How do I record to tape? | OP-1 Field Guide

Recording to tape on the OP-1 Field:

Enter tape mode: 1. Press the tape button 2. You'll see the 4-track tape interface 3. Each tape style has a different character

Select a track: 1. Press track buttons 1-4 2. Selected track is highlighted 3. Record arm by pressing record

Start recording: 1. Press play (tape rolls) 2. Play your synth, drum, or sampled sounds 3. Audio records to the selected track 4. Press stop when done

Tape styles (new in Field):

Studio 4-track — Professional quality, 15 ips
Vintage 4-track — Classic analog character, 7.5 ips
Porta 4-track — Cassette flavor, 3.75 ips
Disk mini — Digital compression, psychoacoustic processing

Changing tape style: 1. In tape mode, press shift + tape 2. Select "new" tape 3. Choose your style 4. Each tape = 6 minutes recording time

Recording tips:

Watch levels — Field has improved metering
Use the stereo engines for wider recordings
Punch in/out for precise edits
24-hour battery means long sessions possible

New Field features:

Stereo recording on all tracks
Improved audio quality (32-bit float internal)
USB-C audio interface capability
Velocity-sensitive keys for dynamic recording

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