and adjust the volume and EQ. Then use the master effect to apply finishing touches to the entire song.

Step 4: Mastering

Create a two-track master from the song you mixed-down in Step 3. Then write this stereo master track to CD-R to create your own original CD.

Step 1: Quick Recording Quick Start

Step 1: Quick Recording

1. Make connections

1. Turn the top panel [TRIM] knob to set the INPUT 8 input level to the minimum position.

2. Connect your guitar to the front panel [GUITAR IN] jack.

3. Connect your headphones to the front panel [PHONES] jack. If you are using monitor speakers, connect them to the rear panel [MONITOR OUT L/R] jacks.

2. Turn on the power

1. Connect the power cable to the D1600mkII, and then plug it into an AC outlet.

2. Set the top panel [MASTER] fader to “–∞.”

3. Press the rear panel [POWER ON] key. The D1600mkII will enter standby mode, and the STANDBY LED will light.

4. Press the top panel [POWER] key. The power will turn on, and the following display will appear.

Step 2: OverdubbingStep 3: Mixdown

Connection diagram (→p.10)

Before you turn off the power, refer to “2. Turning the power on/off” (→p.11).

Step 4: Mastering

3. Create a new song

Before you can record a new composition, you must first create a new “song” on the D1600mkII.

1. Press the [SONG/CD] key. Then press the “SelSong” tab to access the [SONG/CD] “SelSong” tab page. You can also access the “SelSong” tab page by pressing the [SONG/ CD] key several times.

2. Press the “New” button. The “MakeNewSong” dialog box will appear.

3. Use “Song Type” to specify the bit depth and number of tracks for the song you want to create, and use “Mixer Set” to specify the mixer settings. In this example, press the “Song Type” radio button “16Bit/16Track.” In the “Mixer Set” area, press the “New” radio button.

4. Press the “OK” button. This creates a song named “NEWSONG.” If any songs exist already, the new song will be created following the existing songs.

You can press the “Rename”

utton and input a name for the song. “2. Naming a song” (→p.35)

4. Rhythm

Now let’s make rhythm settings so that you can listen to a rhythm pattern while you record.

Rhythm settings

1. Press the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] key. Then press the “Setup” tab to access the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “Setup” tab page. You can also access the “Setup” tab page by pressing the [TEMPO/ RHYTHM] key several times.

TempoSource Tempo Beat

SelRhythm RhythmVol

2. Press the “Rhythm” button to make the display read “”. The [TEMPO/RHYTHM] key will light.

3. Raise the [MASTER] fader and verify that you hear the rhythm. Use the front panel [PHONES LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of your headphones, or use the top panel [MONITOR OUT LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of your monitor speakers.

Set the tempo, time signature, rhythm pattern, and rhythm volume

1. Select “TempoSource” and turn the [VALUE] dial to select the tempo source. For this example, select “Manual.” You can select the tempo source in the dialog box that appears when you press the “ ” button. Use the radio buttons to make your selection, and press the “OK” button.

2. Select “Tempo” and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the tempo.

3. Select “Beat” and turn the [VALUE] dial to specify the time signature.

4. Select “SelRhythm” and turn the [VALUE] dial to select the rhythm pattern you want to use. You can select the rhythm pattern in the dialog box that appears when you press the “ ” button. Use the radio buttons to make your selection, and press the “OK” button.

5. Select “Vol” and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the volume of the rhythm.

If you want the tempo, time signature, and/or rhythm pattern to change during the song, create a Tempo Map. (→p.72)

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Step 1: Quick Recording

5. Assign the input to a mixer channel

Assign the input to a mixer channel

1. Press the [INPUT/TUNER] key to access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch1–8” tab page.

2. Select the “Ch 8” icon, and turn the [VALUE] dial to select “INPUT

8.” Since the front panel [GUITAR IN] jack is “INPUT 8,” the input from the [GUITAR IN] jack has been assigned to track channel 8.

6. Adjust the level

Adjust the level of the input signal while you watch the LCD screen.

[TRACK STATUS] key setting

Set the [TRACK STATUS] key to INPUT for the track you are using.

1. Press the front panel [TRACK STATUS] key of track 8 to select the INPUT setting (LED lit orange).

Step 2: OverdubbingStep 3: Mixdown

Step 4: Mastering

Pre-fader level display

2. Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. From the screen that appears, press the “ ” button to open the dialog box.

3. From the Select DisplayMode dialog box, press the “PreFaderLev” radio button and press the “OK” button; the pre-fader screen will appear.

The ch.8 level meter will move when you play your guitar.

4. While watching the level meter, adjust the INPUT 8 [TRIM] knob so that the level meter goes as high as possible without reaching “CLP” when you play your guitar most loudly.

Use the [TRIM] knob to set the input level so that the peak indicator (the LED near the [TRIM] knob) lights when the volume is loudest.

7. Check the sound

Make settings so that you can hear the sound through your headphones or monitor speakers.

1. Raise the front panel [CHANNEL 8] fader to unity gain (0 dB).

2. Press the [SOLO/MONITOR] key to access the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page.

3. Press the “MasterLR” button to select “ ”.

4. While you play your guitar, gradually raise the [MASTER] fader. You will hear the sound of the guitar from your headphones or monitor speakers.

8. Record

Next you will record your guitar performance on track 8 while watching the status of the recording track on the track view screen.

Let’s start by recording a backing guitar part.

[TRACK STATUS] key setting

Specify the track on which you will record.

1. Press the front panel track 8 [TRACK STATUS] key to choose REC (LED lit red).

Check the record mode

2. Press the [RECORD] key to access the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page. Verify that “Select RecMode” is set to “Input.”

Track View settings

3. Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key.

4. Press the “ ” button to open the “Select DisplayMode” dialog box.

5. Press the “TrkView1–16” radio button, and then press the “OK” button to display the track view screen.

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Step 1: Quick Recording

Start recording

6. Make sure that the counter display is at the beginning of the song. At the beginning of the song, the counter value will be “001.01.000” or “000:00.000”.

7. Press the [REC] key. The D1600mkII will be in record-ready mode, and the [REC] and [PLAY] LEDs will blink.

8. When you are ready to perform, press the [PLAY] key. Recording will begin; begin performing on your instrument. During recording, the [REC] and [PLAY] LEDs will light.

In the track view screen, the bar will start moving at the point you press the [PLAY] key.

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For details on the counter display and how to move to a different time, refer to “Changing the time location” (→p.46).

If you want to record the rhythm, refer to “3. Recording the rhythm” (→p.72).

If you want to use Trigger Recording, refer to “6. Other recording methods” (→p.43).

Step 4: Mastering

9. When you have ﬁnished performing, press the [STOP] key. Recording will stop, and the [REC] and [PLAY] LEDs will go dark.

In the track view screen, the region from the beginning to the end of your audio recording is displayed as a thick line.

Areas in which you did not perform are also displayed as a thick line.

9. Play back

Now we’ll play back the recorded song from the beginning.

[TRACK STATUS] key setting

Specify the track that you want to play back.

1. Press the front panel track 8 [TRACK STATUS] key to select PLAY (LED lit green).

To stop the rhythm, access the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “Setup” tab page and press the “Rhythm” button to turn it “Off.”

Playback

2. Hold down the [STOP] key and press the [REW] key. The counter time will move to the beginning of the song.

3. Press the [PLAY] key. Playback will begin, and the [PLAY] LED will light. Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the volume.

You can use the front panel [PHONES] knob to adjust the volume of your headphones, or the top panel [MONITOR OUT LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of your monitor speakers.

4. To stop playback, press the [STOP] key. The [PLAY] LED will go dark.

For details on the counter display and how to change the time location, refer to “Changing the time location” (→p.46).

Step 2: Overdubbing

“Overdubbing” is the process of recording additional performances on other tracks while you listen to the previously-recorded performance or rhythm.

For this example we’ll overdub an additional performance on guitar or keyboard while listening to the performance you recorded in Step 1.

We’ll also explain how to record your keyboard in stereo, and how to record on a virtual track. We will also apply an effect to your keyboard.

1. Record a guitar

While listening to the performance you recorded in Step 1, you can play a guitar phrases, riffs, or solos, and record them. In this example we’ll overdub on track 7.

Assign the input to a mixer channel

Assign the input of the guitar connected to INPUT 8 to mixer channel 7.

1. Press the [INPUT/TUNER] key to access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch 1–8” tab page.

2. Select the “Ch 7” icon and use the [VALUE] dial to select “INPUT 8.”

Check the level

When recording on more than one track, you don’t have to readjust the level each time if you are playing the same instrument in the same state; if so, proceed to the next step. Adjust the level only if you have switched sounds or instruments.

1. Press the track 7 [TRACK STATUS] key to select INPUT (LED lit orange).

2. In the [METER/TRACK VIEW] page, select “PreFaderLev.”

3. Turn the INPUT 8 [TRIM] knob while watching the level meter.

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Check the sound

1. Set the [CHANNEL 7] fader to unity gain (0 dB).

2. In the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page, make sure that the “MasterLR” button is “On.”

3. While playing your guitar, slowly raise the [MASTER] fader and check the sound in your headphones, etc.

[TRACK STATUS] key settings

You’ll need to select the appropriate status for the recording track, playback track, and other tracks.

1. Press the track 7 [TRACK STATUS] key to select REC (LED lit red).

2. Press the track 8 [TRACK STATUS] key to select PLAY (LED lit green).

3. Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of the other tracks to select MUTE (LED dark).

Step 4: Mastering

Check the recording mode

If you’ve already checked the recording mode, there’s no need to check it again; if so, proceed to the next step.

1. Access the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page, and make sure that “Select RecMode” is set to “Input.”

Record

1. Set the recording-start location to the beginning of the song. At the beginning of the song, the counter value will be “001.01.000” or “000:00.000”.

To move to the beginning of the song, press the counter value and turn the [VALUE] dial to the beginning of the song (“001.01.000” or “000:00.000”). Alternatively, you can hold down the [STOP] key and press the [REW] key to move to the beginning of the song. However if you are already at the beginning of the song, holding down the [STOP] key and pressing the [REW] key will take you to the preceding song, so check the current location before you use this method.

2. Hold down the [REC] key and press the [PLAY] key to begin recording.

3. When you have ﬁnished recording, press the [STOP] key.

Play back

1. Hold down the [STOP] key and press the [REW] key to return to the beginning of the song.

2. Press the [TRACK STATUS] key to select PLAY for the track you just recorded.

3. Press the [PLAY] key to play back.

For details on the counter display and moving the time location, refer to “Changing the time location” (→p.46).

2. Record a keyboard

Here’s how to record a keyboard in stereo.

Connect your keyboard

1. Use the top panel [TRIM] knobs to set INPUT 5 and INPUT 6 to the minimum setting (+4 dB).

2. Lower the [MASTER] fader, and connect your keyboard to the [INPUT 5] and [INPUT 6] jacks.

Assign the inputs to mixer channels

1. Press the [INPUT/TUNER] key to access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch 1–8” tab page.

2. Select the “Ch 5” icon, and use the [VALUE] dial to select “INPUT 5.” In the same way, select the “Ch 6” icon and use the [VALUE] dial to select “INPUT 6.”

When using stereo input, you will be able to edit tracks and effects most efﬁciently if you select an odd-numbered and even-numbered pair of inputs (1–2, 3–4) and assign them to adjacent mixer channels.

Check the level

Assign the audio from your keyboard to tracks, and check the levels.

1. Press the track 5 and 6 [TRACK STATUS] keys to select INPUT (LEDs lit orange).

2. Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. In the screen that appears, press the “ ” button to open the dialog box.

3. In the Select DisplayMode dialog box, select the “Pr eFaderLev” radio button and press the “OK” button.

When you play your keyboard, the channel 5 and 6 level meters will move.

4. While watching the level meters, turn the INPUT 5 and 6 [TRIM] knobs so that the level is as high as possible without allowing the level meters to reach “CLP” when you play your keyboard most loudly.

Set the input level by turning the [TRIM] knob so that the peak indicator (the LED near the [TRIM] knob) lights when the volume is loudest.

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Step 2: Overdubbing

Check the sound

1. Set the [CHANNEL 5, 6] faders to unity gain (0 dB).

2. In the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page, make sure that the “MasterLR” button is “On.”

3. While playing your keyboard, slowly raise the [MASTER] fader. You will hear the sound through your headphones or monitor speakers.

Set the [TRACK STATUS] keys

Set the status of the recording tracks, playback tracks, and other tracks.

1. Press the track 5 and 6 [TRACK STATUS] keys to select REC (LED lit red).

2. Press the track 7 and 8 [TRACK STATUS] keys to select PLAY (LED lit green).

3. Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of the remaining tracks to select MUTE (LED dark).

Make effect settings

Use the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsAsn,” “InsEff1,” and “InsEff2” tab pages to make insert effect settings. For details on the procedure, refer to “4. Make insert effect settings” (→p.24).

Step 4: Mastering

Check the recording mode

If you have already checked the recording mode, there’s no need to check it again; if so, proceed to the next step.

1. Access the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page, and make sure that “Select RecMode” is set to “Input.”

Record

1. Set the recording-start position to the beginning of the song. At the beginning of the song, the counter value will be “001.01.000” or “000:00.000”.

2. Press the [REC] key, and then press the [PLAY] key to start recording.

3. When you have ﬁnished recording, press the [STOP] key.

Play back

1. Hold down the [STOP] key and press the [REW] key to return to the beginning of the song.

2. Press the [TRACK STATUS] key to set the recorded tracks to PLAY.

3. Press the [PLAY] key to play back.

3. Record vocals on virtual tracks

In this example, we’ll record several “takes” of vocals on the virtual tracks of track 4.

For details on the counter display and on how to change the time location, refer to “Changing the time location” (→p.46)

Connect a mic

1. Turn the top panel [TRIM] knob to set INPUT 4 to the minimum level (+4 dB).

2. Lower the [MASTER] fader, and then connect your mic to the [INPUT 4] jack. If you are using a condenser mic, you must connect it to the [INPUT 4] jack and then turn the phantom power switch on.

Never turn on the phantom power switch before you connect the mic. If you connect or disconnect a mic with the phantom power turned on, you may damage your equipment.

Assign the input to a mixer channel

1. Press the [INPUT/TUNER] key to access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch 1–8” tab page.

2. Select the “Ch 4” icon, and use the [VALUE] dial to select “INPUT 4.”

Check the level

Assign the vocal signal to the track, and check the level.

1. Press the track 4 [TRACK STATUS] key to select INPUT (LED lit orange).

2. Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. In the screen that appears, press the “ ” button to open the dialog box.

3. In the Select DisplayMode dialog box, select the “Pr eFaderLev” radio button, and then press the “OK” button.

4. Turn the INPUT 4 [TRIM] knob while you watch the level meter.

Check the sound

1. Set the [Channel 4] fader to unity gain (0 dB).

2. In the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page, make sure that the “MasterLR” button is “On.”

3. Slowly raise the [MASTER] fader while you sing into the mic. Check the sound in your headphones or monitor speakers.

[TRACK STATUS] key settings

Set the status for the recording track, playback tracks, and remaining tracks.

1. Press the track 4 [TRACK STATUS] key to select REC (LED lit red).

2. Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of the playback tracks to select PLAY (LED lit green).

3. Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of the remaining tracks to select MUTE (LED dark).

Effect settings

If desired, make insert effect settings in the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsAsn,” “InsEff1,” and “InsEff2” tab pages. For details, refer to “4. Make insert effect settings” (→p.24).

Check the recording mode

If you have already checked the recording mode, there’s no need to check it again; if so, proceed to the next step.

1. Access the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page, and make sure that “Select RecMode” is set to “Input.”

Select a virtual track

1. Press the [TRACK] key to access the [TRACK] “Vtr 1–8” tab page.

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2. In the top line of the screen, press a virtual track number (“4a” in the example shown here), and turn the [VALUE] dial to select “4b”.

The selected virtual track and the already-recorded virtual tracks are highlighted. For details, refer to “2. Recording on virtual tracks” (→p.40).

When you turn on the power, virtual tracks “1a,” “2a,” “3a”... are selected automatically. In other words if you record a track without selecting a virtual track, recording will occur on “1a,” “2a,” “3a”... etc.

Record

1. Set the recording-start position to the beginning of the song. At the beginning of the song, the counter value will be “001.01.000” or “000:00.000”.

2. Press the [REC] key, and then press the [PLAY] key to start recording on virtual track “4b”.

3. When you have ﬁnished recording, press the [STOP] key.

4. Select another virtual track as described in “Select a virtual track” (above), and continue recording additional takes on other virtual tracks.

For details on the counter display and on how to change the time location, refer to “Changing the time location” (→p.46)

Step 4: Mastering

Play back a virtual track

1. Hold down the [STOP] key and press the [REW] key to return to the beginning of the song.

2. Press the [TRACK STATUS] key to set the recorded tracks to PLAY.

3. Press the [PLAY] key to play back. At this time, the virtual tracks selected in the [TRACK] “Vtr 1–8” tab page will play.

You can select different virtual tracks in the [TRACK] “Vtr 1–8” tab page while you play back, and compare the different takes.

4. When you have ﬁnished listening, press the [STOP] key.

4. Make insert effect settings

If you want to apply effects while you record, make insert effect settings as follows.

Select an insert effect

1. Press the [INSERT EFFECT] key to access the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsAsn” tab page.

2. Press the “ ” button located at the right of “Assign” to open the “Select EffectAssign” dialog box. Here you will select whether the insert effect will apply to input or to playback.

3. Select the “Input” radio button, and press the “OK” button. Select the “Input” radio button when you want to apply the insert effect to the input from an input jack.

4. Press the “ ” button located below “Select EffType” to open the “Select Effect Type” dialog box.

5. Select the “2in2out x 2” radio button, and press the “OK” button. “2in2out x 2” means that you can use two stereo-in/stereo-out effects.

Specify the destination for the processed sound

In this example we’ll explain how to apply an insert effect to a stereoconnected keyboard.

Connect your keyboard to the [INPUT 5] and [INPUT 6] jacks, and assign the audio to mixer channels 5 and 6. For our example, we will place insert effect 1 between [INPUT 5] jack and mixer channel 5, and between [INPUT 6] jack and mixer channel 6.

1. Press the “ ” button below “InsertTo” to open the “Select InsertEffect AssignChannel” dialog box.

Insert Effect

SelectChInput

In this dialog box you can specify the mixer channel to which the sound processed by the insert effect will be sent.

For example, the dialog box shown above is set as follows. The upper left indicates [INPUT 1] jack → insert effect 1 → mixer

channel 9. This means that the audio signal from the [INPUT 1] jack is processed by insert effect 1 and sent to mixer channel 9. The upper right indicates [INPUT 3] jack → insert effect 2 → mixer channel Off. This means that the audio signal from the [INPUT 3] jack is processed by insert effect 2, but not sent to a mixer channel. In other words, insert effect 2 is not used.

2. Press the “SelectCh” ﬁeld for insert ef fect 1, and use the [VALUE] dial to select the destination. For this example, select “5”. Below it, [INPUT 6] jack → insert effect 1 → “6” will be selected automatically.

3. Press the “OK” button in the dialog box.

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Select an effect program

1. Press the [INSERT EFFECT] key to access the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsEff1” tab page.

EffectNumber

2. Press the “Ef fectNumber” button, and turn the [VALUE] dial to select the effect program you want to use.

Effect Program List (→p.166)

Step 4: Mastering

Step 3: Mixdown

“Mixdown” is the process of applying insert effects, master effects, and EQ etc. to the sound of each track to adjust the overall balance, and combining everything into two-track stereo data.

1. Apply effects

Here’s how to assign an insert effect to a mixer channel so that the effect is applied to the playback of the track.

[TRACK STATUS] key settings

Specify the tracks that you want to play back.

1. Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of the playback tracks to select PLAY (LED lit green).

Make insert effect settings

1. Access the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsAsn” tab page.

2. Press the “ ” button at the right of “Assign” to open the “Select EffectAssign” dialog box.

3. In the dialog box, press the “PlayTrack” radio button, and then press the “OK” button. Select the “PlayTrack” radio button when you want to apply the insert effect to the output of the track channel during mixdown.

4. Press the “ ” button below “SelectEffType” to open the “Select EffectType” dialog box.

5. In the dialog box, select an effect type and press the “OK” button. For this example, select “1in1out x 4”.

“1in1out x 4” means you can use four monaural-in/monaural-out effects.

Specify the destination of the processed sound

Here’s how to apply the insert effect to the recorded vocal.

1. Press the “ ” button below “InsertTo” to open the “Select Insert Effect AssignChannel” dialog box.

Insert Effect

SelectTr

In this dialog box you can specify the track channel to which the insert effect will be applied.

For example, the dialog box shown above portrays the following settings.

The upper left indicates track channel 3 → ef fect 1 → mixer channel 3. This means that the track 3 audio signal will be processed by effect 1, and sent to mixer channel 3. The upper right indicates Off → ef fect 2 → Off. This means that effect 2 is not used.

2. Press the effect 1 “SelectTr” ﬁeld, and use the [VALUE] dial to select the track channel to which you will apply the effect. For this example, select “4”.

3. Press the “OK” button in the dialog box.

Select an effect program

1. Press the [INSERT EFFECT] key to access the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsEff1” tab page.

2. Select the “EffectNumber” button, and use the [VALUE] dial to select the effect program you want to use.

EffectNumber

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Effect Program List (→p.166)

You can also press the [PLAY] key and select an effect during playback.

2. Apply EQ (equalizer)

Here’s how to make EQ settings for each mixer channel.

1. Press the [EQ/PHASE] key, and from the [EQ] “Eq 1–4,” “Eq 5–8,” and “Eq 9–12” tab pages, select the tab page that contains the EQ you want to adjust.

Each channel has a three-band EQ with Lo, Mid, and High, and you can adjust the frequency of the Mid range.

Low EQ gain (L) High EQ gain (H) Mid EQ gain (M) Mid EQ center frequency (F)

2. Select each EQ icon and turn the [VALUE] dial to specify the value. The numerical value is shown in the upper left of the screen.

Negative (–) gain settings will cut the corresponding frequency range, and positive (+) gain settings will boost it. Increasing the center frequency value will raise the center frequency, and decreasing this value will lower the center frequency.

3. Adjust the EQ while the song plays back.

4. When you have ﬁnished making adjustments, press the [STOP] key.

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EQ (→p.48)

Step 3: Mixdown

Step 4: Mastering

3. Apply master effects

Here’s how you can apply master effects to the desired track channels. The D1600mkII contains two master effects, letting you apply two differ-

ent effects simultaneously. This means that you can simulate complex acoustic spaces that could not be created by a single effect. To regulate the amount of the master effects, adjust the send and return controls.

In this example, we’ll apply the master effects “ReverbHall” and “Reverb Room,” and adjust the depth of the effects by adjusting the send level from each mixer channel, the return level, and the return balance.

Select master 1

1. Press the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] key to access the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “MstEff1” tab page.

