Tyros3
Reference Manual

7
Recording Audio with the Hard Disk Recorder

Contents
Importing an Audio File	80
Editing the Recorded Data	82
(1) Normalize	82
(2) Adjusting the Volume	82
(3) Replacing the Main/Sub Tracks	82
(4) Deleting a Track	82
Re-recording	83
NORMAL REC / NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK)	83
PUNCH IN OUT / PUNCH IN OUT (MERGE)	84
Setting the Start/End Points of the Audio	86
Playlist Mode	87
Creating a Playlist	87
Playing a Playlist	87
Playlist Controls	88

Importing an Audio File
In addition to letting you record audio directly with the Tyros3, the Hard Disk Recorder also allows you to import audio data from a USB storage device to Main track. The benefits of this feature are many. For example, you can:
Use existing audio material (commercially available samples, loops, sound effects, etc.) on the Tyros3.
Record your performance to another device (such as on a computer or audio sequencer), add vocals and other instruments as desired, then import the finished audio to the Tyros3.
Export a recording made on the Tyros3 to a computer-based audio editor-giving you more comprehensive editing features and greater editing convenience-then import the audio back to the Tyros3. (See "Exporting an Audio File" on the Owner's Manual.)

Files which can be imported must have these characteristics:
Stereo Wave data
44.1 kHz sample rate
16-bit resolution
A length of less than or equal to 80 minutes

1	Insert the USB storage device (or connecting cable) to the USB TO DEVICE terminal.

2	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button to call up the AUDIO display.

3	Press the [8 DOWN] (CHANGE MENU) button if necessary, then call up the Import function by pressing the [7 DOWN] (WAVE IMPORT) button.

4	Select the desired device as a destination by using the TAB [LEFT][RIGHT] buttons.
Generally, a USB device will show up as "USB1" in the display. When the device is selected, all folders and audio files on the device are automatically shown.

5	Press the [6 DOWN] (IMPORT) button.
Alternately, if you desire to import only one file, you can import it by double clicking the appropriate [A] to [J] button.

CAUTION
Do not disconnect the device while the READ/WRITE lamp is on or flashing. Doing so may result in loss or corruption of the data or malfunction of the device.

6	Select the desired audio file by using the [A] to [J] buttons.
The selected file name is highlighted. You can continue to select additional files here, as many as desired. If multiple pages (P1, P2, ...) are shown at the bottom, you can select files from these displays, too. After that, press the [7 DOWN] (OK) button.

NOTE
If you are importing multiple files and you cancel Import while the operation is in process, some of the files will be imported and unaffected by cancelling the operation.

7	At the prompt, press the [F] (YES) button.
Importing may take as little as a couple of seconds or as long as a few minutes, depending on the file size, as well as the number of files you are importing.
To confirm the imported file, press the [EXIT] button to return to the AUDIO display.

NOTE
If the same file name already exists, a message appears prompting you to overwrite. Selecting [YES] imports the file and overwrite the Main track. The data of Sub track will be deleted. 

Editing the Recorded Data
In the display called up by pressing the HARD DISK RECORDER [SETTING] button, you can edit the recorded data. After you finish editing, press the [I] (SAVE) button to save the edition.

(Figure)
VOLUME Page
(1)
(2)
REC MODE Page
(3)
(4)

(1) Normalize
Normalize raises the volume of the recorded audio to the optimum level. Use this to make the recorded audio as loud as possible, without distortion. Technically, this operation scans the recorded file for the highest level, then raises the volume of the entire file so that the highest peak is set to the maximum, non-distorting level. Normalization is calculated for the loudest signal found in either channel of the stereo recording and the same gain is applied to both channels.

1	In the VOLUME Page, press the [A] (NORMALIZE MAIN) button or [B] (NORMALIZE SUB) button.

2	At the prompt, press the [G] (OK) button to start normalizing the selected track.
To cancel the operation, press the [H] (CANCEL) button.

NOTE
Normalize can only be applied to a file that has been saved. If you haven't saved the recorded file yet, the display prompts you to save it before using Normalize.

