14_12_Track_editing
AW1600
Owner's Manual
Chapter 12
Track editing
This chapter explains how you can edit the audio data recorded in an audio track, and how to edit the pad events recorded in a pad track.
What you can do using editing commands
The AW1600 provides various editing commands for editing the recorded audio tracks and pad tracks. Editing commands are functions that let you specify a track or region, and delete or move the data of that track or region.
The AW1600 provides the following editing commands.
ERASE
Erases the data of the specified region.
DELETE
Deletes the data of the specified region. Any data that follows the deleted region will be moved forward by the corresponding distance.
INSERT
Inserts blank space into the specified region.
COPY
Copies the data from the specified region to the desired location of the desired track.
MOVE
Moves the data from the specified region to the desired location of the desired track. The move-source data will be erased.
EXCHANGE
Exchanges data between the specified tracks.
TIME COMP/EXP (Time Compression/Expansion)
Adjusts the length of the specified region of an audio track without affecting its pitch.
PITCH CHANGE
Adjusts the pitch of the specified region of an audio track without affecting its length.
EXPORT
Writes the specified region of an audio track to a WAV file.
HINT
The EXCHANGE, TIME COMP/EXP, PITCH CHANGE, and EXPORT commands can only be used on audio tracks. The remaining commands can be used on either audio tracks or pad tracks.
Here are some ways in which you can use these editing commands.
1 Erase unwanted regions
You can use the ERASE command to erase just a specific region of a specific track. For example, this provides a convenient way to erase a few wrong notes from a performance, or to eliminate noise that occurred while an instrument was not playing.
2 Change the structure of the tracks
You can use the EXCHANGE command to exchange an entire track with another track. By using this command you can bring tracks of widely separated track numbers closer to each other for easier operation during mixdown.
You can use the COPY or MOVE commands to copy/move the specified region of a track to a different track. This is convenient when you have recorded a solo part among two or more virtual tracks, and want to assemble the best parts into a single track.
3 Change the structure of the song
You can use the DELETE or COPY commands to delete/copy entire tracks, changing the structure of the song itself. Even after all parts of the song have been recorded, you can use this method to adjust the length of the song, for example by shortening the number of measures or increasing the number of choruses.
4 Create special effects
You can also use editing commands to create special effects. For example, you can copy a guitar or vocal solo part to another track and use the PITCH CHANGE command to slightly detune one of these tracks, creating a chorus effect without using the internal effect processor. By applying the PITCH CHANGE command to a drum track to lower the pitch, you can create a unique lo-fi effect.
Basic procedure for track editing
Here is the basic procedure for using a track editing command. The procedure is essentially the same for all track editing commands.
Select the editing command
1 In the Work Navigate section, repeatedly press the [EDIT] key.
The EDIT screen will appear. This screen displays the following information.
1 Editing command
Indicates the currently selected editing command.
2 Locator/marker
Indicates the approximate location of the currently set locate points and markers.
If the current track is selected as the virtual track to be edited, the approximate range(s) of recorded data will also be displayed.
3 Parameters
Sets various parameters (track/virtual track number, editing region, etc.) required in order to execute the command. The type of parameters and the ranges of the settings will depend on the command that is selected.
4 EXEC button
Move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key to execute the editing command.
2 Repeatedly press the [EDIT] key or hold down the [EDIT] key and use the CURSOR [Up]/[Down] keys to select the desired editing command.
The EDIT screen is divided into pages for each editing command. For example, a screen like the one shown below will appear if you choose the ERASE command.
Select the track(s) to edit
After you choose an editing command, the next step is to specify the track(s) that will be edited.
3 To select the track for editing, move the cursor to the TR (Track) field in the lower left of the EDIT screen, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial.
For any command, the TR (Track) field will appear in the lower left of the screen, allowing you to select the track(s).
(Figure)
Track number
In the TR field you can select the following types of data.
CLIP
Sound clip
1 to 16
An audio track
1/2 to 15/16
A pair of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered audio tracks
ST
The stereo track
PAD
A pad track
ALL
Audio tracks 1 to 16 and pad tracks 1 to 4
NOTE
The data that can actually be selected will depend on the command.
