Press Enter to prepare for recording the second take | Yamaha MD8

38 Recording & Mixing Techniques

Performing Multi Take Auto Punch for Real

1.See steps (1)–(3)above.

The display now reads TAKE 1 Load . Next, the Pre-Roll point is located automatically. The REHE indicators ﬂash and the display shows TAKE 1 Rehe . The AUTO PUNCH IN and OUT indicators appear. This is Multi Take Auto Punch Rehearse Standby mode.

2.Press the [REC] button to switch off Rehearse mode and activate REC mode instead.

The REC indicators ﬂash and the display shows TAKE 1 . This is Multi Take Auto Punch Record Standby mode.

If you’re monitoring the track via CUE, you’ll hear the signal that is assigned to the selected track.

3.Press the [PLAY] button to start the Auto Punch In/Out sequence.

Playback starts and the PLAY indicators light up, while the display ﬂashes the message TAKE 1 Go . The REC indicators continue to flash, indicating Play Record Wait mode.

At the speciﬁed IN point, punch in occurs (i.e., recording starts). The REC indicators stop ﬂashing and light up continuously. The IN indicator disappears.

If you’re monitoring the track via CUE, you’ll hear the existing sounds playback until the IN point, after which you’ll hear the new sound that’s being recorded.

At the speciﬁed OUT point, punch out occurs (i.e., recording stops). The REC indicators go out and the OUT indicator disappears.

Playback continues up to the Post-Roll point. Then the Pre-Roll point is located automati- cally, and the MD8 waits in Play Pause mode. The message NEXT TAKE now ﬂashes on the display, signalling that the MD8 is ready to record the next take.

4.Press [ENTER] to prepare for recording the second take.

The display now reads TAKE 2 Load . Next, the Pre-Roll point is located automatically. The REC indicators ﬂash and the display shows TAKE2 . The AUTO PUNCH IN and OUT indicators appear. You can now record take 2. Press the [REHE] button to rehearse take 2.

5.Go back to step (3) above.

Repeat these steps to record additional takes.

Note: If the message Disc FULL appears, no more takes can be recorded and you should proceed to Auditioning your takes.

MD8—Owner’s Manual

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Yamaha MD8 owner manual Press Enter to prepare for recording the second take, Go back to above

