Yamaha MD4S Musical Instrument User Manual


 
Advanced recording techniques 35
—Owner’s Manual
Advanced recording techniques
In this chapter we will introduce more advanced topics, such as more sophisticated recording
techniques and editing techniques.
Advanced techniques on the MD4S
In addition to the functionality described on the preceding pages, the MD4S provides the
functionality listed below. These functions are actually the core capabilities of the MD4S, and
by taking full advantage of them, you will find that the expressive power of the MD4S will take
a dramatic leap. Please become familiar with these advanced techniques so that you can enjoy
the full potential of the MD4S.
• Record a greater number of parts
Mixing multiple channels as you record ..............page 36
Ping-pong recording..............................................page 39
Adding sounds during mixdown ..........................page 42
• Apply effects while you record/mixdown
Applying effects......................................................page 44
• Re-record over a mistake
Punch-in/out..........................................................page 52
• Jump immediately to a specific location in a song
Quick search functions..........................................page 61
• Playback a song repeatedly
• Program the playback order of the songs
Various playback functions....................................page 66
• Edit a song you recorded
Editing functions....................................................page 73
• Modify the pitch as you record/playback
Other functions......................................................page 84
• Record with a MIDI sequencer
• Control the MD4S from a MIDI sequencer
MIDI functions ......................................................page 90