Yamaha MT50 Owner's Manual - Page 20
Advanced Recording, One-Take Recording, Ping-Pong Recording, Punch-In/Out Recording, Synchronization - help
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16 Chapter 4: Advanced Recording 4 Advanced Recording This chapter explains how to perform advanced multi-track recording techniques on your MT50. The MT50 is so flexible that you can perform sophisticated recording techniques with relative ease on a single, compact machine. Here's a little of what you can do. One-Take Recording This recording technique is used to record several instruments at the same time. It is extremely helpful for recording live performances. You can record the instruments direct and apply reverb and other effects during mixdown at a recording studio. You can also use this technique to record four instruments live to two tracks, leaving a couple tracks free. Or, you could record a complex drum part, miking three drums in the kit separately. Later you could mix the tracks into a very sophisticated rhythm part, and ping-pong it to the open track. Finally, you can also use this technique to retain the stereo placement of MIDI-programmable stereo devices. Ping-Pong Recording Ping-Pong Recording takes its name from the parlor game that features a little white bouncing ball. It allows you to combine previously recorded tracks by mixing them together and recording (or "bouncing") them to an unrecorded track. Whereas basic overdub recording allows you to record four times, this technique enables you to record, in theory, an unlimited number of tracks. This is because each time you ping-pong, you make tracks available for additional recording. Due to the limitations of magnetic tape, however, you can record only several times before the tracks will deteriorate due to generational loss. (In other words, recording again and again will wear down the tape so much that your tracks will lose their punch). Punch-In/Out Recording This technique is used to re-record short sections, correct mistakes, or add new sections to silent passages. You play your part while punching in and out to start and stop the recorder. If you have a footswitch, you can punch in and out using your foot. This keeps your hands free for making music. Its a great way to create a fantastic guitar solo. You can keep re-recording difficult passages until you get things just right! Synchronization By recording an FSK signal onto track 4, you can synchronize the MT50 with a drum machine or MIDI sequencer. With this technique, you don't need to record MIDI instruments to tape. You save tracks because the an FSK signal triggers the MIDI instruments, effectively expanding your song's arrangement. This technique requires a MIDI to FSK converter, such as the Yamaha YMC10. MT50 User's Guide