MIDI Synchronization

Overdubbing

1. Overdub on tracks 1 - 8 as explained in “Overdubbing” of the “MIDI clock sync system” section.

Mixing down while syncing the MIDI sound sources

1.Synchronize the output from tracks 1-8 with eight MIDI sound sources, and mix down while applying the effects, as explained in “Mixing down while syncing MIDI sound sources” in the “MIDI clock sync system” section.

Effect Unit 1

POINT !

 

Effect Unit 2

Digital Master Recorder

MTC

MMC

Computer with MMC/MTC

compatible software

MIDI sound sources

MIDI

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Operation on the FD-8

Output MMC command

About MMC REC Out function:

(Device No. =7F fixed)

 

If you use the MMC REC Out function, operating the FD-8 will

RECORD + PLAY buttons

 

cause the MIDI OUT connector to output the MMC command

 

 

Punch in operation in TAKE mode of

REC command

that corresponds to the operation.

Auto Punch In/Out.

 

For example, pressing the PLAY button while pressing the

 

 

Punch in operation via a footswitch.

 

RECORD button will output the MMC REC command from

 

 

 

RECORD button On/OFF.

 

the MIDI OUT connector. The following commands are output:

 

 

Input monitor ON/OFF command

Rehearsal In in rehearsal mode of

These MMC commands are output only when you operate

Auto Punch In/Out.

 

the buttons on the FD-8. They are not output when the FD-8

 

 

Rehearsal In via a footswitch.

 

receives external MMC commands.

 

 

 

PLAY button

 

You cannot turn off the MMC REC Out function. Whenever

 

 

 

you perform any of the operations described above, the

Punch Out in TAKE mode of

REC EXIT command

corresponding command is output. This is something you

 

Auto Punch In/Out.

 

 

 

should note. If the sequencer connected to the FD-8’s MIDI

Punch Out via a footswitch.

 

OUT is in record mode and you operate the FD-8, the

 

 

STOP button

STOP command

corresponding MMC command will be recorded in a track on

 

 

 

 

the sequencer. Then, if MIDI data is sent from the sequencer

 

 

to the FD-8, the MMC command recorded in the sequence data will cause the FD-8 to enter record mode.

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FD-8 specifications

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