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Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode)

Setting a tempo (“Tempo Set ?” menu)

The “Setting a tempo” menu enables you to specify a tempo at a given point in a song that already has a time signature setting. For example, you can specify a tempo of 150 to the third beat of the 12th measure.

Time signature and tempo settings make a Tempo Map, which is used by the FD-8 to manage the song using the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base, and enable the Metronome function. Tempo settings as well as time signature settings are required when you wish to output MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer to an external sequencer.

•Initial setting: bar 001, beat 1: 120 (001BAR 1 120TEMPO)

•Setting range of measures: Determined by the time signature setting.

•Setting range of beats: Determined by the time signature setting.

•Setting range of tempo: 30-250/quarter note, --- (delete)

•Max. setting points: 64 points

*You can set the tempo for each Program individually.

*The settings can be saved and loaded as part of song data.

*The settings are maintained after you turn off the power to the unit.

Checking the stored tempo setting

1. Select a Program to check the tempo setting for.

Press the SETUP key, use the JOG dial to select the [Tempo Set ?] menu, then press the EXECUTE/YES key. Indication on the display changes as shown below, and the current tempo appears. The initial setting is [001 BAR 1 TEMPO 120]. This means that a tempo for the first beat of the first measure is set to 120.

2. Rotate the JOG dial clockwise.

You can view the current tempo values in sequence. Tempo value [- - - BAR - TEMPO - - -] means that no tempo values are specified after the current setting. With the initial setting, [001 BAR 1 TEMPO 120] is followed by [- - - BAR - TEMPO - - -].

44.1kHz

SETUP

SYNC OUT

CLK

AUTO

DRIVE

SCSI

A.PUNCH

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TEMPO

SYNC OUT

CLK

AUTO

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Storing a tempo value

3. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The display indicates [Tempo Edit] and [TEMPO] flashes. (See the figure below.)

This means that you can enter a value now.

 

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BAR

 

 

TEMPO

SYNC OUT

DRIVE

CLK

SCSI

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4.Press the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the

F FWD button to move the flashing cursor to the desired edit location, and use the JOG dial to enter the bar/ beat/tempo information to be stored.

Pressing the HOLD/> key or the F FWD button repeatedly will move the flashing cursor from TEMPO to BAR and to , then returns to TEMPO.

Pressing the REWIND button repeatedly will move the cursor in the opposite direction.

The bar and beat settings for the time signatures determine the setting range of bar and beat settings for the tempo. You can specify a tempo between 30 and 250 per quarter note.

The indication [---] means “no tempo,” which is used to delete a tempo setting.

When you turn the JOG dial, [---] appears for the bars and beats for which no tempo has been set.