2. Press “EffectNumber” and turn the [VALUE] dial to select a master effect. For this example, select “M001” ReverbHall.

Master effect 1 send and return settings

1. In the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “MstEff1” tab page, adjust the “RetLev” (return level) and “RetBal” (return balance). For this example, set “RetLev” to “100,” and “RetBal” to “CNT.” The return level is the volume sent from master ef fect 1 to the master bus. Raising this value will produce a deeper effect. The return balance is the left/right volume balance of the sound returned from master effect 1 to the master LR bus.

2. Access the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “MstEff1” tab page.

3. Set the [CHANNEL] faders to unity gain (0 dB) for the mixer channels to which you want to apply the effect, and press the [PLAY] key to play back the song.

4. In the screen, select the “Send” icon for each channel and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the send level of that channel. Watch the level meter in the screen, and make adjustments so that “CLP” does not appear.

The send level is the amount of volume sent to master effect 1.

Effect Program List (→p.166)

5. While you listen to the song, access the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “MstEff1” tab page. Watch the level meter in the screen, and adjust the return level so that “CLP” does not appear.

6. When you have ﬁnished making adjustments, press the [STOP] key.

Select master effect 2, and make send and return settings

1. Access the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “MstEff2” tab page.

2. Press “Ef fectNumber,” and use the [VALUE] dial to select the desired master effect. For this example, select “M003” ReverbRoom.

3. Adjust the master effect 2 send and return settings as described in “Master effect 1 send and return settings.”

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Step 3: Mixdown

Step 4: Mastering

“Mastering” is the process of applying a final effect and EQ to the mixeddown song in order to make the overall volume and tone consistent.

We’ll also explain how you can use the CD-R/RW drive to create an audio CD of your song.

1. Apply an effect to the entire song

We’ll check the panning and volume for each track of the completed song, and apply a final effect to the entire song.

As the final effect, you will normally use a dynamics-type effect program (such as compression) to make the overall level consistent. By applying a multi-band limiter or similar effect, you can give the sound a finishing touch of quality.

[TRACK STATUS] key settings

Make settings for the playback tracks.

1. Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys for the playback tracks to select PLAY (LED lit green).

Song adjustments

1. Play back the song from the beginning.

2. While you listen to the song, turn the [PAN] knob of each playback track to adjust its stereo position. Use the [CHANNEL] faders to adjust the levels.

If you want to see the meter for each fader in the LCD screen, press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key, press the “ ” button in the upper left of the screen, select “PostFaderLev” in the dialog box that appears, and press the “OK” button.

Final effect settings

1. Access the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “FinalEff” tab page.

EffectNumber

2. Select “EffectNumber,” and use the [VALUE] dial to select the desired ﬁnal effect.

3. If you press the button located at the right of “EffectNumber,” the structure of the ﬁnal effect you selected will be displayed as icons. You can press one of these icons to make detailed settings. When you have ﬁnished making settings, press the “OK” button to return to the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “FinalEff” tab page.

Check the song

1. Press the [PLAY] key to play back the song, and check how the effect sounds.

2. If you want to edit the effect parameters, refer to step 3 of “Final effect settings.” When you have ﬁnished editing, press the [STOP] key.

Effect Program List (→p.166)

2. Create the master track

When you create an audio CD, the data of track 1 and track 2 is what will be written to the CD.

You will create the master track by combining the song data into tracks 1 and 2.

If your song consists of only one or two tracks, copy or swap the track data into tracks 1 and 2.

If your song consists of multiple tracks, bounce the track data to combine it into tracks 1 and 2. “Bounce” refers to the process of combining multiple tracks of data into a smaller number of tracks.

Here we will explain how to create the master track by bouncing the completed song to tracks 1 and 2.

For details on how to copy a track, refer to “Track editing” (→p.61).

[TRACK STATUS] key settings

Specify the status of the recording tracks, playback tracks, and the remaining tracks.

1. Press the track 1 and 2 [TRACK STATUS] keys to select REC (LED lit red).

2. Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of the playback tracks to select PLAY (LED lit green).

3. Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of the remaining tracks to select MUTE (LED dark).

Step 1: Quick Recording Quick Start

Adjust the recording level

The master track will be created with the level and volume balance you specify here; this will be the data that is written to create the audio CD.

1. Play back the song from the beginning. Make sure that all the tracks in the song sound as you intend.

If you used virtual tracks to record several takes, you will need to select the virtual track that you want to use in the ﬁnal version of the song.

2. Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the level. Adjust the level so that the master LR level meter does not indicate “CLP” at any point in the entire song.

Preparations for bounce-recording

1. Press the [RECORD] key to access the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page.

2. In the “Select RecMode” ﬁeld, choose “Bounce.”

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Step 4: Mastering

3. Access the [RECORD] “Bounce” tab page, and set “BounceMode” to “16Tr→2Tr”.

“16Tr→2Tr” means that sixteen tracks will be bounced to two tracks.

4. Press the ﬁeld at the right of “RecordVirtualTrack,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to select “h”. The bounced data will be placed in the virtual track you selected here. In other words, you will be bounce-recording on virtual track “1h” of track 1 and virtual track “2h” of track 2.

If tracks “1h” and “2h” already contain data, choose different virtual tracks.

Bounce-record

1. Go to the beginning of the song.

2. Press the [REC] key and then the [PLAY] key to begin resampling.

3. When you are ﬁnished recording, press the [STOP] key.

Play back

1. Use the [TRACK STATUS] keys to set tracks 1 and 2 to PLAY. For all tracks other than tracks 1 and 2, either lower the faders or set their [TRACK STATUS] to MUTE.

2. In the [TRACK] “Vtr1–8” tab page, select virtual tracks “1h” and “2h” for tracks 1 and 2. If you selected virtual tracks other than “h” in “Preparations for bounce-recording,” select those virtual tracks instead.

3. Play back the song from the beginning.

The final effect will be applied to the song in duplicate when you play back here. This is because the final effect was applied to the bounce-recorded data, and is also being applied to the playback you are hearing. Set the final effect to NO EFFECT so that you can hear the actual state of the song (i.e., as it was actually bouncerecorded).

If tracks “1h” and “2h” already contain data, and you select “h” here, the data in “1h” and “2h” will play back during bouncerecording. If you want to keep the data of tracks “1h” and “2h”, choose different virtual tracks.

3. Write your song to a CD

Here’s how to create an original CD by writing your song to CD-R.

Since CD-RW discs may sometimes not be playable in an audio CD player, we recommend that you use CD-R discs when creating audio CDs.

Creating an audio CD will require the same amount of free space on the hard disk as occupied by your song (the total of the two tracks). For example in order to write a five-minute stereo song to an audio CD, there must be at least five minutes of stereo (ten minutes of monaural) worth of recordable free space on the hard disk.

If there is no region of silence at the beginning of your song (the “zero time” location), the beginning of your song may “drop out” when you write it to a CD and play back. You can prevent this by inserting a region of about 0.5 seconds of silence at the beginning of the song. For details on how to do this, refer to “Inserting blank data: Insert Track” (→p.63).

For details on how to check the free space on the hard disk, refer to “1. Select TimeDisp Type” (→p.91) in “1. COUNTER.”

Write to CD-R

When creating an audio CD, the virtual tracks that are currently selected for tracks 1 and 2 will be used. To verify that the virtual tracks you intend to write are selected, play back the song or access the [TRACK] “Vtr1–8” tab page.

1. Insert a blank disc into the CD-R/RW drive. By “blank disc” we mean an unused CD-R or CD-RW. A CD-RW that

has been used can also be completely erased and used as a blank disc.

However since CD-RW discs may sometimes not be playable in an audio CD player, we recommend that you use CD-R discs.

2. Access the [SONG/CD] “CDR/RW” tab page. Press the “ ” button, and in the screen that appears, press the “OK” button. Make sure that “CD-R/RW Information” indicates “BlankDisc” or “song number .” The fr ee space on the disc is displayed below this.

3. Press the “WriteCD” button. A message of “Obey Copyright Rules” will appear.

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4. Select the writing speed. Select the writing speed that is appropriate for the disc you are using. For example if the disc you are using is marked as “supports 8x writing,” you can select the “8x” writing speed. “8x” means that the disc will be written at eight times the conventional playback speed.

Depending on your system, it may not be possible to write at the selected speed. If so, try a slower writing speed.

5. Carefully read the owner’s manual section “COPYRIGHT WARNING” (→p.iii), and press the “Yes” button if you accept the terms. The D1600mkII will begin creating an image ﬁle.

You can stop creating the image file by pressing the “Abort” button during this time.

Then the D1600mkII will start writing the CD.

If you press the “Abort” button while data is being written to the CD, the writing will stop. If you were writing a CD-R, that disc will become unusable. If you were writing a CD-RW, you can erase the entire disc and use it again as a blank disc.

When writing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed”.

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6. Press the “No” button in the dialog box.

The [SONG/CD] “CDR/RW” tab page will appear.

If you want to create another identical CD, press the “Yes”

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If you want to write additional songs, select the next song and then perform steps 1–6.

7. Press the “Final” button. A message will ask you to conﬁrm that you really want to ﬁnalize the disc.

A CD is not completed as an audio CD (i.e., cannot be played back by a CD player) until you finalize the disc.

You cannot write any more songs to a disc that has been finalized. If you want to write more than one song to a CD, you must write all of the songs to the disc before pressing the “Final” button to finalize it.

8. If you are sure you want to ﬁnalize the disc, press the “OK” button. When ﬁnalization is ﬁnished, a message of “Completed” will appear, and the CD-R/RW tray will open.

If you want to write songs to more than one CD, write the songs to all the CDs, and then ﬁnalize the CDs.

9. Remove the CD and press the “OK” button. The original CD of your own performance is now completed.

Check the audio CD

1. Play back the CD in an audio CD player.

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Here’s how to create a song, assign a name to it, and select songs.

1. Creating a new song

1. Press the [SONG/CD] key to access the “SelSong” tab page.

2. Press the “New” button.

The “MakeNewSong” dialog box will appear.

3. Select the bit-depth, number of tracks, and mixer settings for the song you want to create.

Use the “SongType” radio buttons to select the bit depth and number of tracks.

16Bit/16Track: Create a song for 16-bit recording/ playback. Tracks 1–16 will be available.

24Bit/8Track: Create a song for 24-bit recording/ playback. Tracks 1–8 will be available.

Use the “Mixer Set” radio buttons to select the desired mixer settings. (→p.109: “SongType,” “MixerSet”)

2. Naming a song

Songs on the D1600mkII have a song number and a song name.

The song number is a number in the range of 001–100, assigned in the order in which each song was created. You can freely specify a song name of up to sixteen characters.

A newly created song will have a name of “NEWSONG.” We recommend that you assign a different name so that you will be able to distinguish it from other songs.

1. Press the [SONG/CD] key to access the “SelSong” tab page.

2. Press the “Rename” button.

The “RenameSong” dialog box will appear.

3. Modify the song name.

Use the “ “ “ ” buttons to move the cursor in the song name to the character that you wish to change, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to modify the name.

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4. Press the “OK” button.

A song named “NEWSONG” will be created following the last song that currently exists.

The buttons in the LCD screen have the following function.

“0...9”: Select numerals (e.g., “0”). “A../a..”: Select alphabetical characters (e.g., “A”).

Press the button once again to select lowercase alphabetical characters (e.g., “a”).

“Symbol”: Select symbols. “Insert”: Insert a space and move the subsequent

characters backward.

“Space”: Select a space (blank). “Backsp”: Delete the character before the cursor loca-

tion.

“Delete”: Delete the character at the cursor location. “ClearAll”: Erase the entire name.

4. Finalize the name.

If you are satisﬁed with the name you input, press the “OK” button. To cancel without changing the name, press the “Cancel” button.

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3. Selecting another song

You can select an existing song in any of the following three ways.

To select the preceding or following song number

• If you hold down the [STOP] key and press the [FF] key, you will move to the end of the current song.

Doing this at the end of the song will move to the beginning of the next song.

• If you hold down the [STOP] key and press the [REW] key while you are located at the beginning of the current song (e.g., “000:00.000”), you will move to the beginning of the preceding song. If you are in the middle of the current song, you will move to the beginning of the current song.

To make a major change in the song number

1. Press the [SONG/CD] key to access the “SelSong”

tab page.

Assign audio inputs to the mixer

The D1600mkII has eight analog inputs and one (twochannel) digital input jack. Audio signals from devices connected to these jacks can be assigned to the various mixer channels and recorded. The D1600mkII’s rhythm sounds or the sound from an audio CD played by the CDR/RW drive can also be assigned to the mixer channels.

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8

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[INPUT/TUNER]“Ch1-8”, “Ch9-16”

In this section we will explain how to assign each type of input source to mixer channels, and audition the source.

Ch1: Track 1 Ch2: Track 2 Ch3: Track 3 Ch4: Track 4 Ch5: Track 5 Ch6: Track 6 Ch7: Track 7 Ch8: Track 8

Ch9: Track 9 Ch10: Track 10 Ch11: Track 11 Ch12: Track 12 Ch13: Track 13 Ch14: Track 14 Ch15: Track 15 Ch16: Track 16

2. Select (highlight) “SongNumber

,” and turn the

[VALUE] dial to select the desired song number.

To select from the song list

1. Press the [SONG/CD] key to access the “SelSong” tab page.

2. Press the “ ” button at the left of the song number.

The song list will appear.

3. In the song list, turn the [VALUE] dial to select the desired song, and press the “OK” button.

1. Analog inputs

Use the connections and settings most applicable to your situation.

• Connect a guitar to the [GUITAR IN] jack, and assign it to mixer channel 8

• Connect a condenser mic audio input source to [INPUT 2], and assign it to mixer channel 2.

• Connect a keyboard to the [INPUT 3] and [INPUT 4] jacks, and assign them to mixer channels 9 and 10

If you are using stereo input, you should use adjacent inputs (1–2, 3–4), and input the signals to adjacent mixer channels.

Before you proceed, create a new song as described in “1. Creating a new song” (→p.35).

Connect a guitar to the [GUITAR IN] jack, and assign it to mixer channel 8

1. Connect your guitar.

Set the [INPUT 8] ([GUITAR IN]) [TRIM] to the minimum (+4 dB) and lower the [MASTER] fader before connecting your guitar to the [GUITAR IN] jack.

2. Select the input channel.

Access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch1–8” tab page.

Select the “Ch8” icon, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to select “INPUT 8.”

The input from the [GUITAR IN] jack has now been assigned to mixer channel 8.

3. Assign the input sound to mixer channel 8.

Press the track 8 [TRACK STATUS] key to set it to

INPUT (LED lit orange).

4. Use the trim to adjust the input level.

Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. Press the “ ” button to access the dialog box.

Press the “PreFaderLev” radio button, and press the “OK” button.

Play your guitar to input sound, and the level meter of Ch.8 will move accordingly. Adjust the INPUT 8 [TRIM] knob while watching the level meter. Raise the [TRIM] as high as possible without the level reaching CLP, while playing your guitar.

Connect a mic to [INPUT 2] and assign it to mixer channel 2

1. Connect a mic.

Set the INPUT 2 [TRIM] to the minimum (+4 dB), lower the D1600mkII’s [MASTER] fader , and connect a mic to the [INPUT 2] jack.

If you are using a condenser mic, turn on phantom power for [INPUT 2] after you connect the mic.

Turn phantom power on only if you are using a condenser mic.

Phantom power must be turned on after connecting the condenser mic. If you connect or disconnect the mic with phantom power turned on, your equipment may be damaged.

2. Specify the input channel.

Access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch1–8” tab page. Select the “Ch2” icon, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to

select “INPUT 2.” The input from the [INPUT 2] has now been assigned

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5. Audition the sound. Set the [MASTER] and [CHANNEL 8] faders to unity gain (0 dB).

Access the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page. Press the “MasterLR” button to turn it “On” (high-

lighted). Gradually raise the [PHONES LEVEL] knob or

[MONITOR OUT LEVEL] knob, and listen to the sound in your headphones or monitor system.

3. Assign the input sound to mixer channel 2.

Press the track 2 [TRACK STATUS] key to select INPUT (the LED will light orange).

4. Use trim to adjust the input level.

Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. Press the “ ” button to access the dialog box. Choose

“PreFaderLev,” press the “OK” button. When you input sound into the mic, the Ch2 level

meter will move accordingly. Adjust the input 2 [TRIM] knob while you watch the

level meter. Raise the [TRIM] as high as possible. Don’t allow the level to reach CLP when you produce your loudest sound.

5. Audition the sound. Set the [MASTER] and [CHANNEL 2] faders to unity gain (0 dB).

Access the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page. Press the “MasterLR” button to turn it “On” (high-

lighted). Gradually raise the [PHONES LEVEL] knob or

[MONITOR OUT LEVEL] knob, and listen to the sound in your headphones or monitor system.

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Connect a keyboard to the [INPUT 3] and [INPUT 4] jacks, and assign them to mixer channels 9 and 10.

1. Connect your keyboard.

Set the [INPUT 3] and [INPUT 4] trim to the minimum (+4 dB) and lower the [MASTER] fader before connecting your keyboard to the [INPUT 3] and [INPUT 4] jacks.

2. Select the input channels.

Access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch9–16” page tab. Select the “Ch9” icon, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to

select “INPUT 3.” Select the “Ch10” icon, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to

select “INPUT 4.” The input from the [INPUT 3] and [INPUT 4] jacks

has now been assigned to mixer channels 9 and 10.

3. Assign the input sound to mixer channels 9 and 10.

Press the track 9/10 [TRACK STATUS] keys to set each of them to INPUT (LED lit orange).

4. Use the trim to adjust the input level.

Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. Press the “ ” button to access the dialog box. Choose “PreFaderLev” and press the “OK” button. Play your keyboard to input sound, and the level

meters of Ch.9 and Ch.10 will move accordingly. Adjust the INPUT 3 and 4 [TRIM] knobs while watching the level meter. Raise the [TRIM] level as high as possible, don’t allow the level to reach CLP when you play your keyboard with maximum velocity.

5. Audition the sound.

Set the [MASTER], [CHANNEL 9] and [CHANNEL 10] faders to unity gain (0 dB).

Access the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page. Press the “MasterLR” button to turn it “On” (high-

lighted). Gradually raise the [PHONES LEVEL] knob or [MONITOR OUT LEVEL] knob, and listen to the sound in your headphones or monitor system.

2. Digital input

The D1600mkII can record a digital audio signal that is input via the S/P DIF jack.

If you are using the digital input, you will not be able to use the input from an audio CD played in the CDR/RW drive.

The S/P DIF input has a built-in sampling rate converter . Sources with sampling rates of 48 kHz or 32 kHz can be connected directly, and will automatically be converted to 44.1 kHz.

Inputting audio from a DA T connected to the [S/P DIF] jack to mixer channels 1 and 2

1. Connect the digital output device.

Lower the [MASTER] fader of the D1600mkII, and use an optical digital cable to connect the digital output of your DAT to the [S/P DIF IN] jack.

2. Enable the digital input.

Access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch1–8” tab page. When you press the “DigiIn” button, a message of

“Obey Copyright Rules” will appear.

Carefully read the owner’s manual section “COPYRIGHT WARNING” (→p.iii). If you accept the terms, press the “Yes” button for the “AreYouSure?” prompt. Digital input will be enabled.

3. Specify the input channels.

Select the “Ch1” icon, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to select “S/PDIF L.” In the same way, select “S/PDIF R” for “Ch2.”

The input from the [S/P DIF IN] jack has now been assigned to channels 1 and 2.

4. Assign the input sound to mixer channels 1 and 2.

Play back the DAT, and press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of tracks 1 and 2 to set them to INPUT (LED lit orange).

5. Check the recording mode and input level, and audition the sound.

Refer to steps 3, 4, and 5 of “Connect a guitar to the [GUITAR IN] jack, and assign it to mixer channel 8” (→p.36).

3. Using the tuner

The D1600mkII has a built-in tuner function.

To tune an instrument

Connect the instrument you want to tune to the [INPUT 8/GUITAR IN] jack.

1. Use “SelectSource” to select the audio source you want to tune.

In the [INPUT/TUNER] “Tuner” tab page, set “SelectSource” to “Input8.”

2. Set “Calib use.

Normally you will use “440 Hz.”

3. Input sound from your instrument, and tune it.

The display shows the note name closest to the pitch you input. Tune your instrument so that the ● symbol is located below the triangle (▼) in the middle.

” to the reference frequency you want to

Recording

This section explains the basic recording procedure on the D1600mkII.

1. Adjust the recording level, and record

Here’s how to record the audio that you speciﬁed in “Assign audio inputs to the mixer” (→p.36).

If you wish to create a new song and record into it, refer to “1. Creating a new song” (→p.35). Make sure that the [RHSL] key is Off. (→p.135)

1. Check the recording mode.

Access the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page. Set “Select RecMode” to “Input” (i.e., the audio input

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The pitch difference is displayed in units of cents. (100 cents = semitone, 1200 cents = 1 octave)

You cannot select this page while recording or playing. Nor can you record while in this page.

So that the tuner can detect the pitch accurately, effects will be automatically turned off while this page is displayed.

To check the pitch of an already-recorded sound

To check the pitch of a desired track, set “SelectSource” to “Track,” and select the track number in the ﬁeld located at the right. Move to the time location at which you want to check the pitch, and press the [PLAY] key to play back. The note name and pitch will be detected.

Use the [CHANNEL] fader to set the recording level. Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. Press the “ ” button to select “PostFaderLev,” and

press the “OK” button.

Gradually raise the [CHANNEL] fader, and the level meter of the input channel will change according to the input. Raise the level as far as possible without allowing the level bar to reach “CLP.”

2. Move the current time to the location where you

wish to begin recording.

Start recording from the beginning of the song (“001.01.000” or “000:00.000”).

3. Press the [TRACK STATUS] key of the track that

you wish to record, to set the status to REC (LED lit red).

4. Enter record-ready mode.

Press the [REC] key. (The [REC] and [PLAY] LEDs will blink.)

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5. Start recording.

Press the [PLAY] key. (The [REC] and [PLAY] LEDs will light.)

Begin playing.

6. Stop recording.

When you have ﬁnished playing, press the [STOP] key. (The [REC] and [PLAY] LEDs will turn off.)

When you have ﬁnished recording, verify that the performance was recorded correctly.

7. Move to the beginning of the song.

8. Specify the track(s) for playback.

Press the [TRACK STATUS] key of the track you recorded, to set its status to PLAY (LED lit green).

9. Begin playback.

Press the [PLAY] key. (The [PLAY] LED will light.)

10. Stop playback.

When you are ﬁnished playing back, press the [STOP] key. (The [PLAY] LED will turn off.)

2. Recording on virtual tracks

The D1600mkII has sixteen tracks, and each of these tracks has eight virtual tracks.