4 Select the virtual track or pad that you want to edit.
If you selected an audio track (1 to 16,1/2 to 15/16, STEREO) in step 3, the V (V.TRACK) field will appear at the right, allowing you to select the virtual track number. Move the cursor to this field and select a virtual track number 1 to 8.
(Figure)
Virtual track number
If you selected PAD in step 3, a field allowing you to select pad number will appear at the right. Move the cursor to this field and select a number 1 to 4.
(Figure)
Pad number
NOTE
For some commands, you will need to specify both source and destination tracks.
Specify the editing region
For most commands, you will need to set the Start (the beginning of the edited region) and End (the end of the edited region) parameters to specify the region that will be affected by the command.
5 To specify the beginning of the region to be edited, move the cursor to the desired digit of the Start field, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial.
The Start/End parameters are displayed at the right of the TR field.
(Figure)
Start parameter (beginning of the region to be edited)
End parameter (end of the region to be edited)
You can set the Start/End parameters in terms of the counter display format (the value at the left) or in units of measures/beats (the value at the right). Move the cursor to the digit that you want to change, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to set the value.
6 To specify the end of the region to be edited, move the cursor to the desired digit of the End field, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial.
HINT
If you move the cursor to the Start or End parameter and press the [ENTER] key, the current counter location will be input. Alternatively, you can recall a locate point or marker to move to that location in the song, and then press the [ENTER] key to input that location as the value of the Start or End parameter.
NOTE
For some commands, you will also need to specify a location in the editing-destination track. In the same way as described above, move the cursor to the counter display format field or the measure/beat field, and specify the location.
Execute the command
When you have finished setting parameters, execute the command.
7 Move the cursor to the EXEC button, and press the [ENTER] key.
A popup window will ask you to confirm the operation.
8 Move the cursor to the OK button to execute the command, or move the cursor to the CANCEL button to cancel without executing. Then press the [ENTER] key.
HINT
Even after you press the [ENTER] key to execute the command, you can press the [UNDO/REDO] key to return to the state prior to executing the command. You can use this function to compare the original data with the results produced by executing the command.
NOTE
If as a result of executing a command, a track no longer contains any recorded data, the name of that track will change to "-NO REC-".
List of editing commands
This section lists all the commands that are provided in the EDIT screen, and explains their parameters.
ERASE
Erases the data in the specified region (between Start and End) of the specified track(s).
For an audio track
(Figure)
Start
End
ERASE
For a pad track (loop)
(Figure)
Start
End
ERASE
For a pad track (one shot)
(Figure)
Start
End
ERASE
NOTE
If you select the pad track of a pad that is set to one-shot mode, all pad events whose attack falls within the Start/End region will be erased.
Parameter list
(Table)
Parameter Range Explanation
(1) TR 1 to 16 A single audio track
7/2 to 15/16 A pair of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered audio tracks
ST The stereo track
PAD A single pad track
ALL Tracks 1 to 16 + Pad tracks 1 to 4
(2) V.TR *1 1 to 8 Virtual track number
(3) PAD *2 1 to 4 Pad number
(4) Start Specify a point Beginning of the edited region
(5) End Specify a point End of the edited region
(Table End)
*1 (2) V.TR can be selected only if TR=1 to 16, 1/2 to 15/16, or ST.
*2 (3) PAD can be selected only if TR=PAD.
DELETE
Deletes the data from the specified region of the specified track(s).
This command is similar to ERASE, but differs in that the data that follows the specified region will move forward to fill the gap.
For an audio track
(Figure)
Start
End
DELETE
For a pad track (loop)
(Figure)
Start
End
DELETE
For a pad track (one shot)
(Figure)
Start
End
DELETE
NOTE
If you select the pad track of a pad that is set to one-shot mode, all pad events whose attack falls within the Start/End region will be erased.
Parameter list
The parameters are the same as for the ERASE command.
INSERT
Inserts blank space into the specified region. Data following the location of the Start parameter will be moved backward to make room.
For an audio track
(Figure)
Start
INSERT
Size
For a pad track (loop)
(Figure)
Start
INSERT
Size
For a pad track (one shot)
(Figure)
Start
INSERT
Size
Parameter list
The parameters are the same as for the ERASE command.
