Using The Solo And Mute Functions; Solo Function - Akai DPS16 Operator's Manual

Chapter 7: Advanced Technique for Mixing

Using the Solo and Mute functions

The DPS16 provides a Solo function that allows specified channels to be routed to MONITOR OUT jacks, and a
Mute function that allows specified channels to be muted. The Solo function is useful when you wish to monitor
only certain channels without affecting the signals output from the MASTER OUT jacks and the DIGITAL OUT
jack. The Mute function is used to turn on and off the sound of only certain channels output from the MASTER
OUT and DIGITAL OUT jacks.
Both functions are available whenever the transport operations on the DPS16 are available (that is, in Main mode
or in Mixer mode).
TIP : The Solo function is effective only on the monitor out signals. On the other hand, the Mute function is
effective on the master out, digital out, and monitor out signals.

Solo function

1. Press the [SOLO] key to access the Solo function.
The
[SOLO]
that indicates the solo condition of each channel.
1 Indicates the solo on/off condition for the INPUT MIX channels. (The "on" channels are highlighted.)
Use the
2 Indicates the solo on/off condition for the TRACK MIX channels. (The "on" channels are highlighted.)
Use the
3 (
[F1] FX1
These keys are used to turn Solo mode for effect returns 1–4 on and off. (The default setting is "on" for all
returns.)
2. Use the [INPUT SELECT] keys, [TRACK SELECT] keys, [F1](
for each channel on and off. (You can turn Solo mode for multiple channels on simultaneously.)
While the
OUT and PHONES jacks. This setting does not affect the signals output from the MASTER OUT and DIGI-
TAL OUT jacks. This function is useful when you wish to monitor certain tracks through the monitor system
or headphones during mixdown or ping-pong recording.
3. Press the [SOLO] key again to exit the Solo function.
The DPS16 returns to the previous status.
TIPS :
• The DPS16 memorizes the solo channels you select during the Solo operation and retains them until the
power to the unit is turned off. When you turn on the Solo function, the same channels are automatically
selected.
• You can use the Solo function in Mixer mode or Effect mode. When you press the
or Effect mode, the Solo function is turned on and the key's LED flashes. However, if you activate the Solo
function while any screen other than the Main screen is displayed, the Solo window does not appear. In this
case, the Solo function is effective on the channels that were previously selected as solo channels.
If you wish to change the solo channels, press the
while the Solo window is displayed, use the
– [F4] ( FX 4
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key flashes, indicating that the Solo function is available. The DPS16 displays the Solo window
keys to turn Solo mode for the INPUT MIX channels on and off.
[INPUT SELECT]
keys to turn Solo mode for the TRACK MIX channels on and off.
[TRACK SELECT]
) key – ( ) key
[F4] FX4
key is flashing, only the signals of the solo channels will be output from the MONITOR
[SOLO]
) keys.
) – [F4] (
FX1
key to return to the Main screen, then
[MAIN SCREEN]
[INPUT SELECT] keys, [TRACK SELECT]
1
2
3
) keys to turn Solo mode
FX4
[SOLO] key in Mixer mode
keys, and [F1] ( FX 1 )