Tascam MX-2424 Operational Tutorial

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- 33 -Setting Auto PunchThere are times when playing an instrument that you just don’t have a free hand toperform a punch. Or, you need to make a very precise punch that you don't feelcomfortable making manually. It's times like these when the Auto Punch function isinvaluable. But before you can make an Auto Punch, In and Out points must be set—follow along to learn how.1) Start your project playing before the punch In Point.2) At the desired punch In Point, press [CAPT/SPACE]. Then press [IN/OFFSET] toassign the captured location to the [IN/OFFSET] button as the punch in point.3) With your MX-2424 still in play, press [CAPT/SPACE] at the desired punch Out Pointand press [OUT/TC READER] to assign the Out Point to the [OUT/TC READER]button.4) Rewind or locate the transport a reasonable time before your punch In Point andrecord enable the track(s) you want to record on.5) Press [SHIFT], then press [Record]. The [Record] button's LED will blink to let youknow that it is in standby.6) Press [Play]. When the punch In Point is reached, recording begins, and when thepunch Out Point is reached, recording ends and the transport continues to play.7) To exit the Auto Punch Mode, press [SHIFT] and then press [Record}. The [Record]button's LED will stop blinking.• HOT TIP! — In and Out points may be fine tuned in either of two ways. Both waysstart by pressing [IN/OFFSET] to adjust the In Point or [OUT/TC READER] to adjust theOut Point.1. Press [TRIM] to edit-enable the In/Out Point. The Shuttle Ring works to move thecursor left or right. The Jog Dial can be used to dial in a new value. Press[STORE/YES] to store your edited punch point.2. Press [SCRB/SHTL] and use the Jog Dial to scrub the audio. Re-capture the In/OutPoints by pressing [CAPT/SPACE] then [IN/OFFSET] or [OUT/TC READER].