For example when recording a solo part, you can switch between several virtual tracks to record different performances on each, and select the best performance later. Or when using bounce (ping-pong) recording, you can specify an unrecorded virtual track as the recording destination, so that you can mixdown into two tracks without erasing any of the sixteen tracks.

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3. Playback while recording addition tracks: Overdubbing

The process of listening to previously-recorded tracks while you record additional tracks is called overdub- bing. For example, this can be used to record a solo while you listen to previously-recorded backing tracks.

1. Select the playback tracks.

Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of the tracks that you wish to play back, to set them to PLAY mode (LED lit green).

2. Select the recording track.

Press the [TRACK STATUS] key of the track that you wish to record, to set it to REC mode (LED blinking red).

3. Lower the faders of tracks you are not using.

Press the [TRACK STATUS] key of the tracks that are not being recorded or played, to set them to MUTE (LED dark). This will silence the tracks that are not being recorded or played.

4. Adjust the recording level of the input device, and

record.

Refer to “1. Analog inputs” and “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.36, 39)

In the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page, set “Select Rec Mode” to “Input.”

4. Re-record part of a performance: Punch-in/out

If you make a mistake during part of your recorded performance, or are not completely satisﬁed with your performance, you can re-record just the unsatisfactory portion without having to record from the beginning of the song.

“Punch-in” is when you switch the song from playback to record, and “punch-out” is when you switch the song from record back into playback.

Recording on a virtual track

1. Select the virtual track.

In the [TRACK] “Vtr1–8” or “Vtr9–16” tab page, select the track that you wish to record, and use the [VALUE] dial to select an open virtual track.

2. Adjust the recording level of the input device, and record.

Refer to “1. Analog inputs” and “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.36, 39).

Manual punch-in/out

Manual punch-in/out is when you manually switch between punch-in and punch-out.

On the D1600mkII, manual punch-in/out can be performed by pressing the [REC] key or a PS-1 foot switch (separately sold option) during playback to begin recording, and pressing the [REC] key, [PLAY] key, or foot switch to end recording.

1. Connect the input device, and adjust the recording level.

Refer to “1. Analog inputs” and “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.36, 39).

2. Make monitor output settings.

Access the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page.

Select the signal that you wish to monitor. (→p.132) Turn the “AutoIn” button “On.”

If the “AutoIn” button is “Off”, you will always hear the input signal that is assigned to the recording track. If it is “On”, the sound recorded on that track will be heard during playback, and the assigned input signal will automatically be heard during recording.

3. Move the current time to a location earlier than the point where you wish to begin re-recording.

4. Press the [PLAY] key to begin playback.

The song will play back, and you will hear the sound of the playback tracks and the track selected for recording.

5. At the point where you wish to begin re-recording, press the [REC] key.

Recording will begin (manual punch-in), and you will begin hearing the external input signal.

6. At the point where you wish to stop re-recording, press the [REC] key or [PLAY] key.

Recording will stop, and the track will switch back to playback (manual punch-out). You will begin hearing the track playback.

7. Press the [STOP] key to stop.

After recording, move the current time to a point earlier than where you began recording, and check that the recording was satisfactory.

Manual punch-in/out using a foot switch

You can switch between playback and recording by pressing a PS-1 foot switch (separately sold option).

This allows you to switch between playback and recording while you are performing on an instrument, or when you are at a distance from the D1600mkII.

1. Connect a foot switch to the [FOOT SW] jack.

2. Access the [SYSTEM/USB] “Control” tab page.

3. Specify the function of the foot switch.

Select “Func (FootSwFunction

4. In “Manual punch-in/out” steps 5 and 6, perform manual punch-in/out by pressing the foot switch instead of the [REC] key (you may use either).

You can also use the foot switch to record from the beginning of the song.

Set the “Func” parameter of step 3 to “Play/Stop.” Press the [REC] key at the beginning of the song (LED

will blink), and press the foot switch to start recording.

)” to “PunchI/O.”

Auto punch-in/out

Auto punch-in/out is when punch-in and punch-out occur automatically at pre-speciﬁed times.

1. Access the [AUTO PUNCH] “AtPunch” tab page.

2. Register IN (punch-in) as the time at which recording will begin, and OUT (punch-out) as the time at which recording will end.

For details on registering the IN and OUT times, r efer to p.46.

In the [AUTO PUNCH] “AtPunch” tab page, you can press the “Wave” button to register the IN and OUT points while viewing a waveform display.

The time locations you register will be overwritten onto the [IN/LOC1] key and [OUT/ LOC2] key.

3. Connect the input device, and adjust the recording level.

Refer to “1. Analog inputs” and “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.36, 39).

4. Make monitor output settings.

Refer to “Manual punch-in/out” step 2.

5. Specify the “pre-roll” – the length of playback that will occur before the recording start location.

In the [AUTO PUNCH] “AtPunch” tab page, press the “RolTime” button to access the “SetRollTime” dialog box.

Set “Pr

eRoll” to the desired length of playback before the beginning of recording. Set “PostRoll desired length of playback after the end of recording. Set “Unit

When you have ﬁnished making settings, press the “OK” button to return to the previous page.

6. Turn on the auto punch-in/out function.

In the [AUTO PUNCH] “AtPunch” tab page, press the “AutoPunch” button to turn it “On.” The [AUTO PUNCH] key will light.

7. Begin recording.

When you press the [REC] key, the location will move back from the speciﬁed record start time by the length of the pre-roll time speciﬁed by “Pr the D1600mkII will enter record-ready mode (LED blinking).

When you press the [PLAY] key, playback will begin. The track will play back during the pre-roll time, and will switch to recording at the speciﬁed point (IN). (The [REC] LED will light.)

When the speciﬁed end of recording is reached, recording will end. (The [REC] LED will blink.)

8. Press the [STOP] key to stop.

9. Listen to the performance that you recorded.

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After the post-roll time has elapsed, the D1600mkII will stop and return to the beginning of the pre-roll time.

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5. Combining multiple tracks into two: Bounce

You can combine the performances of multiple tracks into two tracks, thus freeing up the original tracks for additional recording. This procedure is called bouncing. You can use this when you wish to play back the performances of more than 16 tracks simultaneously.

You can use bounce recording to do the following things.

• Combine 16 tracks of audio, and overwrite-record

them onto two tracks.

• Combine 16 tracks of audio, and record them onto two

unused virtual tracks.

• Record 14 tracks of audio and two external input

signals onto the remaining two tracks.

• Combine multiple external input sources, and record

them on two tracks.

When you use a CD-R/RW drive to create an audio CD, the data of tracks 1 and 2 will be written to the CD, so you must combine your completed song into tracks 1 and 2.

You can also mix down your completed song to two tracks of the D1600mkII, instead of mixing down to an external two-channel recorder.

Combining 16 tracks of audio and overwriting them onto 2 tracks

As an example, here’s how to combine the audio of tracks 1–16, and overwrite-record the result onto tracks 1 and 2.

1. Select bounce recording as the recording mode.

Access the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page. Select “Bounce” (bounce recording).

2. Select the bounce mode.

Access the [RECORD] “Bounce” tab page. Set “BounceMode” to “16Tr→2Tr.”

3. Choose the currently selected tracks for recording.

Set “RecordVirtualTrack” to “Current.”

4. Select the tracks that you wish to record.

Set the status of the tracks to be recorded (tracks 1 and 2) to REC (LED lit red). Set the remaining tracks (3–16) to PLAY (LED lit green).

5. Adjust the stereo positions of the playback tracks.

Press the [PLAY] key, and rotate the [PAN] knob to adjust the stereo positions of channels 1–16.

6. Adjust the playback/recording levels.

Use the [CHANNEL] faders to adjust the playback level.

Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. Press the “ ” button to access the dialog box. Select

“PostFaderLev” so that you can view the meter display for each fader.

7. Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the recording

level.

When you are ﬁnished making adjustments, press the [STOP] key.

8. Move the current location to the beginning of the song.

9. Begin bounce recording.

Press the [REC] key to enter record-ready mode (LED blinking), and then press the [PLAY] key to begin recording (LED lit).

10. When recording is ﬁnished, press the [STOP] key to stop.

11. Listen to the recording.

Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys of the recording tracks (1 and 2) to set them to PLAY (LED lit green).

Either lower the faders of the other channels, or turn the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Solo” tab page “1” and “2” settings “On.”

Press the [PLAY] key to listen to the playback, and then press the [STOP] key to stop.

Recording 16 tracks of audio to 2 virtual tracks that are not currently selected

As an example, here’s how the audio of tracks 1–16 (virtual track “a” selected for all tracks) can be recorded to virtual track “b” of tracks 1 and 2.

Perform bounce recording as described in “Combining 16 tracks of audio and overwriting them onto 2 tracks”. However in step 3, change the “Record Virtual Track” setting to “b,” so that the recording will occur on virtual track “b.”

To listen to the result of the recording, select virtual track “b.”

Access the [TRACK] “Vtr1–8” tab page, and set “SelectVirtualTrack” to “1b” and “2b” for tracks 1 and 2.

Recording 14 tracks of audio and 2 external input sources on the remaining 2 tracks

Here’s how the audio of tracks 1–14 and the audio inputs from INPUT 1 and 2 can be recorded on tracks 15 and 16.

1. Specify the input channels.

Access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch9–16” tab page. Set “Ch15” to “INPUT1, and set “Ch16” to

“INPUT2.”

2. Set the recording mode to bounce recording.

Access the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page. Select “Bounce” (bounce recording).

3. Select the bounce mode.

Access the [RECORD] “Bounce” tab page. Set “BounceMode” to “14Tr+2In→2Tr.”

4. Choose the currently selected tracks for recording. Set “RecordVirtualTrack” to “Current.”

5. Select the tracks for playback and recording.

Press each [TRACK STATUS] key to set the playback tracks (1–14) to PLAY (LED lit green) and the record- ing tracks (15 and 16) to REC (LED lit red).

6. Adjust the stereo positions of the playback tracks and the input sources.

Press the [PLAY] key, and rotate the [PAN] knob to adjust the stereo positions of channels 1–14. Set channel 15 to the left, and channel 16 to the right.

7. Adjust the playback/input levels.

Use the [CHANNEL] faders to adjust the playback level and input level.

Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. Press the “ ” button to access the dialog box. Select

“PostFaderLev” so that you can view the meter display for each fader.

8. Adjust the recording level.

Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the recording level. When you are ﬁnished making adjustments, press the

[STOP] key.

9. Start bounce recording.

Refer to steps 8–11 of “Combining 16 tracks of audio and overwriting them onto 2 tracks” (→p.42).

After recording or track editing, you can use Undo to return the data to the state before recording or track editing. After returning to the state before recording, don’t forget to set tracks 15, 16 back to virtual track “a.”

Record eight external input audio sources onto two tracks

As an example, here’s how the audio sources being input to INPUT 1–8 can be overwritten onto tracks 1 and 2.

1. Specify the input channels.

Access the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch1–8” tab page. Assign “Ch1”–“Ch8” respectively to “INPUT1”–

“INPUT8.”

2. Select bounce recording as the recording mode.

Access the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page. Select “Bounce” (bounce recording).

3. Select the bounce mode.

Access the [RECORD] “Bounce” tab page. For “BounceMode,” select 14Tr+2In→2Tr.”

4. Record on the currently selected tracks.

Set “RecordVirtualTrack” to “Current.”

5. Select the tracks for recording and for audio input.

Press the [TRACK STATUS] key to set the recording tracks (1 and 2) to REC (LED lit red), set the other input tracks (3–8) to INPUT (LED lit orange), and set the remaining tracks (9–16) to MUTE (LED dark).

6. Adjust the panning of the input sources.

Rotate the [PAN] knobs to adjust the stereo position for 1–8.

7. Adjust the input levels.

Use the [CHANNEL] faders to adjust the input levels. Press the [METER/TRACK VIEW] key. Press the “ ” button to open the dialog box. In the

dialog box, select “PostFaderLev,” and you will be able to view a meter display for each fader.

8. Adjust the volume level.

Use the [MASTER] fader to adjust the recording level.

9. Begin mix recording.

Refer to steps 8–11 of “Combining 16 tracks of audio and overwriting them onto 2 tracks” (→p.42).

6. Other recording methods

Trigger recording

This is a function that uses the input level (trigger) to initiate recording. Recording will begin at the instant that sound is input to the D1600mkII.

1. Connect the input device, and set the recording level.

Refer to “1. Analog inputs” and “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.36, 39).

2. Select trigger recording.

Access the [TRIGGER] “Trigger” tab page, and turn “TriggerRec” On (the [TRIGGER] key will light).

3. Press the [REC] key to enter record-ready mode (LED blinking).

4. Begin playing.

When the input level exceeds the threshold level (“Threshold”), recording will begin automatically.

Refer to “Thr (→p.121)

You can use the Rehearsal function to check the threshold level.

5. When you have ﬁnished playing, press the [STOP] key to stop.

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Loop recording

When using auto-punch recording, you can use Loop recording to record repeated takes over the same section, and then use undo/redo to choose the best take. If you turn “Loop” “On” during auto-punch recording, the IN–OUT region will be recor ded r epeatedly (looped). At this time, playback will occur before and after the IN– OUT region for the lengths speciﬁed by the [AUTO PUNCH] “AtPunch” tab page settings for “RolTime” (“Pr

eRoll” and “PostRoll”).

1. Register the region (IN–OUT) that you wish to record. (→p.46)

This setting can also be made using “Wave” in the [LOOP] “Loop” or [AUTO PUNCH] “AtPunch” tab pages.

2. Connect the input device, and adjust the recording level.

Refer to “1. Analog inputs” and “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.36, 39).

3. Specify how the sound will be output for monitoring.

Refer to “Manual punch-in/out” step 2. (→p.40)

4. Set the pre-roll and post-roll.

In the [AUTO PUNCH] “AtPunch” tab page, select “RolTime.”

Set “Pr

eRoll” to specify the length of playback prior to the beginning of recording, and set “PostRoll specify the length of playback after the end of recording. Set “Unit post-roll times are set.

When you have made these settings, press the “OK” button.

5. In the [AUTO PUNCH] “AtPunch” tab page, turn “Auto Punch” “On.” (The [AUTO PUNCH] key will light.)

6. In the [LOOP] “Loop” tab page, turn “Loop” “On.”

7. Begin recording.

When you press the [REC] key, the D1600mkII will locate to the beginning of the pre-roll time preceding the IN (recording start) point, and will enter recordready mode. (The [REC] key LED will blink.)

Press the [PLAY] key to begin playback. Playback will occur for the pre-roll time, and record-

ing will begin at the IN time. (The [REC] key LED will light.)

When the OUT time is reached, recording will end, and playback will continue for the post-roll time. (The [REC] key LED will blink.)

Then the D1600mkII will locate to the beginning of the pre-roll time, and the same operations will be repeated.

To stop, press the [STOP] key at a point outside of the recording area (IN–OUT).

8. Listen to the recorded content.

Use the undo/redo function to select the best take.

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9. Press the [UNDO] key.

A list will show the latest and previous recordings.

10. Rotate the [VALUE] dial to select what you believe to be the best take from the list.

11. Press the “Undo” button to execute the Undo.

The selected take will be recalled.

12. Play back, and verify that you selected the correct take.

If the [AutoPunch] “AtPunch” tab page “AutoPunch” setting is “On” when you press the [PLAY] key, the region between the recording start (IN) and recording end (OUT) points will play back as a loop.

13. If you decide to cancel the Undo, press the “Redo” button to return to the “Level00” take.

The undo operation you executed in step 11 will be cancelled.

Press the “OK” button to return to the previous screen.

In addition to the recording methods described above, the following possibilities are available when recording on the D1600mkII. For details refer to the page listed.

• Apply EQ to the audio being recorded. (→p.48)

• Apply effects to the audio being recorded. (→p.54)

• Listen to the internal rhythm while recording your per-

formance. (→p.72)

• Record the internal rhythm. (→p.72)

• Rehearse the recording. (→p.135)

Playback

This section explains basic playback on the D1600mkII, and also how to use program playback.

1. Playback

1. Select the track(s) for playback.

Press the [TRACK STATUS] keys for the tracks that you wish to play, to put them in PLAY (LED lit green).

2. Move to the time location from which you wish to playback.

For details on changing the time location, refer to p.46.

3. Begin playback.

Press the [PLAY] key. (The [PLAY] LED will light.)

4. Stop playback.

Press the [STOP] key. (The [PLAY] LED will turn off.)

You can also use a PS-1 foot switch (separately sold option) to start and stop playback. (→p.91)

2. Program play

Here’s how you can play back multiple songs in the order you specify. In addition to using this to play songs in a desired order, this function is also convenient when mixing down to DAT or MD.

Setting up a program

1. Access the [SONG/CD] “PrgPlay” tab page.

2. Select the ﬁrst song.

Use the scroll buttons to select “01” in the program play list, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to select a song. If you wish to change the drive, press the “Drive” button. Select the desired drive in the “Drive Select” screen.

3. Select the second, third, and subsequent songs in the same way.

To delete a song from the list, select the song and rotate the [VALUE] dial to select “– – –.”

The program play list is maintained until you turn off the power.

The program play list can be played only when the “PrgPlay” tab page is displayed.

Playing the program Playlist

1. Access the [SONG/CD] “PrgPlay” tab page.

2. Press the [PLAY] key to begin playback.

Songs will be played in the order of the list, starting with the ﬁrst song of the program. During playback you can press the [FF] key to skip to the next song, or the [REW] key to skip to the beginning of the current song or (if you are already at the beginning of the current song) to the beginning of the previous song.

3. Press the [STOP] key to stop playback.

3. Other playback options

Loop playback

This function repeatedly plays the IN–OUT region of the song. This is convenient when you wish to audition that region, and is also used in conjunction with auto punch recording to perform loop recording.

1. Select the playback track.

Press the [TRACK STATUS] key of the playback track(s) to select PLAY (LED lit green).

2. Register the desired region (IN–OUT) for loop playback. (→p.46)

You can also set this by using “Wave” in [LOOP] “Loop” or [AUTO PUNCH] “AtPunch” tab page.

3. Access the [LOOP] “Loop” tab page, and turn the “Loop” button “On.”

4. Begin loop playback.

When you press the [PLAY] key, playback will begin from the IN location, and repeat over the IN–OUT region.

5. Press the [STOP] key to stop.

In addition to the playback methods described above, the following playback methods are also available on the D1600mkII. For details refer to the page given.

• Apply EQ to the playback audio. (→p.48)

• Adjust the level and pan of the playback audio.

(→p.48)

• Apply effects to the playback audio. (→p.55)

• Play the built-in rhythms together with the playback.

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Changing the time location

This section explains how you can move the counter that shows the current location within the song.

Using the [FF] or [REW] keys

Moving backward

Press the [REW] key to move toward the beginning of the song. If you hold down the key, you will rewind continuously.

You can also rewind during playback.

1. Switching the counter display

You can switch the time display type shown by the counter.

1. Press the “ ” button located at the left of the counter to access the “Select TimeDisp Type” dialog box.

2. Select the type of time units that you wish to view, press the “OK” button.

You can select one of the following four types of display.

• ___.__.___ “measures” . “beats” . “1/96 of a beat”

• ___:__.___ “minutes” : “seconds” . “1/1000 of a second”

• ___:__.__F “minutes” : “seconds” . “1/30 of a second”

• ___.__ Free “minutes” . “seconds”

In order for the “__.__ Free” display to accurately indicate the remaining time, you must set the recording track [TRACK STATUS] to REC, and set the counter display to “FreeTime.” When you do so, the remaining recording time will be displayed according to the number of tracks that are set to REC.

(remaining available recording time)

Moving forward

Press the [FF] key to move toward the end of the song. If you hold down the key, you will fast-forward continuously.

You can also fast-forward during playback.

Moving to the beginning of the song

While in the middle of the song, hold down the [STOP] key and press the [REW] key to return to the beginning of the song.

Moving to the end of the song

While in the middle of the song, hold down the [STOP] key and press the [FF] key to jump to the end of the song.

Using the locate keys to move (LOC1, LOC2, LOC3, LOC4)

You can register speciﬁc times in the locate keys, and jump instantly to those times. Up to four locate points can be registered for each song. Use the [IN/LOC1], [OUT/LOC2], [TO/LOC3], and [END/LOC4] keys.

In addition to recalling the locate times that you register, these keys are also used to specify the time locations for auto punch recording (IN/OUT times) and for track editing (the editing region). For details on the various locate functions, refer to p.118.

Registering a locate point

1. Move the current time to the location that you wish to register.

Use the counter (“Counter”) or the [FF]/[REW] keys to change the current time.

2. Press the [STORE] key to capture the selected time location.

2. Moving the current time location

Using the counter

1. Select a page in which the counter is displayed in the upper part of the LCD screen, such as the [SONG/CD] “SelSong” tab page.

2. Select the portion in the counter that you wish to change to a new location.

3. Rotate the [VALUE] dial to change the time.

3. Register the time location you captured.

Press one of the [IN/LOC1], [OUT/LOC2], [TO/ LOC3], or [END/LOC4] keys to register the saved location in that key. The registration will be completed as soon as you press the key.

Even if you perform steps 2 and following during playback or recording, the time location at the moment you pressed the [STORE] key will be preserved, and can be registered in a locate point.

Moving to a locate point

When you press a previously-registered [IN/LOC1], [OUT/LOC2], [TO/LOC3], or [END/LOC4] key, you will move to the registered location.

Using marks to move the time location

You can register a speciﬁc location in a mark, and then move instantly to the registered location. A name can be assigned to each mark, and used to navigate within a song. Up to 100 marks can be registered in each song.

Registering a mark

1. Move the current time to the location that you wish to register as a mark.

Use the counter or the [FF]/[REW] keys to change the current time.

2. Press the [STORE] key to capture the time location.

3. Register the time location you captured.

Press the [MARK] key to register the captured time location as a mark. The registration will be completed at the moment you press the key. Marks will be renumbered in order of time.

Even if you perform steps 2 and following during playback or recording, the time location at the moment you pressed the [STORE] key will be captured, and can be registered in a mark.

3. Using scrub playback etc. to ﬁnd a precise time location

By using the Scrub function, the Play From/To function, or the Slow Play function, you can accurately ﬁnd the location where an audio region begins, or set a locate time or mark time with greater precision.

Using the Scrub function

1. Press the [TRACK STATUS] key of the track that

you wish to search, setting its track status to PLAY (LED lit green).

2. Press the [SCRUB] key to turn the Scrub function

“On” (key lit).

3. Use “TrackSelect” to select the track that you wish

to play.

4. Select “Loc,” and rotate the [VALUE] dial to ﬁnd the

location while listening to the audio.

The audio will play back in correspondence with the rotation of the [VALUE] dial.

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1. Access the [MARK] “Mark” tab page.

2. Use “MarkNumber

3. Press the “Recall” button to recall the mark.

You will move to the time location of that mark.

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Deleting a mark

Undo is not available after deleting a mark.

