Auto Write - Tascam TM-D4000 Operation Manual

5.2 Auto Write

This mode automatically puts a channel into Write Mode when a fader is
moved. Auto Write mode is best used for gradual fader movements while
Manual Write is better suited for drastic or quick fader movements.
· Channels will already be in read mode since they
will be reading mix moves from the automation
software.
· Be sure AUTO READ is checked in the Automation
Setup screen of the TM-D4000. This will automatically
switch write-enabled channels to read mode when the
recording is stopped.
· Write mode does not need to be selected in the
Automation section of the mixer.
1. Select AUTO WRITE in the Fader Sense Mode section
of the Automation Setup screen on the TM-D4000.
2. Play the recording a comfortable amount of time
before the place you wish to edit mix moves. The moving faders of the
TM-D4000 will be following the mix moves previously written.
3. Begin slowly moving the desired fader(s) when you wish to edit mix
moves. The fader will automatically switch to write mode and begin
writing new mix moves.
4. When the end of the section to be edited is reached, simply stop the
recording to "punch out". All channels will automatically switch to read
mode when the recording is stopped since the Auto Read function is
selected.
· Another way to punch out is to press the Read key in the Automation
section of the mixer, then press All to select read mode for all channels.
This way you can continue to listen to the mix after the automation edit.
· It is also possible to select read mode by pressing the Read key and
confirming the selection with the Enter key, then selecting read mode on
the desired channels by pressing the SEL key. This allows some channels to
be punched out while other channels continue writing.
· Since the read mode stays selected it is possible to punch into write
mode on a channel by moving its fader, then punch out to read mode
simply be pressing the channel's SEL key. This can be repeated as many
times as necessary on as many channels as necessary.
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