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MULTITRACK MD RECORDER Owner's Manual IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC/ ...
MULTITRACK MD RECORDER Owner's Manual IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC/ ...
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... the display brightness 88 Selecting the type of Frame display 88 Using a Foot switch 89 MIDI functions 90 Synchronizing the MD4S with a MIDI sequencer 90 About MTC and MIDI Clock 91 Synchronization using MTC 91 Synchronization using MIDI Clock 92 Synchronizing two MD4S recorders 94 Synchronizing to MTC with a specified offset (time difference 97 Controlling the...
... the display brightness 88 Selecting the type of Frame display 88 Using a Foot switch 89 MIDI functions 90 Synchronizing the MD4S with a MIDI sequencer 90 About MTC and MIDI Clock 91 Synchronization using MTC 91 Synchronization using MIDI Clock 92 Synchronizing two MD4S recorders 94 Synchronizing to MTC with a specified offset (time difference 97 Controlling the...
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8 Contents Appendix 100 Q&A Section 100 Troubleshooting 101 Display Messages Modes of the MD4S transport 104 Specifications 105 Recorder ...105 Mixer...105 General...106 Dimensions 106 Block Diagram 107 Glossary ...108 Tempo Map Chart 111 MIDI Implementation Chart 112 Index 113 -Owner's Manual
8 Contents Appendix 100 Q&A Section 100 Troubleshooting 101 Display Messages Modes of the MD4S transport 104 Specifications 105 Recorder ...105 Mixer...105 General...106 Dimensions 106 Block Diagram 107 Glossary ...108 Tempo Map Chart 111 MIDI Implementation Chart 112 Index 113 -Owner's Manual
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... store computer data cannot be used as is one octave lower. • MIDI Time Code (MTC) / MIDI Clock data can be edited on the MD4S, but if the music includes a song that was digitally copied from a MIDI sequencer or other external device. Two types are available: playback-only and rewritable... addition, MTC from an external device can be received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing the MD4S to be synchronized to external video/audio devices. • MIDI Machine Control (MMC) can be received, allowing the transport of the MD4S to be controlled from a copy-protected music CD, editing will ...
... store computer data cannot be used as is one octave lower. • MIDI Time Code (MTC) / MIDI Clock data can be edited on the MD4S, but if the music includes a song that was digitally copied from a MIDI sequencer or other external device. Two types are available: playback-only and rewritable... addition, MTC from an external device can be received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing the MD4S to be synchronized to external video/audio devices. • MIDI Machine Control (MMC) can be received, allowing the transport of the MD4S to be controlled from a copy-protected music CD, editing will ...
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... located above the button will remain lit to indicate the maximum level that was reached. PITCH button...... ADJUST button.. R CURSOR shuttle When the MD4S is used to modify parameter values. When the peak hold function is on, a segment of functions. N Function buttons These buttons are used ... peak hold function is on, pressing the PEAK HOLD button once again will turn off . Q DATA dial (DATA+ -) When the MD4S is used to use MIDI functions, adjust the display contrast, and change the recording mode etc. The selected time counter mode will switch the time counter between measure...
... located above the button will remain lit to indicate the maximum level that was reached. PITCH button...... ADJUST button.. R CURSOR shuttle When the MD4S is used to modify parameter values. When the peak hold function is on, a segment of functions. N Function buttons These buttons are used ... peak hold function is on, pressing the PEAK HOLD button once again will turn off . Q DATA dial (DATA+ -) When the MD4S is used to use MIDI functions, adjust the display contrast, and change the recording mode etc. The selected time counter mode will switch the time counter between measure...
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...been selected for direct recording (in which the signal from an external device such as a slave in a synchronized MIDI system. ELAPSE TIME ...... In this case, the MD4S will transmit MTC and will function as the master of input channels 1-4. G Track level meters These indicate the recording...is blinking, the corresponding track is ready to +12 dB is shown here. In this case, the MD4S will transmit MIDI Clock and will function as a MIDI sequencer. In this case, the MD4S will receive MTC and will function as the master of each track. H Stereo level meter This meter...
...been selected for direct recording (in which the signal from an external device such as a slave in a synchronized MIDI system. ELAPSE TIME ...... In this case, the MD4S will transmit MTC and will function as the master of input channels 1-4. G Track level meters These indicate the recording...is blinking, the corresponding track is ready to +12 dB is shown here. In this case, the MD4S will transmit MIDI Clock and will function as a MIDI sequencer. In this case, the MD4S will receive MTC and will function as the master of each track. H Stereo level meter This meter...
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... transport 4). All Song Repeat REPEAT A B ........ L IN, OUT indicators These show the status of the last record in minutes/seconds/frames. AUTO PUNCH MULTI ......... When transmitting MIDI Clock data, the minutes/seconds/frames display can perform auto punch-in /out, this indicator will occur only once). REPEAT 1 One Song Repeat REPEAT ALL...
