Version 2.0 Manual Supplement
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AW4416 Version 2.0 Manual Supplement
This manual supplement explains the functions and specifications that have been added or changed in version 2.0 of the AW4416’s system software. “Operation” explains how to use the new functionality, and “Reference” provides detailed explanations of all items in the pages that were added. Since revisions have also occurred in the MIDI data format in the appendices, this material is also provided.
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Operation
Extensions to the Quick Rec function
The Quick Rec screen now has two pages: Quick Rec 1 and Quick Rec 2. Operations corresponding to what was the previous Quick Rec page are performed in the Quick Rec 1 page, and the newly added Quick Rec 2 page allows the various input signals/input channels to be freely patched to the tracks of the recorder.
By using the appropriate page (Quick Rec 1 or Quick Rec 2), you can make patching settings more efficiently.
Quickly assign input sources to tracks
By using the Quick Rec 2 page, you can quickly assign any input source/input channel to a recorder track. Here’s how.
1 In the WORK NAVIGATE section, press the [Quick Rec] key → [F2] (Quick Rec 2) key.
The Quick Rec 2 page will appear. This page displays the following information.
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AMIX.CH (Input channel)
This area shows the type of input signal that is assigned to each input channel 1–16. The 
symbols (jacks) displayed at the right of this area indicate the direct output of each input channel.
BREC.TR (Recorder track)
This area shows tracks 1–16 (Tr1–Tr16). The 
symbols (jacks) displayed at the left of this area indicate the input to each track.
2 To change the input source that is assigned to an input channel, move the cursor to the number box of the corresponding channel, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial.
The following types of input source can be assigned to an input channel.
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3 In the MIX.CH area, move the cursor to the patch-source jack, and press the [ENTER] key.
The corresponding input channel will be highlighted, and selected as the patch-source.
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If you move the cursor to a highlighted input channel and press the [ENTER] key once again, the selection will be cancelled.
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4 In the REC.TR area, move the cursor to the jack for the desired patch-destination track, and press the [ENTER] key.
The patch-source and patch-destination in the screen will be connected by a patch cable.
Tip!
•You may perform steps 3 and 4 in reverse order.
•It is also possible to connect the direct output of the same channel to multiple tracks. However, it is not possible to connect multiple direct outputs to a single track.
5 Make connections for other input channels in the same way.
Tip!
•To cancel a specific patch cable, move the cursor to the CLEAR button located at the right of the corresponding recorder input, and press the [ENTER] key.
•To cancel all patch cables, move the cursor to the ALL CLEAR button located at the upper right of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
6 When you are finished making patch cable connections, move the cursor to the EXECUTE button located in the lower right of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
The following popup window will appear.
7 To execute the Quick Rec function, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.
To cancel the operation, move the cursor to the CANCEL button and press the [ENTER] key.
When you execute Quick Rec, the internal settings of the AW4416 will change as follows.
•The input patch and recorder input settings will be set according to the settings of the Quick Rec 2 page.
•Assignments to the stereo bus will be forcibly cancelled for any input channel to which a patch cable is connected.
•Channel library number 01 will be recalled for the monitor channel of any track to which a patch cable is connected, restoring it to the default condition.
Tip!
If desired, each input channel to which a patch cable is connected can be initialized when you execute Quick Rec. To do this, move the cursor to the FLAT/ CURRENT button located in the upper left of the display, and press the [ENTER] key to make the button read “FLAT.”
[Reference pages]
Details on the Quick Rec 2 page → P.23
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Shortcut key definitions
The new version of the system program lets you assign desired functions to various combinations of the [SHIFT] key located at the right of the display (the [CTRL] key), in order to create your own shortcut keys.
1 In the UNIT section, press the [UTILITY] key → [F5] (CTRL Key Assign) key.
The CTRL Key Asgn. page added in version 2.0 will appear.
2 In the RIGHT SHIFT KEY area, move the cursor to the CTRL button, and press the [ENTER] key.
The buttons in the RIGHT SHIFT KEY area are used to switch the function of the [SHIFT] key located at the right of the display. When you turn on the CTRL button, the [SHIFT] key located at the right of the display will function as a [CTRL] key to access shortcuts. (Even in this case, the function of the [SHIFT] key located at the left of the display will not be affected.)
