Yamaha MD4S Manual Do Utilizador

Advanced recording techniques

In this chapter we will introduce more advanced topics, such as more sophisticated recording 
techniques and editing techniques.

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