Synchronized Mixdown39 - Yamaha MT4X User Manual

39 Synchronization
Synchronized mixdown
You can use the FSK signal to synchronize MIDI instruments to the previously recorded tracks on the
MT4X while you are creating a mixdown recording (see "Mixdown" on page 32).
One of the advantages of this technique is that you can add multiple instruments to your mix without
having to bounce-down tracks. To take full advantage of this technique, you may have to use an external
mixer.
Mixing Console
Tip: A special feature of the MT4X is its TAPE OUT connectors. These allow you to send the track signals
directly from the recorder to your external mixer.
Connections and setup
1) Plug a compatible cable from the TAPE OUT - SYNC/4 (
your sequencer, rhythm machine, or converter.
Set the connected MIDI instrument to receive the FSK signals from the MT4X.
2) Set any other connected MIDI instruments to MIDI clock mode to slave to the MIDI device receiving
the FSK signals. Perform any other required setup on your MIDI instruments to ensure they
perform correctly once the MT4X starts playing the FSK timecode.
Please refer to the instruction manual supplied with your MIDI instrument for further setup details.
Master Recorder
DAT
L R
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
Sequencer
MIDI IN
Synthesizer
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Rhythm
Programmer
FSK Signal
MIDI OUT
1 2 3 SYNC/4
k
) connector into the MIDI/FSK input on
TAPE SYNC IN
MIDI Converter
(MIDI Master)
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