If you turn the CTRL button on, you will be able to assign specific functions (e.g., access a page or turn a certain function on/off) to combinations of the [CTRL] + [F1] – [CTRL] + [F5] keys.
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Tip!
To return the [SHIFT] key located at the right of the display to its normal function, move the cursor to the SHIFT button and press the [ENTER] key.
3 Select the shortcut key combination (CTRL+F1–CTRL+F5) to which you want to assign a function, move the cursor to that combination, and press the [ENTER] key.
The corresponding symbol will be highlighted, allowing you to assign a function.
Tip!
When the AW4416 is in its initial state, all shortcut keys are set to No Assign.
4 Move the cursor to the function list, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the function that you want to assign.
For a list of the functions that can be selected, refer to page 25.
Tip!
If you select SCENE RECALL as the assigned function, a field allowing you to specify the scene number will appear at the right of the function list. Move the cursor to this area, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to specify the scene number.
5 Move the cursor to the ASSIGN button, and press the [ENTER] key.
A popup window will appear, asking you to confirm the assignment.
6 To confirm the assignment, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.
7 To execute the assigned function, hold down the [CTRL] key (the [SHIFT] key at the right of the display), and press the corresponding function key.
[Reference pages]
For details on the CTRL Key Asgn. page → P.25
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Added/modified MIDI functions
MIDI-related functionality has been significantly enhanced in version 2.0. The following functions and specifications have been added or modified.
●The various items in the previous MIDI Setup page and MIDI Sync page have been reorganized into the MIDI Setup 1 page and MIDI Setup 2 page.
●You can now use control changes or parameter changes to operate the parameters of the AW4416 from an external MIDI device.
●Internal AW4416 settings can now be output via MIDI.
●A “MIDI Remote” function has been added, allowing you to use faders 1–16 and [ON] keys 1–16 to control external MIDI devices.
●As an MTC output destination, you can now select MIDI/TO HOST/OPTION (option slot 2) in addition to the previous choice of the MTC OUT connector.
●MTC is now transmitted from the MTC OUT connector at all times.
●As the port used to transmit/receive MIDI messages, you can now select OPTION (option slot 2) in addition to the previous choices of MIDI/TO HOST. This setting will be valid when a I/O card able to transmit/receive MIDI messages (such as the mLAN card “MY8-mLAN” expected to go on sale soon) is installed in option slot 2.
The additions and changes for each item are explained below.
Changes in the MIDI Setup page/ MIDI Sync page
The various items in the previous MIDI Setup page and MIDI Sync page have been reorganized into the MIDI Setup 1 page and MIDI Setup 2 page. The content of the new pages is as follows.
■ MIDI Setup 1 page
Here you can select the MIDI transmit/receive channels, turn transmission and reception of various MIDI messages on/off, and make settings related to MIDI synchronization.
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APROGRAM CHANGE
Here you can make settings for program change message transmission/reception. Each button has the following function.
● TX
If this button is on, the program change number assigned to a scene will be transmitted when that scene is recalled.
● RX
If this button is on, a scene will be recalled when the program change number assigned to that scene is received.
● OMNI
If this button is on, program changes of all MIDI channels will be received regardless of the Rx CH (Receive MIDI channel) setting (8).
● ECHO
If this button is on, received program changes will be “thru-ed” (retransmitted) without change from the MIDI OUT connector/TO HOST connector.
BCONTROL CHANGE
Here you can make settings for control change message transmission/reception. Each button has the following function.
● TX
If this button is on, operating a parameter of the AW4416 will cause the control change assigned to that parameter in the CTL Asgn. page to be transmitted.
● RX
If this button is on, receiving a control change will cause the AW4416 parameter assigned to that control change in the CTL Asgn. page to change.
● OMNI
If this button is on, control changes of all MIDI channels will be received regardless of the Rx CH (Receive MIDI channel) setting (8).
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● ECHO
If this button is on, received control changes will be “thru-ed” (retransmitted) without change from the MIDI OUT connector/TO HOST connector/ option slot.
