Yamaha MD8 owner manual Erasing Discs, Copying & Converting Songs

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Erasing Discs

The Disc Erase function allows you to erase all songs on disc. Erasing all songs formats a disc. A disc that has been used to store computer data must be formatted using this function before it can be used with the MD8.

1.Press the [EDIT] button and use the DATA dial to select the Disc Erase function.

2.Press the [ENTER] button.

The display shows Erase EXE?

3.Press the [ENTER] button.

As this operation erases all data on disc, the MD8 asks you again whether you are absolutely sure: Really?

4.Press the [ENTER] button to proceed or the [EXIT] button to cancel.

The disc is erased, and the message Blank Disc appears on the display.

Copying & Converting Songs

The Song Copy function allows you to duplicate a song, including title, markers, and Tempo Map. This is useful for making a backup copy before performing a ping-pong or punch in/out operation. If the ping-pong or punch doesn’t turn out as expected, you can always go back to the duplicate version and try again.

You can convert a four-track song (recorded on an MD4) to an eight-track song, or an eight-track song to a 4T (MD4),2T (MiniDisc),or MO (mono) song.When converting from 8T to 4T, 2T, or MO, you can choose which tracks are copied.

1.Press the [EDIT] button and use the DATA dial to select the Song Copy function.

2.Press the [ENTER] button.

The display shows Copy X? (“X” represents the number of the currently selected song.

3.Use the DATA dial to select the Song that you want to copy.

For example: Copy 4 .

4.Press the [ENTER] button.

The display now shows the Record mode of the selected song. If you selected the eight-track format, the display now reads 8T:12345678.

5.Use the DATA dial to select the track mode for the copy (i.e., the new version of the song).

You can select 8T, 4T, 2T, or MO. The MD8 indicates this in the following way:

8T:12345678	Tracks 1–8 are copied
4T:1234	Tracks 1–4
2T:12	Tracks 1 & 2
MO:1	Track 1

You can also convert songs with fewer tracks to the 8-track mode. Such songs are displayed as follows:

8T:1234----

8T:12------

Tracks 1–4 are copied

Tracks 1 & 2 are copied

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 & Copy Cue 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