Yamaha MD 8 Controlling the MD8 with MMC

80 The MD8 & MIDI

MD8—Owner’s Manual

Controlling the MD8 with MMC

Quite a few of the MD8’s functions can also be controlled using MIDI Machine Control

(MMC) commands. MMC is short for a set of MIDI messages that can be used to control

audio and video (tape) machines, disc recorders, and other equipment. Typically, MMC

commands include Stop, Play, and Pause. As you will see, the MD8 understands a lot more

MMC messages.

Here are the MMC messages the MD8 understands:

Function MMC # Description

Stop Command 01 When the MD8 receives this command during

recording, rehearsal, or playback, it will stop.

Play Commands

02, 03

When the MD8 receives this message, it will start

playback. If this message is received during

recording or rehearsal, the MD8 will stop.

Fast Forward Command 04

Causes the MD8 to skip to the next song. If this

message is received during recording or

rehearsal, the MD8 will stop.

Rewind Command 05

Causes the MD8 to jump to the previous song. If

this message is received during recording or

rehearsal, the MD8 will stop.

Record Strobe Command 06

If the MD8 is stopped, it will start recording. If it

is playing back, it will perform a punch in opera-

tion. This message is ignored when the MD8

waits in Pause mode.

Record Exit Command 07 Switches off the recording mode.

Pause Command 09 Causes the MD8 to pause, or stop if it’s record-

ing or rehearsing.

MMC Reset Command 0D Causes the MD8 to reset the MMC information

to its default setting (power-on status).

Write Commands 40 Data is written to the speciﬁed ﬁeld

Locate Command 44 Causes the MD8 to locate to the speciﬁed time-

code position.

REC Mode Information

ﬁeld 4C Toggles between REHE and REC.

Track Record

Ready

Information

ﬁeld 4F Turns REC Select ON/OFF.