CPARAMETER CHANGE
Here you can make transmission/reception settings for system exclusive messages that control the AW4416’s parameters (parameter change messages). Each button has the following function.
● TX
If this button is on, operating a parameter of the AW4416 will cause the corresponding parameter change to be transmitted.
● RX
If this button is on, receiving a parameter change will cause the corresponding AW4416 parameter to change.
● ECHO
If this button is on, received parameter changes will be “thru-ed” (retransmitted) without change from the MIDI OUT connector/TO HOST connector/option slot.
DBULK
Here you can make settings for bulk data reception. If the BULK RX button is on, the AW4416 will be able to receive bulk dump data and messages requesting a bulk dump (bulk dump requests).
EMTC SYNC
When using MTC (MIDI Time Code) to synchronize the AW4416 song with an external MIDI device, this setting selects whether the AW4416 will function as the MTC master (MASTER button on) or MTC slave (SLAVE button on).
In the previous version, the MTC MASTER indicator in the level meter/counter was lit or dark depending on whether MTC output from the MTC OUT connector was turned on or off. However in version 2.0, MTC is output from the MTC OUT connector at all times. For this reason, the lit/dark status of the MTC MASTER indicator now indicates the on/off state of MTC output from the MIDI OUT connector/TO HOST connector/option slot 2.
FSYNC OFFSET
When using the AW4416 as an MTC slave, this lets you shift the absolute time of the AW4416 relative to the received MTC. The range is “- 24:00:00:00.00” – “+24:00:00:00.00”
GTx CH (Transmit channel)
This specifies the channel (1–16) of the MIDI messages that will be transmitted from the AW4416.
HRx CH (Receive channel)
This specifies the channel (1–16) of the MIDI messages that receive received by the AW4416.
IMMC DEVICE
This sets the device ID (1–127) used to distinguish between devices when MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages are used to perform remote control between the AW4416 and external MIDI devices.
JMMC MODE
Use the following three buttons to make settings for MMC reception and transmission.
● OFF button
If this button is on, the AW4416 will not transmit or receive MMC.
● MASTER button
If this button is on, the corresponding MMC command will be transmitted from MIDI OUT/ TO HOST connector/option slot when you operate the transport of the AW4416.
● SLAVE button
If this button is on, the AW4416 will obey MMC commands received from MIDI IN/TO HOST connector/option slot.
Tip!
In order to use MMC, the device ID of the AW4416 and the external MIDI device must match. The device ID of the AW4416 is specified by the MMC DEVICE setting (9).
KSYNC AVERAGE
This sets the permissible range of variation in MTC timing when using the AW4416 as an MTC slave. Select one of the following three settings.
● OFF button
If this button is on, the permissible range will be the least, and the AW4416 will synchronize to incoming MTC with the highest precision. However if MTC with significant variation is received, synchronization may be lost or become unstable. This setting is suitable when two AW4416 units are being operated in synchronization.
● 1 button/2 button
Turning on the 1 button will increase the permissible range, and turning on the 2 button will set the permissible range to the maximum setting. These settings are suitable when an external device with significant variation in MTC (such as a tape recorder or computer-based sequencer) is used as the MTC master.
The SYNC AVERAGE setting is valid only when the word clock source is set to “INT” (internal clock). If the AW4416 is synchronized to an external clock, operation will automatically be the same as when this setting is OFF.
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■ MIDI Setup 2 page
In this page you can select the port that will be used for MIDI transmission and reception: MIDI OUT/ THRU connectors, TO HOST connector, or option slot. Here you can also select the synchronization messages that will be transmitted to external devices.
Tip!
In this page, signal routes along which MIDI messages flow are shown by a solid line ( | ), and signal routes along which MIDI messages do not flow are shown by a hollow line ( || ).
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This selects the port that will be used to transmit/ receive MIDI messages. Move the cursor to this area and press the [ENTER] key to cycle through the following three settings.
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Tip!
The OPTION setting is valid only if an I/O card that can transmit/receive MIDI messages (such as the mLAN card “MY8-mLAN”; planned for availability in the near future) is installed in option slot 2. MIDI message transmission/reception cannot be performed via option slot 1.
