Fostex owner manual Sync system in Slave mode, Setting up the external device, Setting the FD-4

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MIDI Synchronization

Sync system in Slave mode

You can set up the system in which the FD-4 in Slave mode synchronizes to an external master MIDI device.

In this example, a master device is a computer running sequence software.

<Note>

Make sure to use an external MIDI device that is able to output MTC as a master device.

•Initialize the FD-4 before you start the operation.

•If multiple Programs exist, select the desired Program first.

Connecting an external device

1.Connect the MIDI OUT jack of a computer running sequence software to the MIDI IN jack of the FD-4.

The connected computer should be running sequence software that supports MMC/MTC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT 4

 

INPUT 3

2 AUX SEND 1

 

AUX RTN 2

 

AUX RTN 1

 

 

 

 

R

MONO/L

 

R

MONO/L

4

INSERT 3

 

 

SCSI

 

DATA

DATA

PUNCH

MIDI

 

MIDI

RECORDER IN

 

IN

OUT

IN/OUT

IN

 

OUT

R

L

MTC

with Sequence

Software

Setting up the external device

1.Set the following items on the sequence software.

•Set up the sequence software to output MTC.

•Set a frame rate of MTC.

•Check the start time of the song.

*Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the external device for more information.

Setting the FD-4

1.Set the frame rate of the sequence software, as described in the “Setting an MTC frame rate” menu in SETUP mode.

*See “Setting an MTC frame rate” on page 87 for more information.

2.Set an offset time value in the “Setting an MTC offset value” menu in SETUP mode.

*See “Setting an MTC offset value” on page 87 for more information.

3.Set the desired mode in the “Setting Offset mode” menu in SETUP mode.

*See “Setting Offset mode” on page 88 for more information.

4.Turn Slave mode ON in the “Setting the Slave mode” menu in SETUP mode.

*See “Setting the Slave mode” on page 88 for more information.

5.Set the slave type to [Vari] in the “Setting the Slave type” menu in SETUP mode.

*See “Setting the Slave type” on page 89 for more information.

6.Press the TIME BASE SEL key to display the MTC Time Base.

<Notes on setting MTC-related parameters>

The MTC offset time and MTC offset mode determines whether or not MTC (MTC offset time) is output at ABS 0 or 001BAR 1 00CLK. Follow the guide below, according to the start time of the song of the sequence software.

• Offset mode = ABS:

Set the MTC offset time to three seconds prior to the start time of the song of the sequence software. The FD-4 does not chase and lock to incoming MTC immediately. To synchronize the FD-4 from the beginning of the song, you need to set a preroll time and play the song a little before the top of the song of the sequence software.

• Offset mode = BAR:

You can set the MTC offset time to the start time of the song.

As explained previously, the ABS 0 position is [-002BAR 1 00CLK], which allows for synchronization from the top of the song. The dura- tion of two measures changes depending on the setting of the time signature and the tempo of the first measure. (Example: slow tempo = longer duration)

Checking the chase and lock operation

1.When you play the sequence software, the [MTC IN] indicator on the display lights up, and the flashing [SLAVE] lights up continuously, which indicates that chase and lock is complete.

At this time, make sure that MTC output from the sequence software is being displayed on the FD-4.

2.When you stop the sequence software, MTC transmission is interrupted and the FD-4 stops.

The [SLAVE] indicator on the display starts flashing.

3.While the sequence software is fast forwarding or rewinding, the FD-4 remains stopped. As soon as you start play back or record, the FD-4 immediately performs the chase and lock operation.

<Note>

The FD-4 can chase and lock to MTC only when the speed variation of MTC sent from the master device (computer) is within +/-5.6%. Within this range, the FD-4 will use the Vari Pitch function internally to chase MTC. If this range is exceeded, the FD-4 cannot chase and lock. If the speed variation of the master device is large, play the sequencer before recording so that the FD-4 will learn the speed of the master device. In this way, the FD-4 will lock to time code quicker next time.

