Advanced Operation (Multiple Recording); Overdubbing - Fostex X-12 Owner's Manual

Model X-12 Owner's Manual
At this point, we assumed that you understand recording and playback of each track after
studying the [Basic Operation] section and are ready to move on.
Next up, we'll work on more advanced functions such as multitrack recording - called
"overdubbing" - which is fundamental in multiple recording, then the mixdown process when
sounds recorded to the four tracks will be mixed to stereo, and finally, copying (dubbing) of the
mix to a master recorder (stereo cassette deck, etc.).

1. Overdubbing

Overdubbing is a recording technique used to add a recorded performance to previously recorded
tracks while listening (monitoring) to them.
For example, you might record a rhythm section (such as a drum machine) on Track 1 by
following the basic recording procedure, then record an electric bass on Track 2 while listening
to the recorded rhythm. In this way, you can record performances on all four tracks, one by
one. This section uses an example in which Track 1 has the drum machine already recorded.
Follow the recording steps described in the Basic Operation chapter and use the drum machine
instead of the microphone. We are going to overdub the electric bass on Track 2, the keyboard
on Track 3, and vocal on Track 4.
While playing back and listening to Track 1 (drum
machine), overdub the electric bass to Track 2.
Track 4
Track 3
Track 2
Track 1
Drum Machine
Advanced Operation
Step-1
E. Bass
While playing back and listening to Track 1,
Track 2 and Track 3, overdub the vocal to Track
4.
Track 4
Track 3
Track 2
Track 1
While playing back and listening to Track 1 (drum
machine) and Track 2 (electric bass), overdub
the keyboard to Track 3.
Track 4
Track 3
Track 2
Track 1
Step-3
Vocal
Keyboard
E. Bass
Drum Machine
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Step-2
Keyboard
E. Bass
Drum Machine