BOUT/THRU switch
This switches the function of the OUT/THRU connector. Move the cursor to this area and press the [ENTER] key to cycle through the following two settings.
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CTO HOST
Set the transmission speed of the TO HOST connector according to the type of computer you are using. Move the cursor to the TO HOST connector graphic, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the transmission speed from the following.
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*1 Select PC1 or PC2 according to the driver you are using.
*2 Only for models that provide a modem/printer port. On the software you are using, set the clock to “1 MHz.”
DMTC ON/OFF switch
This is an on/off switch for the MTC messages that are sent to the MIDI OUT connector/TO HOST connector/option slot.
EMIDI CLK ON/OFF (MIDI Clock on/off) switch
This is an on/off switch for the MIDI Clock messages that are sent to the MIDI OUT connector/ TO HOST connector/option slot.
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Using control changes to operate AW4416 parameters
In version 2.0, AW4416 parameters can be assigned to control changes, so that AW4416 operations can be recorded/played back on a MIDI sequencer or other external MIDI device.
■Assigning a parameter to a control change
1 Presskey. the [MIDI] key → [F4] (CTL Asgn.)
The MIDI screen CTL Asgn. page added in version 2.0 will appear. In this page you can assign AW4416 internal parameters to control change numbers. Each part of the screen has the following function.
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2 Move the cursor to the CTL CHG. numerical box, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the control change number that you want to assign.
3 Move the cursor to the various fields in the PARAMETER area, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to set the parameter and its values.
For the available parameters and values, refer to page 28.
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Move the cursor to this area and use the [DATA/ JOG] dial to select a control change number from the range of 0–95 and 102–119.
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This area shows the parameter that is assigned to each control change. In the left column (parameter 1), select the type of parameter that you want to control. In the center and right columns (parameters 2/3), specify the values required for that parameter. Control change numbers to which no parameter has been assigned will be displayed as “NO ASSIGN.”
CINITIALIZE
This button resets the control change assignments to the default state.
Tip!
For details on the parameters assigned to each control change number when the AW4416 is in the default state, refer to page 30.
Tip!
Of the parameters that can be assigned, channel fader, AUX send, [ON] key, EQ, and pan operations can be recorded in automix. By using automix to record these operations, and using your MIDI sequencer to record operations of the remaining parameters, you can minimize the amount of MIDI messages that are transmitted and received between the AW4416 and your MIDI sequencer.
Control change numbers 0 and 32 are defined as “Bank Select” (messages used to switch the voice banks of a synthesizer, etc.). On some MIDI sequencers, bank select messages are handled differently than other control changes, and therefore may not be suitable for use in parameter operations.
[Reference pages]
Details of the CTL Asgn. page → P.27
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■Recording/playing back parameter operations on a MIDI sequencer
Here’s how you can use control changes to record/ play back AW4416 parameter operations on a MIDI sequencer.
1 Connect the AW4416 and your MIDI sequencer as shown in the following diagram, and make settings so that both devices will operate in synchronization.
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Make sure that “MIDI” is selected as the transmission/reception port for MIDI messages, and that “OUT” is selected as the function of the MIDI THRU/ OUT connector.
When recording/playing back control changes on your MIDI sequencer, make sure that the MIDI Thru function (sometimes called “Patch Thru” or “MIDI Echo”) of your MIDI sequencer is turned off. If this function is on, the control changes transmitted from the AW4416 will be immediately sent back to the AW4416, causing malfunctions.
2 Presskey. the [MIDI] key → [F1] (MIDI Setup 1)
The MIDI Setup 1 page will appear.
3 Use the cursor keys and the [ENTER] key to turn on the CONTROL CHANGE area TX (transmit) button and RX (receive) button.
With these settings, operating a parameter on the AW4416 itself will cause the control change assigned in the CTL Asgn. page to be transmitted. When a control change is received from an external device, the corresponding parameter will change.
4 Move the cursor to the numerical boxes in the MIDI CH. area, and use the [DATA/ JOG] dial to specify the transmit MIDI channel and receive MIDI channel.
Tip!
•Normally you will set the transmit MIDI channel and receive MIDI channel to the same setting.