(2) Adjusting the Volume
In the VOLUME Page, use the [3 UP DOWN]/[4 UP DOWN] buttons or sliders to adjust the output level of Main/Sub tracks. 

NOTE
To control overall volume of the audio file, press the [BALANCE] button once or twice to call up the BALANCE (2/2) display, then use the [5] slider.

(3) Replacing the Main/Sub Tracks
In the REC MODE Page, press the [D] (SWAP MAIN-SUB) button to replace the Main and Sub tracks.

(4) Deleting a Track
In the REC MODE Page, press the [F]/[G] buttons to delete the Main/Sub track.
If you want to undo the operation, press the [H] (UNDO) button just after pressing the [F] or [G] button.

Re-recording
You can re-record the data which you created in the following five ways.
Replace the whole data: NORMAL REC	See below
Mix the recorded data: NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK)	See below
Replace a certain range of the data: PUNCH IN/OUT	See page 84
Overdub a certain range of the data: PUNCH IN/OUT (MERGE)	See page 84
Merge the Main and Sub tracks to the Main track: BOUNCE		See the Owner's Manual.

NOTE
Re-recording of the data repeatedly will result in deterioration of the sound quality.

NORMAL REC / NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK)
You can replace the whole audio data of a track by NORMAL or mix the audio data with the previous one by NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK). The NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK) method does not add any tracks but simply mixes the new recording to the existing data. After stopping recording, the data will be erased from the stop point.

NOTE
Since you will be overdubbing parts onto this audio, it's best to keep the first recording simple. For example, you may want to record just a rhythm pattern (such as by playing back a Style) or a simple bass riff over which you can add other parts.

1	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button and select the recorded file to be re-recorded from the AUDIO display.

2	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SETTING] button, then use the TAB [LEFT][RIGHT] buttons to select the REC MODE tab.

3	Use the [C] (TRACK SELECT) button to select the track to be re-recorded.

4	Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a recording method.
Replace the whole data: NORMAL REC
Mix the recorded data: NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK)

5	If you select "NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK)," play back the recorded audio and practice the part that you want to overdub while the audio is playing. Change the volume settings if necessary.
If you wish to add a keyboard-played Voice from the Tyros3, select the desired Voice. If you wish to record your singing voice or an external instrument, connect a microphone or instrument and make the appropriate settings. Adjust the HDR Track Play and Rec Monitor levels here as desired.

6	Press the [REC] button to enable recording.
The display automatically switches to the REC MODE Page.

7	Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording.
Play the keyboard (or sing, etc.) and record your performance.

NOTE
The playback sound of the other (not re-recorded) track is not recorded.

8	When finished recording, press the [STOP] button.
After stopping recording, the data will be erased from the stop point.

9	To hear your new recording, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
If you've made a mistake or you're not completely satisfied with your performance, you can undo the operation by pressing [H] (UNDO) button on the REC MODE page.

NOTE
The Hard Disk Recorder automatically reduces the level of the previous track by a certain, slight amount to accommodate the new recording. This is done to minimize possible distortion. You can use the Normalize effect to maximize the volume of the overall sound. For details, see page 82.

10	Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save the recording.

CAUTION
Keep in mind that even if you neglect to save the recorded data in this step, the originally recorded file (before re-recording) will still remain on the hard disk drive.

PUNCH IN OUT / PUNCH IN OUT (MERGE)
This method of recording can only be used on an existing recording. It allows you to re-record over a specific part of the already-recorded material. You can replace the original part with the new recording by PUNCH IN/OUT, or keeping the original and mixing it with the new by PUNCH IN/OUT (MERGE). This lets you either correct a mistake in the recording or overdub new parts onto the original recording.
Keep in mind that the parts before and after the Punch In/Out section are not recorded over and remain as the original data-they play back normally to guide you in and out of the recording.

(Figure)
Original Data
Start Recording
Punch In
Re-recorded Data
Punch Out
Original Data
Stop Recording

NOTE
You can re-record over only one range at one time.

