Record Screen

Introduction

The Record screen allows you to capture audio from external sources directly into the picoTracker. You can record from a line-level source or the built-in microphone, making it easy to sample sounds from your environment or other gear.

Accessing the Record Screen

You can access it from any screen by pressing EDIT + PLAY when the sequencer is stopped.

Screen Layout

The Record screen displays the following information:

• Recording Status: [REC] is shown in red when recording is active, and [---] is shown otherwise.
• Recording Timer: A timer displays the duration of the current recording in MM:SS format.
• VU Meter: A VU meter on the right of the screen shows the input audio level.

Recording Controls

• PLAY: Press the PLAY button to start recording. If a recording is in progress, pressing PLAY will stop it.
• NAV + LEFT: Press NAV + LEFT to exit the Record screen and return to the Song view. If a recording is in progress, it will be discarded.

Recording Settings

You can configure the following settings on the Record screen:

• Audio source: Choose between Line In and Mic.
• Line gain: Adjust the input gain for the line-in source.
• Mic gain: Adjust the input gain for the microphone.

Use the ARROW keys to navigate between these settings and EDIT + LEFT/RIGHT to change their values.

The Recording Process

1. Navigate to the Record screen.
2. Select your desired audio source and adjust the gain.
3. Press PLAY to start recording. The status indicator will turn to [REC], and the timer will start.
4. When you are finished, press PLAY again to stop.
5. The picoTracker will save the recording as REC01.wav in the /recordings directory on your SD card.
6. After saving, the picoTracker will automatically switch to the Sample Editor screen with the new recording loaded, ready for you to edit and use.

Tips

• Keep an eye on the VU meter to avoid clipping (when the meter hits the red) and also to have a high enough signal. Adjust the gain accordingly for a clean recording.
• The recorded sample will replace any existing REC01.wav file in the /recordings directory, so be sure to rename your recordings in the Sample Editor if you want to keep them.