•If the CONTROL CHANGE area OMNI button is turned ON, control changes of all MIDI channels will be received, regardless of the receive MIDI channel setting.
5 Put your MIDI sequencer in record mode, and play back the AW4416 song.
When recording parameter operations on your sequencer, you should turn automix off (DISABLE). If automix is on (ENABLE), the control changes corresponding to parameters recorded in the automix will also be transmitted simultaneously.
6 Operate the parameters to which control changes are assigned.
As the parameter is changed, the corresponding control change will be transmitted, and recorded on the MIDI sequencer.
7 When you are finished recording, press the [STOP] key.
8 Putmode.your MIDI sequencer in playback-ready
9 Locate to a point earlier than where you begin recording parameter operations, and play back the song.
When control changes from the MIDI sequencer are received by the AW4416 while it is running, the corresponding parameter will change.
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Using parameter changes to perform AW4416 operations
In version 2.0, a type of system exclusive message called “parameter changes” can be used (instead of control changes) to operate internal parameters of the AW4416. Here’s how to record/play back parameter changes on your MIDI sequencer.
1 Make settings on the AW4416 and on your MIDI sequencer so that they will operate in synchronization using MTC.
For details on connections, refer to page 10.
Tip!
Make sure that “MIDI” is selected as the transmission/reception port for MIDI messages, and that “OUT” is selected as the function of the MIDI THRU/ OUT connector.
When recording/playing back parameter changes on your MIDI sequencer, make sure that the MIDI Thru function of your MIDI sequencer is turned off. If this function is on, the parameter changes transmitted from the AW4416 will be immediately sent back to the AW4416, causing malfunctions.
2 Presskey. the [MIDI] key → [F1] (MIDI Setup 1)
The MIDI Setup 1 page will appear.
3 Use the cursor keys and the [ENTER] key to turn on the PARAMETER CHANGE area TX (transmit) button and RX (receive) button.
With these settings, operating a parameter on the AW4416 itself will cause the corresponding parameter change to be transmitted. When a parameter change is received from an external device, the corresponding parameter will change.
5 Operate the desired parameters on the AW4416.
As the parameter is changed, the corresponding parameter change will be transmitted, and recorded on the MIDI sequencer.
6 When you are finished recording, press the [STOP] key.
7 Putmode.your MIDI sequencer in playback-ready
8 On the AW4416, locate to a point earlier than where you begin recording parameter operations, and play back the song.
The MIDI sequencer will begin playback in synchronization with the AW4416. When parameter changes from the MIDI sequencer are received by the AW4416, the corresponding parameter will change.
Transmitting internal AW4416 settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump)
In version 2.0, settings of the MIDI screen and the contents of the various libraries can be converted into MIDI data (bulk data) and transmitted to an external device such as a MIDI sequencer.
1 Connect the AW4416’s MIDI OUT/THRU connector to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device, and the AW4416’s MIDI IN connector to the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device.
2 Presskey. the [MIDI] key → [F5] (Bulk Dump)
The MIDI screen Bulk Dump page will appear. The various areas of the screen have the following functions.
Tip!
•The parameter change messages corresponding to each parameter are fixed, and cannot be changed.
•For details on the parameters that can be controlled by parameter changes, refer to page 47.
4 Put your MIDI sequencer in record mode, and play back the AW4416 song.
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Move the cursor to the category of information that you want to transmit as bulk data, and press the [ENTER] key to select that category.
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If you select a category from the right column of buttons (SCENE MEM.–REMOTE), move the cursor to the column at the far right, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the content within that category that will be transmitted.
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All scene memories + current scene |
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The specified patch library |
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Library number 1–20 |
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The specified channel library |
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Library number 2–64 |
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The specified EQ library |
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Library number 41–128 |
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All EQ libraries |
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The specified dynamics library |
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Library number 41–128 |
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All dynamics libraries |
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The specified effect library |
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Library number 42–128 |
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All effect libraries |
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Memory number 1–16 |
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All automixes + current automix |
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Settings of the REMOTE A (REMOTE A 1-8/9-16 |
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Settings of the REMOTE screen |
REMOTE B |
pages) or B (REMOTE B 1-8/9-16 pages) |
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BREQUEST button
When you move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key, a “bulk dump request” message requesting the bulk dump data selected in 1 will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector/TO HOST connector/option slot.
