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3Press the [8 ▼] (CHANGE MENU) button if necessary, then call up the 
Import function by pressing the [7 ▼] (WAVE IMPORT) button.
4Select the desired device as a destination by using the TAB [QQ Q Q][WW W W] 
buttons.
Generally, a USB device will show up as “USB1” in the display. When the 
device is selected, all folders and audio files on the device are automatically 
shown.
5Press the [6 ▼] (IMPORT) button.
Alternately, if you desire to import only one file, you can import it by double 
clicking the appropriate [A]–[J] button.
6Select the desired audio file by using the [A]–[J] buttons.
The selected file name is highlighted. You can continue to select additional 
files here, as many as desired. If multiple pages (P1, P2, ...) are shown at the 
bottom, you can select files from these displays, too. After that, press the [7 ▼] 
(OK) button.
7At the prompt, press the [F] (YES) button.
Importing may take as little as a couple of seconds or as long as a few minutes, 
depending on the file size, as well as the number of files you are importing.
To confirm the imported file, press the [EXIT] button to return to the AUDIO 
display.
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Do not disconnect the device 
while the READ/WRITE lamp is on 
or flashing. Doing so may result in 
loss or corruption of the data or 
malfunction of the device.
If you are importing multiple files and 
you cancel Import while the operation is 
in process, some of the files will be 
imported and unaffected by cancelling 
the operation.
If the same file name already exists, a 
message appears prompting you to 
overwrite. Selecting [YES] imports the 
file and overwrite the Main track. The 
data of Sub track will be deleted. 
CAUTION
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In the display called up by pressing the HARD DISK RECORDER [SETTING] button, you can edit the recorded data. 
After you finish editing, press the [I] (SAVE) button to save the edition.
(1) Normalize
Normalize raises the volume of the recorded audio to the optimum level. Use this to make the recorded audio as 
loud as possible, without distortion. Technically, this operation scans the recorded file for the highest level, then 
raises the volume of the entire file so that the highest peak is set to the maximum, non-distorting level. Normaliza-
tion is calculated for the loudest signal found in either channel of the stereo recording and the same gain is applied 
to both channels.
1In the VOLUME Page, press the [A] (NORMALIZE MAIN) button or [B] 
(NORMALIZE SUB) button.
2At the prompt, press the [G] (OK) button to start normalizing the 
selected track.
To cancel the operation, press the [H] (CANCEL) button.
(2) Adjusting the Volume
In the VOLUME Page, use the [3 ▲▼]/[4 ▲▼] buttons or sliders to adjust the output 
level of Main/Sub tracks. 
(3) Replacing the Main/Sub Tracks
In the REC MODE Page, press the [D] (SWAP MAIN-SUB) button to replace the Main and Sub tracks.
(4) Deleting a Track
In the REC MODE Page, press the [F]/[G] buttons to delete the Main/Sub track.
If you want to undo the operation, press the [H] (UNDO) button just after pressing the [F] or [G] button.
Editing the Recorded Data
VOLUME Page REC MODE Page
(1)
(2)(3)(4)
Normalize can only be applied to a file 
that has been saved. If you haven’t 
saved the recorded file yet, the display 
prompts you to save it before using 
Normalize.
NOTE
To control overall volume of the audio 
file, press the [BALANCE] button once 
or twice to call up the BALANCE (2/2) 
display, then use the [5] slider.
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You can re-record the data which you created in the following five ways.
•Replace the whole data: NORMAL REC..................................................... See below
•Mix the recorded data: NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK) .......................... See below
•Replace a certain range of the data: PUNCH IN/OUT ............................See page 84
•Overdub a certain range of the data: PUNCH IN/OUT (MERGE) ............See page 84
•Merge the Main and Sub tracks to the Main track: BOUNCE
......................................................................................... See the Owner’s Manual.
NORMAL REC / NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK)
You can replace the whole audio data of a track by NORMAL or mix the audio data 
with the previous one by NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK). The NORMAL REC (PLUS 
PLAYBACK) method does not add any tracks but simply mixes the new recording to 
the existing data. After stopping recording, the data will be erased from the stop 
point.
1Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button and select the 
recorded file to be re-recorded from the AUDIO display.
2Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SETTING] button, then use the 
TAB [
QQ Q Q][WW W W] buttons to select the REC MODE tab.
3Use the [C] (TRACK SELECT) button to select the track to be re-
recorded.
 
4Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a recording method.
• Replace the whole data: NORMAL REC
• Mix the recorded data: NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK)
5If you select “NORMAL REC (PLUS PLAYBACK),” play back the 
recorded audio and practice the part that you want to overdub while 
the audio is playing. Change the volume settings if necessary.
If you wish to add a keyboard-played Voice from the Tyros3, select the desired 
Voice. If you wish to record your singing voice or an external instrument, con-
nect a microphone or instrument and make the appropriate settings. Adjust 
the HDR Track Play and Rec Monitor levels here as desired.
6Press the [REC] button to enable recording.
The display automatically switches to the REC MODE Page.
7Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start recording.
Play the keyboard (or sing, etc.) and record your performance.
8When finished recording, press the [STOP] button.
After stopping recording, the data will be erased from the stop point.
Re-recording
Re-recording of the data repeatedly will 
result in deterioration of the sound 
quality.
NOTE
Since you will be overdubbing parts 
onto this audio, it’s best to keep the first 
recording simple. For example, you 
may want to record just a rhythm pattern 
(such as by playing back a Style) or a 
simple bass riff over which you can add 
other parts.
NOTE
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The playback sound of the other (not re-
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9To hear your new recording, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
If you’ve made a mistake or you’re not completely satisfied with your perfor-
mance, you can undo the operation by pressing [H] (UNDO) button on the 
REC MODE page.
10Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save the recording.
PUNCH IN OUT / PUNCH IN OUT (MERGE)
This method of recording can only be used on an existing recording. It allows you to 
re-record over a specific part of the already-recorded material. You can replace the 
original part with the new recording by PUNCH IN/OUT, or keeping the original and 
mixing it with the new by PUNCH IN/OUT (MERGE). This lets you either correct a mis-
take in the recording or overdub new parts onto the original recording.
Keep in mind that the parts before and after the Punch In/Out section are not 
recorded over and remain as the original data—they play back normally to guide you 
in and out of the recording.
1Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button and select the 
recorded file to be re-recorded from the AUDIO display.
2Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SETTING] button, then use the 
TAB [
QQ Q Q][WW W W] buttons to select the REC MODE tab.
3Use the [C] (TRACK SELECT) button to select the track to be re-
recorded.
4Use the [A]/[B] buttons to select a recording method.
• Replace a certain range of the data: PUNCH IN/OUT
• Overdub a certain range of the data: PUNCH IN/OUT (MERGE)
The Hard Disk Recorder automatically 
reduces the level of the previous track 
by a certain, slight amount to accom-
modate the new recording. This is done 
to minimize possible distortion. You 
can use the Normalize effect to maxi-
mize the volume of the overall sound. 
For details, see page 82.
NOTE
Keep in mind that even if you 
neglect to save the recorded data 
in this step, the originally 
recorded file (before re-recording) 
will still remain on the hard disk 
drive.
CAUTION
You can re-record over only one range 
at one time.
The beginning and ending of the 
recorded data using the Punch In/Out 
function is faded in/out automatically. 
This is done to minimize possible noise 
at the beginning and ending of the 
recorded data. We recommend that you 
specify the beginning and ending points 
at sections in the data where the volume 
is low.
NOTE
NOTE
Original Data
Start Recording Punch In Punch Out Stop RecordingRe-recorded Data Original Data
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5Select the desired Punch In/Out Mode, using the [1 ▲▼]/[2 ▲▼] 
(MODE) buttons.
• MANUAL.............. This lets you manually execute Punch In/Out recording by using the 
Hard Disk Recorder transport buttons ([REC], [PLAY/PAUSE], etc.).
• PEDAL.................. This lets you manually execute Punch In/Out recording by using a 
connected footswitch to the FOOT PEDAL 2 jack.
• AUTO................... This lets you specify the Punch In and Out points, allowing automatic 
Punch In/Out recording (see below).
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Specifying the recording range in AUTO mode
If you select AUTO as the punch in/out recording method, specify the recording range and practice the 
recording by using the Rehearsal function.
