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ting page). Use the [VALUE] dial to make the value
indicator read “On.”
If the input is monaural, it will be input to the L channel.
3. Creating a stereo MP2 file
When you have finished recording, a completed song can
be converted into a stereo MP2 song file that can be
played on your computer. An MP2 song that you have
created this way can be played back on the D4, but there
are several limitations on how it can be edited.
Limitations for a stereo MP2 song
Recording (including additions or bounce)
Track editing
Adding, changing, or editing effects
Saving mixer parameters such as Pan
You won’t be able to use the [MODE] knob to select “REC
MODE,” “SYSTEM,” “TRK EDIT,” “V-TRK,” or
“RHYTHM.”
Creating a stereo MP2 file
Here’s how the audio recorded on tracks 1–4 can be con-
verted into a stereo MP2 file.
1 Select “REC MODE” mode.
Set the [MODE] knob to “REC MODE.”
Use the [VALUE] dial to select “CnvrtMP2” (MP2 con-
version).
Press the [EXIT] key to return to Play mode.
2 Arm the recording tracks.
Press the [PAN] knobs for the tracks (1 and 2) where
you want to record. The REC SELECT LEDs will light.
3 Adjust the panning of the playback tracks.
Press the [PLAY] key to play back, and adjust the ste-
reo position of each track (1–4).
4 Adjust the playback and recording levels.
Use the track faders to adjust the playback levels of
each track. Use the master fader to adjust the record-
ing level.
5 Move the current time location to the beginning of
the song.
6 Begin recording.
Press the [REC] key to put the D4 in record-ready
mode. Press the [PLAY] key to begin recording.
The rhythm will also be recorded at this time. If you don’t
need the rhythm, press the [RHYTHM] knob to turn the
rhythm “Off.”
7 When you’re finished recording, press the [STOP] key.
8 A new song will be created.
There are some limitations on how the completed stereo file
can be edited.
Step 12. Saving to your computer
When a recording or editing operation is completed, the
D4 automatically writes the data into the card. Song data
saved on the card can be sent to your computer and saved
(backed up).
If there is only a little space remaining on the card, or if you’ve
finished creating a song, you should save your data on a medium
other than the card, such as the hard disk of your computer.