Owner’s Manual Model Digital Multitracker AUX AUX 0 AUX1 EQ HIGH AUX 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX RTN 0 AUX1 AUX2 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 1 0 OL 0 MID GAIN - + MID GAIN 0 + MID GAIN 0 + MID GAIN 0 + MID GAIN 0 - + MID GAIN 0 - + MID GAIN 0 + + MID GAIN 0 0 6 10 12 2 0 24 1 MID SHIFT + MID SHIFT 900
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Table of contents Introduction.............................................................................4 Main features...........................................................................4 Precautions..................................................................................5 Names and Functions...............................................................6 Control Panel (Mixer section)...............................................7 Control Panel (Recorder section).......................
Introduction/Main features/Precautions Introduction Thank you for choosing the Fostex FD-8. The FD-8 is a eight-track multitracker equipped with sixteen additional virtual tracks. It uses a SCSI removable disk, such as a Zip cartridge or an MO disk, or a fixed SCSI hard disk, optional 2.5 inch internal hard disk as a recording media to perform eight-track recording and eight-track playback.
Introduction/Main features/Precautions Precautions • Be sure to connect the FD-8 to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this Owner’s Manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. • Do not connect the FD-8 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or the devices that consume a large amount of power (such as an air conditioning system or large electric heater) are connected.
Names and Functions Names and Functions Rear panel INPUT 8 R ST OUT L R MON OUT L 2 AUX SEND 1 R AUX RTN 2 MONO/L R AUX RTN 1 MONO/L 8 INSERT INPUT 7 7 POWER DATA IN SCSI DATA OUT MIDI IN PUNCH IN/OUT RECORDER IN R L MIDI OUT Control panel AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH EQ HIGH 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX1 AUX2 EQ HIGH 0 AUX RTN AUX2
Names and Functions Control Panel (Mixer Section) Letters in brackets ([ 7 AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX AUX 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUX1 MID GAIN - MID GAIN 5k - MID SHIFT 5k - + MID SHIFT 5k + - MID SHIFT 5k - + 5k + - MID SHIFT 5k + - MID SHIFT 2k 200 - + + + - MON MON MON MON MON MON 0 0 0 0 0 0 MON L MON R MON L MON R INPUT TRK 3 MON L MON R INPUT TRK 4 MON L MON R INPUT TRK 5 MON L MON R INPUT TRK 6 MON L MON R INPUT TRK 7 MON
Names and Functions 5. Monitor level control knob [MON (INPUT/TRK)] 8. AUX return knobs [AUX RTN (1, 2)] These knobs are used to select signals sent to monitor sections L and R, and to adjust the level of those signals. These knobs allow you to adjust the input level of processed signals from a connected external effect unit. The following options are available. “TRK” The recorder output signals are sent to the monitor section. As you turn the knob to the right, the signal level becomes higher.
Names and Functions Control Panel (Recorder Section) Letters in brackets ([ ]) are labels on the panel. 14 15 13 40 16 OL 0 6 12 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 L 17 R 39 18 19 20 RECORD TRACK 1/L 2/R 3/L START IN OUT 4/R 5/L 6/R END IN OUT 7/L SCRUB 8/R PREVIEW SETUP TIME BASE SEL CLIPBOARD AUTO PUNCH 37 DISP SEL AUTO RTN HOLD/ STORE UNDO/ REDO EDIT EXECUTE /YES VARI PITCH 33 AUTO RTN AUTO PLAY LOCATE ACCESS JOG SHIFT AUTO PUNCH RECORD EXIT /NO EJECT PGM SEL P.
Names and Functions 17. Display indication select key [DISP SEL] 22. Access LED [ACCESS] Pressing this key each time will change the display indication as follows: This LED lights up or flashes when data is being written to or read from an external SCSI current drive disk, or optional 2.5-inch internal hard disk. Currently-selected Time Base indication *1 Note: Do not turn off the power to the unit when this LED lights up or flashes. Otherwise you may lose data on the hard disk connected to the unit.
