If you don't have computer-recording software, the included Cubase LE 5 will give you a start. If you want to mix your multitrack recording on the R24 rather than transfer the audio to a DAW via USB, there's a dedicated master track with mastering effects as well as EQ, panning and two send and return effects (chorus/delay and reverb) for each track and various insert effects.įor recording direct to a computer via USB, the R24 functions as an eight-in/ two-out audio interface forġ6-bit/44.1kHz audio or as a two-in/two-out interface for 24-bit/96kHz audio. You can play the pads in real-time, triggering the sample to create a performance for an entire song, or set-up a sequence in steps on a grid.Īn included USB memory stick contains 1.5GB of drum loops for you to use with the sampler. This allows you to use audio files (recorded on the R24 or imported) as samples, each assigned to a pad (and its associated track). The pads can also be used with the onboard sampler. Unfortunately there's no provision for footswitch-operated punch-ins.įor timekeeping help, there's an onboard metronome that can be sent to headphones, but if you prefer something more sophisticated or want to build up complete backing tracks from scratch, the R24 offers not only 472 preset patterns, including intros, fills and endings, but also a set of pads with 24 voices (eight pads in three banks) that you can use to create your own patterns. If you'd like to keep both hands on the guitar when initiating recording you can program automatic punch in and out points. In general, there's a compression and EQ that can be applied to eight simultaneous channels but, more specifically, there are amp sims featuring 18 types of guitar amp models or six types of bass amp models from the G2nu effects unit. Should you wish to plug your guitar or bass straight in, then one of the inputs, all of which are combi sockets for XLR and 6.4mm jack, can be switched to Hi-Z operation, and there are a bunch of insert effects that can be applied to it. In all, there are eight mic inputs available, and the R24 is capable of simultaneously recording eight tracks, opening up the possibility of making a multitrack recording of a full band or of a multiple mic'd drum kit as a basis for adding the rest of the instruments as overdubs, if you have enough mics for the separate components.Ī pair of linked R24s will allow 16 channels to be recorded simultaneously. If you need a more detailed stereo recording, there are no problems with plugging in a pair of more upmarket condensers, as the unit is equipped with phantom power for up to six of its mic inputs.
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