However instead of (5) End, use (5) Size to specify the region that will be inserted.
COPY
Copies the specified region of data to the specified location of the specified track.
For an audio track
(Figure)
From Track
To Track
Start
End
To Start
COPY
For a pad track (loop)
(Figure)
From PAD
To PAD
From Start
From End
To Start
COPY
NOTE
If you set (1) From TR to other than ALL (INS), the copy-destination track will be overwritten, and the data that follows the copied region will not be moved backward. If you set (1) From TR to ALL (INS), the copy-destination track will be moved backward by the size of the copied region. Note that this may cause the bar lines specified by the tempo map to change their location relative to the audio data.
For a pad track (one shot)
(Figure)
From PAD
To PAD
From Start
From End
To Start
COPY
Parameter list
(Table)
Parameter Range Explanation
(1) From TR CLIP Content recorded in a sound clip (the region specified by CLIP)
1 to 16 A single audio track
1/2 to 15/16 A pair of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered audio tracks
ST The stereo track
PAD A single pad track
ALL (OVER) Tracks 1 to 16 + Pad tracks 1 to 4 (overwrite onto the copy-destination)
ALL (INS) Tracks 1 to 16 + Pad tracks 1 to 4 (insert into the copy-destination)
(2) From V.TR *1 1 to 8 Copy-source virtual track number
(3) From PAD *2 1 to 4 Copy-source pad number
(4) From Start Specify a point Copy-source starting location
(5) From End Specify a point Copy-source ending location
(6) Start Measure Lock *3
(7) End Measure Lock *3 On/off (indicated by "lock" icon) Switch the measure lock function for From Start/From End
(8) To TR *4 1 to 16 A single audio track
1/2 to 15/16 A pair of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered audio tracks
ST The stereo track
PAD A single pad track
(9) To V.TR *1 1 to 8 Copy-destination virtual track number
(10) To PAD *2 1 to 4 Copy-destination pad number
(11) To Start Specify a point Copy-destination starting location
(12) To Times 1 to 99 Number of copies
(13) GRID *5 ON/OFF (indicated by highlighted GRID text when on) Switch the grid function
(Table End)
*1 (2) From V.TR and (9) To V.TR can be selected only if From TR=1 to 16, 1/2 to 15/16, or ST.
*2 (3) From PAD and (10) To PAD can be selected only if TR=PAD.
*3 Measure lock function ((6) Start Measure Lock, (7) End Measure Lock)
"Measure lock" is a function that matches the beginning of the measure or beat included in the copy-source region with the desired location of the copy-destination.
To use the measure lock function, move the cursor to the measure display field of From Start or From End, specify the measure/beat location that will be the reference point for the matching, and press the [ENTER] key. A "lock" icon will appear beside the value that you specified, and the measure lock function will be turned on for From Start or From End. (This can be turned on for either Start or End, not both.)
While the measure lock function is on, the value of that measure display format setting will be fixed, and cannot be modified. In this state if you use the counter display format field to specify the From Start and From End locations, and execute the copy, the location you specified in the measure display format field will be aligned with the copy-destination To Start setting.
When measure lock = on
(Figure)
From Track
To Track
Start
Measure
End
To Start
COPY
*4 The possible choices for (8) To TR (copy-destination track) will depend on your selection for (1) From TR (copy-source track).
If (1) From TR is a single audio track 1 to 16, you will be able to select only a single audio track 1 to 16.
If (1) From TR is CLIP, ST, 1/2 to 15/16 (a pair of adjacent audio tracks), you will be able to select only ST or 1/2 to 15/16 (a pair of adjacent audio tracks).
If (1) From TR is PAD, you will be able to select only PAD.
If (1) From TR is ALL (OVER) or ALL (INS), you cannot select TO TR.
*5 Grid function ((13) GRID)
When this function is on, the To Start location cannot be specified in counter-display format; it can be specified only in measure/beat units.
By using the Grid function in conjunction with the Measure Lock function, you can easily copy measure/beat-length segments of data whose divisions do not fall precisely on the measure or beat.
MOVE
Moves the specified region of data to the specified location of the specified track. This is similar to COPY, but differs in that the move-source data will be deleted.