Names and Functions 26. Play button [PLAY] * Refer to page 70 for more information on these operations. * Refer to page 45 for more information on the Punch In/Out operation using a foot switch. Pressing this button causes the recorder section to play back. Pressing this button while holding down the RECORD button when a track is in READY mode will cause the FD-8 to start recording on the READY track. Pressing only this button during the recording operation 28.
Names and Functions 30.Vari Pitch key [VARI PITCH/ P.EDIT ] 32. Locate key [LOCATE/ LOC MEM ] This key toggles Vari Pitch mode on and off. When Vari Pitch mode is on, the “VARI PITCH” indicator lights up on the Use this key to locate a point. Press a key that stores locate points, such as the CLIPBOARD IN/OUT keys, AUTO PUNCH display, and the FD-8 plays using the current pitch data.
Names and Functions 34. Store key [STORE] 36. Edit key [EDIT] This key is used to store time values (or bar/beat/clock values) in the memory keys. Press this key, then one of the Pressing this key causes the FD-8 to enter menu selection mode for editing tracks, and displays the title of the menu following keys to store data indicated on the display you used last time. Press this key repeatedly or turn the (including edit data) in the corresponding memory key.
Names and Functions 38. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END/ PREVIEW ] * Refer to page 66 for more information on setting and editing the locate point. Use this key to store the start point (AUTO RTN END point) for the Auto Return function and the Auto Repeat function. * Refer to page 41 for more information on the Auto Punch In/ Out functions. When you press this key, the FD-8 displays currently-stored data, which you can edit.
Names and Functions Front Panel (Input/Output Section) 1 1 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 1.Input jacks [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] (Connector: phone) The phone jacks for input channels 7 and 8 on the front Connect sound sources, such as musical instruments and panel have priority. If you connect sound sources to these microphones, here. Connect a microphone to input jacks 7 and 8, which are jacks, the balanced XLR jacks for input channels 7 and 8 on the rear panel will be disabled.
Names and Functions 3. AUX Send jacks 1, 2 [AUX SEND 1, 2] 7. Recorder in jacks L, R [RECORDER IN L, R] (Connector: phone) (Connector: RCA pin) Connect these jacks to the input of an effect unit. The AUX SEND jacks send out signals selected and adjusted These jacks are used to route analog signals input from an external device directly to the recorder section. Using these by the AUX send knobs to the connected effect unit.
Names and Functions 11. Data output jack [DATA OUT] (Connector: OPTICAL) Connect this jack to the OPTICAL digital input (or adat In) of an external digital device to save song data to a DAT or an adat, or to record digitally to a digital device (MD, DAT, CD-R, or adat). DATA OUT Refer to page 48 for more information on using the DATA OUT jack. Note: You can save only the data recorded on the current drive formatted in [Master] mode to a DAT or adat. You cannot save data recorded in [Normal] mode. 12.
Names and Functions Preset display MTC Lights up when the FD-8 receives MTC (MIDI Time Code) from an external device. % Lights up when the FD-8 enters Vari Pitch data edit mode. MB Indicates available disk space on the disk in megabytes when the REMAIN indicator appears. H, M, S, F, SF Lights up to indicate a time value when ABS or MTC is used as Time Base. BAR, , CLK Lights up to indicate a bar/beat/clock value when BAR/BEAT/CLK is selected as Time Base.
Names and Functions Selecting Time Base using the DISP SEL key Time Base is MTC. 44.1kHz When you press the DISP SEL key after you select a Time Base using the TIME BASE SEL key, the display changes as follows: MTC M H S F PGM SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH Time Base is ABS. 44.1kHz ABS M S F 44.1kHz PGM SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO MB REMAIN M H A.PUNCH S SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz MB REMAIN M H S 44.1kHz SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO A.
