Yamaha MD8 User Manual

MULTITRACK MD RECORDER
Owner’s Manual
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MULTITRACK MD RECORDER
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Yamaha MD8 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	MD8
Category	Minidisc Recorder
Language	English

Summary

4 Recording & Mixing Techniques

Recording a New Song

Guides the user through the process of recording the first song on a disc.

7 Editing Songs & Tracks

9 The MD8 & MIDI

Using the MD8 in a Synchronized MIDI System

Explains how to connect and configure the MD8 for MIDI synchronization.

12 Q&A Section

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common operational problems and symptoms encountered with the MD8.

Appendix

Recorder

Lists the technical specifications for the MD8's recording capabilities.

Mixer

Lists the technical specifications for the MD8's mixing section.