Advanced Recording - Yamaha MT50 Guia Del Usuario

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Chapter 4: Advanced Recording
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MT50 User's Guide

Advanced Recording

This chapter explains how to perform advanced multi-track recording tech-
niques on your MT50. The MT50 is so flexible that you can perform sophis-
ticated 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 mix-
down 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-pro-
grammable 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 dete-
riorate 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.