Names and Functions Warning messages The following warnings are shown operating mistakes are made, an unsuitable editing point (= locate point) is input, or when errors occur. If any of these warnings appear, refer to information detailed below. SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO message
Before Starting Before Starting This chapter describes some basic items that you need to know before you start operating the FD-8. All users, including those who are familiar with using tape-based multitrackers and those who are new to multitrackers, should read this chapter thoroughly to understand the functions of the FD-8. 1. Time Base 2. Recording method and REMAIN indicator 3. Managing songs by Program Change function 4. Real tracks and Additional tracks 5. Input monitoring and playback monitoring 6.
Before Starting Recording method and REMAIN indicator Recording method The FD-8 uses a SCSI removable disk (such as an MO disk, EZ disk, or Zip disk) instead of a cassette tape. You can start recording sound sources from any point on a formatted disk as long as the point is within the range of 24 hours in ABS time, as described in the previous “Time Base” section. (Refer to the following diagram.) ABS 0 03M 00S 00F recorded area (3 min.
Before Starting As described in “Managing the song by Program,” the FD-8 can set up as many as 99 Programs on the disk. Setting up a Program requires a small amount of disk space. In other words, disk space is used not only for storing recorded data but also for storing all setup data. Therefore, make sure that you have enough space on the disk before you start recording to avoid running out of space (the [OVER !] message flashes in that case).
Before Starting Real tracks and Additional tracks The FD-8 features eight Real tracks (1-8) and sixteen Additional tracks (9-24), for a total of twenty-four tracks. Real tracks are used to record sound sources in real-time. Additional tracks are used to temporarily store the sound recorded in the Real tracks. This is useful since you can move data from Real tracks to Additional tracks to clear tracks for fresh recording. The Track Exchange function of the FD-8 handles this operation.
Before Starting Input monitoring and playback monitoring There are two methods for monitoring track sound (only on the Real tracks): input monitoring and playback monitoring. They are defined as follows: Input monitoring Input monitoring means to monitor via track output the recording signal sent to the Real tracks of the recorder. That is, you are monitoring a post-recorder signal, not a pre-recorder signal. The FD-8 enters input monitoring status when you perform one of the following operations.
Before Starting Signal flow (The PAN knob function and Stereo Bus) The FD-8 is equipped with an eight-channel mixer function, which enables you to mix and record eight sound sources into stereo signal. The following diagram is designed to help you visualize the signal flow of the FD-8. It illustrates how input signals are routed through the mixer and sent to the recorder section.
Before Starting Audio file and event During recording, the FD-8 consecutively records an independent audio file (recorded area) in each track of each Program. However, you can record data on the FD-8 at any point within 24 hours of ABS time, and you can intentionally create silence between two audio files. In this case, a silent part is counted as a 0 file. Therefore, audio files and 0 files are consecutively created as shown in the diagram below.
Formatting a Disk Formatting a Disk The “Quick Operation Guide” and the “Saving and Loading Song Data” chapter of this book describe how to format a disk. This chapter explains how to format an unformatted disk and how to re-format a formatted disk. Formatting a disk refers to both formatting the current drive disk and formatting a backup disk. You will use the [Format ?] and the [Bk Format?] menus in Setup Mode.
Formatting a Disk Formatting a current drive disk (SCSI disk) You may use a SCSI removable disk, a fixed hard disk, or an optional 2.5-inch internal hard disk as the FD-8’s current drive. This section explains how to format a SCSI-type removable or fixed disk. Before you can format a SCSI disk, [SCSI] should appear in the [DRIVE] indication area. If you are also using an optional 2.5-inch internal hard disk, make sure that the following indication appears on the display. 44.1kHz 44.