1. Access the [MARK] “Mark” tab page.

2. Use “MarkNumber wish to delete.

3. Press the “Delete” button to access the dialog box.

4. Verify the “mark number to be deleted” in the upper left. If you wish to delete it, press the “Yes” button to delete it. If you decide not to delete it, press the “No” button.

To delete all marks, press the “SelectAll” button to turn it “On.” Then press the “Yes” button to delete the marks.

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Naming a mark

•Press the “Rename” button to access the “Rename-

Mark” dialog box. For the rename procedure, refer to “2. Naming a song” (→p.35).

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Using the mixer

Here you can adjust various mixer settings such as volume, tone, pan, recording and playback, to create the desired levels for your song.

For details on adjusting the effects, refer to p.53.

1. Adjusting the volume

The input or recording/playback volume is adjusted by the [CHANNEL] faders. Raise or lower the faders to adjust the volume. (→p.134) The volume can be adjusted from silence (–∞) to unity gain (0 dB) to +12 dB gain.

Normally, you should set the faders at unity gain (the position where the input signal is output at the same volume) and then lower the faders for any channels that are too loud, rather than raising the faders of channels that are too soft. This will reduce the possibility of clipping at the final stage, and is the most effective way to mix.

• When Pairing is on, use the odd-numbered channel

fader to make adjustments. (→p.49)

•Volume settings can be registered in a scene. (→p.50)

2. Adjusting the stereo position

Rotate the [PAN] knob to adjust the stereo position of each channel.

Channel 1–16 [PAN] knobs

Rotating the knob toward the L position will place the sound toward the left, and rotating it toward the R position will place the sound toward the right.

Normally, vocals and bass are located in the center, guitar at the left or right, and piano at the opposite side from guitar.

• When Pairing is on, use the odd-numbered channel

knob to make adjustments. (→p.49)

• These settings can be registered in a scene. (→p.50) If the pan is paired (=Balance) for channels 1/2–15/

16, set the odd-numbered [PAN] of the paired channels to the center when you wish to input to tracks 1/ 2–15/16 and record in stereo.

If you use EQ excessively by boosting the EQ gain of a channel to the maximum setting, the overall mix will become unbalanced. EQ can be used in the “cut” (Minus) direction as well.

Applying EQ to the track playback

• When Pairing is on, use the odd-numbered channel

“Eq” to make adjustments. (→p.49)

• These settings can be registered in a scene. (→p.50)

1. Select the tab page that contains the EQ you wish to adjust.

Select from the [EQ/PHASE] “Eq1–4,” “Eq5–8,” “Eq9–12” and “Eq13–16” tab pages.

2. Select the desired EQ.

For each channel, the EQ controls are arranged as follows.

• High EQ gain (H): upper right icon

• Low EQ gain (L): upper left icon

• Mid EQ gain (M): lower right icon

• Mid EQ center frequency (F): lower left icon

3. Adjust the gain and center frequency.

Adjusting the gain in the negative (–) direction will cut the signal, and adjusting it in the positive (+) direction will boost it.

Increasing the center frequency value will raise the frequency, and decreasing the value will lower the frequency.

High EQ, Low EQ

• Select “Hi EQ Gain (H)” or “Low EQ Gain (L)” of

the channel you want to adjust, and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the gain. The numerical value is shown in the upper left of the screen.

Mid EQ

• Select “Mid EQ Center Frequency (F)” of the chan-

nel you want to adjust, and turn the [VALUE] dial to specify the center frequency. The numerical value is shown in the upper left of the screen.

• Select “Mid EQ Gain” of the channel you want to

adjust, and turn the [VALUE] dial to adjust the gain. The numerical value is shown in the upper left of the screen.

3. Using EQ to adjust the tone

The tone of each channel can be adjusted by a three-band equalizer (EQ).

•To adjust the input sound (analog), use the Input EQ

([INPUT/TUNER] “InEq1–4,” “InEq5–8” tab pages).

This will affect the sound that is recorded.

•To adjust the track playback sound, use the EQ ([EQ/

PHASE] “Eq1–4,” “Eq5–8,” “Eq9–12,” “Eq13–16” tab pages).

EQ can be used to cut a frequency range in which unwanted noise (hiss) is heard, or to boost/cut the low or high range to correct the tone. Normally, you should make EQ settings so that the

audio is heard more clearly.

Applying input EQ to the analog inputs/ Recording with input EQ

You can apply input EQ to the analog inputs (EQ cannot be applied to the digital input), and record the sound that has been adjusted by the EQ.

1. Access the page that includes the channel to which you wish to apply EQ.

Select the [INPUT/TUNER] “InEq1–4” tab page.

2. Input an audio signal, and adjust it to an appropriate level.

Refer to “1. Analog inputs” and “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.36, 39)

Verify that the level meter on the left side of the LCD screen moves when you hear the sound.

3. For each “InputEQ,” select the gain settings and mid EQ center frequency, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to adjust them.

Refer to step 2 and step 3 of “Applying EQ to the track playback” (→p.48).

4. Record the sound as adjusted by the EQ.

Refer to “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.39).

4. Pairing

Adjacent odd and even-numbered channels (1–2, 3–4, 5– 6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16) can be paired, so that changing a value for the odd-numbered channel will simultaneously change the value for both channels. It is convenient to use mixer pairing for stereo-recorded channels.

Pairing is valid for the following settings.

• [TRACK STATUS] keys

• EQ (channel EQ)

• EffSnd 1 + 2 (effect send)

• AuxSend (auxiliary send)

• [PAN] knobs

• [CHANNEL] faders

With the exception of the [TRACK STATUS] keys and the [CHANNEL] faders, you can select whether or not pairing will be enabled for a parameter. This selection is made simultaneously for both Effect Sends 1 and 2.

1. Access the “Select Pair” screen.

Press the “ ” (SelChPair) button found in the [INPUT/TUNER], [EQ/PHASE], or [INSERT EFFECT] pages to access the “Select ChannelPair” screen.

2. Select the channels for which you wish to enable pairing.

Press a “1 2”–“15 16” button to turn it “On” (highlighted as “ ”).

5. Monitor settings

In order to monitor the audio from the D1600mkII, you will need to connect a set of powered monitor speakers etc. to the [MONITOR OUT L/R] jacks, or connect headphones to the [PHONES] jack.

Select the signal for monitoring

1. Select the signal that you wish to monitor.

Access the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page. Normally you will select “MasterLR.” Press the “MasterLR” button to turn it “On” (high-

lighted).

If “Solo” is selected, the solo function will take priority. Defeat “Solo” before you make your selection.

2. Select input monitoring.

During playback you will hear the playback tracks of mixer channels whose [TRACK STATUS] is set to PLAY (LED lit green). For mixer channels whose [TRACK ST ATUS] is REC (LED lit red), you will hear the external input sound.

If you press the “AutoIn” button to turn it “On”, mixer channels whose [TRACK STATUS] is REC will monitor the track playback during playback, and will automatically switch to monitoring the external input sound when recording (and rehearsing) and when stopped.

3. Adjust the monitor volume.

Use the [MONITOR OUT LEVEL] knob to adjust the monitor volume of the [MONITOR OUT L/R] jacks, and use the [PHONES LEVEL] knob to adjust the monitor volume of the [PHONES] jack.

Adjusting the cue level

Since the [CHANNEL] faders of the D1600mkII adjust both the recording level of the tracks and the volume level of each channel, the recording level and the monitoring level will be the same. For this reason, a Cue Level function is provided so that you can adjust the monitoring volume and pan for your convenience while you record, independently of the master LR volume.

1. Select cue as the monitoring source.

In the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Monitor” tab page, turn “On” the “Cue” button.

If “Solo” is selected, solo will be given priority. Defeat “Solo” before you make your selection.

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Select the functions that will be paired for the channels you selected in “Select ChannelPair.”

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Press the “Level” button to access the cue level adjustment screen. Select the icons for each channel, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to adjust the volume level and pan displayed in the upper left.

6. Solo settings

Only the signals whose “Solo” button is “On” will be sent to the monitor bus. Use this function when you wish to hear a speciﬁc channel out of numerous sources, or to audition the send audio, etc. The solo signal is output from the [MONITOR OUT L/R] jacks and the [PHONES] jack.

7. Registering and playing scenes

Mixer settings you make can be registered as a scene, and selected automatically as playback progresses. Frequently-used settings can also be registered and recalled when desired to reproduce the mixer settings at another time, or part of the settings can be modiﬁed and overwritten.

Up to 100 scenes can be registered for each song.

The following settings can be registered in a scene.

•EQ

•Effect settings

•EffSnd (effect send)

• AuxSend (auxiliary send)

•[PAN] knob

• [CHANNEL] fader

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Select the signal for soloing

1. Select the signal for soloing, and turn Solo “On.”

Access the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Solo” tab page. Press the desired “Solo” button(s) to turn Solo “On”

for that signal (it will be highlighted). If even one selection is being soloed, the [SOLO/MONITOR] key will blink.

You can select more than one signal to solo.

2. Adjust the monitor volume.

Use the [MONITOR OUT LEVEL] knob or [PHONES LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume level.

To turn solo off

• Access the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Solo” tab page, and

turn the “Solo” button “Off.”

• By pressing the “ClearAll” button, you can turn off all solo settings.

Outputting the solo signal from master LR

If desired, the solo signal can be output from [MASTER OUT L/R]. Do this when you wish to output the solo signal from a monitor system connected to the [MASTER OUT L/R] jacks.

In the [SOLO/MONITOR] “Solo” tab page, turn the “SoloToMstOut” button “On” (highlighted).

However, this will automatically be turned off when you exit the [SOLO/MONITOR] page.

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The faders and pan knob on the top panel do not actually move, but you can watch the values change in the [SCENE] “MixView” tab page.

Registering a scene

1. Move the current time to the location at which you wish to register the scene.

Use the counter or [FF]/[REW] keys to move. (→p.46)

2. Adjust the mixer settings.

Adjust the [CHANNEL] faders, [P AN] knobs, EQ and effect settings.

3. Register the scene.

Press the [STORE] key to capture the current time location.

When you press the [SCENE] key, the registration destination scene number “SCENE ***” will be displayed, and the settings will be registered.

Registered scenes are assigned numbers sequentially, starting at the lowest unused number. Even during playback or recording, you can use step 3 above to register a scene.

Automatically switching scenes while a song plays: Scene Playback

Scenes you registered can be selected automatically during playback at the time locations you specify.

1. Turn “SceneRead” “On.”

Access the [SCENE] “ReadDel” tab page.

Press the “SceneRead” button to turn it “On.” When this is “On”, the [SCENE] key will light.

2. Play back the song.

Move to the desired location, and press the [PLAY] key to begin playback.

When playback reaches the registered time, the scene will change automatically.

Recalling a scene

Here’s how to recall mixer settings that you registered in a scene.

1. Turn “SceneRead” “Off.”

Access the [SCENE] “ReadDel” tab page. Press the “SceneRead” button to turn it “Off.” When

this is “Off”, the [SCENE] key will turn off.

If “SceneRead” is “On”, it will not be possible to recall a scene that was registered at a different time location.

2. Recall the scene.

In the [SCENE] “ReadDel” or “MixView” tab page, move the cursor to “SceneNumber [VALUE] dial to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be recalled.

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Re-registering a scene at another time location

Here’s how you can re-register a previously registered scene at a different time location.

1. Recall the scene that contains the mixer settings you wish to re-register.

Select the scene as described in “Recalling a scene.”

2. Move the current time to the location at which you wish to re-register the scene. (→p.46)

3. Register the scene.

Press the [STORE] key, and then the [SCENE] key.

Editing a scene and overwriting it

Here’s how you can modify part of a scene, and overwrite the settings back onto that scene.

1. Recall a scene.

As described in “Recalling a scene,” select the scene that you wish to modify.

2. Modify the settings of the scene.

Adjust the [CHANNEL] faders, [PAN] knobs, EQ, and effects as desired.

3. Overwrite the scene.

In the [SCENE] “ReadDel” tab page, make sure that the number of the scene you modiﬁed is selected.

Press the “OvrWrt” button. A dialog box will ask you for conﬁrmation. When

you press the “Yes” button, the scene will be overwritten onto that number.

Deleting a scene

Here’s how to delete an unwanted scene.

Undo is not available for this operation.

1. Recall the scene.

As described in “Recalling a scene,” recall the scene that you wish to delete. If you wish to delete all scenes, select any of the scenes.

2. Delete the scene(s).

In the [SCENE] “ReadDel” tab page, press the “Delete” button. Verify the “Delete scene number” in the upper left, and if you wish to delete the scene, press the “Y es” button to delete the scene. If you pr ess the “No” button, the scene will not be deleted.

If you wish to delete all scenes, press the “SelectAll” button to turn it “On.” Then press the “Yes” button to delete all the scenes.

Moving a registered scene to another time location

Here’s how to move a registered scene to another time location.

1. Recall the scene.

As described in “Recalling a scene,” recall the scene that you wish to move.

2. Move the time location of the scene.

Press the “EditLoc” button.

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Scene ﬁltering

1. In the [SCENE] “ReadDel” tab page, press the “Filter” button to display “Select SceneFilter.”

2. Select the parameters whose settings you wish to disable.

There are two pages of settings, and you can use the “Next” button to access the next page.

The ﬁrst page contains settings for the parameters of each channel. For example you can use the ﬁlter to disable the pan settings for channels 5 and 6 by turning the “5,” “6,” and “Fader” buttons “On.”

The second page contains settings for overall parameters. As in the ﬁrst page, turn on the parameters that you wish to disable. Press the “OK” button to ﬁnalize the settings.

3. In the [SCENE] “ReadDel” tab page, turn “SceneRead” “Off.”

4. Transmit a program change from the external MIDI device to recall a scene.

When the D1600mkII receives program change #0, it will recall scene 001. Program changes #0–99 correspond to scene 001–100.

Using MIDI to control scenes

MIDI output

When the scene changes, a scene change message (program change) will be transmitted. This message will be transmitted in the following cases.

• When you use “SceneNumber” to switch scenes in the [SCENE] “ReadDel” tab page

• When you press the [STORE] key and [SCENE] key to register a scene

• When “SceneRead” is “On” and the scene changes during playback or recording

MIDI input

If “SceneRead” is “Off”, scene change messages (program changes) that are received will cause the D1600mkII to select the scene of the corresponding number. If “SceneRead” is “On”, these messages will not be received, regardless of whether the D1600mkII is playing, recording, or stopped.

1. Connect the external MIDI device. (→p.87)

2. Make MIDI settings.

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “MIDI” tab page, set “GlobalCh device that will be transmitting the messages.

To transmit MIDI messages, turn the [SYSTEM/USB] “MIDI” tab page “ProgChange” “Trans” “On.”

To receive MIDI messages, turn the [SYSTEM/USB] “MIDI” tab page “ProgChange” “Recv” “On.”

” to the channel of the external MIDI

Using effects

1. Overview of the effects

On the D1600mkII, you can use up to eight insert effects that can be inserted into an analog input or mixer channel, two master effects that can be applied to the send from each channel, and a ﬁnal effect that can be applied to master LR as the last stage. Each of these effects are independent, meaning that you can use a maximum of eleven effect programs simultaneously.

•Effect algorithms total of 98

•Effect programs

Presets (192) User (192) Insert effects I000, I001–I128 U001–U128 Master effects M000, M001–M032 u001–u032 Final effects F000, F001–F032 u033–u064

Examples of using the insert effects

Various ways in which insert effects can be used for recording or track playback are described below for each effect type.

During recording

1 in 2 out x 2 (mono-in/stereo-out × 2)

While recording guitar and bass simultaneously, you could apply Guitar Multi to the guitar and Bass Multi to the bass as you record.

While recording two vocals simultaneously, you could apply separate Vocal Multi programs to each singer as you record.

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Preset effects contain effect programs created by professional musicians and studio engineers. User effects can store your own effect programs that you created by editing a preset effect.

It is not possible to rewrite a preset effect program.

2. Insert effects

The insert effects can be inserted into an analog input or mixer channel, to apply an effect to the analog input signal or playback track. Effects can also be applied to a built-in rhythm sound that is input to a mixer channel.

There are four types of insert effects, as described below. The available effect programs will depend on the effect type you select.

The effect type selection is made in [INSERT EFFECT] “InsAsn” tab page “SelectEffType.”

1 in 2 out x 2

These are mono-in/stereo-out or mono-out effect chains consisting of three to ﬁve effects. Two of these chains can be used. These are ideal for adding spaciousness to a lead guitar or vocal.

2 in 2 out x 2

These are stereo-in/stereo-out effects such as reverb, chorus, and delay. Two such effects can be used simultaneously. These are ideal for stereo-input sources such as keyboard.

While recording vocal and guitar simultaneously, you could apply V ocal Multi to the vocal and Guitar Multi to the guitar as you record.

2 in 2 out x 2 (stereo-in/stereo-out × 2)

While recording keyboard and rhythm machine simultaneously, you could apply St.Chorus to the keyboard and St.Comp to the rhythm machine as you record.

Other examples are shown below.

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These are mono-in/mono-out effect chains consisting of two effects. Four such effects can be used simultaneously. These are ideal for sources whose stereo location is ﬁxed, such as rhythm guitar.

1 in 1 out x 8

Up to eight mono-in/mono-out effects can be used. This is ideal for sounds with a ﬁxed pan location, such as drums.

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1 in 1 out x 4 (mono-in/mono-out × 4)

While recording four vocals simultaneously, you could apply Exciter-Comp to voices that lack impact, and apply Limiter-P4EQ to loud voices as you record.

Other examples are shown below.

1 in 1out x 8 (mono in/mono out × 8)

For example when using eight mics to simultaneously record each instrument of a drum set, you can apply a separate effect program to each instrument, such as a Limiter to the bass drum, a Gate to the snare drum, and an Exciter to the tom while you record.

During track playback

2 in 2 out x 2 (stereo-in/stereo-out × 2)

Two tracks containing stereo recorded drums etc. could be processed by St.Comp or St.Limiter to adjust the dynamics, or Reverb could be applied to create a broader sense of space.

1 in 1 out x 4 (mono-in/mono-out × 4)

Exciter-Comp or Limiter-P4EQ could be applied to individual recorded tracks to adjust the dynamics, or P4EQ-Cho/Fln could be applied to add modulation.

1 in 1 out x 8 (mono-in/mono-out × 8)

Comp, Limiter , Gate, or Expander could be applied to individual recorded tracks to adjust the dynamics, or Chorus, Phaser, or Delay could be applied.

Applying the insert effects while you record (analog/rhythm only)

While you record, effects can be applied to the input from an instrument connected to the [INPUT 1] – [INPUT 8/GUITAR IN] analog inputs, or to the built-in rhythm sound that is input to a mixer channel, so that the sound processed by the effect is recorded.

You can also apply effects to the sound of an audio CD played back in the CD-R/RW drive.

As an example, here’s how to connect a guitar to the [INPUT 8/GUITAR IN] jack, apply effects, and record the sound on track 8.

1. Make connections, and select the track for recording.

Refer to “Connect a guitar to the [GUITAR IN] jack, and assign it to mixer channel 8” (→p.36).

2. Access the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsAsn” tab page.

When using eight mics to record multiple instruments simultaneously, you could apply Gate to each instrument to reduce crosstalk between the mics, or apply Limiter to adjust the dynamics.

3. Press the “Assign: ” button, and select “Input(In).”

4. Press the “SelectEffType: ” button, and select the effect type.

In the illustration for step 2, “1 in 1 out x 4” has been selected.

5. Insert the effect between INPUT 8 (GUITAR IN) and channel 8.

Press the “InsertTo: ” button. For effect 1, use “SelectCh After making the settings, press the “OK” button.

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Effect 1

” to set the channel to “8.”

SelectCh channel selection

6. Select the effect program.

Access the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsEff1” tab page. Select “Ef

to select the desired effect program.

7. As described in “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.39), adjust the record level and then record.

fectNumber,” and rotate the [VALUE] dial

Applying an insert effect to a track during playback

Here’s how an insert effect can be inserted into a mixer channel, and applied to the track playback.

1. Select the track(s) that you wish to playback.

Press the [TRACK STATUS] key of one or more recorded tracks to set their status to PLAY (LED lit green).

2. Access the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsAsn” tab page.

3. Master effects

The D1600mkII contains two master effects (MstEff1 and MstEff2) which can be used simultaneously. You can adjust the send amount from each channel to change the depth of the effect.

How the master effects can be used

The master effects are used mainly for spatial processing (reverb etc.) to create an overall sense of depth and balance.

For example, you could use send 1 for ReverbHall and send 2 for ReverbRoom, in order to use the effects to simulate a complex spatial environment. In this way, you can combine two different effects to produce results that would not be possible when using only a single effect.

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3. Press the “Assign: ” button. In the dialog box that appears, select “PlayTrack (Trk).”

4. Press the “SelectEffType: ” button, and select the effect type.

5. Specify the channel into which the effect will be inserted.

Press the “InsertTo: ” button to open the dialog box. For each effect, rotate the [VALUE] dial to set

“SelectCh After making the settings, press the “OK” button.

6. Select an effect program.

Use the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsEff1” or “InsEff2” tab page to select the effect that you wish to use.

Select “Ef to select the desired effect program.

” to the input (output) channel.

fectNumber,” and rotate the [VALUE] dial

Using the master effects

1. Access the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “MstEff1” or “MstEff2” tab page.

2. Select an effect program.

Select “Ef to select the desired effect program.

3. Set the return level from the master effect to the master LR, and set the return balance.

For this example, set “RetLev” (return level) to “100,” and set “RetBal” (return balance) to “CNT.”

4. Adjust the send levels.

Adjustments for Master Effect 1 are made in the “EffSnd1” tab page, and for Master Effect 2 in the “EffSnd2” tab page.

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7. Press the [PLAY] key to begin playback.

You can also select effect programs while you listen to the playback.

Select the appropriate “Send” icon knob, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to adjust the send amount.

Play back to hear the output from master LR, and audition the resulting effect.

Adjust the return level and send level so that CLP does not appear in the master effect level meter.

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4. Final effect

One stereo-in stereo-out effect is provided as the ﬁnal effect. It applies to the master LR output (→diagram on preceding page).

The ﬁnal effect is used mainly for dynamics processing (compression etc.) to make the overall level more consistent. During mixdown, you can use the ﬁnal effect to apply mastering effects such as a multi-band limiter , in or der to polish the mix for CD-quality results.

1. Access the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “FinalEff” tab page.

2. Select an effect program.

Select “Ef to select the desired effect program.

Play back, and listen to the output from master LR to hear the result of the effect.

fectNumber,” and rotate the [VALUE] dial

4. View the effects and chain that make up the program.

Press the “(EffectProgramName)” button to access the “EffectAlgorithm” dialog box that displays the structure of that effect program.

5. Turn individual effects on/off as desired.

Press the “(Effect On/Off)” button located below each “(EffectIcon),” to turn it “On” (highlighted) or “Off.”