For an audio track
(Figure)
From Track
To Track
Start
End
To Start
MOVE
For a pad track (loop)
(Figure)
From PAD
To PAD
From Start
From End
To Start
MOVE
For a pad track (one shot)
(Figure)
From PAD
To PAD
From Start
From End
To Start
MOVE
Parameter list
The parameters are the same as for the COPY command.
However, you cannot select CLIP for (1) From TR. Also, there is no (12) To Times setting.
EXCHANGE
Exchanges data between the specified tracks.
For an audio track
(Figure)
From Track
To Track
EXCHANGE
Parameter list
(Table)
Parameter Range Explanation
(1) From TR 1 to 16 A single audio track
1/2 to 15/16 A pair of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered audio tracks
ST The stereo track
(2) From V.TR 1 to 8 Exchange-source virtual track number
(3) Name Up to eight alphanumeric characters Exchange-source virtual track name (display only)
(4) To TR *1 1 to 16 A single audio track
1/2 to 15/16 A pair of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered audio tracks
(5) To V.TR 1 to 8 Exchange-destination virtual track number
(6) Name Up to eight alphanumeric characters Exchange-destination virtual track name (display only)
(Table End)
*1 The items that you can select in (4) To TR (copy-destination track) will depend on the (1) From TR (copy-source track) setting.
If (1) From TR is a single audio track 1 to 16, you can select only a single audio track 1 to 16.
If (1) From TR is ST or 1/2 to 15/16 (a pair of adjacent audio tracks), you can select only 1/2 to 15/16 (a pair of adjacent audio tracks).
NOTE
The track names will not be exchanged.
TIME COMP/EXP (Time Compression/Expansion)
Adjusts the length of the specified region of an audio track, without changing the pitch.
If you set Ratio = 50%
(Figure)
From Start
From End
TIME COMP/EXP
To END
If you set Ratio = 200%
(Figure)
From Start
From End
TIME COMP/EXP
To END
Parameter list
(Table)
Parameter Range Explanation
(1) From TR 1 to 16 A single audio track
1/2 to 15/16 A pair of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered audio tracks
ST The stereo track
(2) From V.TR 1 to 8 Virtual track number
(3) From Start Specify a point Beginning of the edited region
(4) From End Specify a point End of the edited region
(5) To End Specify a point Specify the length to which the selected region will be compressed or expanded
(6) To Ratio 50 to 200% Specify the percentage by which the selected region will be compressed or expanded
(Table End)
NOTE
To End and To Ratio are linked, so that editing one field will cause the other field to change.
You cannot set To End or To Ratio to a value that would cause the ratio to exceed 50 to 200 percent.
From Start value and From End value must be at least 45 msec apart. These cannot be set to a shorter interval.
PITCH CHANGE
Adjusts the pitch of the specified region of an audio track, without changing the length.
(Figure)
From Start
From End
PITCH CHANGE
Parameter list
(Table)
Parameter Range Explanation
(1) From TR 1 to 16 A single audio track
1/2 to 15/16 A pair of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered audio tracks
ST The stereo track
(2) From V.TR 1 to 8 Virtual track number
(3) From Start Specify a point Beginning of the edited region
(4) From End Specify a point End of the edited region
(5) Pitch -12 to +12 semitones Specify the amount of pitch change in semitone units
(6) Fine -50 to +50 cents Specify the amount of pitch change in one-cent units (1/100th of a semitone)
(Table End)
EXPORT
Writes the specified region of an audio track to a WAV file.
Use this when you want to transfer audio data to your computer so that you can edit the data using a waveform editing program.
For details on the parameters and procedure for the Export command, refer to "Exporting WAV files" (-> p. 136).
Exporting WAV files and importing audio CD or WAV files
In this section we'll discuss transferring (exporting) audio data from the AW1600 tracks to a computer in WAV file format, and transferring (importing) audio data in WAV file format from a computer or CD into the AW1600 audio tracks or pads. It is also possible to directly access the internal hard disk from a computer and edit the audio data using appropriate audio editor software.
Importing and Exporting Audio Data From and To a Computer
Computer WAV file operations can be carried out either via an import/export folder, or by directly accessing the audio track or pad data.