1Specify the punch in/out range by pressing the [3 ▲▼]/[5 ▲▼] (SET) buttons at the punch in/out 
point during the audio song playback.
2If you move the punch in/out point slightly, use the Nudge function.
In this Nudge function, you can move the punch in/out point slightly (even in millisecond units) 
while listening to the playback.
2-1Press the [7 ▲▼] (NUDGE) button to show the Nudge Play display.
2-2Use the [DATA ENTRY] dial and [PREV]/[NEXT] button to move the NUDGE DATA POSITION to 
the desired punch in/out position while listening to the playback (500 milliseconds loop play-
back before/after the specified point). The [DATA ENTRY] dial lets you adjust the point in sec-
onds and the [PREV]/[NEXT] buttons lets you adjust in milliseconds.
2-3Press the [7 ▲▼] (MODE) button to select After/Before. “After” repeats 500 milliseconds after 
the Nudge Data Position and “Before” repeats 500 milliseconds before the Nudge Data Posi-
tion when you playback the data in the next step.
2-4Press the [3 ▲▼]/[5 ▲▼] (SET) button to set the moved point. To reset the point to the start/
end point of the data, press the [4 ▲▼]/[6 ▲▼] (RESET) button.
2-5Press the [8 ▲▼] (CLOSE) button.
3Use the REHEARSAL function to practice the recording before the actual recording.
3-1Press the [8 ▲▼] (REHEARSAL) button. “EXECUTING” is shown above the [8 ▲▼] buttons.
3-2Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [REC] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button. The audio 
song is played back repeatedly starting four seconds before the punch in point to four seconds 
after the punch out point. Play the keyboard or sing the desired part in practice. In this 
rehearsal function, recording is not started.
3-3Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [STOP] button.
The smallest possible range of the Auto punch in/out function is 100 milliseconds.
NOTE
Repeat playback of the rehearsal function is automatically stopped after playing back 99 times.
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6Record the specific part of the audio song using the one of the meth-
ods below.
Manual
Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [REC] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] but-
ton to engage the record mode, then press the [REC] and [PLAY/PAUSE] but-
tons simultaneously to actually record. To stop recording, press the HARD DISK 
RECORDER [STOP] button. Pressing the HARD DISK RECORDER [PLAY/PAUSE] 
button during recording pauses the recording.
Pedal
Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [REC] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] but-
ton to engage the record mode, then press and hold the footswitch. The point 
at which you press the footswitch is the punch in point and the point at which 
you release the pedal is the punch out point.
Auto
Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [REC] button and press the [PLAY/PAUSE] but-
ton. Recording automatically starts and stops at the specified point in “Specify-
ing the recording range in AUTO mode” on page 85. The audio song playback 
automatically stops four seconds after the punch out point.
7To hear your new recording, press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
If you’ve made a mistake or you’re not completely satisfied with your perfor-
mance, you can undo the operation by pressing [H] (UNDO) button on the 
REC MODE page.
8Press the [I] (SAVE) button to save the recording.
This function (within the Property window) lets you set the Start and End points for the audio file. This action is 
non-destructive and affects only the playback of the data; it does not actually delete any data from the start or end 
of the file.
1Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button and select the 
desired audio file.
2Press the [7 ▲] (PROPERTY) button.
3Press the [H] (START/END POINT) button.
4Specify the Start/End point.
The operation of specifying the Start/End points is same as specifying the 
punch in/out points. For instructions, see “Specifying the recording range in 
AUTO mode” on page 85.
5Press the [F] (OK) button to enter the new settings to the file.
To cancel the operation, press the [G] (CANCEL) button.
6Exit from the Property window by pressing the [F] (OK) button. 
The playback sound of the other (not re-
recorded) track is not recorded.
NOTE
Setting the Start/End Points of the Audio
When exporting a song for which the 
Start/End points have been specified, 
only the specified range will be 
exported.
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The Playlist is a convenient feature within the Hard Disk Recorder that lets you collect and organize audio files for 
automatic playback in “jukebox” fashion. The Playlist mode can be active in the background (for example, when 
the Main display is selected), letting you play the listed files whenever you wish during your performance.