6. Edit the settings of each effect.

Press the “(EffectIcon)” button of the effect that you wish to edit. The screen shown below is the dialog box when “St.Dly” is selected.

5. Editing an effect

You can edit (modify) the effect programs that are used as insert effects, master effects, and ﬁnal effects.

If you change the “Ef power without saving, your edited effect settings will be lost. If you wish to keep your edited settings, you must execute the Store operation.

1. Access the page for the effect that you wish to edit.

This illustration shows the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsEff1” tab page as an example.

2. Select an effect program.

Select “Ef to select the desired effect program.

3. Listen to the sound produced by the effect program.

Press the “Bypass” button, and bypass will be turned “On” (i.e., the effect will not be applied). Then press the “Cancel” button to turn bypass “Off” (i.e., the effect will be applied). Compare the effect and bypassed sounds.

fectNumber,” and rotate the [VALUE] dial

fectNumber” or turn off the

Select the parameter, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to edit it. For details on each parameter, refer to “Effect Parameter List” (→p.137).

You can use “Ef box to turn the effect on/off. This on/off setting is linked with the “(Effect On/Off)” button of step 5. The setting of one will be reﬂected by the other.

After making settings, press the “OK” button. If you wish to edit another effect, press the

“(EffectIcon)” button, and edit the parameters. In the “EffectAlgorithm” dialog box, press the “OK”

button.

7. Assign a name to the edited effect program.

Press the “Rename” button to access the “RenameEffect” dialog box. For details on the renaming procedure, refer to “2. Naming a song” (→p.35).

After assigning the name, press the “OK” button.

fect On/Off” in the top of the dialog

8. Save the effect program.

If the song is playing, press the [STOP] key to stop it. Press the “Store” button to access the “StoreEffect”

dialog box.

Specify the number for storing, press the “Exec.” button to save the effect program.

When you save the effect program, it will be overwritten onto that number, and the previous settings of that number will be lost.

6. Controlling an effect from an external device

You can also control an insert effect in realtime by using an expression pedal such as the EXP-2 (foot controller) or an external MIDI controller.

For the effect parameters that can be controlled, refer to “Effect Parameter List” (→p.137).

1. Connect an expression pedal (separately sold

option: EXP-2 foot controller) or external MIDI controller. (→p.10)

2. Select the external device that will control the

effect.

Access the [SYSTEM/USB] “Control” tab page. In “Device (CtrlChgDevice

wish to use an expression pedal, or select a MIDI message if you wish to control via MIDI. (→p.91)

),” select “Pedal” if you

4. Select the effect program that you wish to control.

In the [INSERT EFFECT] “InsEff1”–“InsEff4” tab pages, choose the insert effect that you selected in step 3.

Select “Ef to select the effect program.

If the selected effect includes a control function, and the conditions allow the effect to be controlled, a “#” symbol will be added at the end of the effect program name.

5. Specify the parameter to be controlled, and the range of control.

Press the “(Effect Program Name)” button. The “Effect Algorithm” dialog box that makes up that

effect program will appear.

Press the “Cntrl Icon” button to access the “ControlDevice” dialog box.

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If you set “Device (CtrlChgDevice by a MIDI message other than “Pedal,” you must set the [SYSTEM/USB] “MIDI” tab page “GlobalCh (GlobalChannel of the external MIDI device that is transmitting the control messages.

3. Select the insert effect that you wish to control.

Use “Asn(#) (CtrlChgAssign effect that will be controlled.

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Select “Param the parameter that you wish to control.

Rotate the [VALUE] dial to specify the maximum value in “Max

When you have ﬁnished making settings, press the “OK” button.

In the “EffectAlgorithm” dialog box, press the “OK” button.

If you wish to save the above settings, save your data as described on “5. Editing an effect” step 8 (→p.56).

6. Operate the expression pedal or external MIDI controller to control the effect.

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7. Using an external effect

A send signal can be output from the [AUX OUT] jack, and processed by an external effect. The output of the external effect can then be returned to the [INPUT 1]– [INPUT 8] jacks and sent to the desired channels or to the master LR bus.

As an example, here’s how the playback sound can be sent to an external effect, and returned to the master LR bus via the [INPUT 3] and [INPUT 4] jacks.

1. Connect your external effect processor.

Connect the [AUX OUT] jack of the D1600mkII to the INPUT jack of your external effect processor, and connect the OUTPUT jacks of the external effect processor to the [INPUT 3] and [INPUT 4] jacks of the D1600mkII.

2. Send the playback sound to the external effect.

Access the [MASTER EFFECT/AUX] “AuxSend” tab page.

Select “Aux” for the channel(s) that you wish to send to the external effect, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to adjust the send amount.

3. Input the audio from the external effect processor.

Select the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch1–8” or “Ch9–16” tab page.

Press the “SubIn” button to access the dialog box.

Select the “In3–4” “Fader” icon, and turn the [VALUE] dial to set the return level.

Use the “Balance” icon to adjust the return balance.

Mixdown

You can use mixer settings such as EQ, faders, and effects to adjust the audio from each recorded track, and combine the result into two tracks to create your own CD or record it on an external two-channel recorder (DAT recorder, MD recorder, cassette recorder etc.) to create a ﬁnished song. This process is called mixdown.

1. Creating an audio CD

You can use the CD-R/RW drive to create an original CD from songs you record on the D1600mkII.

In order to create an audio CD, the hard disk must have free space equivalent to the size (the total of the two channels) of the song you are creating. For example if you want to create an audio CD of a five-minute stereo song, the D1600mkII’s hard disk must have free space for at least five minutes of stereo (ten minutes of monaural) recording. For details on the free area of the hard disk, refer to “1. Select TimeDisp Type” (→p.91).

To write a song to CD

1. Check the completed song.

Use the faders and knobs to adjust the volume and panning of each track, and play back the song to check it.

If you want to enable the scenes you stored, go to the [SCENE] “ReadDel” tab page and turn “SceneRead” on.

2. Bounce-record your song to two tracks.

Bounce the song to two tracks as described in “5. Combining multiple tracks into two: Bounce” (→p.42).

If the song you write to CD contains no silence at the beginning (“zero time”), the beginning of the song may drop out when you play back from the CD. To avoid this, you can insert approximately

0.5 seconds of silence at the beginning of the audio data you mixed down to tracks 1 and 2. For details, refer to “Inserting blank data: Insert Track” (→p.63).

3. Insert a disc into the CD-R/RW drive.

Use a blank disc or a disc that has not yet been ﬁnalized.

Since CD-RW discs will not play in some audio CD players, we recommend that you use CD-R media.

4. Select the [SONG/CD] “CDR/RW” tab page.

Press the “ ” button, and in the screen that appears, press the “OK” button. Make sure that “CD-R/RW Information” shows “BlankDisc” or “song number.” The free space on the disc is shown below.

Make sure that the “DAO” (Disc At Once) button is off.

5. Execute writing.

Press the “WriteCD” button, and the “Obey Copyright Rules” message will appear.

6. If you want to write other songs, perform steps 2, 4, and 5.

The songs will be written on the disc in the order in which you write them.

7. Finalize the disc.

If you want to play the newly created CD-R/RW in an audio CD player, ﬁnalize the disc by pressing the “Final” button when writing is completed.

No further songs can be written to a ﬁnalized disc. This means that you should execute the Finalize step after you have written all the songs you want to write on that disc.

8. Check the written content.

Press the “CD Monitor” button, and then press the “” button to play back the disc, and check that it was written correctly.

9. Play back the disc in your audio CD player to check it.

Play the disc in a CD player to verify that the audio CD was created correctly.

CD-RW discs will not play in some audio CD players.

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Carefully read the “COPYRIGHT WARNING” section of the manual (→p.iii). If you accept the terms, select the writing speed. Select a writing speed that is supported by the disc you are using.

Depending on your system, you may not be able to write at the selected speed. If so, try a slower writing speed.

Press the “Yes” button, and the D1600mkII will begin creating an image ﬁle.

If you press the “Abort” button while the image ﬁle is being created, creation of the image ﬁle will be stopped.

Then the D1600mkII will begin writing the CD.

If you press the “Abort” button while the CD is being written, writing will stop. If you were writing to CD-R, that disc will be unusable. However if you were writing to CD-RW, you will be able to erase that disc and use it again as a blank disc. For details, refer to “3. Erasing the data from a CD-RW” (→p.83).

When writing is ﬁnished, the display will indicate “Completed”. If you want to write the same song to another CD, press the “Yes” button. If not, press the “No” button.

If you press the “Yes” button, the CD-R/RW tray will open. When you insert a new blank disc or an unﬁnalized disc and close the tray, writing to the CD will begin automatically . Since the pr eviously-created image ﬁle will be used in this case, the writing process will be faster than the ﬁrst time.

When writing is ﬁnished, the display will indicate “Completed.” If you want to write the same song to another CD, press the “Yes” button. If not, press the “No” button.

If you press the “No” button, you can then press the “CD Monitor” button to check the content that was written to the CD.

Making an audio CD from a live recording

If you want to make an audio CD from a single item of song data, such as a live recording or a long song, you can use the Disc At Once method to write the disc. With this method, the marks you register within the song will be used to divide the tracks of the CD, letting you create a live CD with no gap between tracks.

An audio CD created using Disc At Once can also be used as a master CD for pressing.

When you write a disc using Disc At Once, it will be finalized automatically; you will not be able to add any further songs.

1. Check the song you want to record.

Use the faders and knobs to adjust the volume and pan etc. of each track, and play back the song to check it.

2. Register a mark at each time location where you want to create a track division. (→p.46)

3. Select the [SONG/CD] “CDR/RW” tab page.

Turn on the “DAO” (Disc At Once) button.

4. Insert a disc into the CD-R/RW drive.

You must use a blank disc.

5. In the [SONG/CD] “CDR/RW” tab page, press the “” button.

In the screen that appears, press the “OK” button. Make sure that the “CD-R/RW Information” ﬁeld shows “BlankDisc.”

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6. Execute writing.

Press the “WriteCD” button, and the “Obey Copyright Rules” message will appear.

Carefully read the “COPYRIGHT WARNING” section of the manual (→p.iii).

If you accept the terms, select the writing speed and press the “Yes” button. The disc will be written and automatically ﬁnalized.

2. Recording to a master tape

1. Check the completed song.

Use the faders and knobs to adjust the volume and pan etc. of each track, and play back the song to check it.

2. Connect the D1600mkII to your external recording device.

Connect your MD or DAT to the [S/P DIF OUT] jack or to the [MASTER OUTPUT] jacks.

3. Record on your external recording device.

Play back the song on the D1600mkII, and adjust the recording level on your external recorder.

Start recording on your external recorder, and play back the D1600mkII.

By using the Program Play function you can consecutively play back multiple songs in the desired order. For details, refer to “2. Program play” (→p.45).

Press the “SubIn” button to access the sub input setting screen.

Turn the “M (mute)” button “Off” for the connected input.

Select the “Fader” icon and rotate the [VALUE] dial to raise the value so that the audio signal will be input.

If the input is mono, press the “Stereo/Mono” button to select “Mono” so that the audio will be sent to both L and R buses.

3. Using the sub inputs

You can use any of the analog inputs ([INPUT 1]–[INPUT 8/GUIT AR IN]) as a sub input to send the audio directly to the master bus.

• If you have synchronized a sequencer to the completed

song, you can use this to input the sequenced sounds via the sub inputs.

•You can use this to add the return audio from an exter-

nal effect processor connected to the [AUX OUT] jack.

1. Connect the external audio source to the analog inputs.

Input the external source to [INPUT 1]–[INPUT 8/ GUITAR IN].

2. Make sub input settings.

Select the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch1–8” or “Ch9–16” tab page.

Track editing

1. Track editing functions

The following functions are provided for track editing.

• Copy Track: copy a track

• Insert Track: insert a blank space

• Erase Track: erase a track

• Delete Track: delete a track

• Reverse Track: reverse track audio end-to-end

• Optimize Track: optimize track data

• Swap Track: exchange tracks

• Expansion/Compression Track : expand or compress a

track

• Copy Whole Track: copy an entire track

• Swap Whole Track: exchange entire tracks

• Fade Track: fade-in/fade-out

• Normalize Track: optimize the level

In some cases, track editing functions may not be usable if you have insufficient hard disk space. You must allocate sufficient free space (equivalent to the IN–OUT or TO–END time) for the track editing operation.

Basic track editing procedure

1. Specify the region (time) that will be edited.

In order to edit a track, you must ﬁrst specify the region (area of time) that will be edited.

Move to the location that you wish to register. Press the [STORE] key, and then press one of the

following keys to register the corresponding location.

[IN/LOC1] key: IN time [OUT/LOC2] key: OUT time [TO/LOC3] key: TO time [END/LOC4] key: END time

For details, refer to “Using the locate keys to move” (→p.46).

The IN, OUT , T O, and END times ar e used as follows by each editing command.

How the editing commands use the IN, OUT, TO, and END times

IN OUT TO END

Copy Track

Insert Trac k

Erase T rac k

Delete T rac k

Swap T rac k

Reverse Track

Optimize Track

Expansion/ Compression T rac k

Fade Track Normalize

Track

Copy source start time

Blank insert start time

Erase start time

Delete start time

Swap start time

Reverse start time

Optimize start time

Expand/compress start time

Fade start time F ade end time

Normalize start time

Copy source end time

Blank insert end time

Erase end time

Delete end time

Swap end time

Reverse end time

Optimize end time

Expand/compress end time

Normalize end time

Copy destination start time

– – – – – –

– – – – – – Reversed copy

destination start time

– – – – – – Expand/com-

press result copy destination start time

– – – – – – – – – – – –

– – –

Expand/compress destination end time

Depending on the “EditType,” the “Wave” button may appear, allowing you to view the waveform as you specify the location more precisely. (→p.101)

2. Access the [TRACK] “EditTrk” tab page.

3. Select the type of operation that you wish to execute (copy, insert blank, etc.).

Select “EditType.” Select the area to the right of the “” button, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to select the desired editing operation.

Alternatively, you can press the “ ” button to display “Select EditTrack Type,” and select the type of editing.

4. Select the track(s) that you wish to edit.

The LCD screen will differ depending on the “EditType.” The screen shown in step 2 is when “EditType” is set to “CopyTrack.”

For “CopyTrack,” use “SourceTrack” to specify the copy source track, “DestTrack” to specify the copy destination track, and “Times” to specify the number of copies.

You can use “Wave” to view the waveform as you specify the editing region.

DestTrack TimesSourceTrack

5. Execute the selected track editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button to execute the selected track editing command.

In the example shown in step 4, the data in the IN– OUT region of track 1 will be copied three times starting at the TO location of track 2.

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2. Track editing examples

Copying track data: Copy Track

The Copy Track command copies recorded track data from the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) to another location (TO).

•You can copy the IN–OUT data not only once, but multiple times in succession.

•You can copy not only a single track, but multiple tracks simultaneously.

• By using the clipboard, you can copy track data to another song.

This command can be used in the following ways.

•A phrase of several measures (such as a drum pattern) can be copied repeatedly to create track data for the entire song.

• The ﬁrst verse of a song can be copied, and used to create the second verse.

•A favorite phrase can be recorded on a track, and copied for use on another track or song.

Procedure for copying a track within the same song

Here’s how to copy the IN–OUT region of track 1 to the TO location of track 2 three times.

1. Register the IN, OUT, and TO times.

2. Select the Copy command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “CopyTrack.”

DestTrack TimesSourceTrack

3. Select the copy source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to track 1.

4. Select the copy destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 2.

If you specify multiple tracks for the copy source, you must specify the same number of tracks for the copy destination.

5. Specify the number of times that the data will be

copied.

Set “Times” to 3.

6. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

The data will be overwritten onto the copy destination track.

7. Verify the results.

Press the [TO/LOC3] key to play back from the TO location, and verify that the copy was performed correctly .

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

Procedure for copying to a track in a different song

Here’s how to copy the IN–OUT region of song 001 track 1 to the TO location of song 002 track 2, once.

1. Select song 001.

2. Register the IN and OUT times.

3. Select the Copy command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “CopyTrack.”

4. Select the copy source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to track 1.

5. Select the clipboard as the copy destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to “Clip.”

6. Execute the copy command.

Refer to step 6 of “Procedure for copying a track within the same song.”

The data in the clipboard will be overwritten.

7. Select song 002.

8. Register the TO time location.

9. Select the Copy command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “CopyTrack.”

10. Select the clipboard as the copy source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to “Clip 1.” The number indicates the number of tracks in the clipboard.

11. Select the copy destination track num.

Set “DestTrack” to track 2.

12. Specify the number of times that the data will be copied.

Set “Times” to 1.

13. Execute the copy.

Refer to step 6 of “Procedure for copying a track within the same song.”

The data will be overwritten onto the copy destination track.

14. Verify that the data was copied correctly.

Press the [TO/LOC3] key to play back from the TO location, and verify that the copy was performed correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

If you are using an external drive, the data in the clipboard will be erased when you switch drives.

Inserting blank data: Insert Track

The Insert Track command inserts blank space into the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) of the recorded track. Track data located after the inserted blank will be moved toward the end of the song.

•You can insert a blank into not only a single track, but into multiple tracks simultaneously.

This command can be used in ways such as the following.

• This command can be used to add a phrase in the middle of previously-recorded data, by inserting blank space and recording your new data.

Inserting a blank (Insert)

Here’s how to insert a blank space into the IN–OUT region of track 1.

1. Register the IN and OUT times.

2. Select the Insert command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “InsertTrack.”

DestTrack

3. Select the number of the track into which you wish

to insert blank space.

Set “DestTrack” to track 1.

4. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

5. Verify the results.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key to play back from the IN location, and verify that the blank data was inserted correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

Erasing data from a track: Erase Track

The Erase Track command erases the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) of recorded track data. When data is erased, a blank space will be created in that region.

•You can erase data from not only one track, but from the IN–OUT region of multiple tracks simultaneously.

Unlike the Delete Track command, the data that followed the OUT location will not be moved forward.

Procedure for erasing track data (Erase)

Here’s how to erase the IN–OUT region of track 1.

1. Register the IN and OUT times.

2. Select the Erase command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “EraseTrack.”

DestTrack

3. Select the number of the track from which you wish to erase data.

Set “DestTrack” to track 1.

4. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

5. Verify the results.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key to play back from the IN location, and verify that the data was erased correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

Deleting track data: Delete Track

The Delete Track command deletes data from the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) of recorded track data. When data is deleted, the data that followed (i.e., the data after the OUT location) will be moved toward the beginning of the song.

•You can delete data from not only one track, but from

the IN–OUT region of multiple tracks simultaneously.

Procedure for deleting track data (Delete)

Here’s how to delete the IN–OUT region of track 1.

1. Register the IN and OUT times.

2. Select the Delete command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “DeleteTrack.”

DestTrack

3. Select the number of the track from which you wish to delete data.

Set “DestTrack” to track 1.

4. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

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5. Verify the results.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key to play back from the IN location, and verify that the data was deleted correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

Reversing track data: Reverse Track

The Reverse T rack command copies a reversed version of the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) of recorded track data to the TO location of another track.

• The IN–OUT region can be copied not just once, but multiple times in succession.

• Data can be copied not only from one track, but from multiple tracks simultaneously.

Procedure for reversing track data (Reverse)

Here’s how to reverse the IN–OUT region of track 1, and copy it three times to the TO location of track 2.

1. Register the IN, OUT, and TO times.

2. Select the Reverse command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “ReverseTrack.”

Optimizing track data: Optimize Track

This operation optimizes the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) of recorded track data.

If you repeatedly record or edit short intervals of time, the data on the hard disk will become fragmented, requiring the D1600mkII to access the disk more frequently, and making it more likely that skips will be heard or that the “DiskBusy” message will appear, possibly making it impossible to play back correctly. In such cases, you can optimize the fragmented region so that it will play back correctly.

Optimizing track data

Here’s how to optimize the IN–OUT region of track 1.

1. Store the IN and OUT locations.

Set IN at a point slightly ahead of where the “DiskBusy” messages begin appearing, and OUT to a point at which these messages no longer appear.

2. Select the Optimize command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “OptimizeTrack.”

DestTrack TimesSourceTrack

3. Select the reverse source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to track 1.

4. Select the reverse destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 2.

5. Specify the number of times the data will be copied.

Set “Times” to 3.

6. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

7. Verify the results.

Press the [TO/LOC3] key to play back from the TO location, and verify that the data was edited correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

The longer the specified range (IN–OUT), the longer this command will take to process until the “Completed” display appears.

DestTrack

3. Select the track number that you want to optimize.

Find the track where you suspect that the data is fragmented (here we will assume that track 1 is the problem), and specify “DestTrack” as track “1”.

4. Execute the operation.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes” button to execute the operation.

When the operation is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

5. Check the results.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key and play back from the IN location. If playback occurs correctly without the “Disk Busy” message appearing, the optimization was successful.

You can use Undo to return to the state prior to execution.

This operation will require a longer time for completion in proportion to the length of the specified region (IN–OUT).

Erasing audio events from silent areas

Here’s how you can erase audio events from silent areas of the IN–OUT region of track 1. (These areas will become blank.)

1. Store the IN and OUT locations.

Set IN at a point slightly ahead of the silent areas you want to erase, and OUT at a location after the end of the silent areas.

2. Select the Optimize command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “OptimizeTrack.”

3. Select the optimize mode.

Press the “Mode” button to open the dialog box. For this example, select “Erase Silence,” and press the

“Yes” button to return to the [TRACK] “EditTrk” tab page.

4. Select the track number that you want to optimize.

For this example, set “DestTrack” to track “1”.

5. Execute the operation.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes” button to execute the operation.

When the operation is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

6. Check the results.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key, play back from the IN location, and check the result of the operation.

You can use Undo to return to the state prior to execution.

This operation will require a longer time for completion in proportion to the length of the specified region (IN–OUT).

Erasing punch-noise

Here’s how you can erase punch-noise from the IN–OUT region of track 1.

1. Store the IN and OUT locations.

Set IN at a point slightly ahead of the noise, and OUT at a location after the end of the noise.

You cannot edit this to other than a transition between events.

2. Select the Optimize command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “OptimizeTrack.”

3. Select the optimize mode.

Press the “Mode” button to open the dialog box. For this example, select “Erase Punch Noise,” and

press the “Yes” button to return to the [TRACK] “EditTrk” tab page.

4. Select the track number that you want to optimize.

For this example, set “DestTrack” to track “1”.

5. Execute the operation.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes” button to execute the operation.

When the operation is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

6. Check the results.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key, play back from the IN location, and check the result of the operation.

You can use Undo to return to the state prior to execution.

This operation will require a longer time for completion in proportion to the length of the specified region (IN–OUT).

Swapping track data: Swap Track

This command exchanges (swaps) the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) of recorded track data with the same region of another track.