Formatting a Disk Re-formatting a formatted disk This section explains how to re-format a current drive (Master or Normal) or backup disk as the current disk. You need to use the [Format ?] menu in SETUP mode to reformat a disk. In the following procedure, we assume that a SCSI drive is connected to the FD-8 and that the power to the FD-8 and the SCSI drive is turned on. (The same procedure also applies to a fixed disk.) 5. Use the JOG dial to select the desired recording 1.
Formatting a Disk Formatting a current drive disk (2.5-inch hard disk) If you have ordered an optional 2.5-inch IDE internal hard disk, the Fostex service department will format the disk in [Master] mode and install it in the FD-8 before delivery. You do not have to format it from scratch. However, if you wish to re-format the 2.5-inch hard disk, follow the steps described above in the “Re-formatting” section.
Formatting a Disk To check the REMAIN time for the backup disk after formatting it, eject the disk, then replace it with the disk in the current drive. Then press the DISP SEL key to show the REMAIN display. You can check the REMAIN time of the backup disk in this way. However, you cannot perform another operation using the backup disk at this time. Attempting to do so will cause the FD-8 to display [Illegal FM] and ignore your operation.
Handling Programs Handling Programs This chapter explains how to handle Programs. It covers the following topics: 1. Creating a new Program 2. Using a Program Change function 3. Deleting a Program 4. Editing a Program title Creating a new Program You can manage individual songs by setting multiple Programs on the disk as explained in the “Managing songs by Program Change function” section of the “Before Starting” chapter. You can create up to 99 Programs can be created as long as the disk space allows.
Handling Programs To enter a title: • Turning the JOG dial will enter a character or number at the location of the flashing cursor. You can enter up to 16 characters, nine of which will appear on the display. • To move the flashing cursor, press the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the F FWD button. The F FWD button is the most convenient. • You can enter the following characters and numbers: 7. When you finish entering the title, press the EXECUTE/YES key. Program 2 (PGM 02) and its title are set.
Handling Programs Deleting a Program This section explains how to delete an unnecessary Program. Deleting an unnecessary Program will expand the recordable area, making your work flow more smoothly, since recording or editing requires sufficient recordable area (free space on the disk). Use the [Del. PGM ?] menu in SETUP mode to delete a Program. 1. Press the SETUP key while the FD-8 is stopped. • You can delete only the currently-selected Program.
Handling Programs Editing a Program title You can name the Program as explained in the “Creating a new Program” section. You can also change the title later by using the [Title Edit ?] menu in SETUP mode. Note: You can edit the title of the selected Program before you select SETUP mode. You cannot select a Program after the FD-8 enters SETUP mode. Be sure to select the desired Program using the steps explained in the “Using the Program Change function” section. 3. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
Playback in Vari Pitch Mode Playback in Vari Pitch Mode This chapter explains how to change the playback speed of the recorder using the Vari Pitch function. You can set Vari Pitch in the range of +6.0% to -6.0% in 0.1% steps. The VARI PITCH key turns Vari Pitch mode on and off. 5 2, 7, 8 6 5 4 1 3 1. Press the PLAY button to play the FD-8. The FD-8 exits from Vari Pitch data edit mode and continues playing with the Vari Pitch you just set. 2. Press the VARI PITCH key.
Recording to a Metronome Sound Recording to a Metronome Sound This chapter explains how to record your performance while you are playing an instrument accompanied by a metronome based on the time signature and tempo specified in the Tempo Map. The metronome sound is output from track 8. For example, record the acoustic guitar using a microphone to track 2 while using a compressor/limiter. • • Initialize the FD-8 before the operation. If multiple Programs exist, first select the desired Program.
Punch In/Out Recording Punch In/Out Recording What is Punch In/Out recording? Punch In/Out recording enables you to record over previously-recorded parts. See the diagram below. For example, using the Punch In/Out function allows you to change an unsatisfactory guitar solo. The FD-8 offers two types of Punch In/Out functions. One is called Auto Punch In/Out, in which you automatically re-record a specified part.