Contents

Multitrack MD Recorder Varoitus Safety Instructions Read the Following Before Operating the MD8 Keep This Manual For Future Reference Contents Repeat, Cue List & Program Play 10. MD8 Applications Mixer MD8 FeaturesWelcome to the MD8 Recorder Welcome to the MD8 Type Logo Description Buying Discs for the MD8MiniDisc Touring the MD8 Topside View Input Channels PAN control Group Assign switchesFader Master Section MTC, Midi CLK, and MMC indicators Status indicatorsPitch indicators TOC Edit indicator & OUT indicators Repeat mode indicatorsAuto Punch indicator Track record indicators Auto Punch I/O button Disc Transport SectionDisc Transport buttons Song Search buttons Mark Search & Mark buttons B Repeat buttonsRepeat button Display button Power ON/OFF switch Rear Panel Line Input 9-10/11-12 MIC/LINE INPUTs MIC/LINE INPUTs 1 Track Direct OUTs Front Connectors Phantom Power ON/OFF switch First Session Quick-Start System Loading a Disc Connecting the Power CordTurning on the MD8 Recording the First Track Making the Connections GRP & DIR GRP Method Monitoring & Recording GRP & DIR DIR MethodListening to the First Track Overdubbing Press the Play button to play back what you‘ve recorded Mix and reﬁne your music as follows MixdownRecord the Final Mix to your stereo master recorder Basic Multitracking An Overview of Multitrack RecordingAdvanced Multitracking About Monitoring Multi-Source Mixing Up MIC/LINE Track 1 disc Input 1 jack/XLR Mix and reﬁne your music as described on Record the ﬁnal mix to your stereo master recorder Recording a New Song Recording & Mixing TechniquesSearching for Blanks Rec Mode Tracks Used Recording Time Setting the Recording ModeUse the Data dial to select a Recording mode Minutes Disc Titling Discs & Songs Recording Manual Punch In/Out Using the REC ButtonPress the Stop button to stop playback Using the REC Select buttons Using a Footswitch Press the footswitch to start playback Setting the In/Out Points On-the-Fly Auto Punch In/Out Using SET and Last REC Search Single Take Auto Punch In/Out Play Record WaitRecord Auto Punch with a Footswitch Leaving Auto Punch In/Out mode Multi Take Auto Punch In/Out Press Enter to prepare for recording the second take Go back to above Auditioning Your Takes Use the Data dial to select the Take you want to audition Setting the Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Times Ping-Pong Recording Tracks Set the Monitor Level control as required Preparing for Ping-PongSet the faders on the source channels to the 7-8 mark Source Tracks Performing Ping-Pong for Real Rehearsing Ping-PongChecking the Ping-Pong Operation Ping-Pong with Overdub Destination Track Overdub Source Continue with Preparing for Ping-Pongon Pitch Adjusting the PitchToggling Between FIX & Vari Pitch Using a Footswitch Mode Before Indicators Applying Effects Applying Effects at Mixdown Applying Effects with Ping-Pong Applying Effects when RecordingSet the effects processor as required Patching in Signal Processors From processor’s output Rewind & Fast Forward Quick Search FunctionsSearching for Songs Shuttle Playback Function Cue/Review Locating Speciﬁc Points Searching for the Last Rec in & OUT PointsTo return to normal playback speed, press Play again Inserting Markers Marker IndicatorsSearching for Markers Original Song Adjusting Markers Press the Adjust button Adjusting Markers Before Erase Erasing MarkersPress the Enter button to erase the marker After Erase One Song Repeat Press the Repeat button to cancel All Song Repeat playbackRepeat, Cue List & Program Play All Song Repeat Repeat Press the Repeat button to cancel A-B RepeatRepeat Song Use the Data dial to select Edit or NEW Cue List Playback & CopyCue List Press the Play button to start Program playback Program PlaybackProgram Viewing Disc Contents Editing Songs & Tracks Copying & Converting Songs Erasing DiscsUse the Data dial to select the Song that you want to copy Use the Data dial to select a blank area Use the Data dial to select another trackPress the Enter button to copy Song Copy Renumbering SongsBefore After Press Enter to renumber the songs Moving SongsPress Enter once more to move the song to the new position Song 1 before divide Dividing SongsPress the Enter button to divide Song 1 after divide Press the Enter button to combine Combining SongsSong Before combine After combine Use the Data dial to select the song you want to erase Erasing SongsErasing Tracks Press the Enter button to erase Before Part Erase Erasing PartsPress Enter again to erase After Part Erase Copying Tracks Press Enter again to copy Copying Parts Source Track Display Dimmer Other FunctionsFrame Display Peak Hold MD8 & Midi Using the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi SystemAbout Tempo Maps Setting Up a Synchronized Midi System Setting the Midi Sequencer MTC Cabling Note Using MTCSetting the MD8 for MTC Operation Use the Data dial to select MTC Midi Timecode Setting the Midi Sequencer Using Midi ClockProgramming the Tempo Map A once again ﬂashes on the display 001 2/4 010 3/4 005 6/8 000 4/4 Deleting Steps in a Tempo Map Saving a Tempo Map Selecting Midi Clock for synchronizationUse the Data dial to select Mclk Midi Clock Controlling the MD8 with MMC Function Press the Enter button to return to the Utility menu Setting the MMC Device IDEnabling MMC Use the Data wheel to set this parameter to on or OFF Tempo Map Chart Meter Step Measure Time 10 MD8 Applications One-Take Recording Midi Home Studio Using the MD8 with Another Mixer Track transfer Effects Return Beyond the BasicsMarkers Pitch Applications Monitoring Mixdown 12 Q&A Section What’s the difference between MiniDiscs and MD Data Discs? How many songs can I store on an MD Data disc? Troubleshooting Synchronize to the MD8 MMC remote control doesMidi sequencer does not Not work Appendix MD8 Transport Modes Display Messages Message Meaning Speciﬁcations Digital/Audio General Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice Block Diagram Dimensions Glossary Midi Timecode-SeeMTC Glossary Index Numerics High EQ MTC Vari Midi Implementation Chart Session Info