... transport 4). All Song Repeat REPEAT A B ........ L IN, OUT indicators These show the status of the last record in minutes/seconds/frames. AUTO PUNCH MULTI ......... When transmitting MIDI Clock data, the minutes/seconds/frames display can perform auto punch-in /out, this indicator will occur only once). REPEAT 1 One Song Repeat REPEAT ALL...
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.../played). Rear panel Front and rear panel 23 POWER ON/ OFF AC IN AUX SEND 1 2 MONITOR STEREO OUT OUT 2TR IN L L L TRACK DIRECT OUT 3 1 MIDI THRU OUT IN R R R 4 2 12 3 456 7 8 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. A POWER switch...of a large mixer when you wish to use an external mixer to external effect processors (page 45). Normally they are connected to turn the MD4S on and off. During mixdown, connect these jacks to amplified monitor speakers. G TRACK DIRECT OUT 1-4 jacks These are RCA phono ...
.../played). Rear panel Front and rear panel 23 POWER ON/ OFF AC IN AUX SEND 1 2 MONITOR STEREO OUT OUT 2TR IN L L L TRACK DIRECT OUT 3 1 MIDI THRU OUT IN R R R 4 2 12 3 456 7 8 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. A POWER switch...of a large mixer when you wish to use an external mixer to external effect processors (page 45). Normally they are connected to turn the MD4S on and off. During mixdown, connect these jacks to amplified monitor speakers. G TRACK DIRECT OUT 1-4 jacks These are RCA phono ...
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... OUT jacks. 24 Welcome to the MD4S H MIDI IN, OUT, THRU connectors These connectors are retransmitted without change from this connector. MIDI IN connector MTC or MMC (MIDI Machine Control) is used to exchange MIDI messages with a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine. This is ...out. (See "Using a Foot switch" on page 89 for monitoring. MIDI OUT connector.......... B PUNCH I/O jack A Yamaha FC5 (sold separately) can be connected here, allowing you to use a foot switch to another external MIDI device. MIDI THRU connector ....... Front panel A PHONES jack A pair of the...
... OUT jacks. 24 Welcome to the MD4S H MIDI IN, OUT, THRU connectors These connectors are retransmitted without change from this connector. MIDI IN connector MTC or MMC (MIDI Machine Control) is used to exchange MIDI messages with a MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine. This is ...out. (See "Using a Foot switch" on page 89 for monitoring. MIDI OUT connector.......... B PUNCH I/O jack A Yamaha FC5 (sold separately) can be connected here, allowing you to use a foot switch to another external MIDI device. MIDI THRU connector ....... Front panel A PHONES jack A pair of the...
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Before you begin Example connections Guitar Synthesizer AC outlet Master recorder LR Guitar effects processor YAMAHA Microphone IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE ...INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 POWER ON/ OFF AC IN AUX SEND 1 2 MONITOR STEREO OUT OUT 2TR IN L L L TRACK DIRECT OUT 3 1 MIDI THRU OUT IN R R R 4 2 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC/ LINE PB CUE FLIP P A N L R 0 HIGH L E V E L 10 LINE MIC MIC...
Before you begin Example connections Guitar Synthesizer AC outlet Master recorder LR Guitar effects processor YAMAHA Microphone IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE ...INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 POWER ON/ OFF AC IN AUX SEND 1 2 MONITOR STEREO OUT OUT 2TR IN L L L TRACK DIRECT OUT 3 1 MIDI THRU OUT IN R R R 4 2 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC/ LINE PB CUE FLIP P A N L R 0 HIGH L E V E L 10 LINE MIC MIC...
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... automatically. Preparations for several seconds, and then the number of the disc is turned on the rear panel of the MD4S. To turn off the MD4S, press the POWER switch again. The disc will light. When a disc is pointing the correct direction. Recording the... you wish to tracks 1-4 (direct recording). If songs have already been recorded on the disc, the disc title will appear for recording 2 IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 86 3 0 B A 7 1 GAIN 2 ...
... automatically. Preparations for several seconds, and then the number of the disc is turned on the rear panel of the MD4S. To turn off the MD4S, press the POWER switch again. The disc will light. When a disc is pointing the correct direction. Recording the... you wish to tracks 1-4 (direct recording). If songs have already been recorded on the disc, the disc title will appear for recording 2 IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 86 3 0 B A 7 1 GAIN 2 ...
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... level as necessary. Recording will begin, and the track 1 track record indicator and the REC indicator will change to lit. Start recording IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC...
... level as necessary. Recording will begin, and the track 1 track record indicator and the REC indicator will change to lit. Start recording IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC...
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... meter, use the GAIN control and fader of this time, leave the input channel 1 FLIP switch in "Recording the first track." 1 IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 2 6 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC...
... meter, use the GAIN control and fader of this time, leave the input channel 1 FLIP switch in "Recording the first track." 1 IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 2 6 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC...
