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Backing Track Functions Loading Song Data from USB Memory Song data saved on USB memory can be loaded into the GW-8. SMF data also can be stored into the user Song. For details, refer to “Loading User Data Saved on USB Memory (Import)” (p. 49). Deleting a Song Here’s how you can delete the specified Song or all Songs from User Song memory. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] [ ] to select “Utility” then press [ENTER]. 3. Use the cursor buttons to select “Delete” then press [ENTER]. 4. Use the cursor buttons to select “Song” or “All Songs,” then press [ENTER]. 5. If you selected “Song” in step 4, use the VALUE dial to select the Song that you want to delete, then press [ENTER]. A confirmation window will appear. 6. Press [ENTER] to delete the Song(s). If you press [EXIT], you’re returned to the previous screen without deleting the Song(s). Selecting and Playing a Song ([SONG]) 1. Press [SONG] so the button is lit. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select a Song. When the cursor is at the Song number, you can also select a Song from the Song list. Press [ENTER] to access the Song list, using [ ] [ ] to select a Song, and then pressing [ENTER]. You can use [NUMERIC] to select a Song (p. 17). 3. Press [ ] to play the Song. To stop, press [ ] once again. When you record a Song using a Style, the Style data is recorded in the first measure of the Song. When you play back this Song, playback will begin from measure indication “2.” When you select a user Song, the temporary Song memory will be overwritten by the user Song you selected. Moving the playback location of a song Use the SONG/USB MEMORY PLAYER CONTROL buttons to specify the song playback location. [ ] Returns to the beginning of the song. [ ] Rewinds the song. [ ] Fast-forwards the song. [ ] Moves to the end of the song. [ ] Plays or pauses the song. Performing along with a song ([MINUS ONE/CENTER CANCEL]) You can press [MINUS ONE/CENTER CANCEL] to mute (silence) the specified Part. This is called the “Minus One” function. To specify the Part that will be muted, see below. Each time you press [MINUS ONE/CENTER CANCEL], the Minus One function will be turned on (button lit) or off (button unlit). Specifying the Part that will be muted 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Use [ ] [ ] to select “Minus One Setting” then press [ENTER]. 3. Use the cursor buttons to select the Part that you want to mute. 4. Turn the VALUE dial to set it to ON or OFF. 5. When you’re finished making settings, press [EXIT]. This setting is system parameter. Back Up Song Files Song data you created on the GW-8 can be saved on USB memory. For details, refer to “Saving User Data to USB Memory (Backup)” (p. 49). Other Functions Related to Song “Using Preset Performances” (p. 38) “Using the Metronome” (p. 23) “Saving User Data to USB Memory (Backup)” (p. 49) “Loading User Data Saved on USB Memory (Import)” (p. 49) You can’t play back SMF data that contains more than 16 parts. 30
Backing Track Functions USB Memory Player (SMF/Audio File Player) Playlist: Playlist is a function that lets you create a list of songs in a specified order, and play them back consecutively on the GW-8. You can use the included “Playlist Editor” to create a playlist on your computer. Songlist: The list of songs specified in the playlist is called a Songlist. USB Memory Player Screens Main Screen When you connect USB memory to the GW-8 and press [USB MEMORY PLAYER], the Main screen will appear as follows. fig.disp-USBmp.eps 1 2 7 3 4 5 6 Creating a playlist Start up Playlist Editor and create a playlist. * For details on creating a playlist, refer to “PlaylistEditor<strong>Manual</strong>E.pdf,” which is installed together with “Playlist Editor.” • Use the included “Playlist Editor” to create playlists. You cannot create playlists on GW-8 itself. • You can play back individual songs even without creating a playlist. To do this, place the SMF or audio files in the root directory of your USB memory. • Only audio files whose sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz can be played. • The GW-8 can handle up to a maximum of 999 songs and playlists. (The Playlist Editor can handle up to 999 playlists.) 1. PLAYLIST icon: Indicates the PLAYLIST SELECT screen. 2. SONG icon: Indicates the SONG SELECT screen. 3. The number and name of the currently selected Song 4. The group, number, and name of the currently selected Performance 5. The number and name of the Tone selected for the Lower Part 6. The number and name of the Tone selected for the Upper Part 7. The measure number and tempo or time of the Song PLAYLIST SELECT Screen In the Main screen, select the PLAYLIST icon and press [ENTER] to access the PLAYLIST SELECT screen. fig.disp-USBmp-songlist.eps 2 1 Playing Back SMF/Audio Files You can play back SMF files or audio files saved in USB memory. SMF/Audio files that can be played WAV/ AIFF MP3 SMF 0 or 1 * With format 1 SMFs, there are Format limitations on the tracks that will be played. 240 KB maximum (Note that this File Size will vary slightly based on the SMF content.) System Exclusive Packet sizes of 512 bytes or less Audio File Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz Bit Depth 8/16/24 bits Format MPEG-1 audio layer 3 Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/ Bit Rates 112/128/160/192/224/256/ 320 kbps, VBR (Variable Bit Rate) 1. PLAYLIST list In the list, choose playlist and press [ ]; the cursor will move to the icon in the right side of the screen. Select an icon and press [ENTER] to perform the following operations. Playlists that show a at the left of the name don’t allow you to edit the playlist settings or the settings of the songs in the playlist. 2. P INFO icon: Displays information for the currently selected playlist. 31
Page 1 and 2: Owner’s Manual 201a Before using
Page 3 and 4: USING THE UNIT SAFELY Used for inst
Page 5 and 6: IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply 301
Page 7 and 8: Main Features The Ideal Workstation
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Page 13 and 14: Introduction About the GW-8 What is
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Page 17 and 18: Introduction Input settings for the
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Effects List Reverb Parameters Thes
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Tone List No. Name Category MSB LSB
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Rhythm Set List Preset Group Preset
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Specifications GW-8: Workstation (C
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