When transferring via an import/export folder, the files must first be written to the folder named "Transport" provided specifically for import and export. The AW1600 can then be connected to the computer via a USB cable, and the Transport folder can be opened from the computer. The required WAV files can then be copied from the Transport folder to the computer, or WAV files to be used in the AW1600 audio tracks or pads can be copied from the computer to the folder from which they can be imported to the appropriate locations.
To directly access audio track or pad data the AW1600 must be connected to the computer via a USB cable, after which the WAV files can be directly accessed inside the appropriate folders in the AW1600. You can use a waveform editor application running on your computer to directly edit the AW1600 audio data. For operational details see "Transferring WAV Files To and From a Computer" on page 137, and refer to "Song Folder Organization" on page 144 for information on how the folders are organized.
(Figure)
AW1600
WAV files via USB cable
Internal hard disk
"Transport" folder for WAV files
Quick Loop Sampler (sample data)
Audio tracks
WAV files/Audio CD
CD-RW drive
NOTE
Either the Windows XP SP1 or Mac OS X 10.3 or higher operating system is required for computer WAV file management with the AW1600 (-> p. 137).
Exporting WAV files
The WAV files corresponding to the audio tracks you want to transfer to a computer must first be exported to the "Transport" folder on the internal hard disk drive. Once these files have been transferred to the computer they can be edited using appropriate waveform editing software, or imported into a DAW application for further processing or integration with other projects.
1 In the Work Navigate section, press the [EDIT] key.
The EDIT screen will appear.
2 Repeatedly press the [EDIT] key or hold down the [EDIT] key and use the CURSOR [Up]/[Down] keys to access the EXPORT page.
This page shows the following information.
(Table)
Parameter Range Explanation
(1) From TR 1 to 16 A single audio track
1/2 to 15/16 A pair of adjacent odd-numbered/even-numbered audio tracks
ST The stereo track
1 to 16 The current track of tracks 1 to 16
(2) From V.TR 1 to 8 Virtual track number
(3) From Start Specify a point Beginning of the audio track region that will be written
(4) From End Specify a point End of the audio track region that will be written
(5) File Name *1 Up to eight alphanumeric characters Displays the name of the file to which the data will be written
(Table End)
*1 The name of the individual source track (or odd-numbered track in the case of a pair) will be assigned by default.
3 Move the cursor to the From TR field, and select the audio track that you want to write.
If you select "1 to 16," the current tracks of tracks 1 to 16 will be written as separate monaural WAV files.
If you select "1" to "16," the single specified track will be written as a monaural WAV file.
If you select "1/2" to "15/16" or ST, the specified pair of tracks (or the STEREO track) will be written as a stereo WAV file.
4 If you selected 1 to 16, 1/2 to 15/16, or ST as the source for exporting, move the cursor to the From V.TR, From Start, and From End fields, and specify the virtual track number and region that will be exported.
NOTE
If you selected "1 to 16" as the export-source, the current tracks for all sixteen tracks will be exported automatically. It is not possible to specify the virtual track number for each.
5 When you have finished setting the parameters, move the cursor to the EXEC button and press the [ENTER] key.
If select a source other than "1 to 16" the TITLE EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to enter a file name.
If you select "1 to 16" as the source the TITLE EDIT popup window will appear, allowing you to enter a folder name. The WAV files ("TRACK_01.WAV" to "TRACK_16.WAV") will be stored in the new folder, which will be created inside the "Transport" folder.
6 Enter an appropriate file or folder name via the TITLE EDIT popup window, as required.
For details on how to enter a name, refer to page 25.
NOTE
Characters that can be used in folder names are: the letters of the alphabet, numbers, ".", "-", and "_". Characters that can e used in file names are: the capital letters of the alphabet, numbers, and "_".
7 To execute the export, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.
Exporting will begin. If you move the cursor to the CANCEL button (instead of the OK button) and press the [ENTER] key, the export operation will be cancelled. (However, it is not possible to abort the export process once it has been started.)
NOTE
Since the AW1600 does not have a concept of the real-world date and time, dummy values will be written as the file creation date and time of the WAV files.
Tracks that do not contain data in the specified region will not be exported.
8 Connect to a computer using a USB cable, and copy the WAV files that have been exported to the Transport folder to the computer.