Punch In/Out Recording When you finish storing and adjusting the edit points, you can proceed to the Auto Punch In/Out operation. In this example, we re-record part of the guitar phrase that was already recorded on track 3. First follow the “Preparation” below, then rehearse, and record a take. Preparation 2-F 2-D 2-E 2-C 2-G 2-A 2-B 2-H 1 Connecting the instrument Setting the mixer section 1. Connect the guitar to input jack 1. 2.
Punch In/Out Recording Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recording In Rehearsal mode, the READY track assumes input monitoring mode between the Auto Punch In and Out points, and the sound is not recorded. You can practice Auto Punch In/Out operation repeatedly before you proceed to actual recording. Locate the recording start position slightly before the Auto Punch In point. Set the preroll value while referring to the “Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP Mode)” chapter.
Punch In/Out Recording Auto Punch In/Out Take After you are satisfied with your rehearsal, you can proceed to an actual take of Auto Punch In/Out. You can undo or redo Auto Punch In/Out recording if you change your mind. The control panel settings are the same as those for rehearsal. 1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key [3/L] to set track 3 to READY. 2. Locate a point slightly before the Auto Punch In point. 3. Confirm that Auto Punch mode is turned on.
Punch In/Out Recording Manual Punch In/Out This section explains how to perform Manual Punch In/Out using a foot switch (optional Model 8051). You do not need to specify the Punch In/Out points. Instead, you press the foot switch at the Punch In/Out point. Manual Punch In/Out also offers rehearsal and actual takes. You can repeat rehearsal until you are ready. As an example, replace a part of the recorded guitar solo on track 3. • Initialize the FD-8. • Select a desired Program for Punch In/Out.
Punch In/Out Recording The FD-8 operates as follows. You will hear your performance between the Punch In/Out points. Otherwise, you will hear the previously-recorded guitar. Playback start point Punch In point (Rehearsal In) Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 Punch Out point (Rehearsal Out) Playback end point 6. When you finish rehearsing, press the STOP button. If you are still unsatisfied, repeat steps 3-5. Cancelling Rehearsal mode 1.
Punch In/Out Recording You can use the PLAY button and the RECORD button, instead of using the foot switch. Follow the steps below. This method also does not allow you to record another take unless you stop the FD-8 first. Procedure: 1. Press the PLAY button to start playback from a point slightly before the Punch In point. 2. Press the RECORD button while holding down the PLAY button at the desired Punch In point. (Punch In recording starts.) 3. Press the PLAY button at the desired Punch Out point.
Recording to a Metronome Sound 5 12 4 Compressor/Limiter 7, 8, 9 10 2 1 6 3 11 Setting the switch and knob Checking the metronome sound 1. Set channel 7 LEVEL switch to [L]. 10. Select the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base using the TIME BASE SEL switch. 2. Set channel 7 INPUT SEL switch to [INPUT]. 11. Start playback from the beginning of the Program. 3. Set the SELECTOR in the monitor section to [MON]. 4. Set the RECORD TRACK select key 2/R to READY. 5. Turn channel 7 PAN knob all the way to [R]. 6.
Recording to a Metronome Sound 4 Compressor/Limiter 5, 13 9 10 6, 12 5, 13 2, 8 3, 11 Monitoring the guitar sound and adjusting the recording level 1 7 Quitting recording 9. Press the STOP button to stop the recorder. 1. Press the RECORD button. Track 2 enters input monitoring mode. Checking the recorded sound 2. Play the guitar. 10. Set the RECORD TRACK select key 2/R to off. 3. Adjust the recording level of the guitar sound using the channel 7 input fader.
Digital Recording Digital Recording Digital recording from an external digital device This chapter describes how to digitally record data from a connected digital device (CD, MD, DAT, adat etc.) to tracks on the FD-8. Use the “Setting digital input tracks” menu in SETUP mode to assign incoming digital signals (DATA IN L/R) to tracks. If you have selected adat input in the “Setting digital input tracks” menu, all eight-track data will be digitally recorded from the external adat.
