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Fostex MR-8CD owner manual Midi synchronization

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MR-8HD/CDOwner’s Manual (MIDI synchronization)

MIDI synchronization

By connecting the external MIDI devices (such as a sequencer, sound module, computer, etc.) via the [MIDI OUT] connector of the MR-8HD/CD, you can make powerful recording.

For example, by synchronizing a sequencer with the MR-8HD/CD during playback, you can mix down signals (such as a vocal, guitar, etc.) re- corded on the MR-8HD/CD tracks and audio from a sound module.

You can synchronize MIDI with the MR-8HD/CD by connecting a MIDI device to the [MIDI OUT] connector on the MR-8HD/CD and sending out MTC (MIDI time code) or MIDI clock (with Song Position Pointer) from the MR-8HD/CD.

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Fostex MR-8CD owner manual Midi synchronization

Contents

8588 082 447055Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Overdubbing basics Input connectionRecording onto four tracks simultaneously Basic mixdownRhythm guide function Track bouncingBouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song 101 100104 105131 123137 119Read this chapter first Introduction MR-8HD/CD main featuresAbout power supply Precautions before usingAbout copyrights About damagesRecording method Basics of the MR-8HD/CDRemain recordable space left on the disk About songBar/beat mode ABS time modeABS time mode Time baseTrim control Trim controlProper level Level is too high Page Names and functions XLR connector and phone jack Insert connector TRS phone jack Input C input connectorsTop panel Power switch Input D input connectors XLR connector and phone jackREVERB/DELAY Time control Peak indicatorsBounce 1-4 5/6, 1-6 7/8 / a B C 1 key Rhythm Guide keyTime Base SEL key Bounce 1-8 NEW Song / D E F 2 keyMastering keys Play Mode / S T U 7 keyUNDO/REDO / Delete key Store / + 0 keyInput a Select switch AC in connector Foot SW jack TRS phone jackDigital OUT connector Toslink optical connector Rear panelUSB Host connector USB a type Midi OUT jack DIN 5-pin connectorSide panel USB port USB B typeHome screen LCD displayAdjusting the display contrast Selecting a time base modeHigh contrast Menu screen Basic operations Power connection About powerAbout the standby mode Turning on the unitListening the demo song Connecting headphones or a monitor speaker systemRelease the song protection see 101 Playing back the demo songFormat the hard disk see page 124 Make recording Enter the desired song name Creating a song for recordingAfter completing song name entry, press the MENU/ENTER knob Character entry exampleInput connection Input a Select switchInput channel Example of input assignment to tracks Recording track combinations and available input channelsInput a Track Input B Track Input C Track Input D Track Input a and Input B are availablePreparation for recording Recording onto a single trackStarting recording Press the Record key once the key indicator starts flashingPlaying back the recorded track Undoing recording undo/redoOverdubbing basics GTR Clean MIC/LINE GTR DistPress the Play key to play back the song from the beginning Adjusting the recording levels while listening to trackRecording onto four tracks simultaneously Set the Input a Select switch to GTR DistRecorder starts recording Mixdown to an analog recorder Basic mixdownDigital master recorder Mixdown to a digital recorderOptical cable Set the master recorder to accept the digital inputAdvanced playback and locate functions Playback between Locate a and B points CueingSpeed Key while holding down the Stop keySelecting a play mode Play modePlay mode off Auto play mode Loop modeAuto return mode Auto play modeLoop mode Loop function in auto punch in/out mode Time locate Locate functionLocating to the Locate a or Locate B point Setting the Locate a or Locate B pointLocating Punch in/out Important note Punch in/out using the keys on the top panelFoot SW jack Punch in/out using the footswitchAuto punch in/out Setting the punch-in and punch-out pointsWhile the recorder is stopped, press the Locate A/IN key Rehearsal for auto punch in/out How to make auto punch in/out mode activePress the Play key About part Actual auto punch in/outPress the Record key while holding down the Play key Using effects Mic simulation effects Using the insert effectsAmp