Transferring WAV Files To and From a Computer
Connect the AW1600 to the computer using a USB cable, and copy the WAV files that have been exported to the Transport folder to the computer, or copy files from the computer to the Transport folder. It is also possible to directly access and edit audio data using waveform editing software, and backup complete songs to the computer.
1 Make sure that your computer meets the following requirements.
OS
Windows XP Professional/Home Edition SP1 or higher, or Mac OSX 10.3 or higher.
USB Interface
USB 2.0
NOTE
A USB 1.1 interface can also be used, but in that case file transfer will occur at USB 1.1 speed.
2 Make sure the POWER switch on the AW1600 is set to STANDBY, then connect the AW1600 to the computer via a USB cable.
3 Turn on the AW1600.
No driver installation is necessary for WAV file transfer. If it is the first time you have connected a USB cable on a Windows machine, however, you may see a message prompting you to install a USB MIDI driver. Even if you will not send and receive MIDI messages via the USB cable, install the USB MIDI driver as described on page 209.
4 Repeatedly press the Work Navigate section [UTILITY] key or hold down the [UTILITY] key and use the CURSOR [Up]/[Down] keys to access the USB page of the UTILITY screen.
NOTE
Before turning the Storage mode on, make sure that no MIDI data is being transferred via the USB connection from and to your computer.
5 Move the cursor to the CONNECT button, and press the [ENTER] key.
The USB file transfer mode (USB Storage mode) will be engaged and the display shown below will appear. Most of the AW1600 functions are temporarily off while this mode is engaged.
6 Display the AW1600 internal hard disk on the computer screen.
In the case of Windows XP:
The two windows will appear.
NOTE
If the windows shown above do not appear, choose to display the "AW1600-1" and "AW1600-2" drives from the Windows -> Start -> My Computer menu.
In the case of Mac OS X:
The "AW1600-1" and "AW1600-2" drive icons will appear on the desktop.
NOTE
If the icons are not displayed properly, use the Disk Utility to temporarily un-mount the appropriate volume, and then mount it again.
7 Open the appropriate drive/folder and copy the required WAV files or directly edit the WAV files using a waveform editor application.
To access the Transport folder open the "AW1600-2" drive.
To directly access WAV files on the AW1600 open the "Song1" folder on the "AW1600-1" drive and the "Song2" folder on the "AW1600-2" drive. These folders contain folders bearing the names of the recorded songs (extension .AWS), and those folders further contain folders labeled "Audio" that contain the actual audio data. To backup a complete song to the computer simply copy the folder bearing the name of the song you want to backup to the computer.
Refer to "Song Folder Organization" on page 144 for information on how the folders are organized.
HINT
Verification and repair of the internal hard disk can be carried out from the computer. From a Windows computer enter the "chkdsk" command at the command prompt, or from a Macintosh computer running OS X use the Disk Utility First Aid function.
NOTE
For 24-bit songs, the audio data contained in the "Audio" folders is stored in 32-bit WAV format. If your waveform editor application cannot handle 32-bit data, first export the WAV file(s) to the "Transport" folder. WAV files imported or exported via the "Transport" folder are automatically converted to 24-bit format that can be edited using most waveform editor software.
Do not change the names of any folders/files other than those in the Transport folder. Any folder/file names that have been added or changed outside the Transport folder from the computer will be automatically deleted. Be especially careful not to change a song folder or song file name.
Files larger than 4 GB cannot be copied.
8 Once the required WAV file transfer and/or editing operations have been finished, be sure the "unmount" the AW1600 hard disk from your computer after closing all AW1600 windows.
In the case of Windows XP:
Click the "Safely Remove Hardware " icon in the taskbar and remove the corresponding two "USB mass storage devices".
In the case of Mac OSX:
Drag the "AW1600-1" and "AW1600-2" icons from the desktop to the trash.
9 In the AW1600 screen, move the cursor to the CANCEL button and press the [ENTER] key.
A popup window confirming whether the AW1600 has been safely removed from the computer will appear.
10 To return to the normal mode move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.
Importing WAV Files
This procedure allows you to import WAV files transferred from a computer to the "Transport" folder to be imported into specified audio tracks. This is useful when importing WAV files you have edited on your computer into the AW1600.