• Data can be swapped not only between single tracks, but also between multiple tracks simultaneously.

Procedure for swapping track data (Swap)

Here’s how to exchange the IN–OUT regions of track 1 and track 2.

1. Register the IN and OUT times.

2. Select the Swap command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “SwapTrack.”

DestTrackSourceTrack

3. Select the swap source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to track 1.

4. Select the swap destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 2.

5. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

6. Verify that the data was exchanged correctly.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key to play back from the IN location, and verify that the data was exchanged correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

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Expanding or compressing a track: Expansion/Compression Track

This command expands or compresses the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) of recorded track data into the speciﬁed region (TO–END) of a speciﬁed track.

• The original data is left unchanged, and the timeexpanded/compressed result is created on another track.

•You can select whether or not the pitch will be converted.

• Not only a single track, but multiple adjacent tracks of data can be converted simultaneously.

• The converted data can be copied multiple times in succession.

This command can be used in ways such as the following.

•Drum loops of different tempo can be changed to the same tempo.

• Phrases can be made to ﬁt into a speciﬁc time length.

Procedure for expanding (Expansion) or compressing (Compression) track data and copying it

Here’s how the IN–OUT range of track 1 can be converted to the length of the TO–END range of track 2, and copied there three times.

1. Register the IN, OUT, TO, and END times.

2. Select the expansion/compression command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “Exp/CompTrack.”

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

8. Verify that the data was processed correctly.

Press the [TO/LOC3] key to play back from the TO location, and verify that the data was expanded/ compressed correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

The longer the specified range (IN–OUT), the longer this command will take to process until the “Completed” display appears.

Copying an entire track/Copying to a virtual track: Copy Whole Track

This command copies an entire recorded track (from beginning to end) to a different entire track.

•You can copy not only one track, but multiple tracks simultaneously.

• The currently selected virtual track can be copied to multiple virtual tracks.

This command can be used in ways such as the following.

• The same track can be copied to multiple virtual tracks, and used to create multiple takes that are partially different.

Procedure for copying an entire track

Here’s how track 1 can be copied to virtual track “a” (=currently selected) of track 2.

1. Select the Copy Whole command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “CopyWholeTrack.”

DestTrack TimesSourceTrack

3. Select the expansion/compression mode.

Press the “Mode” button to access the dialog box.

For this example, select “Fast” and “Fixed.” Then press the “OK” button to return to the [TRACK] “EditTrk” tab page.

4. Select the expansion/compression source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to track 1.

5. Select the expansion/compression destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 2.

6. Specify the number of times that the data will be copied.

Set “Times” to 3.

7. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

DestTrack DestVTrackSourceTrack

2. Select the copy source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to track 1.

3. Select the copy destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 2.

4. Select the copy destination virtual track.

Set “DestVTrack” to virtual track “a.”

5. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

6. Verify that the data was copied correctly.

Play back from the beginning of the song, and verify that the data was copied correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

Procedure for copying to a virtual track

Here’s how virtual track “a” (=currently selected) of track 1 can be copied to virtual track “b” of track 1.

1. Verify the copy destination.

In the [TRACK] “Vtr1–8” tab page, make sure that track 1 virtual track “b” is blank or is a track that may be erased (overwritten). After you verify this, you must return the setting to “a.”

2. Select the Copy Whole command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “CopyWholeTrack.”

3. Select the copy source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to track 1.

4. Select the copy destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 1.

5. Select the copy destination virtual track.

Set “DestVTrack” to virtual track “b.”

6. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

7. In the [TRACK] “Vtr1–8” tab page, select virtual track “b” for track 1.

8. Verify that the data was copied correctly.

Play back from the beginning of the song, and verify that the data was copied correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command. In this case, you must return track 1 to virtual track “a.”

Exchanging entire tracks/virtual tracks: Swap Whole Track

This command exchanges (swaps) the data of an entire recorded track (from beginning to end) with the data of another entire track.

• Not only individual tracks, but multiple tracks can be swapped simultaneously.

This command can be used in ways such as the following.

• Recorded tracks can have their numbers re-ordered by type.

• Data that is scattered across different virtual tracks can be rearranged into virtual track “a” etc.

Procedure for exchanging an entire track

Here’s how track 1 can be exchanged with the currently selected virtual track “a” of track 2.

1. Select the Swap Whole command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “SwapWholeTrack.”

DestTrack DestVTrackSourceTrack

2. Select the swap source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to track 1.

3. Select the swap destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 2.

4. Select the swap destination virtual track.

Set “DestVTrack” to virtual track “a.”

5. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

6. Verify that the data was exchanged correctly.

Play back from the beginning of the song, and verify that the data was exchanged correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

Procedure for exchanging with a virtual track

Here’s how currently selected virtual track “a” of track 1 can be exchanged with virtual track “b” of track 1.

1. Verify the copy destination.

In the [TRACK] “Vtr1–8” tab page, make sure that track 1 virtual track “b” is the track that you wish to exchange. After you verify this, you must return the setting to “a.”

2. Select the Swap Whole command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “SwapWholeTrack.”

3. Select the swap source track number.

Set “SourceTrack” to track 1.

4. Select the swap destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 1.

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5. Select the swap destination virtual track.

Set “DestVTrack” to virtual track “b.”

6. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

7. In the [TRACK] “Vtr1–8” tab page, select virtual track “b” for track 1.

8. Verify that the data was exchanged correctly.

Play back from the beginning of the song, and verify that the data was exchanged correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command. In this case, you must return track 1 to virtual track “a.”

Fading-in/fading-out: Fade Track

This command fades-in or fades-out the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) of recorded track data. By using fade-in and fade-out in conjunction with each other, you can create cross-fades.

•You can fade-in or fade-out the IN–OUT region.

• Not only a single track, but multiple tracks of data can

be faded in or out simultaneously.

Procedure for fading-in

Here’s how to fade-in the IN–OUT region of track 1.

1. Register the IN and OUT times.

2. Select the fade-in command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “FadeTrack.”

DestTrack

3. Select the fade-in curve.

Press the “Mode” button to access the dialog box.

5. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

6. Verify that the data was faded correctly.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key to play back from the IN location, and verify that the data was faded-in correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

The longer the specified range (IN–OUT), the longer this command will take to process until the “Completed” display appears.

Procedure for fading-out

Here’s how to fade-out the IN–OUT region of track 1.

1. Register the IN and OUT times.

2. Select the fade-out command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “FadeTrack.”

3. Select the fade-out curve.

Press the “Mode” button to access the dialog box. For this example, select the “D” curve, press the “OK” button to return to the [TRACK] “EditTrk” tab page.

4. Select the fade-out destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 1.

5. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

6. Verify that the data was faded correctly.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key to play back from the IN location, and verify that the data was faded-out correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

The longer the specified range (IN–OUT), the longer this command will take to process until the “Completed” display appears.

For this example, select the “A” curve, press the “OK” button to return to the [TRACK] “EditTrk” tab page.

4. Select the fade-in destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 1.

Boosting to the optimal level: Normalize Track

This command boosts the speciﬁed region (IN–OUT) of track data that was recorded at a lower than optimal level, so that the level is raised to the maximum volume without clipping.

• The peak of the audio data in the IN–OUT region is detected, and the audio level of the IN–OUT region is boosted so that the peak reaches the maximum allowable level.

•You can normalize either a single track, or adjacent tracks simultaneously.

If data recorded at an extremely low level is normalized, any noise included in that region will also be boosted.

Procedure for normalizing

Here’s how to normalize the IN–OUT region of track 1.

1. Register the IN and OUT times.

2. Select the normalize command.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “NormalizeTrack.”

Song editing

You can copy a song you recorded, change the order of songs, or delete an unwanted song. You can also apply a “protect” setting to prevent a song from being accidentally deleted.

You cannot Undo song editing operations.

1. Song editing operation

The D1600mkII provides the following song editing operations.

• Copy song: copy a song

• Move song: move a song

• Delete song: delete a song

• Protect song: protect a song

Basic song editing procedure

1. Select the song that you want to edit.

2. Access the [SONG/CD] “EditSong” tab page.

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3. Select the normalize destination track number.

Set “DestTrack” to track 1.

4. Execute the editing command.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?,” so press the “Yes” button to execute the command.

When processing is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

5. Verify that the data was processed correctly.

Press the [IN/LOC1] key to play back from the IN location, and verify that the data was normalized correctly.

You can use Undo to return to the state before executing the command.

The longer the specified range (IN–OUT), the longer this command will take to process until the “Completed” display appears.

3. Select the desired type of song editing operation (e.g., copy or delete).

Select “EditType.” Select the ﬁeld at the right of the “ ” button, and

turn the [VALUE] dial to select the type of editing operation.

Alternatively, you can press the “ ” button to open the “Select EditSong Type” dialog box and select the editing operation.

4. Select the song that you want to edit.

The LCD screen display will differ depending on the “EditType.”

The screen shown above is for when you select “CopySong” as the “EditType.”

For the “CopySong” operation, the song you selected in step 1 will appear as “Source Song.” Use the “DestSong” ﬁeld to specify the copydestination song.

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5. Execute the song editing operation.

Press the “Exec.” button to execute the song editing operation.

In the case of the screen shown in step 4, song 1 will be copied to song 2. Previously-existing song 2 and any following songs will move backward (i.e., be renumbered upward).

2. Examples of song editing

3. Verify the song you want to move.

Make sure that “SourceSong” is set to the desired move-source song.

4. Select the move-destination song number.

Set “DestSong” to the move-destination song number.

5. Execute the editing operation.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes” button to execute the editing operation.

When the operation is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

Copying a song: Copy Song

This operation copies the selected song to the desired song number.

You can use this when you want to create a different mix or arrangement of the same song.

1. Select the copy-source song (“SourceSong”).

2. Select the Copy Song operation.

In the [SONG/CD] “EditSong” tab page, select “CopySong” as the “EditType.”

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3. Verify the song you want to copy.

Make sure that “SourceSong” is set to the desired copy-source song.

4. Select the copy-destination song number.

Set “DestSong” to the copy-destination song number.

5. Execute the editing operation.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes” button to execute the editing operation.

When the operation is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

Moving a song: Move Song

This operation moves the selected song to a different song number.

You can use this to rearrange the order of the songs.

1. Select the move-source song (“SourceSong”).

2. Select the Move Song operation.

In the [SONG/CD] “EditSong” tab page, select “MoveSong” as the “EditType.”

Deleting a song: Delete Song

This operation deletes the selected song.

1. Select the song you want to delete (“DestSong”).

2. Select the Delete Song operation.

In the [SONG/CD] “EditSong” tab page, select “DeleteSong” as the “EditType.”

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3. Verify the song you want to delete.

Make sure that the song you want to delete is selected as the “DestSong”.

4. Execute the editing operation.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes” button to execute the editing operation.

When the operation is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “OK” button.

Protecting a song: Protect Song

This operation protects the selected song, so that it cannot be rewritten or deleted. It will not be possible to write any parameters of that song. For example if you attempt to record into a song for which Protect is turned on, an error message will appear and recording will stop.

You can use this setting to prevent a completed song from being accidentally overwritten or deleted.

1. Select the song you want to protect (“DestSong”).

2. Select the Protect Song operation.

In the [SONG/CD] “EditSong” tab page, select “ProtectSong” as the “EditType.”

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3. Make sure that the song you want to protect is selected as the “DestSong”.

4. Turn the protect setting on or off.

Press the “Exec.” button. A lock symbol is displayed to indicate a song for which Protect is turned on. The setting will alternate on/off each time you press the “Exec.” button.

Rhythm/tempo settings

The D1600mkII contains numerous rhythm patterns for a variety of time signatures (→p.168 “Rhythm Pattern List”).

When you have a sudden idea for a song, you can record your performance immediately, using the built-in rhythms as a guide.

By joining various rhythm patterns, you can also create drum patterns for an entire song.

1. Specifying and playing a rhythm

Access the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “SetUp” tab page.

The settings described below are made in this page.

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Turning the rhythm on/off

Press the “Rhythm” button to turn it “On” (highlighted).

The [TEMPO/RHYTHM] key will light, and the rhythm will sound during playback or recording.

If you do not want to hear the rhythm during playback or recording, turn the “Rhythm” button “Off.”

Adjusting the rhythm volume

Select the “RhythmVol (Vol),” and rotate the [VALUE] dial to adjust the volume.

Setting the tempo and time signature

1. Select the “TempoSource,” and select the tempo

source.

For this example, we will select “Manual” which will use a single tempo, time signature, and rhythm pattern.

You can also press the “ ” button, and select from a list.

If you wish to change the tempo, time signature, and rhythm pattern during the song, you must create a Tempo Map. (→p.72)

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Selecting the rhythm pattern

Select “SelRhythm,” and rotate the [VALUE] dial to select the rhythm pattern that you wish to use.

You can also press the “ ” button, and select from a list.

2. Recording your performance while you listen to the rhythm

You can record your performance while listening to the built-in rhythm as a guide.

1. Make settings as described in “1. Specifying and

playing a rhythm.”

Turn “Rhythm” “On.” Make other settings as necessary.

2. Connect your input device, and begin recording.

Refer to “1. Analog inputs” and “1. Adjust the recording level, and record” (→p.36, 39).

When you press the [REC] key to enter record-ready mode, the rhythm will begin sounding. Recording will begin when you press the [PLAY] key. You will hear the selected rhythm pattern. Begin performing, using the rhythm as a guide.

3. Recording the rhythm

Built-in rhythm patterns can be recorded on a track. As an example, here’s how the rhythm pattern can be re-

corded on mixer channels 1 and 2.

1. Make settings as described in “1. Specifying and

playing a rhythm.”

Turn “Rhythm” “Off.”

If this is turned on, the sound will be output in duplicate to the track and also to the master LR bus.)

To set the volume, use the mixer channel that you are inputting. Since “RhythmV volume to the master LR bus, you do not need to set it.

Make other settings as necessary.

2. Specify the input channels.

Select the [INPUT/TUNER] “Ch1–8” tab page. Select the “Ch1” icon, and rotate the [VALUE] dial to

select “Rhythm L.” In the same way, set “Ch2” to “Rhythm R.”

3. Check the record mode.

Select the [RECORD] “RecMode” tab page. Select “Input” (= record the input).

4. Specify the recording tracks.

Press [TRACK STATUS] keys for tracks 1 and 2 to set them to REC (LED lit red).

5. Adjust the recording level, and record.

Use the [CHANNEL] faders of tracks 1 and 2 to adjust the level appropriately.

ol (Vol)” adjusts the send

4. Specifying the tempo

As an alternative to playing your entire song at the same tempo, you can make the tempo change during the song, or synchronize the tempo to an external MIDI device.

Choose one of the following tempo sources to control the tempo of the song.

• Manual tempo: when the tempo is the same for the

entire song

• Tempo map: when you want the tempo to change dur-

ing the song

• Tempo track: when you want to use the tempo

recorded from MIDI Clock or Tap Tempo

The tempo source is set by the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “SetUp” tab page “T

Here’s how to use each type of tempo setting.

Manual tempo

When you use manual tempo, the song will play back according to the “T signature), and “SelRhythm the tempo etc. will not change during the song.

Set the tempo source to Manual.

Access the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “SetUp” tab page. Select “T

choose “Manual.” For details on “T

settings, refer to “1. Specifying and playing a rhythm” (→p.71).

empoSource,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to

Tempo map

The tempo map lets you specify tempo, time signature, and rhythm pattern for each measure so that these will change at the speciﬁed measure within the song.

1. Set the tempo source to Tempo Map.

Access the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “SetUp” tab page. Select “T

choose “TempoMap.”

2. Make settings for the ﬁrst tempo map event “001,” which speciﬁes the initial tempo at the beginning of the song.

empoSource,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to

The tempo map for a song consists of tempo map event “001” which speciﬁes the initial tempo at the beginning of the song, and tempo map events “002”–“200” which you can specify to change the tempo etc. at measures within the song.

empoSource” setting.

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empo,” “Beat,” and “SelRhythm”

Access the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “TmpMap” tab page.

Select “T select tempo map event “001”.

Press the “Edit” button to open the “Select TempoMap 001 Param” dialog box.

Use “Tempo” to set the tempo, “Beat” to set the time signature, and “Rhythm” to specify the rhythm pattern.

You cannot change the starting location (Start Measure) of tempo map event “001”.

You can only specify the ending location (End Measure).

When you have ﬁnished making settings, press the “OK” button.

3. Add tempo map events to change the tempo, time signature, and rhythm pattern during the song.

Press the “New” button to display “Select T empoMap 002 Param”.

Use “Meas” to specify the beginning (Start Measure) and end (End Measure) of the tempo map event you want to create. Use “Tempo” to specify the desired tempo, “Beat” to specify the time signature, and “Rhythm” to select a rhythm pattern. If you want to overwrite the existing tempo map event, press the “Insert” button to turn it off.

Press the “OK” button to add the tempo map event. The tempo map events are renumbered from

beginning to end.

By adding tempo map events and using “Rhythm change rhythm patterns, you can create drum patterns for an entire song, including intro, fill-in, and ending.

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To delete or modify a tempo map event

You can delete an unwanted tempo map event, or modify its measure location or tempo settings etc.

1. Select the tempo map event that you want to delete or modify.

Access the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “TmpMap” tab page.

Select “T select the appropriate tempo map event.

2. Delete or modify the tempo map event.

If you want to delete it, press the “Delete” button. A message will ask you “AreYouSure?”

empoMap,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to

Press the “OK” button to delete the tempo map event you selected in step 1. By turning the “SelectAll” button on (highlighted), you can delete all tempo map events except for tempo map event “001”.

You cannot Undo this operation.

If you want to modify the tempo map event, press the “Edit” button to open the dialog box. Edit the parameters as desired.

Tempo track

The tempo track records MIDI clock data from an external device such as a MIDI sequencer, or records tap tempo.

Recording MIDI clock data from an external MIDI sequencer, and using it as the tempo track

Here’s how MIDI clock tempo data from an external MIDI sequencer can be recorded on the tempo track. Use this when you wish to synchronize the D1600mkII song with song data created on a MIDI sequencer in which the tempo changes continuously.

1. Specify the time signature of the song.

If the time signature of the MIDI sequencer song data changes during the song, you should create tempo maps at the locations where the time signature changes. (→“Tempo map”)

If the time signature changes during the song, it will be detected as an incorrect tempo unless you have created a tempo map that matches the changes in time signature. There is no need to specify the tempo.

2. Connect the MIDI OUT of your MIDI sequencer to the [MIDI IN] connector of the D1600mkII.

3. Make settings on your MIDI sequencer so that it will transmit MIDI clock messages.

Refer to the owner’s manual for your MIDI sequencer.

4. Specify how tempo will be recorded.

In the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “TmpTrk” tab page, select “MIDI Clock.”

5. Record the MIDI clock data.

Press the “RecStart” button to put the D1600mkII in record-ready mode.

Start your MIDI sequencer. When MIDI clock messages are received from the

MIDI sequencer, the display will indicate “ReceivingMIDIClock.”

6. When the MIDI sequencer ﬁnishes playing back, stop the MIDI sequencer.

The D1600mkII will stop recording, and will display “Complete.” Press the “OK” button.

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7. Select the tempo track as the tempo source.

Select the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “SetUp” tab page.

Select “T select “TempoTrk.”

If MIDI clock messages cannot be received correctly from the MIDI sequencer, tempo recording may end prematurely.

empoSource,” and rotate the [VALUE] dial to

5. Record the tap tempo.

Press the “RecStart” button to put the D1600mkII in record-ready mode.

Press either the [PLAY] key or the foot switch, and playback and recording will begin simultaneously.

While listening to the playback, press either the [PLAY] key or the foot switch at the intervals you selected in step 4, to record the tap tempo. A counter will be displayed while tempo is being recorded.

Tap tempo

While playing back a song, you can press (tap) the [PLAY] key at the beginning of each measure or beat to record a tempo. Alternatively, you can use a foot switch (separately sold option) instead of the [PLAY] key. Tap tempo can be used to record the tempo after you have recorded a song. By recording the tempo afterward for a song that contains no tempo settings, you can do the following things.

• Edit tracks in units of a measure

• Synchronize external MIDI devices

1. Prepare the audio for which you wish to record the tempo.

First, the audio for which you wish to record tempo data must be recorded from the beginning of the song.

Trigger recording is a convenient way to record from the beginning of the song. (→p.43)

2. Specify the time signature of the song.

If the time signature changes during the song, create a tempo map event at each location where the time signature changes (→p.72 “Tempo map”). You will not be able to set the tempo of the tempo map event in this case.

3. If you wish to use a foot switch to input the tap tempo, connect a foot switch such as the PS-1 (separately sold option) to the [FOOT SW] jack of the D1600mkII.

4. Select the tempo recording method.

In the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “TmpTrk” tab page, select either “MeasTap” (tap at the beginning of each measure), or “BeatTap” (tap at the beginning of each beat).

When pressing the [PLAY] key to record taps, do not strike the key with excessive force. Doing so may cause the hard disk or other components to malfunction.

6. Stop recording.

After entering the last tap, press the [STOP] key to end. For example if you are recording four measures of 4/ 4 time, you would tap 4 times for “MeasTap” or 16 times for “BeatTap,” and press the [STOP] key at the beginning of measure 5.

If you input taps only part-way through the song, the tempo of the last-input measure or beat will be automatically copied until the end of the song.

7. Select the tempo track as the tempo source.

Access the [TEMPO/RHYTHM] “SetUp” tab page. Select “T

select “TempoTrk.”

empoSource,” and rotate the [VALUE] dial to

Data

When you switch songs or turn off the power, the D1600mkII’s auto-save function automatically saves the song you recorded or edited, and its parameters. This means that it is not absolutely necessary for you to explicitly perform a “save” operation.

If you edit an effect program and want to keep the results, you must save the effect.

You will use the data-saving operations described here when you want to save important data created on the D1600mkII on a CD-R/RW or your computer, for example when you want to free up additional space by deleting data from the hard disk.

If you want to save data on your computer, ﬁrst save the data to the USB drive of the D1600mkII’s hard disk, and then save this data on your computer.

You can save the following data.

• Song data

•Effect user data

•WAV ﬁles (audio ﬁles in WAV format) The various parameters of the song are not saved on

an audio CD you create. If you want to save the song in a state in which it can be edited or remixed further, you must make a backup of it.

Data save methods and the types of file that can be saved

Data save method

Backup1Song BackupAllSongs

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1 song + all user effects All songs + all user effects All user effects Either the Insert, Master, or Final user effects WAV-format files

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Save-destination

➞CD-R/RW ➞USB drive

To back up to CD-R/RW

Here’s how to back up all songs to CD-R/RW.

No further data can be written to a CD-R/RW disc you use for a backup.

The CD-R/RW created by this backup operation is not in ISO9660 format. You will not be able to load it into a computer or play it on a CD player.