NOTE
The beginning and ending of the recorded data using the Punch In/Out function is faded in/out automatically. This is done to minimize possible noise at the beginning and ending of the recorded data. We recommend that you specify the beginning and ending points at sections in the data where the volume is low.

1	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button and select the recorded file to be re-recorded from the AUDIO display.

2	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SETTING] button, then use the TAB [LEFT][RIGHT] buttons to select the REC MODE tab.

3	Use the [C] (TRACK SELECT) button to select the track to be re-recorded.

4	Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a recording method.
Replace a certain range of the data: PUNCH IN/OUT
Overdub a certain range of the data: PUNCH IN/OUT (MERGE)

5	Select the desired Punch In/Out Mode, using the [1 UP DOWN]/[2 UP DOWN] (MODE) buttons.

MANUAL	This lets you manually execute Punch In/Out recording by using the Hard Disk Recorder transport buttons ([REC], [PLAY/PAUSE], etc.).
PEDAL	This lets you manually execute Punch In/Out recording by using a connected footswitch to the FOOT PEDAL 2 jack.
AUTO	This lets you specify the Punch In and Out points, allowing automatic Punch In/Out recording (see below).

Specifying the recording range in AUTO mode
If you select AUTO as the punch in/out recording method, specify the recording range and practice the recording by using the Rehearsal function.

1	Specify the punch in/out range by pressing the [3 UP DOWN]/[5 UP DOWN] (SET) buttons at the punch in/out point during the audio song playback.

2	If you move the punch in/out point slightly, use the Nudge function.
In this Nudge function, you can move the punch in/out point slightly (even in millisecond units) while listening to the playback.

2-1	Press the [7 UP DOWN] (NUDGE) button to show the Nudge Play display.

2-2	Use the [DATA ENTRY] dial and [PREV]/[NEXT] button to move the NUDGE DATA POSITION to the desired punch in/out position while listening to the playback (500 milliseconds loop playback before/after the specified point). The [DATA ENTRY] dial lets you adjust the point in seconds and the [PREV]/[NEXT] buttons lets you adjust in milliseconds.

2-3	Press the [7 UP DOWN] (MODE) button to select After/Before. "After" repeats 500 milliseconds after the Nudge Data Position and "Before" repeats 500 milliseconds before the Nudge Data Position when you playback the data in the next step.

2-4	Press the [3 UP DOWN]/[5 UP DOWN] (SET) button to set the moved point. To reset the point to the start/end point of the data, press the [4 UP DOWN]/[6 UP DOWN] (RESET) button.

2-5	Press the [8 UP DOWN] (CLOSE) button.

NOTE
The smallest possible range of the Auto punch in/out function is 100 milliseconds.

3	Use the REHEARSAL function to practice the recording before the actual recording.

3-1	Press the [8 UP DOWN] (REHEARSAL) button. "EXECUTING" is shown above the [8 UP DOWN] buttons.

3-2	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [REC] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. The audio song is played back repeatedly starting four seconds before the punch in point to four seconds after the punch out point. Play the keyboard or sing the desired part in practice. In this rehearsal function, recording is not started.

3-3	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [STOP] button.

NOTE
Repeat playback of the rehearsal function is automatically stopped after playing back 99 times.

6	Record the specific part of the audio song using the one of the methods below.

Manual
Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [REC] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to engage the record mode, then press the [REC] and [PLAY/PAUSE] buttons simultaneously to actually record. To stop recording, press the HARD DISK RECORDER [STOP] button. Pressing the HARD DISK RECORDER [PLAY/PAUSE] button during recording pauses the recording.

Pedal
Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [REC] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to engage the record mode, then press and hold the footswitch. The point at which you press the footswitch is the punch in point and the point at which you release the pedal is the punch out point.

Auto
Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [REC] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Recording automatically starts and stops at the specified point in "Specifying the recording range in AUTO mode" on page 85. The audio song playback automatically stops four seconds after the punch out point.

NOTE
The playback sound of the other (not re-recorded) track is not recorded.

