Special Application (Recording to a Metronome Sound)

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Checking the metronome sound

1.Select the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base using the TIME BASE SEL switch.

2.Start playback from the beginning of the Program.

Even if the selected Program does not have any recorded data, track 4 outputs the metronome sound and the FD-4 counts time.

3.Turn the MON knob of channel 4 MON mix section toward TRK, and turn the MASTER knob in the monitor section gradually.

You will hear the metronome output from track 4 using the tempo and time signature set in the Tempo Map.

Monitoring the guitar sound and adjusting the recording level

4.Press the RECORD button.

Track 2 enters input monitoring mode.

5.Play the guitar.

6.Adjust the recording level of the guitar sound using the channel 3 input fader.

As you raise the input fader, level meter 2 will respond.

7.Adjust the output level on the compressor/limiter.

8.Adjust the guitar monitoring level using the channel 2 MON mix section.

Use the channel 2 MON knob to adjust the level, and use the MON PAN knob to adjust the stereo image.

Starting recording

9.Locate the top of the Program.

10.Hold down the RECORD button and press the PLAY button to start recording.

11. Play the guitar in time with the metronome.

The guitar sound is recorded at the recording level adjusted in step 6.

Quitting recording

1. Press the STOP button to stop the recorder.

Checking the recorded sound

1.Set the RECORD TRACK select key 2/R to off.

2.Lower channel 3 input fader.

3.Locate the top of the Program and start playback.

4.Turn the channel 2 MON knob to the left to check the recorded guitar sound.

Since the Metronome function still remains on, you can hear the metronome sound during playback as you turn the channel 4 MON knob.

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When you finish using the Metronome function, turn the function off in SETUP mode.

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When the Metronome function is on, you cannot record data on track 4, nor can you play data recorded on track 4.

If you wish to re-record the sound, use the Undo/Redo function to re-start recording as explained in the “Basic Recording and Play- back” chapter.

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Fostex FD-4 owner manual Checking the metronome sound, Quitting recording, Checking the recorded sound

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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The FD-4 also features an extensive connectivity range, including multiple microphone inputs that support both XLR and TRS jacks, allowing for versatile recording configurations. This lets users connect various types of microphones and instruments seamlessly. With USB connectivity, users can easily transfer their recorded tracks to a computer for further editing and mixing in digital audio workstations (DAWs).

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