Yamaha owner manual Advanced techniques on the MD4S

Advanced recording techniques 35

Advanced recording techniques

In this chapter we will introduce more advanced topics, such as more sophisticated recording techniques and editing techniques.

Advanced techniques on the MD4S

In addition to the functionality described on the preceding pages, the MD4S provides the functionality listed below. These functions are actually the core capabilities of the MD4S, and by taking full advantage of them, you will find that the expressive power of the MD4S will take a dramatic leap. Please become familiar with these advanced techniques so that you can enjoy the full potential of the MD4S.

•	Record a greater number of parts
	→ Mixing multiple channels as you record	page 36
	→ Ping-pong recording	page 39
	→ Adding sounds during mixdown	page 42
•	Apply effects while you record/mixdown
	→ Applying effects	page 44
•	Re-record over a mistake
	→ Punch-in/out	page 52
•	Jump immediately to a specific location in a song
	→ Quick search functions	page 61

•Playback a song repeatedly

•Program the playback order of the songs

	→ Various playback functions	page 66
•	Edit a song you recorded
	→ Editing functions	page 73
•	Modify the pitch as you record/playback
	→ Other functions	page 84

•Record with a MIDI sequencer

•Control the MD4S from a MIDI sequencer

→ MIDI functions page 90

—Owner’s Manual