User Manuals: Akai DPS 16 Digital Multitrack Recorder

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Akai DPS 16 Operator's Manual (198 pages)

Digital Personal Studio

Brand: Akai | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 3.11 MB

Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1: Overview of the DPS16

13
- Features of the DPS16
  13
  - About Q-Link
    13
- Parts and Functions
  14
  - Top Panel
    14
  - Front Panel
    17
  - Rear Panel
    18
- Internal IDE Hard Disk
  19
- About External SCSI Devices
  19
  - Connecting a Single SCSI Device
    19
  - Connecting Multiple SCSI Devices
    20
- Terminology and Functions Unique to DPS16
  21
- The Dps16'S User Interface
  26
Chapter 2: Recording on the DPS16

32
- Connections
  32
- Preparing to Record
  34
- Recording the First Track
  37
  - Signal Flow During Recording
    37
  - Recording to the First Track
    38
- Using Locate Points
  40
- Overdubbing
  42
  - Signal Flow During Overdubbing
    42
  - Overdub Operation
    43
- Using the Undo/Redo Functions
  45
  - Undo Level = 1 (Default Setting)
    45
  - Undo Level = 2 or Higher
    45
- Punch In/Out
  46
- Mixdown
  48
  - Signal Flow During Mixdown
    48
  - Mixdown Procedure
    49
- Using Mixer Mode
  49
- Completing Operations on the DPS16
  51
Chapter 3: Transport/Locate Operation

52
- Using the Transport Functions
  52
  - Transport Buttons
    52
  - Using the [JOG] Wheel/[Shuttle] Knob
    52
  - Using the [IN-OUT] / [TO] / [FROM] Keys
    54
    
    Using the [TO] Key
    54
    
    Using the [FROM] Key
    54
    
    Using both [TO] and [FROM] Keys
    54
    
    Using the [IN-OUT] Key
    54
- Locate Operation
  55
Chapter 4: Punch In/Out

61
Chapter 5: Assigning Input Signals and Tracks (Quick Patch Mode and V. Track Mode)

65
Chapter 6: Mixer Function (Mixer Mode)

74
- Mixer Mode Screen
  74
- Control View Page
  75
  - Basic Operation on the Control View Page
    75
  - MIX Parameters on the Control View Page
    76
    
    Level
    76
    
    Pan
    77
    
    Bus
    77
    
    Channel
    77
    
    S1 ROUTE - S4 ROUTE (Send 1-4 Routing)
    78
    
    SEND1 LEV - SEND4 LEV (Send Level 1-4)
    79
    
    S1-2 Lev, S3-4 Lev/S1-2 Pan, S3-4 Pan
    79
    
    Eq On/Off
    80
    
    EQ HIGH F/EQ MID F/EQ LOW F (EQ Frequency)
    80
    
    EQ HIGH L/EQ MID L/EQ LOW L (EQ Level)
    81
    
    EQ MID W (EQ Width)
    81
- Channel View Page
  82
  - INPUT MIX/TRACK MIX Channel View
    82
  - Master Section View
    83
- Global Settings Page
  83
- Scene Memory Page
  85
  - Basic Operation on the Scene Memory Page
    85
    
    Storing a Scene
    85
    
    Recalling a Scene
    86
    
    Erasing a Scene
    87
- Controlling the MIX Parameters Using the QLMC Section
  87
Chapter 7: Advanced Technique for Mixing

90
- Assigning Virtual Tracks to Physical Tracks
  90
- Ping-Pong Recording
  93
- Mixing and Recording Several Input Signals
  95
- Adding Sounds During Mixdown
  97
- Using the solo and Mute Functions
  98
  - Solo Function
    98
  - Mute Function
    99
- Digital Input from an External Device
  100
- Applying EQ While Recording
  102
Chapter 8: Edit Technique (Edit Mode)

103
- Using an Edit Mode Screen
  103
- Basic Operations in Edit Mode
  104
- Type and Function of Edit Commands
  105
  - Copy → Overwrite
    105
  - Copy → Insert
    106
  - Cut → Overwrite
    106
  - Cut → Insert
    107
  - Insert Silence
    107
  - Cut → Discard
    107
  - Cut → Move
    108
  - Time Stretch
    108
  - Stretch → Move
    109
Chapter 9: Various Settings (Q-Link Functions, Setup Mode)

110
- Q-Link Functions
  110
  - Basic Operations of Q-Link Functions
    110
  - What Q-Link Functions Offer
    111
- Q-Link Functions
  112
  - Auto Punch Function
    112
  - Sync/Clock Function
    112
  - Track View Function
    113
  - Time Display Function
    114
  - Meter/Monitor Function
    114
- Setup Mode
  115
- Setting a Beat Map
  116
- Setting a Tempo Map
  117
- Other Settings
  118
  - Project Setting
    118
  - Sync/MIDI
    119
  - Time
    120
  - Others
    121
Chapter 10: Project Management (Project Mode)

