A3000 Guide
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F5 = EXT CTRL
This function enables recording of audio CDs inserted into an external CD ROM
drive (SCSI). To do this, the Analog Output (or Audio Out) of the CD ROM drive
must be connected to the Stereo Input of the A3000. In addition the SCSI ID of the
CD ROM drive must be set. From within the CD-DA page, specify the track and
index numbers and use >PLAY to start the CD playback. The PLAY function serves
only to monitor the sound and to set the recording level for the CD tracks. After
setting the required defaults (Meter, Trigger Src in + out, Trigger Level, Pre Trigger,
Auto Normalize, etc.), select RECORD > GO, which starts the CD track and the
recording process at the same time (after the trigger level is exceeded).
If the track is not to be recorded from the very beginning, you must select manual
triggering ("Start by = Man only"). After starting the CD track using RECORD > GO,
use >START to begin recording at the desired time.
Special Hint Ø Recording a series of Samples from a Sample CD
If you want to record several tracks or several sounds of a track you can also start a recording
series. On the Target page, set the parameter "Sample" to "New+". However, t h e
parameters Scr Level and Pre Trigger must be very well adjusted to allow serial recording to
work perfectly. With some practice, this will save you much time and effort. After starting
the recording, this "Auto Sequential Recording" automatically creates a series of single
Samples. Naturally, this feature not only works with Sample CDs inserted into a CD ROM
drive, but also with a consumer audio CD player. Try it!
Another hint: If you want to record a Multisample, or several Samples of a sound category in
series, it is very helpful to enter a name first (e.g. Bass) on the Target page. Then, for each
Sample, incrementing numbers will automatically be appended to the name (e.g. Bass 1,
Bass 2, Bass 3 etc.).
Owner's Manual p. 241 – 242
F6 = MONITOR
Monitor = When the Monitor function is switched on, the input signal will be routed
to the selected Output (with adjustable Level) and can be monitored before and
during the recording process.
Click = This activates a Metronome for recording to a click. Naturally, the
metronome should not be used when recording via microphone.
Owner's Manual p. 243 – 246