7	To hear your new recording, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
If you've made a mistake or you're not completely satisfied with your performance, you can undo the operation by pressing [H] (UNDO) button on the REC MODE page.

8	Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save the recording.

Setting the Start/End Points of the Audio
This function (within the Property window) lets you set the Start and End points for the audio file. This action is non-destructive and affects only the playback of the data; it does not actually delete any data from the start or end of the file.

1	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button and select the desired audio file.

2	Press the [7 UP] (PROPERTY) button.

3	Press the [H] (START/END POINT) button.

4	Specify the Start/End point.
The operation of specifying the Start/End points is same as specifying the punch in/out points. For instructions, see "Specifying the recording range in AUTO mode" on page 85.

5	Press the [F] (OK) button to enter the new settings to the file.
To cancel the operation, press the [G] (CANCEL) button.

6	Exit from the Property window by pressing the [F] (OK) button. 

NOTE
When exporting a song for which the Start/End points have been specified, only the specified range will be exported.

Playlist Mode
The Playlist is a convenient feature within the Hard Disk Recorder that lets you collect and organize audio files for automatic playback in "jukebox" fashion. The Playlist mode can be active in the background (for example, when the Main display is selected), letting you play the listed files whenever you wish during your performance.
The "Basic/Playlist" indicator at the upper left of the display shows whether the Hard Disk Recorder is set to the Basic mode (playback of a single file) or the Playlist mode (automatic playback of multiple files).

Creating a Playlist
Once you have a number of recorded or imported audio files on the installed hard disk drive, you can assign those files to the Playlist. The files can be put in any order and can be entered any number of times (in other words, a single file can have multiple instances in a Playlist). 

NOTE
A Playlist can contain a maximum of 500 audio files.

1	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button to call up the AUDIO display.

2	Select the appropriate folder containing the desired audio files by using the [A] to [J] buttons.

3	Press the [8 DOWN] (CHANGE MENU) button if necessary, then press the [6 DOWN] (Add to PLAYLIST) button.

4	Select the desired audio file(s) by using the [A] to [J] buttons.
The selected file name is highlighted. You can continue to select additional files here, as many as desired. If multiple pages (P1, P2, ...) are shown at the bottom, you can select files from these displays, too.
To select all the files in the current folder, press the [6 DOWN] (ALL) button.

NOTE
If you want to select all but a few of the files in the folder, a quick method is to use the [6 DOWN] (ALL) button to select all of the files, then use the [A] to [J] buttons to de-select specific files.

5	Press the [7 DOWN] (OK) button.
To cancel the operation, press the [8 DOWN] (CANCEL) button.

6	Check the Playlist to confirm that the files have been added by pressing the [6 UP] (PLAYLIST) button.
If the Playlist already has audio files, additional files are automatically put at the end of the list. Added files are also automatically selected (checkmarked) for playback.

NOTE
If you change the file icon after adding to the Playlist, the audio file cannot be recognized from the Playlist.

7	Save the Playlist.
Press the [5 UP DOWN] (PLAYLIST FILE) button, then save the Playlist to the USER drive, installed hard disk drive or USB storage device.

Playing a Playlist
Once you've created and/or edited a Playlist (page 88) and you've enabled the Playlist mode, you can play back the files in the list-at any time during your performance.
Keep in mind that playback of files is not instantaneous. Since the Hard Disk Recorder needs to load each file before playing it, playback pauses roughly one or two seconds between files.

1	Press the Hard Disk Recorder [SELECT] button to call up the AUDIO display.

2	Press the [6 UP] (PLAYLIST) button to call up the Playlist display.

NOTE
The [SELECT] button toggles between the Audio and Playlist displays within the Hard Disk Recorder function.

3	Press the [5 UP DOWN] (PLAYLIST FILE) buttons to call up the PLAYLIST FILE display, then select the desired Playlist by using the [A] to [J] buttons.

4	Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Playlist display.

