Tascam 688 Midistudio Owner's Manual page 4

Introduction
In additIon. the MIDISTUDIO
~n
be synchronized to other
mult/tracks (like the TASCAM MSR-16 or 238) or to
II
video cassette recorder using the TASCAM MIDiiZER.
(Connection of tho MIDilZER to a VCR mav require the IF-
1000 Parallel Interlace
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The 688 MIDISTUDIO® is an 8-channel multitrack Cas-
sette recorder,
1I
20 input mixing system with electronic
routing control, and s MIDI Tape Synchronizer combined
into a single workstation. It's the first a-track PORTA-
STUDIO~
expressly designed to meet the challenge of
the MIDI revolution. Its mixing lection Is designed In a
new way to accommodate the greater number of line In-
puts in a typical MIDI studio, up to 20 et once plus
4
ef-
fect returns. Each main channel can
acceas
up to 4 effects
busses, so you can use a variety of different effects
(reverbs, delays, choruses etc.) on different Inputs. MIDI
Tape Synchronization with Song Position Pointer (same as
that used by the TASCAM MTS-301 is built In. so that the
capabilities of MIDI sequencing can be blended with the
advantages of multitrack recording.
Note
for
U.K. Customers only
Due to the variety of plugs used In the U,K., this unIt Is
sold without an AC plug. Please request your dealer to
install the correct plug to match the maIns power outlet
where your unit will be used as per these instructions.
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NOTE: This voltage conversion is' not possible on
models sold in the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Australia or
Europe.
You'll get the best results by having your system set up
so you can experiment with it 'as you read. Don't make
the mistake of booking a crucial recording session before
you've had free time to really get to know your 688.
This manual is divided into sections.
INTRODUCTION: Everyone, from expert to novice,
should read this part.
OPERATIONS GUIDE: This covers the "how to" proce-
dures of basic multitrack recording with the 688. It ad-
vances to instructions about us.lng effects, bouncing
tracks, and punching In.
MIDI OPERATIONS: After you've worked with and are
comfortable with the mixer and the recorder sections,
read this If you want "how to" procedures of MIDI syn-
chronization. Non-MIDI users don't need this part.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS: Everyone should use this
·what is it?" dictionary that defines every control and
indIcator on the 688 In detail.
The 688 MIDISTUDIO is different in major ways from
previous PORTASTUDIOs. The basic structure of the
mixer, the features of the tape transport, the MIDI im-
plemuntation, llnd the electronic switching are 811 new.
To get the most out of your 688, spend some time now to
READ THE MANUAL! You'lI be ghid you dId. Even If
you're experienced, you'll discover Borne tricks you
haven't tried before.
How to Use This Manual
Precautions
Changing the Memory Back-up Battery
The included battery lasts about 5 years. We recommend
'you to change the battery In advance to prevant
-accidental erasure of the contents of the
99
scene mem-
ories.
If
the battery has run low, when you turn on the
688
you will see the switch settings of factory preset
scene 01, insteed of the last scene you used. For infor-
mation on how to change the battery, consult TASCAM or
your nearest TASCAM dealer.
Voltage Conversion
_- This unit
i~
adjusted to operate on the electric voltage
epeclfied on the unit, power cord tag, or plICklng carton.
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