Yamaha owner manual Controlling the MD8 with MMC, Function

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80 The MD8 & MIDI

Controlling the MD8 with MMC

Quite a few of the MD8’s functions can also be controlled using MIDI Machine Control (MMC) commands. MMC is short for a set of MIDI messages that can be used to control audio and video (tape) machines, disc recorders, and other equipment. Typically, MMC commands include Stop, Play, and Pause. As you will see, the MD8 understands a lot more MMC messages.

Here are the MMC messages the MD8 understands:

Function

MMC #

Description

 

 

 

Stop

Command 01

When the MD8 receives this command during

recording, rehearsal, or playback, it will stop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commands

When the MD8 receives this message, it will start

Play

playback. If this message is received during

02, 03

 

recording or rehearsal, the MD8 will stop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes the MD8 to skip to the next song. If this

Fast Forward

Command 04

message is received during recording or

 

 

rehearsal, the MD8 will stop.

 

 

 

 

 

Causes the MD8 to jump to the previous song. If

Rewind

Command 05

this message is received during recording or

 

 

rehearsal, the MD8 will stop.

 

 

 

 

 

If the MD8 is stopped, it will start recording. If it

Record Strobe

Command 06

is playing back, it will perform a punch in opera-

tion. This message is ignored when the MD8

 

 

 

 

waits in Pause mode.

 

 

 

Record Exit

Command 07

Switches off the recording mode.

 

 

 

Pause

Command 09

Causes the MD8 to pause, or stop if it’s record-

ing or rehearsing.

 

 

 

 

 

MMC Reset

Command 0D

Causes the MD8 to reset the MMC information

to its default setting (power-on status).

 

 

 

 

 

Write

Commands 40

Data is written to the specified field

 

 

 

Locate

Command 44

Causes the MD8 to locate to the specified time-

code position.

 

 

 

 

 

REC Mode

Information

Toggles between REHE and REC.

field 4C

 

 

 

 

 

Track Record

Information

Turns REC Select ON/OFF.

Ready

field 4F

 

 

 

 

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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 MD8 Features Welcome to the MD8Mixer 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 Status indicators Pitch indicatorsMTC, Midi CLK, and MMC indicators TOC Edit indicatorRepeat mode indicators Auto Punch indicator& OUT indicators Track record indicatorsDisc Transport Section Disc Transport buttonsAuto Punch I/O button Song Search buttonsB Repeat buttons Repeat buttonMark Search & Mark buttons 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 SystemConnecting the Power Cord Turning on the MD8Loading a Disc 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 Setting the Recording Mode Use the Data dial to select a Recording modeRec Mode Tracks Used Recording Time 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 TracksPreparing for Ping-Pong Set the faders on the source channels to the 7-8 markSet the Monitor Level control as required 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 outputQuick Search Functions Searching for SongsRewind & Fast Forward Shuttle Playback Function Cue/ReviewLocating Specific Points Searching for the Last Rec in & OUT PointsTo return to normal playback speed, press Play again Marker Indicators Searching for MarkersInserting Markers Original SongAdjusting Markers Press the Adjust buttonAdjusting Markers Erasing Markers Press the Enter button to erase the markerBefore Erase After ErasePress the Repeat button to cancel All Song Repeat playback Repeat, Cue List & Program PlayOne Song Repeat 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 Renumbering Songs BeforeSong Copy AfterPress Enter to renumber the songs Moving SongsPress Enter once more to move the song to the new position Dividing Songs Press the Enter button to divideSong 1 before divide Song 1 after dividePress the Enter button to combine Combining SongsSong Before combine After combine Erasing Songs Erasing TracksUse the Data dial to select the song you want to erase Press the Enter button to eraseErasing Parts Press Enter again to eraseBefore Part Erase After Part EraseCopying Tracks Press Enter again to copyCopying Parts Source TrackOther Functions Frame DisplayDisplay Dimmer Peak HoldMD8 & Midi Using the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi SystemAbout Tempo Maps Setting Up a Synchronized Midi System Using MTC Setting the MD8 for MTC OperationSetting the Midi Sequencer MTC Cabling Note 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 FunctionSetting the MMC Device ID Enabling MMCPress the Enter button to return to the Utility menu 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 MMC remote control does Midi sequencer does notSynchronize to the MD8 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
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