Auto Looping; Auto Return; Auto Play; Loop Limit - Alesis ADAT-XT20 Reference Manual

Chapter 4: Basic Operations
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Auto Looping is not a feature in and of itself, but is made up of two important
features that, when used together, provide a very useful tool. These two
features are: Auto Return and Auto Play. When both are enabled, and set
correctly, a section of tape of any length may be continuously repeated.
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When Auto Return is enabled, and the transport reaches the Locate 4
point (the end of the loop), it will automatically rewind to the Locate 1
point (the start of the loop). Notice the arrow on the front panel
connecting the [LOCATE 1] and [LOCATE 4] buttons.
To turn Auto Return on or off, press the [AUTO RETURN] button. The
AUTO-RTN icon will light when turned on. If Locate 1's position is
after Locate 4, the AUTO-RTN icon will flash, and the transport won't
rewind as it passes through Locate 4. For Auto Return to work, Locate 1
must be before Locate 4.
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The Auto Play function determines whether or not the transport will
automatically go into play when a locate function is completed. This
function can also be used in conjunction with the Auto Return function
(see above) to create a "loop", whereby a section of tape is played over
and over.
To turn Auto Play on or off, press the [AUTO PLAY] button. The AUTO
PLAY icon will light when turned on.
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There is, however, a built-in safeguard that protects the tape and the
XT20's heads and transport from unnecessary wear and tear by
automatically disabling the Auto Loop feature after completing 100
consecutive loops. If this is not to your liking, this safeguard may be
disabled. This is done by holding the [SET LOCATE] button and
pressing [AUTO RETURN]. However, Alesis recommends doing so only
when you absolutely have no other alternative. The 100 loop limit will
be enabled again once [STOP] is pressed.
While the Auto Loop feature is engaged, you may have a "loop count"
displayed temporarily by holding the [SET LOCATE] button and
pressing [AUTO PLAY].
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The Auto Return and Auto Play functions can be used along with Auto
Record (see next page) to create a recording loop. So, you can record a
take over and over until you get it right. Simply set Locate 1 to a
position several seconds before Locate 2, and Locate 4 to a position after
Locate 3.
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