This button is used when two AW4416 units are connected by their respective MIDI IN/OUT connectors, and you want to copy scene memory or library data from one unit to the other.
CTRANSMIT button
When you move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key, the bulk dump will begin.
DINTERVAL
This adjusts the interval that will be left between data blocks when bulk data is transmitted. You can set the interval in 1 millisecond units over a range of 0–300 milliseconds (default= 0).
3 Move the cursor to the button for the bulk data that you want to transmit, and press the [ENTER] key.
The corresponding button will be turned on, and will be selected for bulk dump.
4 If you selected a SCENE MEM.–REMOTE button, move the cursor to the numerical box at the right of the button, and use the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the internal settings that you want to transmit.
Tip!
If you move the cursor to the ALL button located at the lower left of CATEGORY and press the [ENTER] key, all settings that can be bulk-dumped will be selected.
5 Putmode.your MIDI sequencer in record-ready
When recording bulk data on your MIDI sequencer, make sure that the MIDI Thru function (sometimes called “Patch Thru” or “MIDI Echo”) of your MIDI sequencer is turned off. If this function is on, the bulk data transmitted from the AW4416 will be immediately sent back to the AW4416, causing malfunctions.
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6 Move the cursor to the TRANSMIT button, and press the [ENTER] key.
The bulk dump will begin. While the bulk dump is occurring, a popup window will appear, indicating the current state of progress.
Tip!
You can abort the bulk dump by pressing the [ENTER] key while the popup window is displayed.
•If an error occurs during the bulk dump, try increasing the INTERVAL setting to leave a longer pause between the data blocks that are transmitted.
•The time required for executing the bulk dump will depend on the category that is selected and on the content of the data. Particularly in the case of automix, a significantly long time may be required depending on the amount of data that is recorded.
7 To receive previously-stored bulk data, press the [MIDI] key → [F1] (MIDI Setup 1) key.
The MIDI screen MIDI Setup 1 page will appear.
8 Move the cursor to the BULK area RX (Receive) button, and press the [ENTER] key.
The RX button will be turned on, and the AW4416 will be ready to receive bulk data.
9 Make sure that the transport of the AW4416 is stopped, and transmit bulk data from your MIDI sequencer.
When all bulk data has been received, the corresponding settings and/or libraries will be updated.
[Reference pages]
Details on the Bulk Dump page → P.31
Newly added MIDI Remote function
The new MIDI Remote function lets you use faders 1– 16 and [ON] keys 1–16 to control a connected external MIDI device.
■ About the MIDI Remote function
“MIDI Remote” is a function that lets you assign specific MIDI messages to faders 1–16 and [ON] keys 1– 16, so that these messages will be transmitted when you operate the corresponding fader or [ON] key. The following types of messages can be assigned.
●Messages that can be assigned to faders
MIDI messages whose value changes in a range of 0– 127 can be assigned to faders. For example if you assign control change #7 (Volume) to a fader and specify a range of 0–127 as the control change value, operating the fader will control the volume of a MIDI tone generator.
Control change number 7
Transmitted
Value= 127
Value= 0
●Messages that can be assigned to [ON] keys
MIDI messages whose value switches to 0 or 127 can be assigned to [ON] keys. For if you assign control change #64 (Hold) to an [ON] key and make settings so that the value switches to either 0 or 127, turning the [ON] key on (lit) will transmit control change #64 with a value of 127 (Hold On), and turning it off (dark) will transmit control change #64 with a value of 0 (Hold Off).
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You can also make settings so that a MIDI message with a fixed value is transmitted only when the [ON] key is turned on (lit). For example if you assign a program change #1 message, the corresponding program change message will be transmitted each time you turn the [ON] key on.
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In this state, you can press the [F1] key to access the REMOTE screen.
■Using the MIDI Remote function with the default settings
With the default settings, MIDI messages are already assigned to some of the faders and [ON] keys. Here’s how to use the MIDI Remote function with the default settings.
Tip!
