Creatinga Loop - Alesis ADAT-XT20 Reference Manual

To set the Relative 0:00:00.00 position (Locate 0):
to the position you wish to regard as "0:00:00.00" (Relative Time).
Remember, ABS Time is the timecode being read from tape. Setting the Locate 0
position is always done in Relative Time.
The current tape position is stored into Locate 0, and the TIME counter will
display :
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The Auto Return function causes the XT20 to automatically rewind back to a
specified tape position (Locate 1) when playback or recording has reached a
specified position (Locate 4). Both Locates 1 and 4 are assignable to any tape
position using the methods described in the previous section.
The Auto Play function is used to automatically engage playback whenever a
locate function is completed. By using both the Auto Return and Auto Play
functions, a loop can be created whereby the same region of tape is repeatedly
played back. For more information on related functions, see the section entitled
Autolocation Controls in Chapter 4.
To loop a section of tape:
1].
Refer to the previous section for instructions.
4].
In the right side of the display, the AUTO-RETURN icon will appear
indicating that Auto Return is enabled. The XT20 will now automatically
rewind back to the tape position stored in Locate 1 upon reaching the tape
position stored in Locate 4.
In the right side of the display, the AUTO-PLAY icon will appear indicating
that Auto Play is enabled. The XT20 will now automatically engage playback
upon completing a locate.
before Locate 4's position.
stored tape position.
The [PLAY] LED will light and the transport will go into Play mode. When
Locate 4's position is reached, the tape will automatically rewind back to
Locate 1's position and then automatically go back into Play mode.
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Press [PLAY], [FAST FWD] or [REWIND] as required to move the tape
Press [SET LOCATE], immediately followed by pressing [LOCATE 0].
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Store the tape position where you want the loop to begin into [LOCATE
Store the tape position where you want the loop to end into [LOCATE
Press [AUTO RETURN] to enable Auto Return.
Press [AUTO PLAY] to enable Auto Play.
If necessary, press [REWIND] to rewind the tape to a location that is
Alternatively, you can press [LOCATE 1] to locate directly to its
Press [PLAY] to engage playback.
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