Yamaha MD8 owner manual Recording & Mixing Techniques, Recording a New Song, Searching for Blanks

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26 Recording & Mixing Techniques

4 Recording & Mixing Techniques

This chapter explains MD8 recording and mixing techniques.

Recording a New Song

The NEW REC function is used to record new songs on a disc. Songs are recorded sequen- tially, as shown below. With a blank disc, simply pressing the [REC] button engages New Record mode. For a disc that already contains some songs, however, you must first locate the Blankarea of the disc,as explained below.If there is only one Blank area,it will be called Blank 1 .

Song 1 Song 2 Song 3

Blank Area

Blank

Though a disc can contain up to 128 blank areas, there will only be one (Blank 1) as long as you do not erase or move previously recorded songs. If you do, the space they used to occupy will be called Blank 2, Blank 3, and so on. That space can then be used for recording a new song.

To extend a song it must be followed by a blank area. If songs are contiguous, you may have to move a song (see page 65) to create a blank area following the song you wish to extend.

Note: Moving a song that’s only a few seconds in length may not extend the blank area. This is a limitation of the MD disc format.

Song Move

Song 1 Song 2 Song 3

Song 2

Blank Area

Song 1

 

Blank

Song 3

Song 2

Blank Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song 1

 

Blank

Song 3

Song 2

Blank Area

 

 

 

 

 

Song 1 can be extended

 

When extending a song, NEW REC appears on the display when recording extended into the blank area.You can use the REMAIN Time Counter mode to check how much recording time, including the blank area, is available. For rehearsal, the MD8 always stops at the end of a song.

A new song cannot be longer than the blank area you record it to. If there is more than one blank on your disc, be sure to select the longest one.

Searching for Blanks

“Blank X” (X represents a number) is the top part of an unrecorded area on a disc. To locate the blank, press the SONG SEARCH [] button repeatedly until Blank X appears on the display. Once the desired blank is located, the MD8 is ready to record a new song.

Since nothing is recorded in the blank area, you cannot use the Play, Review, and CUE func- tions. Press the [] SONG SEARCH button if you want to return to the previous song.