simulation effects Details of each mic simulation effectEffector Applying external effectsSelecting a delay type Using the reverb or delaySelecting an effect type Details of each effect typeAdjusting the delay/reverb time Adjusting the effect send levelsPress the Stop key to quit the menu mode MonoSelecting the desired effect type Using the mastering effectsBouncing tracks 1 through 4 to track 5/6 Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to the New songTrack bouncing Track bouncing example Preliminary knowledge5/6 mode see Signal flow of track bouncing7/8 mode see NEW Song mode seeRehearsal of track bouncing Bouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6Faders Meters Actual track bouncingPanning control Auto punch in/out of track bouncingBouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8 Using bounced track dataFaders Exporting bounced data to a PCMaster Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new songPress the MENU/ENTER knob while holding down the Record key While the recorder is stopped, press the 1-8 NEW Song keyMixing Mixing signals of inputs a through DPress the Stop key to exit the menu mode Panning setting for Input a through Input DTypical bouncing Fig Bouncing the desired part Fig Bouncing the desired part of a songRhythm guide function Setting the time signature and tempo Using the rhythm guide functionSignature Time signature setting Tempo Tempo settingRhythm Guide On/off selection of the rhythm guide Conductor Map On/off selection of the conductor mapCreating the conductor map Setting the signature map2Bar starts flashing and you can now set the bar number Deleting an unnecessary time signature event Editing a time signature eventAfter deleting Editing the bar offset Default home screen bar offset = -2 barsTo exit the menu mode, press the Stop key Setting the tempo map Knob Tempo = 120bpm, and press the MENU/ENTERDeleting an unnecessary tempo event Editing a tempo eventMidi synchronization Connection Synchronization using MTCMidi sequencer, etc MTC start timeOff Synchronization using Midi clockPage Data export to a personal computer WAV file conversion Procedure of file conversionEnabling the file conversion Editing a file name Enter a new name using the character entry keysAfter entering a new name, press the MENU/ENTER knob Connection to a personal computer Exporting data to a personal computerImportant note Protecting the hard disk Disk is read/write enabledUsing drag & drop technique Using the WAV Manager supplied by FostexArchiving a song Exporting data to a personal computerCopy data to a CD-R/RW disc using the internal CD-R/RW drive Select Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob Song managementPress the Rewind key Press the Stop keySelecting the desired song Character entry keys Editing a song nameDelete key After entering the name, press the MENU/ENTER knob100 Deleting an unnecessary song101 Protecting a songProtect=***, then press the MENU/ENTER knob Tips 102103 Track editingSelect Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob 104 Erasing track data105 Copying/pasting track data106 107 Moving track data108 Exchanging whole track data109 110 111 Part editingUNDO/REDO key Changing an edit point during editing 112Press the Play key while holding down the Stop key 113 Erasing the parts114 Copying/pasting the parts-1115 116 Copying/pasting the parts-2Copying to the clipboard Pasting clipboard data 117118 119 Moving the parts120 121 Exchange the parts122 123 Other functions124 Hard disk formatting125 Peak hold time setting126 Pre-roll/post-roll time setting127 Beat resolution mode on/off128 Phantom power on/offTip 129 Initializing the MR-8HD/CD Initialized item Default setting130 131 Troubleshooting132 Troubles for recordingTrouble Is the recording track in the input monitor mode?133 Troubles for playbackTroubles for USB connection Troubles for effect134 Is the USB cable connected correctly?135 Other troublesIs the Rhythm Guide key is illuminated? 136 137 MR-8HD/CD Specifications138 Specifications139 Physical dimensionsWhen using the normal mode Block diagramWhen using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 mode 140When using the bounce mode 1-8 New Song mode When using the bounce mode 1-6 7/8 mode141 142 Midi implementation chart143 Index144 Declaration of EC DirectiveFor the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Shipping Page 447055