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Chapter 2: Recording on the DPS12

Overdub operation

1. Connect the bass guitar to INPUT jack 3, and press the [RECORD SELECT] key of track 3.

Track 3 enters record ready mode. At this time, you can monitor the input source through track 3. You can

apply equalization to the input source signals to record to a track. Refer to page 62 for more information.

2. Play the bass guitar, and use [INPUT GAIN] control 3 to adjust the signal level while checking the

level meters, so that the peak indicator will not light up even when the volume level reaches the

maximum.

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TIP :

With the DPS12’s default setting, INPUT jack 3 is internally routed to tracks 3 and 9. However,

you can change the input assignment for each track. Refer to page 54 for more information.

3. Raise channel fader 3 to an appropriate position, then set [PAN] control 3 to the center position.

Now, you can monitor the bass guitar sound panned to the center.

4. Press the [ ] key while holding down the [REC] key.

Track 3 starts recording. Tracks 1 and 2 (for which the [RECORD SELECT] keys are turned off) output the

track playback sound (that is, the previously recorded rhythm machine) and track 3 (for which the [RECORD

SELECT]

key is turned on) outputs the input source (the currently-input bass guitar). You can check the

TRACK level meter for the output level of each track and the output level of the master L/R.

5. When recording is complete, press the [ ] key to stop the DPS12.

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TIP :

If you practice the electric bass before actually recording while listening to the drum sound, set

the field of PLAY MONITOR on the Control Panel to . (See page 90.) In

this way, you can monitor the input sources while those tracks that have their

[RECORD SELECT]

keys

turned on play the recorded data.

Using the Undo/Redo functions

If you are not satisfied with a recording, you can use the Undo function to cancel the previous recording. With the

DPS12’s default setting, the undo level is set to “1.” (The undo level is a parameter that determines the number of

previous operations you can undo. The setting “1” means that you can restore one previous operation.) You can set

this value in the range of 0 to 250, inclusive. (See page 95 for more information.) The operation of the Undo

function differs slightly different between undo level 1 and undo level 2 or higher.

Undo level = 1 (default setting)

1. Right after you make a recording, press the [UNDO] key.

One previous take that was recorded or edited is stored on the disk. Pressing the [UNDO] key causes the DPS12

to return to the status before the most current recording or edit. The LED above the [UNDO] key will light up.

(Undo)

2. If you wish to cancel the undo operation, press the [UNDO] key again.

Pressing the [UNDO] key again after the undo operation will restore the status obtained before you performed

the undo operation. The LED will turn off. (Redo) However, if you made a new recording or edit after the undo

operation, the take that was cancelled by the first undo operation will be discarded.

• Undo level = 1

Take 2

Take 1

Take 2 data is discarded.

[UNDO] key

New

recording

[UNDO] key

Take 2

Take 1

Take 2

Take 1

Take 3

Take 1

Take on the disk to be used

in the undo operation

Currently take

Take #

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