Reference Guide

TASCAM DR-40X
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9 – Using effects
This unit has a built-in effect. They can also be applied to the
output signal during playback.
When the effect is on, appears at the top of the Home
Screen as light on dark ( ).
Effects indication
Setting the effect
1.
Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2.
Use the + and – buttons to select the OTHERS menu, and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button to open the
OTHERS screen.
3.
Use the + or − button to select EFFECT, and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
The EFFECT screen will open.
As shown in the above illustration, there are four setting
items on the EFFECT screen.
Set each item using the ., /, + and – buttons.
EFFECT
Use this to turn the effect on or off. (Default: OFF)
PRESET
Select the preset for the effect being used. (default:
Hall 1)
See the "Effects preset list" on page 61 for details
about the preset effects.
LEVEL
Use this to change the output level of the effect
selected with the PRESET item. Setting range: 0 - 20
(default: 10)
SOURCE:
Select which input or output sound the effect is used
on. (Default: MIX)
SOURCE (option) Explanation
MIX (default value)
Apply the effect to the output
during overdub/mix recording
or during mixdown recording.
INT MIC
Apply the effect to signals
input through the built-in
mics
EXT IN
Apply the effect to signals
input through external mics
or equipment
When MIX is selected, you can set the level (SEND) of
each signal sent to the effect on the Mixer Screen. (See
"10 – Mixer" on page 62)
4.
Use the + or – button to select the desired item and
press the ENTER/MARK button or / button to access
that item’s settings.
5.
Use the + or – button to set the desired value.
6.
Press the . button to enable selection of settings.
7.
Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to return to the
Home screen.
CAUTION
When the sampling frequency is set to 96 kHz, or a WAV
file with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz is played, the
built-in effects do not work. However, you can still set the
built-in effects.
Effects preset list
Preset name Effects
Hall 1 (default)
This is a bright reverb modeled after a
large hall-like space.
Hall 2
This is a warm reverb modeled after a
large hall-like space.
Room
This reverb is modeled on a small
indoor space.
Studio
This reverb is modeled on a studio-like
space.
Plate 1
This is a bright plate reverb.
Plate 2
This is a warm plate reverb.