Akai DD1500

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Version 2.00 - March, 1996 Page 81
CYCLE
With CYCLE switched on, the DD1500 will play repetitively between the IN/OUT points you
have marked.
This may also be used in combination with the PRE-ROLL key (see below) and the AUTO
function.
With PRE-ROLL switched ON, the repeat will play for a time before the IN time as set by
the PRE-ROLL. It will then play for a time after the OUT time as set by the PRE-ROLL. For
example, with a PRE-ROLL of 5 seconds, the cycle will play from 5 seconds before the IN
time and for 5 seconds after the OUT time. I.e.:
IN OUT
PRE-ROLL POST-ROLL
TOTAL CYCLE LENGTH
It is also possible to use this with the AUTO punch in/out function.
For example, with CYCLE, AUTO and PRE-ROLL on, you can automate your recordings
very conveniently. The PRE-ROLL will cause playback to commence at a set amount
before the IN time and will then play back for the same amount after the OUT time,
punching in and out at the IN/OUT times accordingly. In this way, you can set a ‘run in’
and a ‘post-roll’ to an auto punch in/out.
IN OUT
PRE-ROLL POST-ROLL
TOTAL CYCLE LENGTH
AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT
NOTE: The CYCLE function does not offer ‘seamless’ looping and there will be a small
gap in playback as the DD1500 cycles back to the IN point. The exact length of the gap
depends on the IN>OUT length.