1. Insert a CD-R/RW disc into the CD-R/RW drive.

You must use a blank disc. To erase the contents of a CD-RW disc so that it can be used as a blank disc, refer to “3. Erasing the data from a CD-RW” (→p.83).

2. Select “BackupAllSongs.”

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “B-U/Rst” tab page, select “BU/RstType” and turn the [VALUE] dial to select “BackupAllSongs.”

Alternatively, you can press the “ ” button to open the “Select Backup/Restore Type” dialog box.

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3. Verify the songs you want to back up.

Make sure that “Source” is set to “ALL.”

4. Select the backup-destination drive.

Press the “Drive” button to open the dialog box. Select “C:CD” and press the “Yes” button.

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1 song All user effects Insert User Data [Ins001–Ins128] Master User Data [Mst001–Mst032] Final User Data [Fin033–Fin064] WAV-format files

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.DBK .DFX .DFI .DFM .DFF .WAV

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Backing up song data

You can back up song data in the following ways.

• Backup1Song: Back up the single selected song.

• BackupAllSongs: Back up all songs. (CD-R/RW only)

•Effect user data will also be saved.

•A backed up song cannot be played directly. In order to play the song, you must ﬁrst restore it into the D1600mkII.

5. Check the backup-destination drive and the drive information.

Make sure that “C:CD” is selected as the “Destination.” The number of CD-R/RW discs is displayed. Make ready the appropriate number of discs.

If you are using more than one disc, we recommend that you number them beforehand.

6. Execute the backup.

Press the “Exec.” button to display the conﬁrmation screen. Here you can specify the writing speed.

Press the “Yes” button to begin the backup. Effect user data will also be backed-up at this time.

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If more than one disc is required, the following dialog box will appear when the disc is full, requesting you to insert the next disc. Insert the next disc, and press the “Yes” button.

When the backup is ﬁnished, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “Yes” button.

When backing up to CD-R/RW, the backed-up data will automatically be compared to the original data to ensure that the backup CD is valid.

If you press the “Cancel” button while writing to CD-R, writing will be halted and the disc will be unusable. If you are writing to CD-RW, the data that was being written will be erased.

To back up to the USB drive

Here’s how to back up the selected song to the USB drive.

1. Select the song that you want to back up.

2. Select “Backup1Song.”

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “B-U/Rst” tab page, select “BU/RstType” and turn the [VALUE] dial to select “Backup1Song.” Alternatively, you can press the “” button to open the “Select Backup/Restore Type” dialog box.

7. Execute the backup.

Press the “Exec.” button to open a conﬁrmation dialog box.

Here you can specify a date (timestamp) for the ﬁle. Press the “Date” button to open the dialog box, select the date and time ﬁelds, and turn the [VALUE] dial to edit them.

Press the “Yes” button and the backup will begin. Effect user data will also be backed up at this time.

Effect user data is saved under a name of “(ﬁlename speciﬁed in steps 6 and 7).DFX”. You cannot save if an identically-named ﬁle already exists on the USB drive. You will need to change the name.

Restoring song data

When backed-up song data is restored back into the D1600mkII, the data will once again be playable.

To restore

1. If you are restoring from CD-R/RW, insert the disc into the CD-R/RW drive.

DestinationSource B-U/RstType

3. Verify the song that you want to back up.

Make sure that the song you want to back up is selected for “Source.”

4. Select the backup-destination drive.

Press the “Drive” button to open the dialog box. Select “U:USB DOS” and press the “Yes” button.

5. Verify the backup-destination drive and ﬁlename.

The ﬁle name will be the name of the song you are backing up.

Make sure that “U:(song name)” is selected as the “Destination.”

6. Edit the ﬁle name.

If you want to change the ﬁle name, press the “Rename” button. Edit the name in the “Rename File” dialog box. (→p.35)

You cannot save if an identically-named ﬁle already exists on the USB drive. You will need to change the name. The ﬁle name can be a maximum of eight characters.

DestinationB-U/RstType

2. Select “Restore.”

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “B-U/Rst” tab page, select “BU/RstType,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to choose “Restore.” Alternatively, you can press the “ ” button to open the “Select Backup/Restore Type” dialog box and make your selection there.

3. Select the restore-source drive.

Press the “Drive” button to open the dialog box. Select “C:CD[B]” or “U:USB DOS,” and press the

“Yes” button.

4. Select the restore-source song.

Press the “ ” button to open the “Select RestoreSong” dialog box, and select the song that you want to restore.

When restoring from CD-R/RW

From the ﬁle list, select the song that you want to restore.

If you want to restore all songs, turn on the “Select All” button.

Select the desired song, and press the “Yes” button.

When restoring from the USB drive

From the ﬁle list, select the song that you want to restore.

You cannot restore all songs in a single operation. Select the desired song, and press the “Yes” button.

5. If you are restoring a single song, select the restoredestination song.

Move the cursor to “Destination,” and use the [VALUE] dial to select the restore-destination song number.

6. Execute the restore.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes” button to execute.

If you are restoring from a multi-disc backup, you will be requested for the next disc when necessary. When this occurs, insert the next disc and press the “Yes” button. Insert the discs in the order in which they were backed-up.

When the operation is ﬁnished, you can choose to restore effect user data. If you do so, the effect user data currently on the hard disk will be overwritten.

2. Backing up and restoring effect user data

Backing up effect user data

You can back up effect user data in the following ways.

• Back up all effect user data

• Back up individual effect user data (only to the USB

drive)

You can also save all effect user data as part of a song data backup.

When you restore, the effect user data currently on the hard disk will be overwritten.

Backing up to CD-R/RW

Here’s how to back up all effect user data to a CD-R/RW disc.

1. Insert the CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive.

2. Select “BackupUserData.”

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “B-U/Rst” tab page, select “BU/RstType,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to choose “BackupUserData.” Alternatively, you can press the “” button to open the “Select Backup/Restore Type” dialog box and make your selection there.

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Press the “Yes” button. The effect user data will be restored, overwriting the

effect user data on the hard disk. If you press the “No” button, the effect user data will

not be restored.

When you restore from the USB drive, effect user data will not be restored if there is no effect user data ﬁle of the same name as the song you are restoring.

7. When the operation is ﬁnished, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “Yes” button.

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3. Select “C:CD” as the backup-destination drive.

Press the “Drive” button to open the dialog box. Select “C:CD” and press the “Yes” button.

4. Make sure that “EffAll” is selected as the “Source.”

5. Make sure that “C:CD” is selected as the “Destination.”

6. Execute the backup.

Press the “Exec.” button, and a conﬁrmation dialog box will appear. Here you can specify the writing speed.

Press the “Yes” button to begin the backup. When execution is ﬁnished, the display will indicate

“Completed.” Press the “Yes” button.

When backing up to CD-R/RW, the backup is automatically compared with the original data to ensure that the backup CD is valid.

If you press the “Cancel” button while writing to CD-R, writing will be stopped and an unusable disc will result. If you are writing to CD-RW, the data that was being written will be erased.

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Backing up to the USB drive

Here’s how to back up user area insert effect “U055” to the USB drive.

1. Select “BackupUserData.”

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “B-U/Rst” tab page, select “BU/RstType,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to select “BackupUserData.” Alternatively, you can press the “” button to open the “Select Backup/Restore Type” dialog box and make your selection there.

DestinationSource B-U/RstType

Restoring effect user data

To restore

1. When restoring from CD-R/RW, insert the disc into the CD-R/RW drive.

2. Select “Restore.”

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “B-U/Rst” tab page, select “BU/RstType,” and turn the [VALUE] dial to choose “Restore.” Alternatively, you can press the “ ” button to display “Select Backup/Restore Type” and make your selection.

2. Select “U:USB DOS” as the backup-destination drive.

Press the “Drive” button to open the dialog box. Choose “U:USB DOS” and press the “Yes” button.

3. Select the effect that you want to back up.

Move the cursor to “Source,” and use the [VALUE] dial to select “Ins055.”

4. Verify the backup-destination drive and ﬁlename.

The name of the effect you are backing up will be the ﬁlename. Make sure that “U:(effect name)” is selected as the “Destination.”

5. Edit the ﬁlename.

Press the “Rename” button, and use the “RenameFile” dialog box to edit the ﬁlename. (→p.35)

If a ﬁle of the same name already exists on the USB drive, you will not be able to save. Please change the name.

If you select all effects “EffAll,” the name of the currently selected song will be the name of the effect user data ﬁle.

6. Execute the backup.

Press the “Exec.” button to display the conﬁrmation screen.

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3. Select the restore-source drive.

Press the “Drive” button to open the dialog box. Select “C:CD[B]” or “U:USB DOS,” and press the

“Yes” button.

4. If you are restoring from the USB drive, select the effect user data that you want to restore.

Press the “ ” button. From the “BackUpFileList,” select the effect that you

want to restore. For details on the ﬁle types, refer to p.75.

Press the “Yes” button.

5. Verify the restore-destination.

If you are restoring all effect user data, the display will indicate “***”.

If you are restoring individual effect user data, select the restore-destination effect number. Move the cursor to “Destination,” and use the [VALUE] dial to make your selection.

6. Execute the restore.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?”, so press the “Yes” button to execute.

7. When execution is completed, the display will indicate “Completed.” Press the “Yes” button.

Here you can specify a date (timestamp) for the ﬁle. Press the “Date” button to open the dialog box, select the date and time ﬁelds, and use the [VALUE] dial to edit them.

Press the “Yes” button and the backup will begin.

3. Saving a WAV ﬁle

Importing a W AV ﬁle: You can load a W AV-format audio ﬁle from CD-ROM/R/RW or the USB drive and paste it into a track of a D1600mkII song.

You can use Undo to return to the previous state.

Exporting a WAV ﬁle: Audio data you copy to the D1600mkII’s clipboard can be exported as a WAV-format audio ﬁle to CD-R/RW or the USB drive.

6. Execute the import.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” If you want to

execute, press the “Yes” button. The display will indicate “Completed” when the

operation is ﬁnished. Press the “Yes” button.

This operation will take a longer time in proportion to the length of the file you are importing.

7. Move to the beginning of the song, and verify that the data was imported correctly.

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Importing (loading) a WAV ﬁle

You can import WAV ﬁles of the following formats.

• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

• Bit depth: 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit

• Number of channels: 1 (monaural), 2 (stereo) If you want to import a WAV file from your compu-

ter, connect a USB cable and copy the WAV file from your computer to the D1600mkII’s USB drive. Then import the file from the USB drive.

Importing a WAV ﬁle into the beginning of a track

Here’s how to import a monaural WAV ﬁle from CD into the beginning of track 1.

1. Insert the CD-R/RW disc containing the WAV ﬁle

into the CD-R/RW drive.

2. Select the Import operation.

Access the [TRACK] “Import” tab page.

DestTrackDriveList WavFileList

Importing a WAV ﬁle into the middle of a track

Here’s how to import a stereo WAV ﬁle from the USB drive, and copy it once to the TO location (the time location stored in the [TO/LOC3] key) of the tracks 1 and 2.

1. Select the Import operation.

Access the [TRACK] “Import” tab page.

DestTrackDriveList WavFileList

2. Select the import-source drive.

Press the “DriveList” button to open the dialog box. Select “U:USB DOS” and press the “Yes” button.

3. Select the WAV ﬁle that you want to import.

Press the “WavFileList” button to open the dialog box.

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3. Select the import-source drive.

Press the “DriveList” button to display the dialog box.

Select “C:CD” and press the “Yes” button.

4. Select the WAV ﬁle that you want to import.

Press the “WavFileList” button to open the dialog box.

You can press the “Prvw” (preview) button to audition the ﬁrst two seconds of the selected WAV ﬁle.

Select the desired WAV ﬁle and press the “Yes” button.

5. Select the import-destination track number.

For “DestTrack,” select track “1”.

Select a stereo WAV ﬁle and press the “Yes” button.

4. Select the clipboard as the import-destination track number.

Select “Clip2” as the “DestTrack.”

The number indicates the number of tracks in the clipboard. In the case of monaural data, this will be “Clip 1”.

5. Execute the import.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes”

button to execute. The display will indicate “Completed” when the

operation is ﬁnished. Press the “Yes” button.

This operation will take a longer time in proportion to the length of the ﬁle you are importing.

6. Store the TO location.

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7. Select the Copy operation.

In the [TRACK] “EditTrk” tab page, select “CopyTrack” for “EditType.”

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8. Select the clipboard as the copy-source track number.

Select “Clip2” for “SourceTrack.”

9. Select tracks 1 and 2 as the copy-destination track numbers.

Select “1–2” for “DestTrack.”

10. Specify the number of times the data will be copied.

In the “Times” ﬁeld, select “1” as the number of copies.

11. Execute the copy.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes”

button to execute. The display will indicate “Completed” when the

operation is ﬁnished. Press the “Yes” button.

The data will be overwritten onto the copydestination track.

12. Press the [TO/LOC3] key, and play back from the TO location to verify that the data was imported correctly.

Exporting (writing) a WAV ﬁle

You can export data as a WAV ﬁle in the following formats.

• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

• Bit-depth: 16-bit, 24-bit

• Number of channels: 1 (monaural), 2 (stereo)

When exporting to CD-R/RW, you can add more data to the disc later if desired.

An exported WAV file can be loaded into the D1600mkII or your computer even without finalizing the disc.

When a WAV file is exported to CD-R/RW, it is written in ISO9660 level 1 format.

A file exported to the USB drive can then be saved on your computer.

3. Copy the track data to the clipboard.

In the [TRACK] “EditT rk” tab page, set “EditType” to “CopyTrack.”

Select tracks “1–2” as the “SourceTrack.” Select “Clip2” as the “DestTrack.”

The number indicates the number of tracks in the

clipboard. Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes”

button to execute. The display will indicate “Completed” when the

operation is ﬁnished. Press the “Yes” button.

4. Choose the Export operation.

Access the [TRACK] “Export” tab page.

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5. Select the export-destination drive.

Press the “DriveTrack” button to open the dialog box. Select “U:USB DOS” and press the “Yes” button.

6. Edit the name of the WAV ﬁle.

Press the “Rename” button, and edit the name in the “RenameFile” dialog box. (→p.35)

When you export a stereo WAV ﬁle, the seventh

and eighth characters of the ﬁlename will auto-

matically be “ST”. For a monaural ﬁle, this will

be “MN”.

You cannot save the data if an identically-named

ﬁle already exists on the USB drive.

7. Specify the date and time of the WAV ﬁle.

Press the “Date” button to open the dialog box, select the ﬁeld you want to edit, and use the [VALUE] dial to specify the date and time.

To export a WAV ﬁle

Here’s how to copy the IN–OUT region of tracks 1 and 2 from a 16-bit song to the clipboard, and export it as a stereo WAV ﬁle to the USB drive.

1. Select a 16-bit song.

2. Store the IN and OUT time locations.

8. Execute the Export operation.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes”

button to execute. The display will indicate “Completed” when the

operation is ﬁnished. Press the “Yes” button.

4. Data compatibility with other models in the Digital Recording Studio series

This section discusses data compatibility between the D1600mkII and the D12, D16 (version 2.0 and following), D1200, D1600, and D1200mkII models of the Digital Recording Studio series.

If you want to use D1600mkII data on the D16, you must update the D16’s system to version 2 or later.

Effect programs

D1600mkII effect programs can also be used on the D1200 or D1200mkII in the same way.

Some D1600mkII effect programs may not work in the same way on the D12, D16, and D1600. This is because the algorithms of the following three D1600mkII effects differ from those of the D12, D16, and D1600.

• 48: PA1: Pre Amp Simulator

• 49: EB1: Bass Multi1

• 52: MS1: Mic Multi

Be aware that if an effect program using these algorithms is created on the D1600mkII, it will not produce the same results when restored to the D12, D16, or D1600. The opposite is also true.

Since insert effects can also be used in scenes, you will not obtain the same results when D12, D16, or D1600 data is restored to the D1600mkII, or conversely.

Compatibility of data written to CD-R or CDRW

Data compatibility with the D12, D1200, and D1200mkII

A CD-R or CD-RW created on the D12, D1200, or D1200mkII can be used in the same way as D1600mkII data. Song data and effect user data will appear in the D1600mkII’s drive list as “D12[B]”.

A CD-R or CD-RW created on the D1600mkII can also be used on these models. Song data and effect user data will appear in the D12/D1200/D1200mkII drive list as “D12[B]”. However, the data of tracks 13–16 cannot be restored.

As mentioned above, some D12 insert effects use a different algorithm than the D1600mkII.

Compatibility of data saved to computer via the USB connector

Data compatibility with the D1200 and D1200mkII

When data created on the D1200 or D1200mkII is restored into the D1600mkII, it can be used in the same way as D1600mkII data.

When D1600mkII data is restored into the D1200 or D1200mkII, it can be used in the same way as D1200 or D1200mkII data. However, the song data of tracks 13–16 cannot be restored.

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A CD-R or CD-RW created on the D16 or D1600 can be used in the same way as D1600mkII data.

A CD-R or CD-RW created on the D1600mkII can also be used by these devices.

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Drive

The D1600mkII’s internal hard disk is divided into a “song drive” used to record and play back the songs you record, and a “USB drive” used to exchange data with your computer.

The size of the USB drive is fixed as 2 Gbytes of the total hard disk capacity; the remainder of the hard disk is the song drive.

Perform the following operations if you want to erase data from a drive or CD-RW disc, or if error messages appears.

1. Checking the hard disk

This operation detects and repairs errors on the song drive of the hard disk. Execute this if error messages such as “DiskBusy” start appearing frequently. After execution, you can continue using the song data if there were no major errors.

1. Select “CheckDrive/S”.

Access the [SYSTEM/USB] “DiskUtil” tab page. Choose “SelOperation,” and use the [VALUE] dial to

select “CheckDrive/S”.

2. Formatting the hard disk

Execute this operation if you want to erase data from the entire song drive and/or USB drive, or if “DiskError” messages start appearing frequently and executing the CheckDrive operation did not help. You can format the song drive and USB drive simultaneously or individually.

When you execute this Format operation, all data will be erased from the disk, so be sure to check the contents of the disk before you execute.

If an unexpected accident such as a power failure occurs during the format operation, the D1600mkII may become unable to operate correctly. If this occurs, please contact your Korg distributor.

1. Select the type of format operation.

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “DiskUtil” tab page, choose “SelOperation” and use the [VALUE] dial to select the desired type of format.

• Format ALL: format the entire hard disk

• Format/S: format the song drive

• Format/U: format the USB drive

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2. Execute the Format operation.

Press the “Exec.” button to open the dialog box.

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2. Execute the Check Drive operation.

Press the “Exec.” button to open the dialog box.

Specify the area to be checked. In this example, select “Unused.”

Press the “Yes” button to begin checking. The display will indicate “Completed” when check-

ing is ﬁnished. Press the “Yes” button.

Use the “Quick” button to select the type of formatting.

Normally you will turn the “Quick” button on. This will merely initialize the system management area, so formatting will not require very much time.

If the “DiskError” message appears frequently, turn the “Quick” button off. For example you would turn this off if the D1600mkII failed to recognize the drive even after it was formatted with “Quick” turned on.

Formatting with the “Quick” button turned off will require a substantial length of time for completion. For example to format 40 GB, the time required will differ as follows depending on whether the “Quick” button is on or off.

Off: approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes On: approximately 7 seconds

If you turn on the “Force” button, formatting will be executed even if the hard disk contains protected songs.

If you execute formatting with the “Force” button turned off, and the hard disk contains a protected song, the “SongProtect” message will appear , and the operation will be aborted.

Press the “Yes” button to begin formatting. The display will indicate “Completed” when the

operation is ﬁnished. Press the “Yes” button.

3. Erasing the data from a CD-RW

Here’s how you can erase the data from a CD-RW disc. When you erase the data, that disc can again be used as a blank disk.

When you execute “EraseCD-RW” all data on that CD-RW disc will be erased.

You cannot execute “EraseCD-RW” on any drive other than the CD-RW.

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1. Insert a CD-RW disc into the CD-R/RW drive.

2. Select “EraseCD-RW”.

Access the [SYSTEM/USB] “DiskUtil” tab page, and use the [VALUE] dial to choose “SelOperation”.

3. Execute the Erase operation.

Press the “Exec.” button to open the dialog box.

4. Using the drive capacity efﬁciently

You can use the following three operations or techniques to make efﬁcient use of the D1600mkII’s drive capacity.

• Execute the Optimize Track operation

• Erase the Undo data

• Share audio data

Executing the Optimize Track command

Here are three examples of executing the Optimize Track operation. As you will see, there are some situations in which this operation will recover additional drive capacity, and other situations in which it will not. Read this section, and execute the Optimize Track operation if it will be useful in your situation.

There is no need for you to execute this Optimize Track operation frequently. Execute it if the “DiskBusy” message appears, or if you want to recover hard disk space after you have completed a song.

Example 1: You recorded an intro, solo, and ending on a track

When you record an intro, solo, and ending on the track, the regions between these will record silence (in reality, a noise-level signal), unnecessarily occupying space on the drive.

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Use the “Quick” button to select the type of erasure. If this button is turned on, the CD-RW disc will be

erased at high speed. Normally you will select this method.

If this button is turned off, the CD-RW disc will be erased completely. Use this method if the disc is not recognized even after being erased with the “Quick” button turned on.

Press the “Yes” button to begin erasing the disc. The display will indicate “Completed” when the

erasure is ﬁnished. Press the “Yes” button.

You can also erase data from a CD-RW in the [SONG/CD] “CDR/RW” tab page.

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If you want to keep only the audio data of the intro, solo, and ending

Execute the Optimize Track operation on the track you recorded, from the beginning of the song to the end. When executing, set the Optimize T rack “Mode” to “Erase Silence.” This will leave only the actuallyused regions as audio data, so that only the intro, solo, and ending will occupy space on the drive.

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Example 2: You recorded an intro, A, B, and solo on the ﬁrst take, and overwrite-recorded A’ and B’ on the second take

When you play back the track, you will hear only the intro, A’ and B’. However in actuality, the A and B data you recorded on the ﬁrst take will remain “underneath” A’ and B’. This is because the ﬁrst take is saved as one piece of audio data, and the track is using the intro and solo regions of this data. Thus, the audio data of the ﬁrst take and second take are occupying the drive.

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To erase A and B from the ﬁrst take

Execute the Optimize Track operation on the track you recorded, from the beginning of the song to the end. This will create new audio data that contains the intro from the ﬁrst take, A’ and B’ from the second take, and the solo from the ﬁrst take. A and B from the ﬁrst take will be erased.

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Example 3: You recorded A and B on the ﬁrst take, and intro, A’, B’, and solo on the second take

The A and B audio data you recorded on the ﬁrst take will remain in the track. However at the point you ﬁnish recording the second take, the audio data of the ﬁrst take is not used at all, and thus the data of the ﬁrst take will not occupy space on the drive. In other words in this case, there is no need for you to execute the Optimize operation.

