Overdubbing; Options - Native Instruments Absynth 5 Reference Manual

12.2.2 Overdubbing

After having recorded some audio, you can overdub multiple audio layers by pressing the
Overdub switch. If activated, the new signal will be mixed with the old signal rather than
replacing it.
To control the mix, you can set both signals' level separately with the two sliders that appear
upon activation of the Overdub switch:
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The Synth slider controls the new recording's level.
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The Tape slider controls the previous recording's level.
You can repeat the overdubbing process as often as needed: the mix between the Synth and
Tape signals will simply be used as new Tape signal the next time, so that you can mix it
again with your playing.
! Note that this is not equivalent to true multi-track processing. With standard settings, both
signals will be attenuated by 6 dB so that they play at half volume and don't clip. If you
record a third layer, the first recording will be attenuated a second time. So, if you plan to use
this feature extensively, keep the recordings' order in mind.

12.2.3 Options

You have a few more options at you disposal:
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Stereo switch: If activated, two channels will be recorded; if not, a mono mix will be re-
corded. Note that you cannot overdub stereo and mono signals together.
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Options button: By clicking on the Options button in the bottom row, you open the Options
dialog. This dialog allows you to activate/deactivate the Undo function (see below) and
define the maximum duration of your recordings (1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 minutes).
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