Digital Recording Digital recording to an external device This section explains how to record digital data from the FD-8 to an external digital device, such as an MD, DAT, CD-R, or adat. You can select any pair combination from Real tracks 1–8 and S-T (STEREO OUT L/R output in the mixer section) for digital output L and R. You can also output all eight-track data to [adat]. The current Program is used for digital recording. The digital output track assignment is shared by all existing Programs.
Digital Recording Digital mixdown As described in the previous section, you may mix down digital signals from tracks 1-8 to an external digital device using the procedure described in the basic mixdown section, in which you set [L- , r- ] for digital output tracks. Refer to the “Basic Multitrack Recording” chapter for information on how to connect effect units.
Digital Recording Setting the switch and knob on the FD-8 1. Set the INPUT SEL switches of channels 1-8 to [TRK]. In this way, the output from recorded tracks 1-8 will be routed to the corresponding input channel faders for equalization and effect processing. 2. Set the channel PAN knobs accordingly. There is no rule on the position of the PAN knobs. The settings will vary depending on the type of instrument you recorded or the feel of your song.
Digital Recording Digital and analog simultaneous recording While you are recording S/P DIF digital signals (except for adat digital signal) on some tracks, you can record analog signals on other tracks. In this way, you can record two S/P DIF digital inputs (L and R) and two analog signals on four tracks. This section explains how to record S/P DIF digital signals from CD, MD, or DAT to tracks 1 and 2, and record analog signals from a guitar and vocal to tracks 3 and 4.
Digital Recording 8 2 7 7, 9, 10, 11 4 Digital Device 10 7 2 1 8 1 8 Settings on the FD-8 1. Set the INPUT SEL switches for channels 1 and 7 to [INPUT]. 2. Turn channel 1 PAN knob all the way to [L] and turn channel 7 PAN knob all the way to [R]. Now the guitar signal is sent to stereo bus L and the vocal signal to stereo bus R. 3. Raise the master faders L/R to [7–8]. 4. Press RECORD RACK select keys 1/L, 2/R, 3/L, and 4/R to set tracks 1–4 ready for recording. Monitoring digital inputs 5.
How to use the RECORDER IN jack How to use the RECORDER IN jack How to use the RECORDER IN jack The following explains the various functions of the RECORDER IN jack. There are two ways to use the RECORDER IN jack. 1. Synchronizing an external MIDI sound source with the performances recorded on tracks 1 ~ 8 and digitally mixing down a maximum of sixteen channels of sound sources. 2. Directly recording external sound sources without routing them through a mixer.
How to use the RECORDER IN jack Direct recording of an external sound source Here, an external sound source is directly input to the RECORDER IN jack of the FD-8 and recorded in the recorder section without passing through a mixer. In this case, if an external input is connected to L and R of the RECORDER IN jack, it will not be possible to record through the mixer section.
Editing Tracks Editing Tracks The FD-8 features speedy, non-linear, non-destructive editing of independent audio tracks and uses a Zip, EZ, MO disk or fixed hard disk as the recording media. The following edit functions enable you to edit tracks. Press the EDIT key on the control panel to access the edit menu. Copy & Paste Track Exchange You can copy a specific range of data from a specific track and paste it to the same or a different track. You can swap data between tracks.
Editing Tracks Follow the steps below to perform the Copy & Paste or Move & Paste operation. Store the copy (or move) start point (CLIPBOARD IN point), end point (CLIPBOARD OUT point), and the paste start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point). Check the stored edit points using the Preview function and make adjustments if necessary. Specify the copy (or move) source track, and copy (or move) the data to the clipboard.