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Introduction Main features Recording PreparationMixer section Recorder sectionAbout damages Connecting a Scsi driveRecording Preparation About copyrightsInsert a disk into the Scsi drive Recording modeFormatting a new disk Press the EXECUTE/YES keyRemoving a disk from the Scsi drive Turn the JOG dial to select a recording modeWhen you format a disk, a Program is named temporary title Press the Stop button or the EXIT/NO keyFormatting the disk again Press the Setup keyUse the JOG dial to select a recording mode Press the EXECUTE/YES key againControl panel Names and FunctionsRear panel Front panelPanpot knobs PAN L/R Input select switches Input SEL INPUT/OFF/TRKInput faders Monitor panpot knobs PAN MON L/MON REqualizer control knobs EQ HIGH/MID/LOW Input level switches Level H/M/LMonitor level control knob MON INPUT/TRK AUX send knobs AUX AUX 1/AUXContrast adjustment knob LCDDisplay indication select key Setup key SetupAccess LED Access Time Base select keyRecord button RECORD/ Auto Punch Play button PlayStop button Stop Shift key ShiftLocate key LOCATE/ LOC MEM Auto Return/Auto Play mode on/off keyVari Pitch key Vari PITCH/ P.EDIT Hold/ key HoldEdit key Edit Store key StoreUndo/Redo key UNDO/REDO Auto Return Start keyAuto Punch Out key Auto Return End key Auto RTN END/ PreviewAuto Punch In key Auto Punch IN/ Preview Clipboard In key Clipboard IN/ PreviewStereo Out jacks ST. OUT L, R Connector RCA pin Input jacks 1, 2, 3, 4 Connector phoneMonitor Out jacks MON OUT L, R Connector RCA pin Headphone jack Phones Connector stereo TRS phoneMidi in jack Midi in Connector DIN 5-pin Balanced input connectors 3, 4 Input 3Midi OUT jack Midi OUT Connector DIN 5-pin AUX Send jacks 1, 2 AUX Send 1Power cable Data output jack Data OUT Connector OpticalData input jack Data in Connector Optical Power switch PowerTime Base is MTC Time Base is ABSTime Base is BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base is BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base is MTCTime Base is ABS Disk recordable remaining Time is displayedVoid Out message Void Data messageAction to take Track unselected messageBefore Starting Time BaseArea actually used on the disk Remain indicatorRecording method Playback monitoring Real track and Additional trackInput monitoring REC SEL switch PAN knobs and stereo busConnecting the guitar and the monitoring head- phones FD-4 initial settingsSetting the disk Initial settingsMonitoring the recording signal Setting the switch and knobAdjusting the recording level Starting recordingUndo/Redo recording Recording onto the additional trackPlayback of the additional track sound Checking the recording soundPlaying track Undo/redo subsequent to exchangeRecording a drum machine to track Connecting a sound sourceBasic Multitrack Recording Overdubbing the bass to trackListening to the overdubbed sound Undo/redo overdubbingMixdown Settings for overdubbing the electric guitar to trackSettings for overdubbing the vocal to track AUX SEND2 and AUX RTN2 of the FD-4 respectivelySettings for the effect units Setting the switch and knob on the FD-4Setting the output level and the master recorder MixdownTo enter a title Handling ProgramsCreating a new Program Using the Program Change function Press the Setup key while the FD-4 is stopped Deleting a ProgramEditing a Program title After you enter the title, press the EXECUTE/YES keyAfter you set the pitch data, press the EXIT/NO key Playback in Vari Pitch ModeSet the desired pitch data using the JOG dial Creating a Tempo Map Connecting a sound source and a effect unitRecording to a Metronome Sound Turning the Metronome function onChecking the recorded sound Checking the metronome soundQuitting recording Press the Stop button to stop the recorderAuto Punch In/Out What is Punch In/Out recording?Punch In/Out Recording Storing the edit pointsPreparation Connecting the instrumentSetting the mixer section Tips for rehearsalHint Quick and easy operation for repeated rehearsal Control panel settings are the same as those for rehearsalAuto Punch In/Out Take Press the Record Track select key 3/L to set track 3 toConnecting the instrument and a foot switch Manual Punch In/OutManual Punch In/Out take Cancelling Rehearsal modeRehearsing Punch In/Out recording HintUndo/Redo Manual Punch In/Out recording Ping-Pong Recording Connecting effect unitsAdjusting the recording level/rehearsal Quitting ping-pong recording Undo/Redo ping-pong recordingPerforming ping-pong recording Checking the ping-pong recording resultsConnect effect units to Aux sends/returns Set the channel 1-4 Input SEL switches to TRKChecking the result of ping-pong recording Digital Recording Setting