Yamaha MT4X Synchronized playback

Synchronization 36

User’s Guide

16) Start the MIDI instrument.

Run the song program on the MIDI instrument from beginning to end. The Song Start, Tempo (and

tempo changes), and Song End are recorded onto the FSK track.

17) When the MIDI program has completed, stop the MIDI instrument and press the

RETURN TO ZERO key to stop and rewind the tape.

Synchronized playback

Overdubbing with a synchronized performance

If your MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine cannot accept FSK signals, you may need a MIDI/FSK

converter such as the Yamaha YMC10. You need to plug the MIDI/FSK converter in between the MT4X

and your MIDI instrument.

Some MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines can read FSK signals. You can plug this type of machine

directly to the MT4X to synchronize to the recorded FSK signal.

MIDI Converter

(MIDI Master)

FSK Signal

MIDI OUT

MIDI INMIDI INMIDI IN MIDI OUT

Sequencer Rhythm

Programmer

Synthesizer

TAPE OUT

SYNC/4 TAPE SYNC IN

FSK Signal

MIDI OUT

MIDI INMIDI IN MIDI OUT

Sequencer

Rhythm

Programmer

Synthesizer

TAPE OUT

SYNC/4

Contents

Main Multitrack Cassette Recorder Users Guide Manuel de lutilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Gua del Usuario 1 2 3 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM YAMAHA CORPORATION CANADA 1 Precautions Contents Introduction Features 3 Introduction Structure of the MT4X MASTER 3 Page 1 Controls and Connections Power Connections Rear Panel Connections MASTER Transport Controls Channel Modules 6 A 9 0 8 8 O C Master fader H G H I O N M L R Y R S T U V W S T U Page Controls and Connections 12 Users Guide Rear Panel Connections f connections gf h ij k g h l l m m Example System 14 Users Guide 2 Example System 3 Recording Functions Monitoring Initial recording Page Page Overdubbing Page 21 Using the automatic punch-in/out function Punch-in/out recording 22 a M Users Guide Set the working points: 23 The AUTO PUNCH and START indicators ( 24 H L Users Guide 25 Recording Functions Recording Functions 26 Users Guide Status indicators 27 Recording Functions Using the REC/PAUSE key and the PLAY key Recording Functions 28 Users Guide Using the optional footswitch 29 Recording Functions Ping-pong recording Bouncing tracks Preparation for recording Recording Functions 30 Overdubbing/ping-pong recording Users Guide 31 Recording Functions Ping-pong notes Mixdown Page Synchronization 34 Users Guide 4 Synchronization FSK recording Synchronization 36 Users Guide Synchronized playback Overdubbing with a synchronized performance 37 Synchronization Connections and setup Synchronization 38 Users Guide Recording a synchronized performance 39 Synchronization Synchronized mixdown Connections and setup Page 41 Memory Functions 5 Memory Functions Note: The locate interval must be more than three counts on the tape counter. Memo Function Store a memory location Check the memory locations Repeat Function Repeat notes Recording Levels Function Conrm the maximum level Conrm the tape position 43 Memory Functions Clear the maximum level data Appendix If the MT4X still cannot be powered ON, please contact your Yamaha dealer. Symptom Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Maintenance Specications Mixer Connectors Electrical Specifications Specications (continued) Block Diagram HIGH 4 3 2 Dimensions Tracking Sheet 50 1 2 3 4 Users Guide Overdubbing Glossary Page Page YAMAHA CORPORATION 1 2 3 4 VT03650 R0 1 IP 95 01 3000 CP Printed in Japan P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan Tracking Sheet TRACKING Date: Notes: Input Channel