The “Basic/Playlist” indicator at the upper left of the display shows whether the Hard Disk Recorder is set to the 
Basic mode (playback of a single file) or the Playlist mode (automatic playback of multiple files).
Creating a Playlist
Once you have a number of recorded or imported audio files on the installed hard disk 
drive, you can assign those files to the Playlist. The files can be put in any order and 
can be entered any number of times (in other words, a single file can have multiple 
instances in a Playlist). 
1Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [SELECT] button to call up the 
AUDIO display.
2Select the appropriate folder containing the desired audio files by 
using the [A]–[J] buttons.
3Press the [8 ▼] (CHANGE MENU) button if necessary, then press the 
[6 ▼] (Add to PLAYLIST) button.
4Select the desired audio file(s) by using the [A]–[J] buttons.
The selected file name is highlighted. You can continue to select additional 
files here, as many as desired. If multiple pages (P1, P2, ...) are shown at the 
bottom, you can select files from these displays, too.
To select all the files in the current folder, press the [6 ▼] (ALL) button.
5Press the [7 ▼] (OK) button.
To cancel the operation, press the [8 ▼] (CANCEL) button.
6Check the Playlist to confirm that the files have been added by press-
ing the [6 ▲] (PLAYLIST) button.
If the Playlist already has audio files, additional files are automatically put at the 
end of the list. Added files are also automatically selected (checkmarked) for 
playback.
7Save the Playlist.
Press the [5 ▲▼] (PLAYLIST FILE) button, then save the Playlist to the USER 
drive, installed hard disk drive or USB storage device.
Playing a Playlist
Once you’ve created and/or edited a Playlist (page 88) and you’ve enabled the Playlist mode, you can play back the 
files in the list—at any time during your performance.
Keep in mind that playback of files is not instantaneous. Since the Hard Disk Recorder needs to load each file before 
playing it, playback pauses roughly one or two seconds between files.
1Press the Hard Disk Recorder [SELECT] button to call up the AUDIO 
display.
2Press the [6 ▲] (PLAYLIST) button to call up the Playlist display.
3Press the [5 ▲▼] (PLAYLIST FILE) buttons to call up the PLAYLIST 
FILE display, then select the desired Playlist by using the [A]–[J] but-
tons.
Playlist Mode
A Playlist can contain a maximum of 
500 audio files.
NOTE
If you want to select all but a few of the 
files in the folder, a quick method is to 
use the [6 ▼] (ALL) button to select all 
of the files, then use the [A]–[J] buttons 
to de-select specific files.
NOTE
If you change the file icon after adding 
to the Playlist, the audio file cannot be 
recognized from the Playlist.
NOTE
The [SELECT] button toggles between 
the Audio and Playlist displays within 
the Hard Disk Recorder function.
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4Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Playlist display.
5Use the [7 ▲▼] buttons to select a file for playback, then actually 
enter it by pressing the [8 ▼] (SELECT) button.
You can also use the [DATA ENTRY] dial to move the cursor and press the 
[ENTER] button to actually select the song.
To have the files play back from the beginning of the Playlist, select the first 
file. A check mark indicates the file is enabled for playback, a minus sign ( - ) 
indicates the file will be skipped, and an exclamation mark indicates the file 
does not contain data.
6Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [PLAY/PAUSE] button to start play-
back of the Playlist from the selected file.
While the Playlist mode is active (the indicator at the top left of the display 
shows “Playlist”), the HARD DISK RECORDER [PREV]/[NEXT] buttons function 
as Previous/Next controls for the Playlist. Pressing the appropriate button calls 
up a pop-up window and selects the previous or next audio file in the Playlist.
7Press the HARD DISK RECORDER [STOP] button to stop playback.
To disengage the Playlist mode, press the [6 ▲▼] (AUDIO) buttons to show 
the AUDIO display and select an audio song.
Playlist Controls
Shown here is a sample Playlist display, with short explanations of the various controls.
[A] REPEAT Determines how the audio files will be played back:
[B] SORT Determines whether the audio files are sorted in ascending or descending 
order by name.
[C] SHUFFLE Pressing this button randomly rearranges the order of the files.
