How many songs can I store on an MD Data disc? | Yamaha MD8 specs

90 Q&A Section

Do I have to sacriﬁce one track to record timecode?

No. The MD8 generates MTC (MIDI Timecode) or MIDI Clock from the disc’s internal sync signals. So even in a synchronized MIDI system, all eight tracks are available for sound recording.

How many songs can I store on an MD DATA disc?

Up to 254.

Is MD8 sensitive to knocks and vibration?

Within reason, no. The MD8 features a three-second sound buffer for uninterrupted oper- ation.

Do I have to clean the MD8 heads?

No.

MD8—Owner’s Manual

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Yamaha MD8 owner manual How many songs can I store on an MD Data disc?

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 MiniDisc Buying Discs for the MD8Type Logo Description Touring the MD8 Topside View Input Channels Fader Group Assign switchesPAN control 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 Listening to the First Track DIR MethodMonitoring & Recording GRP & DIR Overdubbing Press the Play button to play back what you‘ve recorded Record the Final Mix to your stereo master recorder MixdownMix and reﬁne your music as follows Advanced Multitracking An Overview of Multitrack RecordingBasic 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 Searching for Blanks Recording & Mixing TechniquesRecording a New Song Rec Mode Tracks Used Recording Time Setting the Recording ModeUse the Data dial to select a Recording mode Minutes Disc Titling Discs & Songs Recording Press the Stop button to stop playback Using the REC ButtonManual Punch In/Out 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 Checking the Ping-Pong Operation Rehearsing Ping-PongPerforming Ping-Pong for Real Ping-Pong with Overdub Destination Track Overdub Source Continue with Preparing for Ping-Pongon Toggling Between FIX & Vari Pitch Adjusting the PitchPitch Using a Footswitch Mode Before Indicators Applying Effects Applying Effects at Mixdown Set the effects processor as required Applying Effects when RecordingApplying Effects with Ping-Pong Patching in Signal Processors From processor’s output Rewind & Fast Forward Quick Search FunctionsSearching for Songs Shuttle Playback Function Cue/Review To return to normal playback speed, press Play again Searching for the Last Rec in & OUT PointsLocating Speciﬁc Points 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 Song Press the Repeat button to cancel A-B RepeatRepeat Cue List Cue List Playback & CopyUse the Data dial to select Edit or NEW Program Program PlaybackPress the Play button to start Program playback Viewing Disc Contents Editing Songs & Tracks Use the Data dial to select the Song that you want to copy Erasing DiscsCopying & Converting Songs Press the Enter button to copy Use the Data dial to select another trackUse the Data dial to select a blank area Song Copy Renumbering SongsBefore After Press Enter once more to move the song to the new position Moving SongsPress Enter to renumber the songs Song 1 before divide Dividing SongsPress the Enter button to divide Song 1 after divide Song Before combine After combine Combining SongsPress the Enter button to 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 About Tempo Maps Using the MD8 in a Synchronized Midi SystemMD8 & Midi 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 Programming the Tempo Map Using Midi ClockSetting the Midi Sequencer 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 Use the Data dial to select Mclk Midi Clock Selecting Midi Clock for synchronizationSaving a Tempo Map 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 Markers Beyond the BasicsEffects Return 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