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Erasing the Undo data

The D1600mkII lets you execute the Undo operation up to 99 times. Old data is kept on the drive so that you can do this. If you want to erase this Undo data, simply restart the D1600mkII. When you restart, all of the Undo data will be erased, recovering the space on the hard disk.

Sharing audio data

When you execute Copy Track to copy track data into another track or song, the copy-source and copy-destination will share the same audio data. This means that no additional space will be used on the drive.

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However if new audio data is created because you execute Optimize Track on the copy-destination or copy-source, the data will no longer be shared. Be aware that this will cause more drive space to be occupied than before execution.

For example, suppose you record take 1 and copy it to another track. Even if you record a second take on the copy-source, the copy-source and copy-destination will still share the same audio data.

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If you then execute Optimize Track on the copysource, new audio data will be created for the copysource. This means that data will no longer be shared with the copy-destination. In other words, executing Optimize Track in this situation will cause a larger amount of drive space to be occupied.

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2. Access the “USB Mode” screen.

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USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and is an interface for transferring data between a computer and peripheral devices.

You cannot connect USB peripherals such as external hard disks or CD-R/RW drives to the D1600mkII.

By connecting the D1600mkII’s [USB] connector to your computer, you can save data from the USB drive of the D1600mkII’s hard disk onto your computer.

The following data can be saved to (or loaded from) your computer via the USB drive.

Song data

Song data such as the data of each track, and pan and effect settings etc.

Since this data is in the D1600mkII’s own format, it cannot be played or edited as audio data on your computer or another device. In order to play this data, you must restore it into the D1600mkII.

Effect user data

Data stored in the effect program user area. Since this data is in the D1600mkII’s own format, it

cannot be edited on your computer. In order to edit this data, you must restore it into the

D1600mkII.

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “DiskUtil” tab page, press the “USB Mode” button.

Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn your computer on/off while this screen is displayed.

3. A drive named “KORG D1600” will appear on your

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This is audio track data that you copy to the clipboard.

1. Saving data to your computer

Do not format (initialize) the D1600mkII’s hard disk from your computer. The hard disk may be formatted only by the D1600mkII itself.

Windows users (Windows Me/2000 or later)

In order to use the D1600mkII with Windows 98, you will need to install a device driver. For details on obtaining and installing the device driver, visit the Korg website (http://www.korg.com).

The screens that appear will depend on the system you are using. The screens shown here are for Windows XP.

1. Use a USB cable to connect your computer.

Connect the USB cable to your computer , and connect the other end to the [USB] connector of the D1600mkII. Make sure that the connector is oriented correctly, and push it all the way in.

Turn on your computer and start up your operating system before you do this.

4. Back up the data on your computer.

Open the “KORG D1600” drive that appeared in step 3, and you will see the contents of the USB drive on the D1600mkII’s hard disk.

Copy the desired data into your computer. You can also copy data from your computer into the USB drive.

5. Disconnect the D1600mkII from your computer.

Left-click the icon shown in the right side of your computer’s task bar.

From the menu that appears, left-click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device (drive name).”

Make sure that a message of “You may now safely remove the USB Mass Storage Device” appears.

Select the “USB Mode” “Exit” button and press [ENTER]. When you have exited USB mode, disconnect the USB cable from the D1600mkII.

If you are using Windows Me, “USB Mass Storage Device” will appear as “USB Drive.”

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1. Use a USB cable to connect your computer.

Connect the USB cable to the [USB] connector of the D1600mkII. Make sure that the connector is oriented correctly, and push it all the way in.

2. Access the “USB Mode” screen.

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “DiskUtil” tab page, press the “USB Mode” button.

Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off your computer while this screen is displayed.

3. A drive named “KORG D1600” will appear on your desktop.

When you connect the D1600mkII for the ﬁrst time, a device driver will be installed.

4. Back up the data on your computer.

Open “KORG D1600” that appeared in step 3, and you will see the contents of the USB drive within the D1600mkII’s hard disk. Copy the desired data into your computer. You can also copy data from your computer into the USB drive.

5. Drag the added drive into the trash.

To disconnect the D1600mkII, drag the drive from your desktop into the “trash,” or select “Remove” from the “Special” menu. In the “USB Mode” dialog box, press the “Exit” button to exit the “USB Mode” dialog box. Disconnect the USB cable from the D1600mkII.

Updating the system

1. Downloading the system ﬁle

You can download the latest system ﬁle from the Korg website (http://www.korg.com). For details, refer to the Korg website.

Using a CD-ROM/R/RW

Insert the media containing the system ﬁle into the CDR/RW drive.

Using USB

Use a USB cable to connect the D1600mkII to your computer, and copy the system ﬁle into the root level of the USB drive (the same location as the KORG folder).

2. Updating the system

1. Load the system ﬁle.

In the “SelOperation” ﬁeld of the [SYSTEM/USB] “DiskUtil” tab page, choose “LoadSystem/C” if you want to load from CD-ROM/R/RW, or “LoadSystem/U” if you want to load from the USB drive.

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2. Execute loading.

Press the “Exec.” button. The display will ask “AreYouSure?” Press the “Yes” button to begin loading.

If the power is turned off while the system is being loaded, the D1600mkII may stop operating correctly. If this occurs, please contact your Korg distributor.

3. When loading is completed, the D1600mkII will check whether the system ﬁle was loaded correctly.

If the ﬁle was loaded correctly, the display will indicate “Check sum = OK.” If not, the display will indicate “Check sum = NG.”

If the display indicates “Check sum = NG,” restart the D1600mkII and load the system ﬁle once again.

If the “Check sum = NG” message appears again, it is possible that the D1600mkII has malfunctioned. Please contact your Korg distributor.

MIDI

What is MIDI?

MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a world-wide standard that allows a variety of musical information to be exchanged between electronic musical instruments and computers.

About the MIDI implementation chart

The owner’s manual of each MIDI device contains a MIDI implementation chart. This chart makes it easy for you to verify the MIDI messages that the device can transmit and receive. When using two MIDI devices together, compare their MIDI implementation charts to verify the types of MIDI message that they are able to exchange.

• For more details on the MIDI speciﬁcations, refer to the separate MIDI implementation. To obtain the MIDI implementation, please contact your Korg distributor.

Basic

operation

Creating/

selecting a song

to the mixer

Assign audio inputs

1. MIDI connections

Special MIDI cables are used to transmit and receive MIDI messages. Connect these cables between the MIDI connectors of the D1600mkII and the MIDI connectors of the external device with which you wish to exchange data. MIDI IN connector: MIDI messages from another MIDI device are received here. Connect this to the MIDI OUT connector of the external device. MIDI OUT connector: The D1600mkII transmits MIDI messages from this connector. Connect this to the MIDI IN connector of the external device.

MIDI channel settings

MIDI allows information for multiple MIDI devices to be conveyed over a single MIDI cable by using sixteen MIDI channels, 1–16. If MIDI messages are being transmitted on MIDI channel “1”, the messages will not be received unless the receiving device is also set to MIDI channel “1.”

2. MIDI messages used by the D1600mkII

Note, aftertouch, velocity, pitch bend: This data is used by the D1600mkII to control effects. Program change: This data is used by the D1600mkII to select scenes. Control change: This data is used by the D1600mkII to control mixer parameters. MMC (MIDI Machine Control): MMC messages can be transmitted to control an external sequencer or recorder. MMC messages can also be received to control the D1600mkII from an external sequencer or recorder. MTC (MIDI Time Code): MTC messages can be transmitted to make an external sequencer or recorder operate in synchronization with the D1600mkII. MTC messages can also be received to synchronize the D1600mkII with another device.

3. Using MIDI

Controlling the D1600mkII from a MIDI sequencer

Here’s how the MMC messages transmitted from a MIDI sequencer can be used to stop/play/fast-forward/ rewind/record/locate the D1600mkII.

You must use a MIDI sequencer that supports MMC. These following operations are not possible with a sequencer that does not support MMC.

1. Make MIDI connections.

Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector of your MIDI sequencer to the [MIDI IN] connector of the D1600mkII.

MIDI

D1600mkII

2. Make settings on your MIDI sequencer so that it will output MMC messages to control external devices.

For details refer to the owner’s manual for your MIDI sequencer.

3. Turn on MMC reception.

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “MMC” tab page, set “SelectMMCMode” to “Receive.”

4. Set the device ID settings to match.

Set “MMCDevID device ID of your MIDI sequencer.

Since the device ID speciﬁcations may differ depending on the type of your MIDI sequencer , it may not be necessary for the number to be the same.

” to the same setting as the MMC

MIDI

OUT

MIDI Sequencer

RecordingPlayback

time location

Changing the

mixer

Using the

Using

effects

MixdownTrack

editing

Song

editing

settings

Rhythm/tempo

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Updating

the system

MIDI

5. Operate your external MIDI sequencer.

When you perform stop/play/fast-forward/rewind/ record/locate operations on your MIDI sequencer, the D1600mkII will be controlled accordingly. (For details refer to the owner’s manual for your MIDI sequencer.)

At this time, you can also make the D1600mkII transmit MTC (MIDI Time Code) or MIDI Clock messages to synchronize the MIDI sequencer, so that the two devices will be synchronized as the sequencer controls stop/play/fast-forward/ rewind/record/locate operations on the D1600mkII.

Synchronizing two D1600mkII units

Here’s how you can synchronize two D1600mkII units. One D1600mkII will be the master, and the other will be the slave. Make connections as follows.

Using MIDI for mixer control

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “MIDI” tab page you can turn the “Control Change: Trans” and “Recv” parameters “ON” so that D1600mkII mixer parameters can be transmitted and received.

Recording D1600mkII mixer control operations

Here’s how operations of the D1600mkII mixer can be recorded on an external MIDI sequencer. Connect the D1600mkII and your MIDI sequencer as follows.

MIDI

OUT

MIDI

OUT

MIDI

MTC “MTC Slave” MMC “Receive”

MTC “MTC Mstr” MMC “Transmit”

MIDI

OUT

D1600mkII (Master) D1600mkII (Slave)

1. Make settings on the master D1600mkII.

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “Sync” tab page, set “Select MIDI SyncMode” to “MTC Mstr.” In the [SYSTEM/ USB] “MMC” tab page, set “Select MMC Mode” to “Transmit.”

For this example, set “MMCDevID” to “10.”

2. Make settings on the slave D1600mkII.

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “Sync” tab page, set “Select MIDI SyncMode” to “MTC Slave.” In the [SYSTEM/ USB] “MMC” tab page, set “Select MMC Mode” to “Receive.” For this example, set “MMCDevID” to “10” (the same as the master).

If you do not want to receive mixer control data, you can either turn the [SYSTEM/USB] “MIDI” tab page “Control Change: Trans” parameter “Off” on the master D1600mkII, or turn the [SYSTEM/USB] “MIDI” tab page “Control Change: “Recv” parameter “Off” on the slave D1600mkII.

3. Press the [PLAY] key on the master D1600mkII.

When the slave D1600mkII receives time code and establishes synchronization with the time code of the master unit, the slave D1600mkII will begin playback.

Several seconds may be required in order for synchronization to be established.

MIDI Sequencer

D1600mkII

1. Make synchronization settings for the D1600mkII and your external MIDI sequencer.

Set the D1600mkII as the master and the external MIDI sequencer as the slave. Make preparations so that your MIDI sequencer will synchronize to the MIDI Clock or MTC messages transmitted from the D1600mkII. (→p.92)

2. Enable control change transmission on the D1600mkII.

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “MIDI” tab page, turn the “Mixer Control” parameter “Control Change: Trans” to “ON.”

3. Put the external MIDI sequencer in record-ready mode.

The mixer control data of the D1600mkII will be transmitted on MIDI channels 1–16 corresponding to tracks 1–16. Make settings on your external MIDI sequencer so that MIDI channels 1–16 will be recorded. (For details refer to the owner’s manual of your MIDI sequencer.)

For the parameters, refer to the MIDI implementation. To obtain the MIDI implementation, contact your Korg distributor.

4. Begin recording.

When you press the D1600mkII’s [PLAY] key to start playback, the external MIDI sequencer will begin recording in synchronization. Now when you operate the mixer parameters (fader, pan, EQ etc.), the corresponding control change will be transmitted from the D1600mkII, and recorded on the external MIDI sequencer.

5. Stop the D1600mkII.

When you press the D1600mkII’s [STOP] key to stop playback, the external MIDI sequencer will also stop recording. The mixer operations of the D1600mkII have been recorded on the external MIDI sequencer.

Using MIDI to control the D1600mkII mixer

Here’s how the mixer control data recorded in “Recording D1600mkII mixer control operations” can be transmitted back to the D1600mkII to control its mixer. Make the same connections as in “Controlling the D1600mkII from a MIDI sequencer.”

1. Make synchronization settings for the D1600mkII and the external MIDI sequencer.

Make the settings in step 1 of “Recording D1600mkII mixer control operations.”

2. Enable control change reception on the D1600mkII.

In the [SYSTEM/USB] “MIDI” tab page, turn the “Mixer Control” parameter “Control Change: Recv” to “ON.”

3. Put the external MIDI sequencer in playback-ready mode.

4. Begin playback on the D1600mkII.

When you press the D1600mkII’s [PLAY] key to begin playback, the external MIDI sequencer will also begin playback in synchronization. The previouslyrecorded mixer control data will be transmitted from the MIDI sequencer, causing the D1600mkII mixer settings to change.

Basic

operation

Creating/

selecting a song

to the mixer

Assign audio inputs

RecordingPlayback

time location

Changing the

mixer

Using the

Using

effects

MixdownTrack

editing

Song

editing

settings

Rhythm/tempo

DataDriveUSBUpdating

the system

MIDI

1. COUNTER

Reference

2. SYSTEM/USB

Reference

COUNTER

USB

SYSTEM /

Counter: Counter display

The counter located in the upper right of each page shows the current location of the recorder.

1. Select TimeDisp Type...................................................

This switches the counter display. When you press the “” button at the left of the counter, the “Select TimeDisp Type” dialog box will appear. Select the desired type of display, and press the “OK” button.

MBT

MSF

___.__.___ (MBT): The current location will be shown in measures from the beginning of the song.

From the left, the numbers indicate the Measure, Beat, and Tick (1/96 beat). ___:__.___ (MSM): The current location will be shown as an absolute time from the beginning of the song. From the left, the numbers are Minutes: Seconds. Milliseconds (1/1000 second). __:__.__F (MSF): The current location will be displayed as the absolute time and the number of frames from the beginning of the song. You will normally select this display type if you are using MTC synchronization. From the left, the numbers are Minutes: Seconds. Frames (1/30 second).

___.__Free (Free Time): The remaining time available for recording on the currently selected drive will be

shown. From the left, the numbers are Minutes. Seconds.

To change the current time of the counter, move the cursor to the counter value, and use the [VALUE] dial to change the value.

If the counter display is set to “Free,” the times in the STORE, MARK, SCENE, A.PUNCH, LOOP, and SCRUB pages will be displayed as absolute time (MSM).

MSM

FreeTime

P1 Control: Foot switch/control

change device (pedal/MIDI) settings

31 2 4 5

1. Pol(FootSwPolarity) ............................................[–, +]

This sets the polarity of the foot switch. Connect a foot switch (such as the separately sold PS-1 option) to the front panel [FOOT SW] jack, and set this parameter so that the polarity indicator “ ” is lit when you press the foot switch.

2. Func(FootSwFunction) ..... [PunchI/O, Play/Stop, Mark]

Select the function that the foot switch will control. PunchI/O: The foot switch will start/stop manual punch

recording. Use the [TRACK STATUS] keys to set the desired track to REC, begin playback, and press the foot switch at the location where you wish to begin recording. Press the foot switch again to stop recording. Play/Stop: The foot switch will start/stop playback. Press the foot switch to start playback, and press it again to stop playback. Mark: The foot switch will register a mark. When you press the foot switch, a mark will be registered at that time location.

While this page is displayed, the foot switch will be used only to verify the polarity, and the specified function will be disabled. Also during tap recording, the function you select here will be ignored, and the foot switch will automatically function as a tap marker.

3. Device(CtrlChgDevice).............[Pedal, A.Touch, P.Bend,

Velocity, NoteNum, CC#000…119]

Select the external device that will control the internal effects of the D1600mkII. The effect selected by “Asn can be controlled in real-time.

Pedal: An expression pedal can be used to control the effect. Connect an expression pedal (separately sold option: XVP-10, EXP-2 etc.) to the [EXPRESSION PEDAL] jack, and operate the pedal to control the effect. A.Touch, P.Bend, Velocity, NoteNum: MIDI aftertouch, pitch bend, velocity, or note number data can be used to control the effect. Connect the MIDI OUT of your external MIDI device to the [MIDI IN] connector on the D1600mkII, and transmit the selected MIDI data from the external MIDI device to control the effect.

”

RECORDTRACKSONG /

STOREMARKSCENETEMPO /

RHYTHM

IN / LOC1...

END / LOC4

AUTO

PUNCH

LOOPUNDOTRIGGERSCRUBENTERINPUT /

TUNER

EQ /

PHASE

INSERT

MASTER

FX / AUX

SOLO /

MONITOR

Tr VIEW

METER /

Tr STATUSPANFADER

TRANSPORT

CC(Control Change) #000…119: MIDI control change messages can be used to control the effect. Connect the MIDI OUT of your external MIDI device to the [MIDI IN] connector on the D1600mkII, and transmit the selected MIDI control change message from the external MIDI device to control the effect.

4. Asn(CtrlChgAssign).......................[ExpOff, InsEff1…4]

Select the insertion effect that will be controlled.

The insertion effect that you select here will be controlled by the selected “

ExpOff: The insertion effect will not be controlled. InsEff1, InsEff2, InsEff3, InsEff4: Insertion effect 1, 2, 3,

or 4 will be controlled respectively.

If the effect program that you are using does not provide control capability, it cannot be controlled.

Device

”.

5. Fan Control............................. [On, Rec&PlayOff, Off]

Control the operation of the internal fan.

On: The fan will operate constantly. Rec&PlayOff: The fan will stop during recording and

playback. Off: The fan will stop.

If the internal temperature rises, the fan will begin operating automatically even if this setting is “Off.” When the temperature falls to an acceptable level, the fan will stop automatically.

A external sequencer connected via MIDI can record the control changes transmitted from the D1600mkII.

5. ControlChange: Recv.................................... [On, Off]

Turn control change reception on/off. Control change messages that were recorded on an external MIDI sequencer can be received by the D1600mkII to control the corresponding mixer parameters. For the parameters that can be controlled, refer to the MIDI implementation chart (→p.164).

P3 Sync: Synchronization settings

By synchronizing the D1600mkII with an external MIDI sequencer, you can simultaneously play back tracks of audio together with your external tone generator.

The action of making the D1600mkII operate at the same timing as a MIDI sequencer is called synchronization. The device transmitting the synchronization clock is called the master, and the device receiving the synchronization clock is called the slave. The D1600mkII can operate either as the master or slave.

P2 MIDI: MIDI settings

1 3

1. GlobalCh(GlobalChannel).............................[01…16]

Specify the global MIDI channel. This setting is required in the following situations.

• When using MIDI messages to control an effect with a “Device

• When using program change messages to transmit/ receive scene changes To allow MIDI messages to be transmitted and received, connect the external MIDI device to the D1600mkII via MIDI, and set the MIDI channel of the external device to match the “GlobalCh D1600mkII.

2. ProgramChange: Trans................................. [On, Off]

Turn program change message transmission on/off. Program changes are transmitted when you switch scenes, or execute a Store or Recall operation.

3. ProgramChange: Recv.................................. [On, Off]

Turn program change reception on/off. When a program change is received, the scene will change.

4. ControlChange: Trans................................... [On, Off]

Turn control change message transmission on/off. The corresponding control change message is transmitted when you modify a mixer parameter.

” setting other than “Pedal”

” of the

1. Select MIDISync Mode .............. [MTC Mstr, MTC Slave,

Clock Mstr, Off]

Select the synchronization messages that will be transmitted and received from the [MIDI IN/OUT] connectors.

MTC Mstr: The D1600mkII will function as the master device for MTC 30 NDF (MIDI time code 30 non-drop frame) messages. MTC Slave: The D1600mkII will function as the slave device for MTC 30 NDF (MIDI time code 30 non-drop frame) messages. Clock Mstr: The D1600mkII will transmit MIDI Clock messages. Off: The D1600mkII will not transmit or receive synchronization messages.

2. MTC RecvErrorLevel.........................................[0...10]

Specify the MTC check level used if “SelectMIDISyncMode” is set to “MTC Slave.” If, due to some problem, MTC messages are not sent consecutively to the D1600mkII, the D1600mkII will detect the abnormal MTC state and may stop synchronization and halt playback. In such cases, you can lower the “MTC RecvErrorLevel” setting so that synchronized playback will continue even if some problems occur with MTC reception.

If this is set to “0,” synchronized playback will not stop even if a problem occurs.

Depending on the compatibility between the two devices when a device other than the D1600mkII is used as the MTC master for synchronization, correct synchronization may not be possible unless you start from the beginning of the song.

Korg D1600mkII User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THE FCC REGULATION WARNING (for U.S.A.)

CE mark for European Harmonized Standards

Data handling

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Main features

2. Printing conventions in this manual

3. Included items

1. Top panel

Parts and their function

2. Front panel

3. Rear panel

1. Objects in the LCD screen

2. Adjusting the LCD screen contrast

Basic operation

1. Selecting a mode

2. Selecting a tab page

3. Selecting and setting a parameter

Preparations

1. Connections

2. Turning the power on/off

Listening to the demo song

Quick Start

Step 1: Quick Recording

1. Make connections

2. Turn on the power

3. Create a new song

4. Rhythm

5. Assign the input to a mixer channel

6. Adjust the level

7. Check the sound

8. Record

9. Play back

Step 2: Overdubbing

1. Record a guitar

2. Record a keyboard

3. Record vocals on virtual tracks

4. Make insert effect settings

Step 3: Mixdown

1. Apply effects

2. Apply EQ (equalizer)

3. Apply master effects

Step 4: Mastering

1. Apply an effect to the entire song

2. Create the master track

3. Write your song to a CD

Basic operation

Creating/selecting a song

1. Creating a new song

2. Naming a song

3. Selecting another song

Assign audio inputs to the mixer

1. Analog inputs

2. Digital input

3. Using the tuner

Recording

1. Adjust the recording level, and record

2. Recording on virtual tracks

3. Playback while recording addition tracks: Overdubbing

4. Re-record part of a performance: Punch-in/out

5. Combining multiple tracks into two: Bounce

6. Other recording methods

Playback

1. Playback

2. Program play

3. Other playback options

Changing the time location

1. Switching the counter display

2. Moving the current time location

Using the mixer

1. Adjusting the volume

2. Adjusting the stereo position

3. Using EQ to adjust the tone

4. Pairing

5. Monitor settings