NOTE
For information on importing WAV file data into the AW1600 pads, refer to "Importing From a Computer To the Pads" on page 120.
1 Begin by transferring the required WAV files from your computer to the AW1600 "Transport" folder (-> p. 137).
2 In the Work Navigate section, repeatedly press the [TRACK] key or hold down the [TRACK] key and use the CURSOR [Up]/[Down] keys to access the TRACK screen WAV IMPORT page.
This page shows the following information.
1 From WAVE File
Selects the WAV file that will be imported.
If the media contains folders (directories), move to the folder that contains the WAV file you want to import, and then specify the desired WAV file.
The icons shown here have the following meaning.
"W icon"
Indicates that a WAV file is selected.
"folder icon"
Indicates that a folder in the same level is selected.
"class up icon"
Indicates that the folder in the next higher level is selected.
2 Mono/stereo
Indicates whether the WAV file selected for importing is monaural (M) or stereo (S). This field is for display only, and cannot be changed.
3 Size
Indicates the playback length (in msec) of the WAV file selected for importing. This field is for display only, and cannot be changed.
4 LISTEN button
You can move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key to repeatedly hear the currently selected WAV file.
5 To TR
Selects the track number into which the WAV file will be imported.
6 To V.TR
Selects the virtual track number (1 to 8) into which the WAV file will be imported.
7 To Start
Specifies the starting location (in counter-display format) of the import-destination to which the WAV file will be imported.
NOTE
Only 16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz, mono or stereo WAV files can be imported. Also, WAV files having a different bit depth from the song cannot be imported.
3 Move the cursor to the From WAVE file field, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the WAV file that you want to import.
The WAV files stored in the "Transport" folder will be displayed (-> p. 144).
NOTE
The maximum number of WAV files that can be displayed is 100.
4 Use the To TR, To V.TR, and To Start fields to specify the track number, virtual track number, and starting location into which the WAV file will be imported.
NOTE
If the import-destination already contains data, it will be overwritten. Be careful not to accidentally overwrite important data.
5 When you have finished making settings, move the cursor to the EXEC button and press the [ENTER] key.
A popup window will ask you to confirm the operation.
6 To execute the import operation, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.
Importing will begin. If you move the cursor to the CANCEL button and press the [ENTER] key, importing will be cancelled.
HINT
Even after you press the [ENTER] key, you can press the [UNDO/REDO] key to return to the state prior to importing, as long as you have not executed any editing or recording operation since the import.
NOTE
You cannot execute the Import operation while the AW1600 is running.
Importing from the CD-RW drive
CD audio data (CD-DA) or a WAV file from a CD-ROM or CD-R can be imported (loaded) into an AW1600 audio track. After being imported, this data can be handled in the same way as any recorded audio track.
1 If you want to import from an audio CD, repeatedly press the Work Navigate section [UTILITY] key or hold down the [UTILITY] key and use the CURSOR [Up]/[Down] keys to access the D.IN o HDD page of the UTILITY screen.
Immediately after the AW1600 is powered-on, it will be set to prohibit digital recording from an external source or importing from a CD. Before you can import, you will need to disable this prohibition in the D.IN o HDD page of the UTILITY screen.
2 Move the cursor to the DIGITAL REC button, and press the [ENTER] key.
A message will ask you to confirm that you will observe the applicable copyright laws.
3 Carefully read "Copyright Notice" (-> p. 6), and if you accept these terms, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.
The button display will change from OFF to ON, and digital recording and importing from a CD will be enabled.
NOTE
The DIGITAL REC button will return to the OFF setting each time you turn on the power.
4 Insert a CD into the CD-RW drive.
You can import data from the following types of media.
Audio data (CD-DA)
Audio CD
CD-Extra (only the first session of CD-DA)
Mixed Mode CD (only CD-DA data of the second and later tracks)
WAV files
ISO9660 Level 1 format CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW*
Mixed Mode CD
* The directory name and file name cannot use characters other than uppercase alphanumeric characters and the "_" (underscore) character.
5 In the Work Navigate section, repeatedly press the [TRACK] key or hold down the [TRACK] key and use the CURSOR [Up]/[Down] keys to access the CD IMPORT page of the TRACK screen.