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Table of contents Introduction Precautions Names and Functions Rear panelInput select switches Input SEL INPUT/OFF/TRK Input fadersPanpot knobs PAN L/R Monitor panpot knobs PAN MON L/MON RInput level switches Level H/M/L Monitor level control knob MON INPUT/TRKEqualizer control knobs EQ HIGH/MID/LOW AUX send knobs AUX AUX 1/AUXLCD Contrast adjustment knobScrub key Scrub Setup key Setup Access LED AccessDisplay indication select key Disp SEL Time Base select key Time Base SELPlay button Play Stop button StopRecord button RECORD/ Auto Punch Shift key ShiftAuto Return/Auto Play mode on/off key Vari Pitch key Vari PITCH/ P.EDITLocate key LOCATE/ LOC MEM Hold/ key HoldStore key Store Undo/Redo key UNDO/REDOEdit key Edit Auto Return Start keyAuto Return End key Auto RTN END/ Preview Auto Punch In key Auto Punch IN/ PreviewAuto Punch Out key Clipboard In key Clipboard IN/ PreviewInput jacks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Connector phone Monitor Out jacks MON OUT L, R Connector RCA pinStereo Out jacks ST. OUT L, R Connector RCA pin Front Panel Input/Output SectionBalanced input connectors 7, 8 Input 7 Midi OUT jack Midi OUT Connector DIN 5-pinMidi in jack Midi in Connector DIN 5-pin AUX Send jacks 1, 2 AUX Send 1Data output jack Data OUT Connector Optical Data input jack Data in Connector OpticalAC in connector Power switch PowerPreset display Time Base is MTC Time Base is ABSTime Base is BAR/BEAT/CLK Acc Error message Void Out ! messageTrack Over message Rec + Yes ! messageBefore Starting Time BaseRemain indicator Recording method and Remain indicatorRecording method Managing songs by Program Change function Real tracks and Additional tracks You can swap data between twenty-four mono tracksWhen you set a track to recording mode When you set a track to recording stand-by modeInput monitoring and playback monitoring Input monitoringSignal flow The PAN knob function and Stereo Bus Audio file and event About an audio fileRecording mode Formatting a DiskFormatting a current drive disk Scsi disk Formatting a new diskRe-formatting a formatted disk Insert a formatted disk into the Scsi drivePress the EXECUTE/YES key Press the EXECUTE/YES key againFormatting a backup disk Scsi disk Formatting an unformatted disk for backupInsert a new disk into the backup drive Formatting a current drive disk 2.5-inch hard diskRe-formatting a formatted disk for backup Formatting a backup disk fixed diskInsert a formatted disk into the backup drive Creating a new Program Handling ProgramsTurn the JOG dial clockwise Using a Program Change function To enter a titlePress the Setup key while the FD-8 is stopped Deleting a ProgramEditing a Program title JOG dial to enter characters or numbersAfter you enter the title, press the EXECUTE/YES key MenuPlayback in Vari Pitch Mode Set the desired pitch data using the JOG dialRecording to a Metronome Sound Connecting a sound source and a effect unitConnect a microphone to input jack What is Punch In/Out recording? Punch In/Out RecordingAuto Punch In/Out Storing the edit pointsConnecting the instrument Setting the mixer sectionSet up the mixer section as follows PreparationRehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording Press the Record button while holding down the Shift keySet the track for Auto Punch In/Out to Ready Recording levelUndo/Redo Auto Punch In/Out recording Auto Punch In/Out TakePress the Record button while holding down the Play button Manual Punch In/Out Connecting the instrument and a foot switchRehearsing Manual Punch In/Out recording Cancelling Rehearsal mode While holding down the Stop button, press the foot switchManual Punch In/Out take Out pointUndo/Redo Manual Punch In/Out recording Setting the switch and knob Creating a Tempo MapChecking the metronome sound Turning the Metronome function onQuitting recording Checking the recorded soundStarting recording Press the Record buttonDigital Recording Digital recording from an external digital deviceSetting a digital output track Digital recording to an external deviceDigital mixdown Assigning output tracksSetting the output level and the master recorder Settings for the effect unitsMixdown Quitting mixdownDigital and analog simultaneous recording Using an optical cableStarting the recording Program Settings on the FD-8 Monitoring digital inputsFour-track simultaneous recording Play the connected digital deviceHow to use the Recorder in jack Sixteen channels of digital mixdownDirect recording of an external sound source Patch Bay Mixer etcEditing Tracks Copy & Paste and Move & PasteCopy & Paste Move & PasteExecuting Copy or Move Checking the clipboard dataPaste start point Key for which you wish to check the edit pointExecuting Paste Undo/Redo PasteSelect a destination track to paste data Turn the JOG dial to enter the number of repeats Repeat=Erasing a specified part of the data between ABS 0 EraseErasing data from a specified point to REC END Undo/Redo Erase Executing EraseStoring the erase start and end points Track Exchange Swapping mono track data between Real tracks, AddiExecuting Track Exchange Cue & Review function using the Rewind and F FWD buttons Cue & Review