How do I record to tape?

Recording to tape on the OP-1 is straightforward. You select a sound, choose a track, set your level, and press REC + Play to start recording.

Basic Recording Steps

1. 1.Press Synth or Drum and select a sound using keys 1-8
2. 2.Press Tape to enter tape mode
3. 3.Press one of the track keys T1, T2, T3, or T4 to select which track to record on
4. 4.Turn the orange encoder to set your recording level (watch the meter)
5. 5.Press REC (the filled circle button) and Play (triangle) together to start recording
6. 6.Play notes on the keyboard
7. 7.Press Stop (square) when finished

Important Notes

The tape always overdubs on existing material. If you want to replace what's already on a track, use LIFT (arrow up key) to remove the existing takes first, then record.

You have 6 minutes total recording time at normal speed, spread across all 4 tracks. The tape records at 32-bit resolution in stereo.