The READ CD INFO button will appear in the center of the display.
6 Press the [ENTER] key.
The display will indicate "Read CD Info...," and information will be read from the CD inserted in the CD-RW drive.
Depending on the import-source data, the screen will change as follows.
When importing from audio CD/CD-Extra
1 From CD TRACK
Specifies the audio track number (01 to 99) of the import-source CD.
2 From Start
Specifies the beginning of the data that will be imported, in minutes/seconds/frames (1/75 second).
3 From End
Specifies the end of the data that will be imported, in minutes/seconds/frames (1/75 second).
HINT
The "frames" referred to here are the minimum time-axis units used in CD-DA. Do not confuse them with the frames used in MTC or SMPTE.
4 LISTEN button
You can move the cursor to this button and press the [ENTER] key to repeatedly hear the currently selected region of the CD-DA.
5 To TR
Selects the track number into which the data will be imported. If the import-source is an audio CD or a stereo WAV file, you will only be able to select a pair of tracks 1/2 to 15/16.
6 To V.TR
Selects the virtual track number (1 to 8) into which the data will be imported.
7 To Start
Specifies the starting location (in counter-display format) of the import-destination to which the data will be imported.
When importing a WAV file
1 From WAVE file
Selects the WAV file that will be imported.
If the media contains folders (directories), move to the folder that contains the WAV file you want to import, and then specify the desired WAV file.
The icons shown here have the following meaning.
W icon
Indicates that a WAV file is selected.
folder icon
Indicates that a folder in the same level is selected.
class up icon
Indicates that the folder in the next higher level is selected.
2 Mono/stereo
Indicates whether the WAV file selected for importing is monaural (M) or stereo (S). This field is for display only, and cannot be changed.
3 Size
Indicates the playback length (in msec) of the WAV file selected for importing. This field is for display only, and cannot be changed.
4 LISTEN/ENTER/UP button
The name and function of the button displayed here will change depending on the item that is selected by the From WAVE file parameter.
If a WAV file "W icon" is selected
The LISTEN button will be displayed, allowing you to hear the WAV file repeatedly.
If a folder in the same level "folder icon" is selected
The ENTER button will be displayed, allowing you to move into that folder.
If the next higher folder "class up icon" is selected
The UP button will be displayed, allowing you to move to the next higher folder.
5 To TR
6 To V.TR
7 To Start
These fields are the same as when you are importing from audio CD or CD-Extra.
NOTE
If a Mixed Mode CD is inserted in the CD-RW drive, a popup window will appear, allowing you to select AUDIO (CD-DA) or WAVE (WAV files) to import. Move the cursor to the button for the data that you want to import, and press the [ENTER] key.
Only 16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz, mono or stereo WAV files can be imported.
When the import source is an audio CD or CD Extra disc and the song is 24-bit, the audio data will be automatically converted to 24-bit format during the import operation.
When you move the cursor to the LISTEN button and press the [ENTER] key, there will be a slight time lag while the data is read from the CD before you hear it.
7 If you are importing a WAV file, move the cursor to the From WAVE file field, and turn the [DATA/JOG] dial to select the WAV file that you want to import.
To move to a lower level, display the "folder icon" in this field, then move the cursor to the ENTER button in the screen and press the [ENTER] key.
To move to the next higher level, display the "class up icon" in this area, then move the cursor to the UP button and press the [ENTER] key.
8 If you are importing from audio CD or CD-Extra, use the From Start and From End fields to specify the region that will be imported.
9 Use the To TR, To V.TR, and To Start fields to specify the track number, virtual track number, and starting location into which the data will be imported.
10 When you have finished making settings, move the cursor to the EXEC button and press the [ENTER] key.
A popup window will ask you to confirm the operation.
11 To execute the import operation, move the cursor to the OK button and press the [ENTER] key.
Importing will begin. If you move the cursor to the CANCEL button and press the [ENTER] key, importing will be cancelled.
HINT
Even after you press the [ENTER] key, you can press the [UNDO/REDO] key to return to the state prior to importing, as long as you have not executed any editing or recording operation since the import.
NOTE
You cannot execute the Import operation while the AW1600 is running.
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