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Multitracking
This example shows ProMix 01 in a multitrack recording application.
It is basically the same as the MIDI Studio application with the addi-
tion of a multitrack recorder. Although not specifically designed for
use as a recording mixer, multitrack recording with ProMix 01 is pos-
sible with a little patching. In the illustration, an analog multitrack
tape recorder is shown. This could, however, just as well be a hard disk
recorder.
ST OUT, SEND3, and SEND4 outputs are connected to the patchbay
where the multitrack recorder input jacks can be accessed. To record
to tracks 1 and 2, for example, SEND3 and SEND4 signals are patched
into multitrack inputs 1 and 2. Since most tracks are recorded in
mono, however, you'll probably only need to make one patch. For ste-
reo recording, SEND3 and SEND4 can be configured as a stereo pair.
In this case, an additional pan control appears on each input channel
and a balance control on the stereo input channel, effectively an inde-
pendent stereo mix can be set up.
The multitrack recorder's outputs are connected to the ProMix 01
inputs. Connecting all ProMix 01 inputs and the multitrack
recorder's outputs to a patchbay would allow you to patch in tape
channels as they are used, thus leaving ProMix 01 inputs available for
connecting other instruments.
The multitrack recorder is controlled via a MIDI connection from the
MIDI sequencer. MMC (MIDI Machine Control) commands make
the recorder start play, rewind, record, etc., as the transport controls
on the MIDI sequencer are clicked with a mouse. If your recorder does
not conform to MMC, may be you need a synchronizer box or inter-
face for it. Failing that, the last tape track can be striped with SMPTE
timecode or an FSK code and a converter box used to convert this to
either MIDI clock or MTC (MIDI Timecode), whichever your MIDI
sequencer accepts. The MIDI sequencer can then be slaved to the
recorder.
ProMix 01, a MIDI sequencer, and a controllable multitrack recorder
provide fully automated mixdown for MIDI instruments and acous-
tic instruments.
In conjunction with a MIDI sequencer and multitrack recorder,
ProMix 01 provides fully automated mixdown for MIDI instru-
ments, acoustic instruments, and vocals.
ProMix 01 Getting Started Guide