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DD8
plus Version 2.20 - September 1998
INTRODUCTION - 1
Under the soft keys are the transport keys which are designed to emulate those on an MTR as
closely as possible. The keys are:
CYCLE
When the CYCLE key is pressed, the DD8 will start playback from
the current time and then continue to repeat between the IN and
OUT times previously stored.
This is the PLAY key.
This is the STOP key and will stop playback, recording, rewind and
fast forward.
This is the REVERSE PLAY key. Pressing it will cause the DD8 to
play backwards. This is a technique used a lot in film applications
where mixing engineers actually mix down backwards in order to
save time. However, please note that you cannot record backwards.
This is fast forward. Pressing it once gives x 10 play speed; press-
ing it again gives x 100 play speed.
When
is pressed during play, the DD8 will fast forward with
‘tape chatter’ just like a standard MTR. In this case, only x 5 play
speed is possible.
This is rewind. Pressing it once gives x 10 play speed; pressing it
again gives x 100 play speed.
When
is pressed during play, the DD8 will rewind with ‘tape
chatter’ just like a standard MTR. In this case, only x 5 play speed
is possible.
REC
This key allows you to drop in and out of record just like a normal
MTR. Press plus REC together to drop in and press (or
) to
drop out of record.
IN > OUT
This will play from the IN point to the OUT point. I.e.:
Because the DD8 automatically places the IN and OUT times at
the start and end of a new recording, you may use PLAY IN>OUT
to check it immediately after recording.
TO
This will play up to the NOW time. I.e.:
PLAY TO
NOW
This is useful for checking things prior to editing (i.e. to find a good
edit point) but may also be used for checking things on the NOW
time generally.
FROM
This plays from the NOW time for a specified duration. I.e.:
PLAY FROM
NOW
