Yamaha MD8 owner manual Adjusting Markers, Press the Adjust button

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Adjusting Markers

Once inserted, markers can be finely adjusted in one-frame steps. This also applies to the LAST REC IN and OUT points (they double as Punch In and Out points). The Start and End markers cannot be adjusted.

1.Press the [ADJUST] button.

The display shows MARKX:ADJST (“X”being the number of the Marker whose number is flashing on the display at the time when you press [ADJUST]).

2.Use the DATA dial to select the marker that you want to adjust.

IN and OUT refer to the LAST REC IN and OUT points.

3.Press the [ENTER] button.

The display shows ADJSTLoad. and about ten seconds of sound data (about five seconds on either side) of the marker is loaded into memory for quick playback.

When loading is complete, the sound data can be played from about 1.5 seconds before the marker to about 1.5 seconds after the marker, as shown below.

1.5 sec 1.5 sec

Audition

[1]

10 seconds of sound data loaded into memory

The 1.5 seconds of sound data before the marker is played at a lower volume level, so you can hear exactly where the marker occurs. To play the first 1.5 seconds at normal volume and the remaining sound data at a lower level, turn the CURSOR shuttle to the left. You can toggle between these two playback modes by turning the CURSOR shuttle to the left, or right. Each time you do so the sound data is played.

Playback Volume

Marker Position

Marker Position

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 MiniDisc Buying Discs for the MD8Type Logo Description Touring the MD8 Topside ViewInput Channels Fader Group Assign switchesPAN control 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 MethodListening to the First Track DIR MethodMonitoring & Recording GRP & DIR Overdubbing Press the Play button to play back what you‘ve recordedRecord the Final Mix to your stereo master recorder MixdownMix and refine your music as follows Advanced Multitracking An Overview of Multitrack RecordingBasic 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 recorderSearching for Blanks Recording & Mixing TechniquesRecording a New Song Rec Mode Tracks Used Recording Time Setting the Recording ModeUse the Data dial to select a Recording mode Minutes DiscTitling Discs & Songs RecordingPress the Stop button to stop playback Using the REC ButtonManual Punch In/Out 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 TracksChecking the Ping-Pong Operation Rehearsing Ping-PongPerforming Ping-Pong for Real Ping-Pong with Overdub Destination Track Overdub SourceContinue with Preparing for Ping-Pongon Toggling Between FIX & Vari Pitch Adjusting the PitchPitch Using a Footswitch Mode Before IndicatorsApplying Effects Applying Effects at MixdownSet the effects processor as required Applying Effects when RecordingApplying Effects with Ping-Pong Patching in Signal Processors From processor’s outputRewind & Fast Forward Quick Search FunctionsSearching for Songs Shuttle Playback Function Cue/ReviewTo return to normal playback speed, press Play again Searching for the Last Rec in & OUT PointsLocating Specific Points 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 Song Press the Repeat button to cancel A-B RepeatRepeat Cue List Cue List Playback & CopyUse the Data dial to select Edit or NEW Program Program PlaybackPress the Play button to start Program playback Viewing Disc Contents Editing Songs & TracksUse the Data dial to select the Song that you want to copy Erasing DiscsCopying & Converting Songs Press the Enter button to copy Use the Data dial to select another trackUse the Data dial to select a blank area Song Copy Renumbering SongsBefore AfterPress Enter once more to move the song to the new position Moving SongsPress Enter to renumber the songs Song 1 before divide Dividing SongsPress the Enter button to divide Song 1 after divideSong Before combine After combine Combining SongsPress the Enter button to 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 HoldAbout Tempo Maps Using the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi SystemMD8 & Midi 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 TimecodeProgramming the Tempo Map Using Midi ClockSetting the Midi Sequencer A once again flashes on the display 001 2/4 010 3/4 005 6/8 000 4/4 Deleting Steps in a Tempo MapUse the Data dial to select Mclk Midi Clock Selecting Midi Clock for synchronizationSaving a Tempo Map 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 transferMarkers Beyond the BasicsEffects Return 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