Yamaha MD8 Rehearsing Ping-Pong, Performing Ping-Pong for Real, Checking the Ping-Pong Operation

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Rehearsing Ping-Pong

8.Press the [REHE] button.

The REHE indicators flash.

9.Press the [PLAY] button to start the rehearsal.

The rehearsal starts and the PLAY indicators light up. The REHE indicators stop flashing and light up continuously.

You should now be able to hear the source tracks combined.

10.Use the faders to balance the source track levels and apply EQ as required.

To monitor individual tracks, press the MONITOR SELECT [CUE] button and use the indi- vidual CUE LEVEL controls.

Repeat the ping-pong rehearsal until you are satisfied with the combined sound.

Performing Ping-Pong for Real

11.Press the [] SONG SEARCH button to locate the beginning of the song.

12.Press the [REC] button.

The REC indicators flash.

13.Press the [PLAY] button to start recording.

The ping-pong operation starts and the PLAY indicators light up. The REC indicators stop flashing and light up continuously. The meter of the destination track now reflects the level of the combined signal.

14.When the song has finished, press the [STOP] button.

Checking the Ping-Pong Operation

15.Press the [] SONG SEARCH button to locate the beginning of the song.

16.Press the MONITOR SELECT [GROUP] switch that you pressed previously to monitor the destination track.

17.Press the MONITOR SELECT [STEREO] switch to listen to the Stereo Bus signal.

Alternatively, press MONITOR SELECT [CUE] and set the destination track’s/channel’s [FLIP] switch back to MIC/LINE (up position).You also need to set the CUE LEVEL control of the destination track to midway.

18.Press the [PLAY] button to start playback.

You should now be able to hear the new combined track.

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 Recorder MD8 FeaturesWelcome to the MD8 MixerWelcome to the MD8 Buying Discs for the MD8 Type Logo DescriptionMiniDisc Topside View Touring the MD8Input Channels Group Assign switches PAN controlFader Master Section TOC Edit indicator Status indicatorsPitch indicators MTC, Midi CLK, and MMC indicatorsTrack record indicators Repeat mode indicatorsAuto Punch indicator & OUT indicatorsSong Search buttons Disc Transport SectionDisc Transport buttons Auto Punch I/O buttonDisplay button B Repeat buttonsRepeat button Mark Search & Mark buttonsRear Panel Power ON/OFF switchMIC/LINE INPUTs Line Input 9-10/11-12Track Direct OUTs MIC/LINE INPUTs 1Phantom Power ON/OFF switch Front ConnectorsQuick-Start System First SessionRecording the First Track Connecting the Power CordTurning on the MD8 Loading a DiscGRP Method Making the Connections GRP & DIRDIR Method Monitoring & Recording GRP & DIRListening to the First Track Press the Play button to play back what you‘ve recorded OverdubbingMixdown Mix and refine your music as followsRecord the Final Mix to your stereo master recorder An Overview of Multitrack Recording Basic MultitrackingAdvanced Multitracking About Monitoring Up MIC/LINE Track 1 disc Input 1 jack/XLR Multi-Source MixingRecord the final mix to your stereo master recorder Mix and refine your music as described onRecording & Mixing Techniques Recording a New SongSearching for Blanks Minutes Disc Setting the Recording ModeUse the Data dial to select a Recording mode Rec Mode Tracks Used Recording TimeRecording Titling Discs & SongsUsing the REC Button Manual Punch In/OutPress the Stop button to stop playback Using the REC Select buttons Press the footswitch to start playback Using a FootswitchAuto Punch In/Out Setting the In/Out Points On-the-FlyUsing SET and Last REC Search Single Take Auto Punch In/Out Play Record WaitRecord Leaving Auto Punch In/Out mode Auto Punch with a FootswitchMulti Take Auto Punch In/Out Go back to above Press Enter to prepare for recording the second takeUse the Data dial to select the Take you want to audition Auditioning Your TakesSetting the Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Times Tracks Ping-Pong RecordingSource Tracks Preparing for Ping-PongSet the faders on the source channels to the 7-8 mark Set the Monitor Level control as requiredRehearsing Ping-Pong Performing Ping-Pong for RealChecking the Ping-Pong Operation Destination Track Overdub Source Ping-Pong with OverdubContinue with Preparing for Ping-Pongon Adjusting the Pitch PitchToggling Between FIX & Vari Pitch Mode Before Indicators Using a FootswitchApplying Effects at Mixdown Applying EffectsApplying Effects when Recording Applying Effects with Ping-PongSet the effects processor as required From processor’s output Patching in Signal ProcessorsShuttle Playback Function Cue/Review Quick Search FunctionsSearching for Songs Rewind & Fast ForwardSearching for the Last Rec in & OUT Points Locating Specific PointsTo return to normal playback speed, press Play again Original Song Marker IndicatorsSearching for Markers Inserting MarkersPress the Adjust button Adjusting MarkersAdjusting Markers After Erase Erasing MarkersPress the Enter button to erase the marker Before EraseAll Song Repeat Press the Repeat button to cancel All Song Repeat playbackRepeat, Cue List & Program Play One Song RepeatPress the Repeat button to cancel A-B Repeat RepeatRepeat Song Cue List Playback & Copy Use the Data dial to select Edit or NEWCue List Program Playback Press the Play button to start Program playbackProgram Editing Songs & Tracks Viewing Disc ContentsErasing Discs Copying & Converting SongsUse the Data dial to select the Song that you want to copy Use the Data dial to select another track Use the Data dial to select a blank areaPress the Enter button to copy After Renumbering SongsBefore Song CopyMoving Songs Press Enter to renumber the songsPress Enter once more to move the song to the new position Song 1 after divide Dividing SongsPress the Enter button to divide Song 1 before divideCombining Songs Press the Enter button to combineSong Before combine After combine Press the Enter button to erase Erasing SongsErasing Tracks Use the Data dial to select the song you want to eraseAfter Part Erase Erasing PartsPress Enter again to erase Before Part ErasePress Enter again to copy Copying TracksSource Track Copying PartsPeak Hold Other FunctionsFrame Display Display DimmerUsing the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi System MD8 & MidiAbout Tempo Maps Setting Up a Synchronized Midi System Use the Data dial to select MTC Midi Timecode Using MTCSetting the MD8 for MTC Operation Setting the Midi Sequencer MTC Cabling NoteUsing Midi Clock Setting the Midi SequencerProgramming the Tempo Map A once again flashes on the display Deleting Steps in a Tempo Map 001 2/4 010 3/4 005 6/8 000 4/4Selecting Midi Clock for synchronization Saving a Tempo MapUse the Data dial to select Mclk Midi Clock Function Controlling the MD8 with MMCUse the Data wheel to set this parameter to on or OFF Setting the MMC Device IDEnabling MMC Press the Enter button to return to the Utility menuMeter Step Measure Time Tempo Map ChartOne-Take Recording 10 MD8 ApplicationsMidi Home Studio Track transfer Using the MD8 with Another MixerBeyond the Basics Effects ReturnMarkers Monitoring Pitch ApplicationsMixdown What’s the difference between MiniDiscs and MD Data Discs? 12 Q&A SectionHow many songs can I store on an MD Data disc? Troubleshooting Not work MMC remote control doesMidi sequencer does not Synchronize to the MD8MD8 Transport Modes AppendixMessage Meaning Display MessagesDigital/Audio SpecificationsSpecifications subject to change without notice GeneralBlock Diagram Dimensions Glossary Midi Timecode-SeeMTC Glossary Numerics IndexHigh EQ MTC Vari Midi Implementation Chart Session Info