5	Use the [7 UP DOWN] buttons to select a file for playback, then actually enter it by pressing the [8 DOWN] (SELECT) button.
You can also use the [DATA ENTRY] dial to move the cursor and press the [ENTER] button to actually select the song.
To have the files play back from the beginning of the Playlist, select the first file. A check mark indicates the file is enabled for playback, a minus sign ( - ) indicates the file will be skipped, and an exclamation mark indicates the file does not contain data.

6	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start playback of the Playlist from the selected file.
While the Playlist mode is active (the indicator at the top left of the display shows "Playlist"), the HARD DISK RECORDER [PREV]/[NEXT] buttons function as Previous/Next controls for the Playlist. Pressing the appropriate button calls up a pop-up window and selects the previous or next audio file in the Playlist.

7	Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [STOP] button to stop playback.
To disengage the Playlist mode, press the [6 UP DOWN] (AUDIO) buttons to show the AUDIO display and select an audio song.

Playlist Controls
Shown here is a sample Playlist display, with short explanations of the various controls.

(Table)
[A]	REPEAT	Determines how the audio files will be played back:
		(Figure)
		All files are played in sequence once through to the end (no repeat).
		All files are played in sequence repeatedly.
		One selected file is played repeatedly.
[B]	SORT	Determines whether the audio files are sorted in ascending or descending order by name.
[C]	SHUFFLE	Pressing this button randomly rearranges the order of the files.
[D]	UNDO/REDO	Pressing this button (Undo) cancels the last action made to the Playlist. Pressing it again (Redo) restores the cancelled action. Only one level of Undo/Redo is available.
[E]	EXPORT AUDIO	Calls up the Export operation for exporting the selected audio file to a hard disk drive or USB storage devices. (See "Exporting an Audio File" in the Owner's Manual.)
[F]	PROPERTY	Calls up the Property popup display which shows the file name and path of the audio song at the cursor position.
[G] to [J]		Playlist navigation controls.
		[G]: Moves cursor/selection to the top of the list. 
		[H]: Moves cursor/selection one page up (when there are multiple pages).
		[I]: Moves cursor/selection one page down (when there are multiple pages).
		[J]: Moves cursor/selection to the bottom of the list (just below last entered file).
[2 UP DOWN]	MOVE Up/Down	Use these buttons to move the selected file to another location in the list.
[3 UP]	CUT	These operations let you copy or cut and paste individual list entries. Keep in mind that these have no effect on the actual audio data, but just entries in the list.
		Cut and Insert
		1 Press the [3 UP] (CUT) button.
		2 Select the desired file entry by using the [5 UP DOWN] buttons and press the [6 UP DOWN] button to actually select it. Then press the [8 UP] (OK) button. The entry is deleted.
		3 Move the cursor to the desired location in the list (with the [7 UP DOWN] buttons) and press the [3 DOWN] (INSERT) button.
		Copy and Insert
		1 Press the [4 UP] (COPY) button.
		2 Select the desired file entry by using the [5 UP DOWN] buttons and press the [6 UP DOWN] button to actually select it. Then press the [8 UP] (OK) button. The entry is copied.
		3 Move the cursor to the desired location in the list (with the [7 UP DOWN] buttons) and press the [3 DOWN] (INSERT) button.
[3 DOWN]	INSERT	
[4 UP]	COPY	
[4 DOWN]	DELETE	Deletes files from the Playlist. Keep in mind that this does not affect the actual audio data, but simply deletes an entry of the file from the list.
[5 UP DOWN]	PLAYLIST FILE	Opens the PLAYLIST FILE display. From this display, you can rename, copy, delete or save the playlists.
[6 UP DOWN]	AUDIO	Exits the Playlist display and calls up the Audio display.
[7 UP DOWN]	Up/Down	Use these buttons to move the cursor in the list. Use the [DATA ENTRY] dial to quickly move the cursor (red border) through the entries and press the [ENTER] button.
[8 UP]	MARK	Adds or removes the checkmark to/from the selected data. Only the checkmarked files will be played. Holding this button adds (or removes) the checkmark to (or from) all files. 
[8 DOWN]	SELECT	Actually selects the file at the cursor position.
(Table End)

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