Fostex 280 - General Procedures; Tape Sync Explained

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section 7 GENERAL PROCEDURES
By now it should be apparent that there are a few general
procedures to be followed during each phase of the multi¬
track recording process;
1. Start by “zero-ing” the controls. Set all controls to their 0,
off or minimum position. Adjust only those controls which
will be in the signal patch of the procedure you are about
to begin.
2. Set the record level first—remember that EQ (7) is after the
INPUT fader (2) but before the MASTER fader (15)—then
adjust the monitor level.
<TAPE SYNC>
WHAT IS TAPE SYNC?
It is the process of dedicating one of the tracks on the record¬
er to trigger multiple instruments through MIDI, which will
then play in tandem with the parts recorded on tape. There
are many advantages of tape sync;
•MIDI-controlled instruments need not be recorded on tape
Only acoustic instruments and vocals need to be recorded,
thus saving track space
•Better overall sound quality is achieved when the MIDI-
controlled instruments are mixed directly to the master
recorder during mixdown.
•Greater production flexibility is achieved through tape sync
because you are free to re-program MIDI instruments (ex¬
cept tempo) right up until the final mix.
3. Rehearse before you record. Sometimes, in order to move
things along, you'll want to make a quick reference
recording just to hear where things stand. But take the
time to rehearse both the performance and the operation¬
al procedure before each "take".
4. Just because it’s a ' take” doesn’t mean it’s a "keeper." You
can always do it again, and while recording can some¬
times be tedious, you only have to get it right once.
NOTE; MIDI signals cannot be recorded directly onto tape.
An FSK device Frequency Shift Keying) translates the MIDI
clock data into frequencies which may then be recorded.
When these control frequencies are then played back, the
FSK device translates them back into MIDI data.
Most modern sequencers, drum machines and MIDI control
devices have these FSK circuits built-in; in some cases you
may need to purchase an outboard converter
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