For the MIDI messages that are assigned by default to the faders/[ON] keys by the MIDI Remote function, refer to page 35.
1 Connect the AW4416’s MIDI OUT/THRU connector to the MIDI IN connector of the external device.
At this time, make sure that the MIDI Setup 2 page OUT/THRU switch is set to “OUT.”
2 Press the [MIDI] key.
The MIDI screen will appear.
3 Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [F1] key to switch tabs.
In the various pages of the MIDI screen, the lower part of the display will show the tabs as long as you hold down the [SHIFT] key, as shown below.
The mixing layer that had been selected until now will be cancelled, and a special mixing layer called Remote A/Remote B will be in effect. Remote A and Remote B are mixing layers that let you use faders 1–16 and [ON] keys 1–16 to transmit MIDI messages. Settings and operations are performed in the following four pages.
● Remote A 1-8
Assign MIDI messages to Remote A faders 1–8/ [ON] keys 1–8
● Remote A 9-16
Assign MIDI messages to Remote A faders 9–16/ [ON] keys 9–16
● Remote B 1-8
Assign MIDI messages to Remote B faders 1–8/ [ON] keys 1–8
● Remote B 9-16
Assign MIDI messages to Remote B faders 9–16/ [ON] keys 9–16
4 Press one of the [F1]–[F4] keys to select the mixing layer that you want to operate.
If you press the [F1]/[F2] keys, you will be able to operate Remote A. If you press the [F3]/[F4] keys, you will be able to operate Remote B. (In the example screen shown above, the Remote A 1-8 page is selected.)
5 In the Remote A area in the right side of the display, move the cursor to the DISABLE buttons for 1-8/9-16, and press the [ENTER] key.
The button indication will change to “ENABLE,” and the corresponding faders/[ON] keys can be used for the MIDI Remote function.
If you set both the 1-8 and the 9-16 buttons to “ENABLE,” remote operations can be performed using all faders 1–16/[ON] keys 1–16 of the same mixing layer.
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6 Operate faders 1–16/[ON] keys 1–16.
The MIDI messages assigned to the corresponding fader/[ON] key will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT/THRU connector.
Tip!
•Even when the REMOTE screen is displayed, the function of the faders and [ON] keys of the stereo output channel will not change.
•The Remote A/Remote B fader positions and [ON] key on/off status can be saved in a scene.
•Fader and [ON] key operations can also be recorded in automix. By using automix to record operations separately in each page, you can perform up to 32 channels of fader/[ON] key operations.
■Assigning a MIDI message to a fader
The MIDI Remote function lets you assign a MIDI message of up to 16 bytes to each fader/each [ON] key.
A message can be assigned in one of two ways. You can input the desired message manually, one byte at a time. Or you can capture a MIDI message received from the MIDI IN connector/TO HOST connector/ option slot, and assign it either without change or after editing it.
Here we will explain how to transmit a modulation wheel message (control change #1) from a synthesizer to the AW4416, and assign it to a desired fader.
1 Connect the MIDI OUT/THRU connector of the AW4416 to the MIDI IN connector of your synthesizer, and the MIDI IN connector of the AW4416 to the MIDI OUT connector of your synthesizer.
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•In the MIDI Setup 1 page, make sure that the ECHO button in the CONTROL CHANGE area is turned off. If the ECHO button is turned on, control changes received from the external device will be re-transmitted back to the external device, causing malfunctions.
•In the MIDI Setup 2 page, make sure that the MIDI OUT/THRU switch is set to OUT.
•The TX, RX, and OMNI buttons in the CONTROL CHANGE area of the MIDI Setup 1 page will not affect MIDI Remote operations.
2 Press the [MIDI] key.
3 Hold down the [SHIFT] key and press the [F1] key to access the REMOTE screen.
4 Press one of the [F1]–[F4] keys to display the fader/[ON] key to which you want to assign a MIDI message.
The Remote A 1-8 page is selected in this example.
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AMIDI message assigned to the [ON] key
BMIDI message assigned to the fader
CCurrently selected channel number
5 Press the [SEL] key for the channel to which you want to assign a MIDI message.
Areas 1 and 2 will show the MIDI messages that are assigned to the fader and [ON] key of that channel.
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