Tascam DP-32 Digital Portastudio Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DP-32 132 - Quick GuideTIP• Press the STOP (8) and REW (m) buttons at thesame time to use the TO ZERO function to return to thebeginning of the song (ZERO point).• If you press the wrong button and open a different screen,you can press the HOME button to return to the Homescreen at any time.Recording and masteringIn this section we will practice multitrack recording.Here we will explain how to connect electric guitars toINPUT H and external microphones to INPUT B.In the following example, we will explain how to recordan electric guitar rhythm part to track 1 and a lead guitarpart to track 2. Then, we will use an external microphoneto record vocals to track 3. Finally, we will mix down thetracks to stereo.We will assume that you have already followed theinstructions in the previous section, and that you haveconnected headphones or other monitoring equipment,started the unit and inserted an SD card.Creating a new song1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENUbutton to open the MENU screen.2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t)buttons to select (highlight green) SONG, and thenpress the F4 (t) button.The SONG LIST screen opens.3. Press the F4 (t) button to open the menu list andthen use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b)buttons to select CREATE.4. Press the F4 (t) button to open the SONG CREATEpop-up window.The created song is given the name SONG_0002.5. Change the name (title) of the song if necessary inthe Name item. (See "Editing names" on page 35.)6. Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to move thecursor (highlighted blue) to select Bit (bit rate) orHz (sampling frequency), and then use the JOG/DATA dial to set it as desired.NOTEStandard audio CDs are 16-bit, 44.1kHz format.If you make an audio CD using songs with different settingcombinations, they will automatically be converted to 16-bit, 44.1kHz format. The master file itself, however, will not beconverted (the original settings are retained).7. Press the F2 (YES) button.The currently loaded song is saved and a new song iscreated.8. Press the HOME button to return to the Homescreen.