MD8—Owner’s Manual

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Contents Multitrack MD Recorder Varoitus Safety Instructions Read the Following Before Operating the MD8 Keep This Manual For Future Reference Contents Repeat, Cue List & Program Play 10. MD8 Applications Mixer MD8 FeaturesWelcome to the MD8 RecorderWelcome to the MD8 Type Logo Description Buying Discs for the MD8MiniDisc Touring the MD8 Topside ViewInput Channels PAN control Group Assign switchesFader Master Section MTC, Midi CLK, and MMC indicators Status indicatorsPitch indicators TOC Edit indicator& OUT indicators Repeat mode indicatorsAuto Punch indicator Track record indicatorsAuto Punch I/O button Disc Transport SectionDisc Transport buttons Song Search buttonsMark Search & Mark buttons B Repeat buttonsRepeat button Display buttonPower ON/OFF switch Rear PanelLine Input 9-10/11-12 MIC/LINE INPUTsMIC/LINE INPUTs 1 Track Direct OUTsFront Connectors Phantom Power ON/OFF switchFirst Session Quick-Start SystemLoading a Disc Connecting the Power CordTurning on the MD8 Recording the First TrackMaking the Connections GRP & DIR GRP MethodMonitoring & Recording GRP & DIR DIR MethodListening to the First Track Overdubbing Press the Play button to play back what you‘ve recordedMix and refine your music as follows MixdownRecord the Final Mix to your stereo master recorder Basic Multitracking An Overview of Multitrack RecordingAdvanced Multitracking About Monitoring Multi-Source Mixing Up MIC/LINE Track 1 disc Input 1 jack/XLRMix and refine your music as described on Record the final mix to your stereo master recorderRecording a New Song Recording & Mixing TechniquesSearching for Blanks Rec Mode Tracks Used Recording Time Setting the Recording ModeUse the Data dial to select a Recording mode Minutes DiscTitling Discs & Songs RecordingManual Punch In/Out Using the REC ButtonPress the Stop button to stop playback Using the REC Select buttons Using a Footswitch Press the footswitch to start playbackSetting the In/Out Points On-the-Fly Auto Punch In/OutUsing SET and Last REC Search Single Take Auto Punch In/Out Play Record WaitRecord Auto Punch with a Footswitch Leaving Auto Punch In/Out modeMulti Take Auto Punch In/Out Press Enter to prepare for recording the second take Go back to aboveAuditioning Your Takes Use the Data dial to select the Take you want to auditionSetting the Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Times Ping-Pong Recording TracksSet the Monitor Level control as required Preparing for Ping-PongSet the faders on the source channels to the 7-8 mark Source TracksPerforming Ping-Pong for Real Rehearsing Ping-PongChecking the Ping-Pong Operation Ping-Pong with Overdub Destination Track Overdub SourceContinue with Preparing for Ping-Pongon Pitch Adjusting the PitchToggling Between FIX & Vari Pitch Using a Footswitch Mode Before IndicatorsApplying Effects Applying Effects at MixdownApplying Effects with Ping-Pong Applying Effects when RecordingSet the effects processor as required Patching in Signal Processors From processor’s outputRewind & Fast Forward Quick Search FunctionsSearching for Songs Shuttle Playback Function Cue/ReviewLocating Specific Points Searching for the Last Rec in & OUT PointsTo return to normal playback speed, press Play again Inserting Markers Marker IndicatorsSearching for Markers Original SongAdjusting Markers Press the Adjust buttonAdjusting Markers Before Erase Erasing MarkersPress the Enter button to erase the marker After EraseOne Song Repeat Press the Repeat button to cancel All Song Repeat playbackRepeat, Cue List & Program Play All Song RepeatRepeat Press the Repeat button to cancel A-B RepeatRepeat Song Use the Data dial to select Edit or NEW Cue List Playback & CopyCue List Press the Play button to start Program playback Program PlaybackProgram Viewing Disc Contents Editing Songs & TracksCopying & Converting Songs Erasing DiscsUse the Data dial to select the Song that you want to copy Use the Data dial to select a blank area Use the Data dial to select another trackPress the Enter button to copy Song Copy Renumbering SongsBefore AfterPress Enter to renumber the songs Moving SongsPress Enter once more to move the song to the new position Song 1 before divide Dividing SongsPress the Enter button to divide Song 1 after dividePress the Enter button to combine Combining SongsSong Before combine After combine Use the Data dial to select the song you want to erase Erasing SongsErasing Tracks Press the Enter button to eraseBefore Part Erase Erasing PartsPress Enter again to erase After Part EraseCopying Tracks Press Enter again to copyCopying Parts Source TrackDisplay Dimmer Other FunctionsFrame Display Peak HoldMD8 & Midi Using the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi SystemAbout Tempo Maps Setting Up a Synchronized Midi System Setting the Midi Sequencer MTC Cabling Note Using MTCSetting the MD8 for MTC Operation Use the Data dial to select MTC Midi TimecodeSetting the Midi Sequencer Using Midi ClockProgramming the Tempo Map A once again flashes on the display 001 2/4 010 3/4 005 6/8 000 4/4 Deleting Steps in a Tempo MapSaving a Tempo Map Selecting Midi Clock for synchronizationUse the Data dial to select Mclk Midi Clock Controlling the MD8 with MMC FunctionPress the Enter button to return to the Utility menu Setting the MMC Device IDEnabling MMC Use the Data wheel to set this parameter to on or OFFTempo Map Chart Meter Step Measure Time10 MD8 Applications One-Take RecordingMidi Home Studio Using the MD8 with Another Mixer Track transferEffects Return Beyond the BasicsMarkers Pitch Applications MonitoringMixdown 12 Q&A Section What’s the difference between MiniDiscs and MD Data Discs?How many songs can I store on an MD Data disc? Troubleshooting Synchronize to the MD8 MMC remote control doesMidi sequencer does not Not workAppendix MD8 Transport ModesDisplay Messages Message MeaningSpecifications Digital/AudioGeneral Specifications subject to change without noticeBlock Diagram Dimensions Glossary Midi Timecode-SeeMTC Glossary Index NumericsHigh EQ MTC Vari Midi Implementation Chart Session Info