Although the BR-1200 is a twelve-track recorder, each of these twelve tracks actually consists of sixteen layers of tracks called V-Tracks (virtual tracks). The first audio that you record on any of the eight tracks is V-Track 1 (“V1”). The default is then (Track 1 – V1), (Track 2 – V1), (Track 3 – V1)…(Track 11/12 –V1).
For example: If you record a take on (Track 1 – V1) and then decide that you want to record an alternate take without erasing the first take, you can change the V-Track of Track 1 to (Track 1 – V2) and then record a new take without affecting the original. You can later decide which take is the best for playback and simply change the V-Track to the desired take.
Note: Each of the twelve tracks in the BR-1200 can play back no more than one of their V-Tracks at one time. In the example above, you would have to choose either (Track - V1) OR (Track 1 - V2)--they cannot be played simultaneously.
To change a V-Track, use the following steps.
- Press the V-TRACK button next to the REC (record) button.
- Move the cursor to the track whose V-Track is to be changed, and then use the TIME/VALUE dial to select a new V-Track.
- Press [EXIT/NO] to return to the top screen.