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Fostex MR-8HD owner manual Creating the conductor map, Setting the signature map

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MR-8HD Owner’s Manual (Rhythm guide function)

Creating the conductor map

The MR-8HD can output the rhythm guide click which follows the "conductor map" during recording. It can also output MIDI clock and song position pointer which follows the "conductor map" from the [MIDI OUT] connector.

The conductor map consists of the time signature map and tempo map. You can add "events" to each map. Each event specifies the time signature or tempo, as well as the position from which the specified time signature or tempo is effective. The time signature or tempo specified by each event is effective until the next event in the map appears.

For example, if the time signature map has two events -- one sets "4/4" at the first bar 1, while the other sets "2/4" at the third bar --, the song is played in 4/4 from bar 1 to 2, and played in 2/4 from bar 3 to the end.

For another example, if the tempo map has two events -- one sets "120" at the first bar 1/first beat while the other sets "90" at bar 12/beat 2 --, the song is played at 120 bpm from bar 1 to bar 12/beat 1, while it is played at 90 from bar 12/beat 2 to the end.

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Setting the signature map

1)While the recorder is stopped, press the [MENU/ENTER] knob to enter the menu mode.

The display now shows the first page of the menu selection screen, where "<< Back" is high lighted initially (selecting "<< Back" returns to the previous screen). You can also return to the previous screen by pressing the [REWIND] key.

3)Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Signature Map" on the second page, and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display shows the signature map screen on which the current time signature events are listed. Each event specifies the bar number and time signature. By default, "1Bar -> 4/4" and "---Bar -> ---" are listed. In this condition, the song is played in 4/4 from the beginning to the end.

"---Bar -> ---" is used to create a new event.

2) Rotate the [MENU/ENTER] knob to select "Song", and press the [MENU/ENTER] knob.

The display now shows the song editing screen, where "<< Back" is highlighted.

The procedure example below shows how to add the following events to the signature map.

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Fostex MR-8HD owner manual Creating the conductor map, Setting the signature map