Contents

Main MULTITRACK MD RECORDER Owners Manual IN OUT 1 2 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord Explanation of Graphical Symbols SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION ii Important Cautions Warnings Read the Following Before Operating the MD8 Keep This Manual For Future Reference iv Contents 1. Welcome to the MD8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4. Recording & Mixing Techniques . . . . . . . 26 3. The First Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. Touring the MD8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5. Quick Search Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 8. Other Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 7. Editing Songs & Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 6. Repeat, Cue List & Program Play . . . . . . 57 Page 1 Welcome to the MD8 Recorder Mixer MD8 Features Page Buying Discs for the MD8 MD8 TOC Touring the MD8 Touring the MD8 IN OUT 1 2 3 Input Channels AUX controls E EQ controls F H G Master Section 910/1112 input level controls A MD8 Song K NMLJ Display REC S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10E IN OUT F G H I J Disc Transport Section E F G H I Rear Panel A B C 1 2 3 D 9 E J K L M F 14 G H I J Front Connectors A B 1 2 16 3 Quick-Start System Connecting the Power Cord Turning on the MD8 Loading a Disc Recording the First Track 18 Making the Connections (GRP & DIR) GRP Method DIR Method Monitoring & Recording (GRP & DIR) Listening to the First Track 20 Overdubbing Mixdown 22 An Overview of Multitrack Recording Basic Multitracking Advanced Multitracking About Monitoring 24 Multi-Source Mixing Track 1 (disc) Input 1 (jack/XLR) Track 1 (disc) 3. Set the PAN and CUE PAN controls on each input channel to their center positions. Page 26 4 Recording a New Song Blank 1 Searching for Blanks Setting the Recording Mode 28 Recording Titling Discs & Songs Manual Punch In/Out Using the REC Button 3. Press the [PLAY] button to start playback. 4. At the point where you want to punch in, press the [REC] button. 5. At the point where you want to punch out, press the [PLAY] button. 30 Using the REC SELECT buttons 4. Press the [PLAY] button to start playback. 6. At the point where you want to punch out, press the [PLAY] button. 7. Press the [STOP] button to stop playback. Using a Footswitch 32 Auto Punch In/Out Setting the In/Out Points On-the-Fly Page 34 Single Take Auto Punch In/Out 4. Press the [PLAY] button to start the Auto Punch In/Out sequence. Page 36 Auto Punch with a Footswitch 1. Press the [REC SELECT] button (or [GROUP] + [REC SELECT]) of the track A.Pnch Rehe. The AUTO PUNCH IN and OUT indicators appear. This is Auto Punch 4. Press the [REC] button. Multi Take Auto Punch In/Out 38 Page 40 Setting the Pre-Roll & Post-Roll Times Ping-Pong Recording 41 Ping-Pong Recording Destination Track Source Tracks 42 Destination Track Preparing for Ping-Pong This sets the disc playback (track) signal as the source for the channels. 5. Hold down [GROUP] while pressing the [REC SELECT] button of the des- tination track. Rehearsing Ping-Pong Performing Ping-Pong for Real Checking the Ping-Pong Operation 44 Ping-Pong with Overdub Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 6. Continue with Preparing for Ping-Pong on page 42. 46 Pitch Adjusting the Pitch Toggling Between FIX & VARI Pitch Using a Footswitch 48 Applying Effects Applying Effects at Mixdown Applying Effects when Recording Applying Effects with Ping-Pong 50 Patching in Signal Processors From processors output To processors input Connect to MD8 INSERT I/O 5 Searching for Songs Rewind & Fast Forward Shuttle Playback Function (Cue/Review) * Searching for the Last Rec IN & OUT Points Searching for Markers Inserting Markers 1. To insert a marker, press the [MARK] button during recording or play- back. MARK X 2. When youve nished, press the [TOC WRITE] button to update the TOC. Marker Indicators Adjusting Markers 1. Press the [ADJUST] button. 2. Use the DATA dial to select the marker that you want to adjust. 3. Press the [ENTER] button. Page 56 Erasing Markers 6 One Song Repeat All Song Repeat 58 AB Repeat Cue List Playback & Copy 60 Program Playback 7 Viewing Disc Contents 62 Erasing Discs Copying & Converting Songs 8T:87654321 64 12. Press the [TOC WRITE] button to update the TOC. Song 2 Song 1 Renumbering Songs The display will show Renum EXE? Before Song Copy After Song Copy Song 2 Song 3 Moving Songs 66 Dividing Songs Combining Songs 68 Erasing Songs Erasing Tracks Erasing Parts 70 Copying Tracks Copying Parts 72 8 Frame Display Display Dimmer Peak Hold 9 Using the MD8 in a Synchronized MIDI System About Tempo Maps 74 Setting Up a Synchronized MIDI System Using MTC Setting the MD8 for MTC Operation Setting the MIDI Sequencer MTC Cabling Note 76 Using MIDI Clock Setting the MIDI Sequencer Programming the Tempo Map Page 78 Selecting MIDI Clock for synchronization 80 Controlling the MD8 with MMC Setting the MMC Device ID Enabling MMC 82 Tempo Map Chart MD8 Applications 83 10 This chapter shows how the MD8 can be used for various applications. One-Take Recording 84 MIDI Home Studio Using the MD8 with Another Mixer 85 Using the MD8 with Another Mixer 8-track digital multitrack MAX. 7mA IN (BAL) TRACK DIRECT OUT MIC/LINE 11 Effects Return EQ Markers Pitch Applications Monitoring 88 Mixdown 12 90 Troubleshooting 92 Appendix MD8 Transport Modes 94 Display Messages Specifications 95 Specications Recorder Mixer 0 dB is referenced to 0.775 V r.m.s. Frequency response EQ Page Block Diagram 97 Block Diagram Page Glossary 100 Page 102 Index Numerics A B C F G H I J N O P Q R S T U V Page Source: Source: Source: Source:Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: Source: 12345678 Tracking Sheet 11-12 97 11 2000 CP Printed in Japan Session Info Marker Log