Fostex X-28 - Basic Recording Workflow; Basic Operation Steps

BASIC OPERATION
In this section, we will describe the most basic multi¬
track recording procedures. We've provided a specific
recording example for you to follow, one that shows
you how to record an initial track, then separately
record additional tracks "over" the first track. After the
tracks have been recorded, you’ll learn how to add
effects to them and mix them down to stereo for the
finished product.
Because the X-28 is so versatile, a single manual
cannot cover all of the possible applications. The
instructions and examples that follow demonstrate the
fundamentals of recording basic tracks, overdubbing,
and mixdown. They are intended primarily as a guide;
once you know howto operate the X-28, you should try
out your own ideas and adapt the unit to your own
recording situations — each of which may require its
own specific procedure.
Briefly, here is an overview of basic recording:
Step 1: Record a rhythm machine on track 1. (Nor¬
mally, rhythm parts are recorded first to serve
as a guide to ensure that subsequent parts
are performed in the correct tempo.)
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Rhythm machine
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Step 3: Overdub a keyboard part on track 3 and the
lead vocal and gu itar solo together on track 4.
(Normally, the lead parts are the last to be
recorded, so that the musicians can perform
those parts over a nearly complete backing
band.)
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Guitar
Step 4: Adjust the relative balance of the four indi¬
vidual parts and combine them into a stereo
signal to make the final recording, which is
recorded on a standard cassette deck (mas¬
ter recorder). A reverb effect is applied to the
final recording to add depth and ambience.
(You can, of course, add reverb and other
effects during the original recording and/or
overdubs.)
Master recorder
Step 2: Overdub an electric bass on track 2, while
listening to the rhythm machine on track 1,
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Bass guitar
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