122
- What Is a Project
  122
- Using the Project Mode Screen
  122
- Selecting a Current Project
  123
- Creating a New Project
  124
- Erasing a Project
  125
- Writing a Project to CD-R/CD-RW
  125
  - Playing Back the CD-R/CD-RW
    128
  - Finish Process
    129
  - Erasing Data from the CD-RW Disk
    129
- Backing up Projects
  130
- Reloading the Backup Project
  134
  - Loading from the SCSI Device
    134
  - Reloading from a DAT
    136
Chapter 11: Using a Disk (Disk Mode)

137
- Handling Disks
  137
- Using the Disk Mode Screen
  137
- Updating the Device Information
  138
- Changing the Self ID Number
  138
- Selecting the Current Disk
  139
- Formatting a Disk
  139
  - Format
    139
  - Erase
    139
- Defragmenting a Disk
  141
  - Join
    141
  - Full
    141
- Copying Data on the Disk
  142
Chapter 12: MIDI Applications

144
Chapter 13: Using the Effects (Optional)

156
- Dps16'S Internal Effects
  156
  - Applying Effects Using the AUX Sends
    156
  - Inserting Effects to Particular Channels
    156
- Effect Mode Screen
  157
  - Selecting Effect Types
    157
  - Editing Effect Parameters
    158
- Controlling the Effect Parameters Using the QLMC Section
  159
- Using Effects for Mixdown
  160
- Using Effects During Ping-Pong Recording
  163
- Inserting Effects to Input Signals While Recording
  166
- Inserting Effects to Particular Playback Tracks
  167
- Effect Types and Parameters
  169
  - Mono Chorus
    169
  - Stereo Chorus
    170
  - Xover Chorus
    170
  - Mono Flanger
    171
  - Stereo Flanger
    171
  - Xover Flanger
    172
  - Pan Flanger
    172
  - Mono Phaser
    173
  - Stereo Phaser
    173
  - Xover Phaser
    174
  - Pan Phaser
    174
  - Pitch Shift
    175
  - Rotary Speaker
    175
  - Auto Pan
    176
  - Trigger Pan
    177
  - Mono Delay
    177
  - Ping Pong Delay
    178
  - Panning Delay
    178
  - Stereo Delay
    179
  - Xover Delay
    179
  - Tape Echo
    180
  - Reverb>Small Room
    180
  - Reverb>Big Room
    181
  - Reverb>Small Hall
    181
  - Reverb>Big Hall
    182
  - Reverb>Studio
    182
  - Reverb>Live House
    183
  - Reverb>Medium Hall
    183
  - Reverb>Bright Hall
    184
  - Reverb>Non-Linear
    184
  - Reverb>Reverse
    185
  - Compressor/Limiter
    185
  - Expander
    186
  - Noise Gate
    187
  - Digital Eq
    187
  - Autowah
    188
  - Touch Wah
    188
  - Chorus>Delay
    189
  - Flange>Delay
    189
  - Phaser/Delay
    190
  - Distortion
    190
  - Enhancer
    191
  - Multi Tap Delay
    191
  - Pitch Corrector
    192
Appendix

193
- Specifications
  193
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  195
- Installation of Options - for Service Technicians
  196
  - Installing EB4M
    196
  - Installing Hard Disk
    196

Akai DPS 16 Operator's Manual Addendum (6 pages)

DIGITAL PERSONAL STUDIO Version 1.5 Addendum

Brand: Akai | Category: Electronic Keyboard | Size: 0.07 MB

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User Manuals: Akai DPS 16 Digital Multitrack Recorder

Akai DPS 16 Operator's Manual (198 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Overview of the DPS16

Chapter 2: Recording on the DPS16

Chapter 3: Transport/Locate Operation

Chapter 4: Punch In/Out

Chapter 5: Assigning Input Signals and Tracks (Quick Patch Mode and V. Track Mode)

Chapter 6: Mixer Function (Mixer Mode)

Chapter 7: Advanced Technique for Mixing

Chapter 8: Edit Technique (Edit Mode)

Chapter 9: Various Settings (Q-Link Functions, Setup Mode)

Chapter 10: Project Management (Project Mode)

Chapter 11: Using a Disk (Disk Mode)

Chapter 12: MIDI Applications

Chapter 13: Using the Effects (Optional)

Appendix

Akai DPS 16 Operator's Manual Addendum (6 pages)

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