FunctionPress the Scrub key while the recorder section is stopped Digital scrubbing using Scrub modeTurn the JOG dial to perform digital scrubbing Cue & Review function using the Shuttle feature Storing a Locate Point Edit Point Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys Storing in real-timePress the Store key Press the desired memory keyEditing and storing data Editing and storing locate dataPress the HOLD/ key while the FD-8 is stopped Editing the data stored in the Locate key Press the memory key that you pressed in againPress the HOLD/ key, Rewind button, or To located the edited point, press the Locate keyDirect Locate Locate FunctionAuto Play Executing the Auto Play function Auto ReturnPress the desired memory key Press the Locate key Auto Repeat Executing the Auto Return functionStore the Auto RTN Start and Auto RTN END points Start playback a little before the Auto RTN END pointExecuting the Auto Repeat function Start playback a little before the Auto RTN Start pointPreview Function Previewing the rise of the sound fadeDisplay indication during the Preview operation Previewing the fall of the sound fade outTrimming the sound while previewing Executing the Preview functionMemory key Operation Example Time Base is ABS value of SF flashes Connecting and setting an external device Setting Midi Sync OUTMidi Synchronization Midi clock sync systemMixing down while syncing Midi sound sources MidiMTC sync/Machine Control system Mixing down while syncing the Midi sound sources Please read thisSync system in Slave mode Setting up the external deviceSetting the FD-8 Set the following items on the sequence softwareChecking the chase and lock operation RecordingSync system with adat by the slave mode Setup of adat masterSetting on the FD-8 slave Equipment connectionsOffset mode ABS Checking Chase LockSaving and Loading Song Data Using a Scsi drive as the current driveOutline of the save/load operation Fostex D-5, Pioneer D-05 Saving/loading data using another Scsi drive Title of data to be saved to a backup Scsi diskPress the EXIT/NO key to exit Setup mode Insert an unformatted disk into the backup driveSave PGM ? menu Three backup disks are required Load PGM ? menuSaving/loading via a DAT or adat Saving song data via a DAT or adat Save DAT or adatStart recording on the DAT or adat Use the JOG dial to select the desired tracksUse the JOG dial to select a Program to save Loading song data via a DAT or adat TipsUse the JOG dial to select a Program into which to load data Start playing the DAT or adatSaving and loading song data via a Scsi drive Set the Selector in the monitor section to MONIf you wish to delete the existing data If you do not wish to delete the existing dataChanging the Initial Settings Setup Mode Selecting Setup modeStoring a time signature Setting a time signature Sign. Set ? menuSelect a Program for which to set a time signature Clearing all time signature and tempo settings Modifying or deleting stored time signaturesRotate the JOG dial to enter the desired measure number MeasuresSetting a tempo Tempo Set ? menu Checking the stored tempo settingStoring a tempo value 100Setting the Metronome function Click ? menu Setting the Metronome function101 Repeat steps 3-5 to store necessary tempo dataSetting a preroll value Preroll ? menu Setting a preroll time102 Turn the JOG dial to select on or oFFSetting Midi sync output signal Sync Out ? menu Setting Midi sync signalTurn the JOG dial to select the desired Midi sync signal 103Setting an MTC frame rate Frame Rate ? menu Setting an MTC offset value Mtc Offset ? menuSetting an MTC frame rate 104Setting an MTC offset Setting Offset mode Ofset Mode ? menu105 Setting the Slave mode Slave Mode ? menu Setting MTC Offset modeTurning Slave mode on and off 106Setting the Slave type external sync signal Setting the Slave type Slave Type ? menu107 Setting the Record Protect function Rec Protect ? menu Recording enabled/disabledUse the JOG dial to enable or disable recording 108Setting digital input tracks Digi. In ? menu Setting digital input tracks109 JOG dial to specify a trackSetting digital output tracks Setting digital output tracks Digi. Out ? menu110 Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode Resolu ? menu Setting BAR/BEAT resolution modeUse the JOG dial to turn the mode on or off 111Setting the Midi device number Device ID ? menu Setting the Midi device IDChecking the number of track events NOs Event ? menu 112Checking the number of track events 113114 Midi Implementation ChartTransmitted Recognized Remarks MMC Response/Information Field List Command Command List Movement Recorder115 Specifications Maintenance116 117 Block Diagram 118Index Fostex Corporation List of Scsi drive and media checked for function as of Aug
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The Fostex FD-8 is a revolutionary digital multitracker that has garnered significant attention since its release. Designed for musicians and audio professionals, the FD-8 offers a compelling combination of functionality, simplicity, and affordability, making it an ideal choice for both studio recordings and live performances.

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