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... Turn on a master recorder. 1 R R R 4 2 POWER ON/ OFF 1 2 L L L 3 1 THRU OUT IN AC IN AUX SEND OUT OUT 2TR IN TRACK DIRECT OUT MIDI MONITOR STEREO IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 2 6 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3... button to locate to the beginning of the song (the start point), and press the PLAY button to the input jacks of the MD4S to begin playback. -Owner's Manual The ST bus will be mixed in stereo, and output via the ST bus to monitor the ...
... Turn on a master recorder. 1 R R R 4 2 POWER ON/ OFF 1 2 L L L 3 1 THRU OUT IN AC IN AUX SEND OUT OUT 2TR IN TRACK DIRECT OUT MIDI MONITOR STEREO IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 2 6 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3... button to locate to the beginning of the song (the start point), and press the PLAY button to the input jacks of the MD4S to begin playback. -Owner's Manual The ST bus will be mixed in stereo, and output via the ST bus to monitor the ...
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...recorded ¡ Editing functions page 73 • Modify the pitch as you will find that the expressive power of the MD4S will introduce more sophisticated recording techniques and editing techniques. Please become familiar with these advanced techniques so that you can enjoy the ...full potential of the MD4S. • Record a greater number of them, 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
...recorded ¡ Editing functions page 73 • Modify the pitch as you will find that the expressive power of the MD4S will introduce more sophisticated recording techniques and editing techniques. Please become familiar with these advanced techniques so that you can enjoy the ...full potential of the MD4S. • Record a greater number of them, 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
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Drums Guitar Bass Stereo mix MD4S Drums+Guitar+ Bass Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 As an example, the following will mix the signals of tracks, you can re-record these three parts in stereo and recorded onto tracks 1 and 2. 1 IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 ...one or two tracks.. To do this, you will explain how four audio sources connected to the ST bus and record them on the MD4S. 36 Advanced recording techniques Mixing multiple channels as you record By combining multiple parts into a pair of the input channels to MIC/LINE INPUT...
Drums Guitar Bass Stereo mix MD4S Drums+Guitar+ Bass Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 As an example, the following will mix the signals of tracks, you can re-record these three parts in stereo and recorded onto tracks 1 and 2. 1 IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 ...one or two tracks.. To do this, you will explain how four audio sources connected to the ST bus and record them on the MD4S. 36 Advanced recording techniques Mixing multiple channels as you record By combining multiple parts into a pair of the input channels to MIC/LINE INPUT...
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... necessary, use the faders and PAN controls of input channels 1-4 to adjust the mix balance of input channels 1-4 to adjust the tone. IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 7 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC...
... necessary, use the faders and PAN controls of input channels 1-4 to adjust the mix balance of input channels 1-4 to adjust the tone. IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 7 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC...
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See "Mixdown" on the MD4S. 42 Advanced recording techniques Adding sounds during mixdown. This is in -line" design that can be added during mixdown. 2 6 4 IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 ... jack will give an example of input channels 1 and 2 to the CUE bus. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 MD4S Drums Guitar Bass Vocal Stereo mix Master recorder External audio source In the following, we will be sent via the CUE PAN/LEVEL control...
See "Mixdown" on the MD4S. 42 Advanced recording techniques Adding sounds during mixdown. This is in -line" design that can be added during mixdown. 2 6 4 IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 ... jack will give an example of input channels 1 and 2 to the CUE bus. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 MD4S Drums Guitar Bass Vocal Stereo mix Master recorder External audio source In the following, we will be sent via the CUE PAN/LEVEL control...
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... processor INSERT I /O jack to the input signal from MIC/LINE INPUT jack 1 or 2. External effect processor Input jack Output jack Insertion cable IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC...
... processor INSERT I /O jack to the input signal from MIC/LINE INPUT jack 1 or 2. External effect processor Input jack Output jack Insertion cable IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN 3 GAIN 4 GAIN 5/6 7/8 LINE MIC MIC...
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... the AUX SEND 1 or 2 jack to the external effect processor. Effect processor 1 Effect processor 2 Output jack L R Input jack Output jack L R Input jack IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN ...using the AUX SEND jacks With this method to apply an effect such as you mixdown Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 MD4S Drums Guitar Bass Vocal Stereo mix Master recorder AUX SEND jacks Effect processor When using the AUX SEND jacks to apply effects is ...
... the AUX SEND 1 or 2 jack to the external effect processor. Effect processor 1 Effect processor 2 Output jack L R Input jack Output jack L R Input jack IN OUT THRU MIDI TRACK DIRECT OUT 2TR IN STEREO MONITOR OUT OUT 1 2 AUX SEND 1 2 INSERT I/O MIC/LINE INPUT INSERT I/O 3 4 LINE INPUT 5 6 7 8 1 GAIN 2 GAIN ...using the AUX SEND jacks With this method to apply an effect such as you mixdown Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 MD4S Drums Guitar Bass Vocal Stereo mix Master recorder AUX SEND jacks Effect processor When using the AUX SEND jacks to apply effects is ...