[D] UNDO/REDO Pressing this button (Undo) cancels the last action made to the Playlist. Press-
ing it again (Redo) restores the cancelled action. Only one level of Undo/Redo 
is available.
[E] EXPORT AUDIO Calls up the Export operation for exporting the selected audio file to a hard 
disk drive or USB storage devices. (See “Exporting an Audio File” in the 
Owner’s Manual.)
[F] PROPERTY Calls up the Property popup display which shows the file name and path of 
the audio song at the cursor position.
All files are played in sequence once through to the end (no repeat).
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[G]–[J] Playlist navigation controls.
• [G]: Moves cursor/selection to the top of the list. 
• [H]: Moves cursor/selection one page up (when there are multiple pages).
• [I]: Moves cursor/selection one page down (when there are multiple 
pages).
• [J]: Moves cursor/selection to the bottom of the list (just below last entered 
file).
[2 ▲▼]MOVE Up/Down Use these buttons to move the selected file to another location in the list.
[3 ▲]CUT These operations let you copy or cut and paste individual list entries. Keep in 
mind that these have no effect on the actual audio data, but just entries in the 
list.
Cut and Insert
1Press the [3 ▲] (CUT) button.
2Select the desired file entry by using the [5 ▲▼] buttons and press 
the [6 ▲▼] button to actually select it. Then press the [8 ▲] (OK) 
button. The entry is deleted.
3Move the cursor to the desired location in the list (with the [7 ▲▼] 
buttons) and press the [3 ▼] (INSERT) button.
Copy and Insert
1Press the [4 ▲] (COPY) button.
2Select the desired file entry by using the [5 ▲▼] buttons and press 
the [6 ▲▼] button to actually select it. Then press the [8 ▲] (OK) 
button. The entry is copied.
3Move the cursor to the desired location in the list (with the [7 ▲▼] 
buttons) and press the [3 ▼] (INSERT) button.
[3 ▼]INSERT
[4 ▲]COPY
[4 ▼]DELETE Deletes files from the Playlist. Keep in mind that this does not affect the actual 
audio data, but simply deletes an entry of the file from the list.
[5 ▲▼]PLAYLIST FILE Opens the PLAYLIST FILE display. From this display, you can rename, copy, 
delete or save the playlists.
[6 ▲▼]AUDIO Exits the Playlist display and calls up the Audio display.
[7 ▲▼]Up/Down Use these buttons to move the cursor in the list. Use the [DATA ENTRY] dial to 
quickly move the cursor (red border) through the entries and press the 
[ENTER] button.
[8 ▲]MARK Adds or removes the checkmark to/from the selected data. Only the 
checkmarked files will be played. Holding this button adds (or removes) the 
checkmark to (or from) all files. 
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Mixing Console
– Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance –
Contents
Editing VOL/VOICE Parameters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
• Song Auto Revoice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Editing FILTER Parameters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Editing TUNE Parameters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Editing EFFECT Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
• Selecting an Effect type and Creating a User Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Editing EQ Parameters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
• Editing and Saving the Selected EQ  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Line Out Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Editing VOL/VOICE Parameters
For information on available Voices for each Style 
channel, refer to page 38.
When playing GM song data, channel 10 (in the 
SONG CH 9 to 16 page) can only be used for a 
Drum Kit Voice.
When changing the rhythm/percussion Voice 
(drum kits, etc.) of the Style and Song from the 
VOICE parameter, the detailed settings related to 
the drum Voice are reset, and in some cases you 
may be unable to restore the original sound. In the 
case of Song playback, you can restore the origi-
nal sound by returning to the beginning of the 
Song and playing back from that point. In the case 
of Style play, you can restore the original sound 
by selecting the same Style again.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
[F] SONG AUTO 
REVOICESee page 91.
[G] SETUP
[C]/[H] VOICE Allows you to re-select the Voices for each part. When the Style channels are 
called up, neither Organ Flutes Voices nor User Voices can be selected. When 
the Song channels are called up, User Voices cannot be selected. Please note 
that the Voice of the Multi Pad cannot be changed via the Mixing Console.
[D]/[I] PANPOT Determines the stereo position of the selected part (channel). 
[E]/[J] VOLUME Determines the level of each part or channel, giving you fine control over the 
balance of all the parts.