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If the carillon is not currently performing in an automatic mode then clicking (or tapping) the Record Librarian button on the Management Suite menu will open the librarian screen. You can exit either by closing the window or tapping on the Go to Standby button.
If the carillon is not currently performing in an automatic mode then clicking (or tapping) the Record Librarian button on the Management Suite menu will open the librarian screen. You can exit either by closing the window or tapping on the Go to Standby button.
Automation is suspended while the record menu is active. If you wish to exit the record menu to resume the automatic schedule, press ''Go to Standby''.
=== Rehearsing ===


The system will be in the active keyboard rehearsal mode when this menu is activated.
The system will be in the active keyboard rehearsal mode when this menu is activated.


At the top of the screen is a copy of the carillon display. To the right of the display are two indicator lights. If your bell system is equipped with inside monitoring, you will generally see the Inside light only. If you wish to audition selections outside also, you can click the Outside light to enable the bells outside.
At the top of the screen is a copy of the carillon display. To the right of the display are two indicator lights. If your bell system is equipped with inside monitoring, you will generally see the Inside light only. If you wish to audition selections outside also, you can click the Outside light to enable the bells outside.
Volume Up/Down buttons allow you to adjust the level of the inside monitor speaker (on newer systems without a monitor level knob).


Below the display is a row of record 'transport' buttons. Click one of these buttons to record, playback (audition) and save the recording. After making a recording, the system can be returned to rehearsal mode by clicking the ''Keyboard On/Voice Select'' button. This button will also allow you to change the currently active bell voice (if available).
Below the display is a row of record 'transport' buttons. Click one of these buttons to record, playback (audition) and save the recording. After making a recording, the system can be returned to rehearsal mode by clicking the ''Keyboard On/Voice Select'' button. This button will also allow you to change the currently active bell voice (if available).
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== Record a Performance ==
== Record a Performance ==
Clicking the Record button activates the record menu and places the carillon in the rehearsal mode. Automation is suspended while the record menu is active. If you wish to exit the record menu to resume the automatic schedule, press Go to Standby.
The keyboard is active for practicing through the inside speakers only (unless your bell controller lacks the inside monitoring option). If you wish to play through the outside speakers (or tower bells), you can click on the Outside indicator. The Volume Up/Down buttons allow you to adjust the level of the inside monitor speaker.
The bell voice that will be used for the recordings is listed at the top of the blue display screen. To select alternate bell voices, click the Keyboard On/Voice Select button.


The Record button enables the carillon for recording from the keyboard. If you do not begin to play the keyboard within 10 seconds, the recording will automatically cancel. If you have previously recorded something into the temporary memory buffer without saving it, the system will ask you if you mean to Replace the Last Take. If you mean to erase the last recording without saving it, press Yes to continue.
The Record button enables the carillon for recording from the keyboard. If you do not begin to play the keyboard within 10 seconds, the recording will automatically cancel. If you have previously recorded something into the temporary memory buffer without saving it, the system will ask you if you mean to Replace the Last Take. If you mean to erase the last recording without saving it, press Yes to continue.