Akai DD1500

8 - GETTING AROUND THE DD1500
Page 42 Version 2.00 - March, 1996
NAMING FILES
Although the DD1500 has an auto-naming function for naming recordings, projects, etc.,
sometimes it is necessary to name files yourself. Typically, you want to name projects,
libraries and clips most of the time and you may wish to name edits prior to copying them
into the clipboard.
Naming is done by pressing the NAME key. The key will flash and the selected file will be
highlighted thus:
The first character of the name will be highlighted and you may type in a name of up to
ten characters. Letters are input using the top panel TRACK SELECT keys and some
extra characters are provided on the TR1-8, TR9-16, EDIT and REC keys. Letters are
entered in lower case but you may use the SHIFT key to enter upper case characters.
Numbers are input using the numeric keypad. You may use the CURSOR left/right keys to
move around the name field without erasing text and the numeric keypad’s -/< and +/>
keys will delete text. These latter keys are also used for entering spaces.
As the LCD prompts you, you must press EXECUTE to complete the naming process. If
you change your mind, press EXIT at any time.
You can also name things by pressing the CLR key. By moving the cursor to the file you
wish to name and pressing the numeric keypad’s CLR key, you will clear the whole name
and you can input a new name from scratch.
In both cases, pressing EXIT will leave the naming process and revert to the original
name.
If you are using a computer keyboard to name files, there is no need to press the NAME
key - just start typing (see below - USING A COMPUTER KEYBOARD).
RENAMING FILES
There will be occasions where you want to rename an existing project, library or clip.
Renaming is exactly the same as naming a file - press the NAME key and enter a suitable
name.
You may also re-name existing files that have a number in them very quickly just be
pressing any of the numeric keys. For example, you can rename LIBRARY 1 to LIBRARY
2 simply by pressing 2, EXECUTE.
You can also add numbers to files in this way. For example, to re-name the library
ANIMALS to ANIMALS 1, simply move the cursor to the library, press 1, EXECUTE. Again,
pressing EXIT will abort the naming process.
If you are using a computer keyboard to name files, there is no need to press the NAME
key - just start typing (see below - USING A COMPUTER KEYBOARD).
USING A COMPUTER KEYBOARD
It must be said that naming files on the DD1500 from the track select keys can be a little
tricky. This has been included merely as a convenience for those occasions where using a
PC computer keyboard is not practical due to studio layout, restricted desk space or
whatever and you need to name a file without a keyboard attached. If you are planning
on doing a lot of naming, it is recommended you use a PC computer keyboard. The
computer keyboard is connected to the KEYBOARD input on the rear of the DL1500.
To type in a name from the external keyboard, first move the cursor to the file you wish to
rename and start typing - there is no need to press the NAME key. Press RETURN to
complete the name.