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AW2400 Owner’s Manual
USB
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Chapter 24
USB
This chapter explains operation and use of the AW2400 USB interface.
The AW2400 USB interface can be connected to a personal computer to allow data transfer
between the AW2400 and the computer. The following types of operation are possible.
● MIDI Message Transfer (Normal Mode)
In this type of operation the USB connector performs the
functions of the three MIDI connectors usually used for
MIDI data transfer, allowing efficient MIDI communica-
tion with the computer. The USB port is normally in this
mode immediately after the AW2400 power is turned on.
● WAV File Transfer (USB Storage Mode)
Audio data recorded on the AW2400 can be transferred to
the computer in the form of WAV files for storage or fur-
ther manipulation. Conversely, WAV files can be trans-
ferred to the AW2400 from the computer.
For example, you might transfer a recording made on the
AW2400 to the computer and use a computer-based wave-
form editing program to edit the waveform. Once edited
the WAV file can be transferred back to the AW2400
where it can be processed and mixed with other audio
data. It is also possible to directly access data on the inter-
nal AW2400 hard disk from the computer and directly edit
the data “in place”.
What You Can Do With USB
• In order to use the USB connector for MIDI communication the
MIDI port settings must be correct. Refer to “Basic MIDI Settings”
on page 194 for details on the MIDI port settings.
• Before connecting the AW2400 USB connector to the computer
the appropriate USB-MIDI driver must be properly installed on the
computer (
→ p. 266).
NOTE
• Either the Windows XP SP1 or Mac OS X 10.3 or higher operating
system is required for computer WAV file management with the
AW2400.
NOTE
● USB Storage mode
WAV files
WAV files
(Direct audio data
editing is also possible.) Computer
AW2400