recording a track in parts

[touny]

Is there a way to record a part of a track (30 seconds i.e), stop recording and then  continue recording a second part (2nd 30 seconds) on the same track and so on?

[launched]

Yes, just press play and record at the 30 second mark. You are better off to use auto punch in/punch out, though, which is explained on page 46 of your manual. It will sound choppy if you don't.

The best way to accomplish what you want is to use two tracks, especially if you are recording the second part at a later date. The levels/tone will be different and it won't sound right. For example, record part one on TR1, and part two on TR2. You can then adjust the levels for each track, and then bounce both tracks into one track when you are satisfied with how it sounds. Not to mention that the two parts will blend together better doing it this way.

Hope that helps!

Mark

[touny]

Thanks Mark

[Geir]

Marks right ... and just to emphasize it ... even if you record to different tracks, use the punch-in to avoid clicks

[Wiley]

Gee I have never used the punch in or out.  Ha Ha I either screw it up badly, sort of badly, or make it through ok. lOL

[Glenn Mitchell]

It can be addicting. An essential feature of any recording studio.

[Ted]

Adding to what launched said: Sometimes I record the easy sections of parts on one track, and then do two or three takes of the hard sections of the part on multiple virtual tracks--still using auto punch.

Then I assemble a complete part using copy (CPY), with all the best sections laid end-to-end on a single track.  I do this particularly with vocals, where I have the least confidence.

It's kind of fun to listen to your various takes.  I set up an A-B repeating loop, and toggle between the v-tracks while it's looping.  Thinking to myself, "[V1] That sucked. [V2] Not bad. [V3] Better than expected. [V2] Hmmm... [V3] That's the keeper."

So the first verse of one of my songs may be from take 3, the second verse from take 1, and the chorus from take 2.

If you are a newbie to the Micro BR specifically, or to multi-track recording generally, this may not make much sense to you.  But when you learn the techniques, they definitely are addicting.

[Glenn Mitchell]

As launched mentioned, if you wait until a later time, it can be difficult to get a match on the punch-in. Some problems are:
1. volume levels (as per Ted, use another track, then copy to the orig.),
2. FX confusion, (can't remember what FX you used? Do them dry.),
3. punch timing, (if you hold a note thru a measure, it will be chopped off if you punch-in mid measure).
4. feel. It's surprising how on a different day you can be in a different groove.

feel free to add to these

[Oldrottenhead]

ive never used punch in out, will need to read up on it but sounds a great way of replacing some vocal mishaps i often have. usually i just sing the whole song over again

[Glenn Mitchell]

That's impressive OHR. If I tried that I'd be all day getting one track right.