Contents

428387 8588062100Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Table of contents Recording onto four tracks simultaneously Input connectionOverdubbing basics Basic mixdownRhythm guide function Using effectsTrack bouncing Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song100 103111 108137 123131 119Read this chapter first MR-8HD main features IntroductionPrecautions upon installing the MR-8HD Precautions before usingAbout power supply About copyrightsBasics of the MR-8HD Recording methodAbout song Remain recordable space left on the diskABS time mode ABS time modeBar/beat mode Time baseTrim control Trim controlProper level Level is too high Page Names and functions Input B input connectors XLR Input a input connectors XLRConnector and phone jack Top panelREVERB/DELAY Time control Input D input connectors XLR Connector and phone jackPower switch Peak indicatorsTime Base SEL key Rhythm Guide keyBounce 1-4 5/6, 1-6 7/8 / ABC1 key Bounce 1-8 NEW Song / DEF2 keySTORE/+-0 key Bright keysUNDO/REDO/DELETE key Locate B/OUT/GHI3 keyRear panel LCD display Home screenSelecting a time base mode Adjusting the display contrastHigh contrast Menu screen Page Basic operations About the standby mode About powerPower connection Turning on the unitConnecting headphones or a monitor speaker system Listening the demo songPlaying back the demo song Release the song protection see 101Format the hard disk see page 124 Make recording Creating a song for recording Enter the desired song nameHow to enter characters Character entry keysCharacter entry example Input a SEL switch Input connectionInput channel Input a Track Input B Track Input C Track Input D Track Recording track combinations and available input channelsExample of input assignment to tracks Input a and Input B are availableRecording onto a single track Preparation for recordingPlaying back the recorded track Press the Record key once the key indicator starts flashingStarting recording Undoing recording undo/redoGTR Clean MIC/LINE GTR Dist Overdubbing basicsAdjusting the recording levels while listening to track Press the Play key to play back the song from the beginningSet the Input a SEL switch to Guit Dist Recording onto four tracks simultaneouslyRecorder starts recording Basic mixdown Mixdown to an analog recorderMixdown to a digital recorder Digital master recorderSet the master recorder to accept the digital input Advanced playback and locate functions Cueing Playback between Locate a and B pointsKey while holding down the Stop key Play mode off Auto play mode Play modeSelecting a play mode Loop modeAuto play mode Auto return modeLoop mode Loop function in auto punch in/out mode Locate function Time locateSetting the Locate a or Locate B point Locating to the Locate a or Locate B pointLocating Punch in/out Punch in/out using the keys on the top panel Important notePunch in/out using the footswitch Setting the punch-in and punch-out points Auto punch in/outWhile the recorder is stopped, press the Locate A/IN key How to make auto punch in/out mode active Rehearsal for auto punch in/outPress the Play key Actual auto punch in/out About partPress the Record key while holding down the Play key Using effects Amp simulation effects Using the insert effectsMic simulation effects Details of each mic simulation effectApplying external effects EffectorUsing the reverb or delay Selecting an effect type Selecting a delay typeDetails of each effect type Press the Stop key to quit the menu mode Adjusting the effect send levelsAdjusting the delay/reverb time MonoBouncing tracks 1 through 4 to track 5/6 Using the mastering effectsSelecting the desired effect type Bouncing tracks 1 through 8 to the New songTrack bouncing Preliminary knowledge Track bouncing example7/8 mode see Signal flow of track bouncing5/6 mode see NEW Song mode seeBouncing tracks 1 through 4 to tracks 5/6 Rehearsal of track bouncingActual track bouncing Panning controlAuto punch in/out of track bouncing Bouncing tracks 1 through 6 to tracks 7/8 Checking the bounced signals on tracks 7/8 Exporting bounced data to a PCBouncing tracks 1 through 8 to a new song Fader IngWhile the recorder is stopped, press the 1-8 NEW Song key Press the MENU/ENTER knob while holding down the Record keyMixing signals of inputs a through D MixingPanning setting for Input a through Input D Press the Stop key to exit the menu modeBouncing the desired part of a song Typical bouncing Fig Bouncing the desired part FigRhythm guide function Using the rhythm guide function Setting the time signature and tempoRhythm Guide On/off selection of the rhythm guide Tempo Tempo settingSignature Time signature setting Conductor Map On/off selection of the conductor mapSetting the signature map Creating the conductor map2Bar starts flashing and you can now set the bar number Editing a time signature event Deleting an unnecessary time signature eventAfter deleting Default home screen bar offset = -2 bars Editing the bar offsetTo exit the menu mode, press the Stop key Setting the tempo map Tempo = 120bpm, and press Before editing Editing a tempo eventDeleting an unnecessary tempo event After editingMidi synchronization Midi sequencer, etc Synchronization using MTCConnection MTC start timeSynchronization using Midi clock OffPage Data export to a personal computer Enabling the file conversion Procedure of file conversionWAV file conversion Press the MENU/ENTER knobEnter a new name using the character entry keys Editing a file nameAfter entering a new name, press the MENU/ENTER knob Exporting data to a personal computer Connection to a personal computerImportant note 8HD to a computer default setting Protecting the hard diskArchiving a song Using the WAV Manager supplied by FostexUsing drag & drop technique Exporting data to a personal computerPage Press the Rewind key Song managementSelect Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob Press the Stop keySelecting the desired song Delete key Editing a song nameCharacter entry keys After entering the name, press the MENU/ENTER knobDeleting an unnecessary song 100Protecting a song 101Protect, then press the MENU/ENTER knob 102 TipsTrack editing 103Select Back on a menu screen and press the MENU/ENTER knob Erasing track data 104Copying/pasting track data 105106 Moving track data 107Exchanging whole track data 108109 110 Part editing 111112 Changing an edit point during editingPress the Play key while holding down the Stop key Erasing the parts 113Copying/pasting the parts-1 114115 Copying/pasting the parts-2 116Copying to the clipboard 117 Pasting clipboard data118 Moving the parts 119120 Exchange the parts 121122 Other functions 123Hard disk formatting 124Peak hold time setting 125Pre-roll/post-roll time setting 126Beat resolution mode on/off 127Phantom power on/off 128Tip 129 Initialized item Default setting Initializing the MR-8HD130 Troubleshooting 131Trouble Troubles for recording132 Is the recording track in the input monitor mode?Troubles for playback 133134 Troubles for effectTroubles for USB connection Is the USB cable connected correctly?Other troubles 135Is the Rhythm Guide key is illuminated? 136 MR-8HD Specifications 137Specifications 138Physical dimensions 139When using the bounce mode 1-4 5/6 mode Block diagramWhen using the normal mode 140When using the bounce mode 1-6 7/8 mode When using the bounce mode 1-8 New Song mode141 Midi Implementation Chart 142Index 143Declaration of EC Directive 144Page 428387