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Owner’s Manual 
Version 1.0 – English - 

illustration represents files of a highly fragmented hard disk, of 
which merely the lower quarter remains free for larger files.

When writing data, Adat Edit attempts to locate sufficient 
contiguous space. Apart from that, data is stored wherever 
possible.

Especially with stereo recordings, you should not enter too 
large of a value in when setting the 

 

(long click on the recording button in the 

Transport window > 

Set Audio Record Path

). This parameter sets the size of a pre-

record file that is created each time record is engaged. If this 
value is set high, and you then make much shorter recordings, 
the hard drive will inevitably become fragmented.

You can help Adat Edit work efficiently, by periodically 
defragmenting the hard disk (also known as “optimizing”).

On the Macintosh, use defragmentation programs like Norton's 
“Speed Disk”, AlSoft’s “DiskExpress II”, or La Cie’s 
“Silverlining”. Ask your computer dealer which software is best 
for your hard disk.

For Windows95, use the included defragmentation program 
that can be reached via 

Start > Programs > Accessories > 

System Tools > Disk Defragmenter

, or other programs (such as 

Norton’s “Speed Disk”).

The operating principle of these programs is simple; the files 
are completely resorted so that they occupy contiguous sectors