Bouncing Tracks - Alesis X2 Reference Manual

To make sure you're hearing what's actually going to tape, make sure the L-R
switch is up, and follow the procedure earlier in this section under "Recording
Multiple Sources." If the effect is stereo, it must be recorded onto two tracks. If
you're recording onto one track only, try setting the STEREO SEPARATION control
to MONO (counterclockwise).
To record effects onto the mixdown deck:
This procedure is the same as for hearing effects in the monitors, listed above.

Bouncing Tracks

Sometimes it is necessary to combine several tracks onto another track, particularly
when you are running out of tape tracks. Example: Once you've recorded the vocal
harmonies on four different tracks, why not bounce them all over to one track, or
two tracks for a stereo mix, thereby freeing up the original four tracks.
When bouncing tracks, you will want to monitor the tape tracks being bounced on
the Channel FADERS, instead of the short Monitor FADERS. That way, you can
route the signal(s) to a Group which corresponds to the track(s) you wish to bounce
to. Example: If we were bouncing those four vocal tracks to track 5, we would press
the CHAN/MON REVERSE button for those channels, route them to Group 5,
create a desirable mix, and place track 5 in record. Here's the recipe:
To bounce one or more tracks to another track (mono):
For each Channel (tape track) you wish to bounce, press the CHAN/MON
1
REVERSE button so it is down.
This sends the tape tracks to the Channel (long) FADERS.
Assign the Channels to Group 5 by pressing the 5-6 button next to the long
2
fader.
Make sure none of these channels is assigned to L-R. Also make sure that no unwanted
channels are assigned to 5-6.
Turn each Channel's PAN knob hard left.
3
This routes the signals to Group 5 only.
Make sure Channel 5's DIR switch is in the UP position.
4
Place track 5 into record-ready, and adjust Group 5 FADER to achieve a
5
desirable recording level.
6 Adjust each Channel FADER to achieve a desirable mix.
Hint: Press SOLO on channel 5's Monitor section to check the mix.
Rewind the tape, and record onto track 5 those portions you wish to bounce.
7
Tracks 1-4 are now available for recording new parts.
8
To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks (stereo):
1 For each Channel (tape track) you wish to bounce, press the CHAN/MON
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