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General| Tracks | 16 |
|---|---|
| Simultaneous Recording Tracks | 8 |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Built-in Effects | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| Simultaneous Playback Tracks | 16 |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1kHz |
| A/D Conversion | 24-bit |
| D/A Conversion | 24-bit |
| Recording Format | WAV |
| Built-in Rhythm Patterns | Yes |
| USB Audio Interface | Yes |
| SD Card Slot | No |
| Input Channels | 8 |
| Output Channels | 2 |
| LCD Display | Yes |
| Type | Multitrack Recorder |
| Effects | Yes |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Inputs | 8 XLR/TRS combo inputs |
Explains safety symbols and provides essential safety tips for hazard-free use of the HD8/HD16.
Covers precautions related to electrical interference, cleaning, data backup, and copyright law.
Provides a general introduction to the HD8/HD16 Hard Disk Recorder and manual.
Highlights the key features and capabilities of the HD8/HD16 for music production.
Describes the recorder section, including tracks, V-takes, and the master track.
Explains the rhythm section's accompaniment patterns and sound generator capabilities.
Details the mixer's function in processing and blending signals from various sources.
Introduces the two types of effects: insert and send/return effects.
Explains the CD-R/RW drive's role in creating audio CDs and backups.
Identifies and describes the controls on the top panel of the HD8.
Identifies and describes the controls on the top panel of the HD16.
Details the various input/output jacks and connectors on the rear panel.
Highlights the controls and features on the right side panel.
Explains how to connect guitars, basses, and microphones to the unit.
Details connections for stereo devices, monitor systems, and MIDI/USB interfaces.
Step-by-step guide for powering up the HD8/HD16 and connected equipment.
Procedure for safely powering down the HD8/HD16 and connected devices.
Instructions on how to load a demo song project from the hard disk.
Steps for playing the loaded demo song and adjusting its volume.
Covers creating a new project, selecting a guide rhythm, and initial setup.
Guides through recording the initial track with insert effect.
Explains how to record additional tracks while listening to existing ones.
Details adjusting track levels, panning, EQ, and effects for mixdown.
Covers the final mixdown process onto the master track.
Explains V-takes for track recording and switching between them.
Instructions on how to rename V-takes for better organization.
Covers locating points and A-B repeat for song playback control.
Details scrub/preview for precise location finding and punch-in/out for re-recording.
Explains recording mixdowns onto the master track for final output.
Covers mixdown steps, master track playback, and WAV file conversion.
Explains mixing multiple tracks onto fewer tracks using the bounce function.
Guides on recording drum/bass sounds onto audio tracks.
Details the HD16's capability for simultaneous 8-track recording.
Explains setting, locating, and deleting marks for song navigation.
Covers adjusting the number of pre-count beats and volume.
Provides basic steps for editing specific data ranges like copy, move, erase, trim.
Detailed steps for copying a selected audio data range to another track/V-take.
Instructions for moving audio data within a track or to another V-take.
Steps to erase audio data within a specified range, returning it to mute condition.
Covers trimming data ranges and applying fade-in/fade-out effects.
Explains how to reverse a specified range of audio data.
Details time stretch/compress and pitch fix for audio data.
Guides on creating 3-part and 1-part harmonies using audio data.
Covers basic operations for editing V-takes like erase, copy, move, and exchange.
Explains importing audio data from various sources into V-takes.
Details capturing track data for backup and swapping with current data.
Explains how phrases are used for looping, sequencing, and creating rhythm tracks.
Covers loading phrases from projects, CD-ROM, or WAV/AIFF folders.
Details using FAST input to write phrase loops to tracks/V-takes.
Describes the input mixer and track mixer sections of the HD8/HD16.
Explains how to adjust input sensitivity and send signals to recorder tracks.
Guides on adjusting parameters like volume, panning, EQ, and effects per track.
Explains quick adjustment of main track parameters using panel knobs.
Details how to link adjacent mono tracks for stereo operation.
Describes using the SUB-OUT jack for separate mixes or effect sends.
Explains how to isolate and monitor individual tracks during playback.
Covers saving, recalling, and automating mixer settings using scenes.
Explains the rhythm section's drum kits, bass programs, and patterns.
Describes the two operating modes: rhythm pattern and rhythm song.
Covers playing patterns, changing tempo, and adjusting drum/bass sounds.
Details real-time and step input methods for creating custom rhythm patterns.
Covers adjusting metronome, pad sensitivity, and memory status.
Introduces insert and send/return effects and their characteristics.
Explains selecting insert effect position, patches, and editing modules.
Details selecting and editing reverb and chorus/delay effect patches.
Covers saving edited patches and interchanging patch positions.
Explains importing insert or send/return effect patches from other projects.
Discusses creating audio CDs and the features of CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Guides on creating an audio CD by project or by album.
Explains using markers for track division during CD creation.
Describes how to incorporate playlist information into album creation.
Instructions for playing audio CDs inserted into the drive.
Covers finalizing CD-R/RW discs and erasing CD-RW discs.
Explains how to import audio tracks from CDs into the recorder.
Details backing up projects to CD-R/RW and restoring them.
Defines projects and lists the information they contain.
Covers basic operations like selecting, creating, copying, erasing, and naming projects.
Instructions for loading saved projects from the internal hard disk.
Step-by-step guide for creating a new project and naming it.
Explains how to check project size and available disk space.
Details copying and deleting specified projects from the hard disk.
Covers editing project names and enabling/disabling write protection.
Explains MIDI basics and the HD8/HD16's MIDI capabilities.
Details using MIDI for playing, sync, control changes, and SMF playback.
Covers setting MIDI channels, clock transmission, and other MIDI functions.
Explains choosing between USB and MIDI IN/OUT connectors for MIDI communication.
Guides on reading SMF files and selecting SMF output destinations.
Details how to play imported SMF files and set playback options.
Explains using the USB port for file transfer, DAW control, and MIDI.
Describes switching to mass storage mode and transferring files via USB.
Covers selecting connectors and switching to control surface mode.
Explains using mass storage and control surface modes simultaneously.
Guides on creating playlists for continuous playback of multiple projects.
Explains using the chromatic and other tuner types for pitch adjustment.
Details reassigning the foot switch for play/stop or punch-in/out control.
Covers preventing third-generation digital copies from master discs/tapes.
Explains changing the level meter to display pre- or post-fader signals.
Covers adjusting the contrast setting of the unit's display.
Instructions for viewing the current system software version.
Covers basic maintenance like initializing and scanning the hard disk.
Addresses issues like no sound, weak sound, or non-responsive playback.
Covers recording issues like inability to record or distorted sound.
Troubleshoots insert and send/return effects not working or sounding incorrectly.
Addresses issues with rhythm pattern/song playback and pad sounds.
Covers MIDI connection, synchronization, and sound playback issues.
Troubleshoots issues related to CD playback, writing, backup, and file reading.
Addresses general issues like project creation errors and disk space limitations.
Details parameters for various insert effect modules like COMP/LIMITER, EFX, PREAMP.
Lists parameters for MOD/DELAY, ZNR, Volume Pedal, and MIC PRE modules.
Details effect modules within algorithms like BASS, 3Band EQ, and COMP/LIMITER.
Provides comprehensive lists of available patches for CLEAN and DISTORTION algorithms.
Lists all available rhythm patterns with names and measures.
Catalogues available drum kits, bass programs, and instrument categories.
Details MIDI messages transmitted and recognized by the HD8/HD16.
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