a recording trackConnecting an external digital device Selecting a Program to recordSetting a digital output track You cannot assign the same track to L and RDigital mixdown Assigning output tracksHow to use the Recorder in jack Edit functions Editing TracksCopy & Paste and Move & Paste Copy & PasteExecuting Copy or Move Checking and adjusting the edit pointsChecking the clipboard data Executing PastePress the Stop button or the EXIT/NO key EraseUndo/Redo Paste Erasing a specified part of the data between ABS 0Executing Erase Undo/Redo Erase Point is passed in the Play or Record modeTrack Exchange Swapping data between Real tracks mono track dataSelecting Additional tracks L-R and Real tracks Executing Track ExchangeSwapping mono track data Select the tracks to swap dataCue & Review Function Cue & Review function using the Rewind and F FWD buttonsDigital scrubbing using the JOG dial Press the Store key Storing a Locate Point Edit PointStoring in real-time Press the desired memory keyPress the HOLD/ key while the FD-4 is stopped Editing and storing locate dataEditing and storing data Press the memory key that you pressed in againEditing the data stored in the Locate key Auto Play Locate FunctionDirect Locate Executing the Auto Play functionPress the Locate key Auto ReturnExecuting the Auto Return function Store the Auto RTN Start and Auto RTN END pointsAuto Repeat operation Auto RepeatExecuting the Auto Repeat function Start playback a little before the Auto RTN Start pointPreviewing the fall of the sound fade out Preview FunctionPreviewing the rise of the sound fade CLK BAR Trim the position at the selected unit digitTime Base Midi Synchronization Midi clock sync systemMTC sync/Machine Control system Connecting an external deviceRefer to page 86 for more information on Setup mode See page 92 for more informationSetting the device ID number Setting MTC OffsetSetting a frame rate Checking synchronization and Machine ControlSetting the FD-4 Sync system in Slave modeSetting up the external device Checking the chase and lock operationRecording Outline of the save/load operation Connecting a DAT machineSaving and Loading Song Data Saving from FD-4 to DAT Loading from DAT to FD-4Preparing a DAT machine Remember thisSaving song data Operation on the FD-4Use the JOG dial to select the desired Program Select the tracks to save using the JOG dialUse the JOG dial to display Save PGM ? Loading song data Press the Setup key when the FD-4 is stoppedSelect tracks to load using the JOG dial You can monitor the data using the following methods Start playing the DAT machineExecution menu Selecting Setup modeChanging the initial settings menus Modifying or deleting stored time signatures Setting a time signatureStoring a time signature Select a Program for which to set a time signatureChecking the stored tempo setting Setting a tempoClearing all time signature and tempo settings Storing a tempo valueModifying or deleting stored tempo settings Repeat steps 3-5 to store necessary tempo dataSetting the Metronome function Setting the Metronome functionSetting a preroll value Setting a preroll timeTurn the JOG dial to select the desired Midi sync signal Setting Midi sync output signalSetting Midi sync signal Initial setting CLK clock & Song Position PointerSetting an MTC frame rate Setting an MTC frame rateSetting an MTC offset value Setting an MTC offsetSetting MTC Offset mode Setting Offset modeSetting the Slave mode Use the JOG dial to select the desired Offset modeSetting the Slave type external sync signal Setting the Slave typeTurning Slave mode on and off Use the JOG dial to turn Slave mode on and offUse the JOG dial to enable or disable recording Setting the Record Protect functionRecording enabled/disabled Setting digital input tracks Setting digital input tracksSetting digital output tracks Setting digital output tracksSetting BAR/BEAT resolution mode Setting BAR/BEAT resolution modeUse the JOG dial to turn the mode on or off Setting the Midi device numberSetting the Midi device ID Use the JOG dial to set the desired Midi device ID numberMidi Implementation Chart Date Version FunctionMMC Command List Refer to MMC Response/Information Field ListCleaning the exterior MaintenanceSpecifications Block Diagram Declaration of EC Directive Index Fostex Corporation

FD-4 specifications

The Fostex FD-4 is a cutting-edge digital multi-track recorder that combines innovative technology with user-friendly features, making it a preferred choice for musicians, audio engineers, and content creators. This portable device brings studio-quality recording capabilities in a compact format, ensuring versatility and ease of use.

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