Editing Tracks Executing Paste Undo/Redo Paste 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key again. You can undo or redo a Copy & Paste and Move & Paste operation. The display indication enables you to set the number of the paste operations. The number and [SURE ?] flash. At this time, the flashing RECORD TRACK select key LED becomes continuously lit. Flashing SURE ? SYNC OUT CLK DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH • To restore the data that existed prior to the paste operation, press the UNDO/REDO key.
Editing Tracks Erase There are two methods for erasing data. Understand the difference between these methods before you use the Erase function. * If multiple Programs are set on the disk, first select the desired Program. Do not select another Program until you finish the erase operation. • Erasing a specified part of the data between ABS 0 and REC END • Erasing data from a specified point to REC END You may erase a specified part of the data between ABS 0 REC END in the currently-selected Program.
Editing Tracks Follow the steps below to erase data: 3. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. Store the erase start point (AUTO PUNCH IN point) and the erase end point (AUTO PUNCH OUT point). The flashing [Erase] message lights up steadily, and [SURE ?] flashes. Use the Preview function to check the stored edit points and adjust them if necessary. Flashing SURE ? SYNC OUT DRIVE CLK SCSI AUTO A.
Editing Tracks Track Exchange The Track Exchange function enables you to swap mono track data or multiple track data of the current Program between Real tracks and Additional tracks in units of single or multiple tracks. You can swap mono track data between Real tracks, Additional tracks, or between a Real track and an Additional track. You can swap multiple track data between eight Real tracks (1–8) and Additional tracks (9–16 or 17–24).
Editing Tracks Executing Track Exchange • Swapping mono track data between any two tracks 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the EDIT key repeatedly until [TRK Exchg] flashes on the display. Alternatively, you can press the EDIT key, then use the JOG dial. 44.1kHz Flashing SYNC OUT Turning the JOG dial allows you to select a mono track from [1], [2], [3], [4]........ [24] in the left column. The right column continues a mono track.
Cue & Review Function Cue & Review Function This chapter explains how to use the “Cue & Review function” with the REWIND button, the F FWD button, and the JOG/SHUTTLE feature, and also explains digital Scrubbing with the scrub mode function. Using this function enables you to fast forward or rewind at different speeds while the recorder section is playing or stopped. During a cue and review operation, you will hear the sound recorded on the disk, which makes it easy for you to locate the desired point.
Cue & Review Function Digital scrubbing using SCRUB mode You may perform digital scrubbing while the recorder section is stopped. 4 2 1 4 3 5 1. Press the SCRUB key while the recorder section is stopped. The SCRUB key’s LED lights up. The FD-8 enters Scrub mode and displays [Select TRK], instructing you to select the desired track. 3. Turn the JOG dial to perform digital scrubbing. The envelope of data recorded on the selected track ap pears during digital scrubbing.
Cue & Review Function Cue & Review function using the SHUTTLE feature You may cue and review data at a speed from normal to 64-times speed, using the SHUTTLE feature while the recorder is playing. 3 4 2 3 1 1. Press the PLAY button to start playback. 2. Hold down the SHIFT key and turn the JOG dial clockwise or counter-clockwise. Turning the JOG dial clockwise will change the cueing speed. Turning the JOG dial counter-clockwise will change the reviewing speed.
Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) You can store time information (time or bar/beat/clock) in each memory key. The stored time information will be used to locate a point in data in the recorder section, or as an edit point to perform the Auto Punch In/Out, Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, or Erase function. This chapter describes how to store data in the memory keys and edit the stored data.
Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys • Select the desired Time Base using the TIME BASE SEL key if you wish to use a Time Base other than ABS. • The stored or edited locate points are used only in the currently-selected Program. Storing in real-time You can store the locate point (in the ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base) in real-time while the FD-8 is playing. 4 1 2 1. Press the PLAY button to play back data. 2.
Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) Editing and storing locate data If you know the position of the desired locate point, follow the steps below. 4 2 1, 2 1. Press the HOLD/> key while the FD-8 is stopped. The currently-displayed time value (or bar/beat/clock value) is captured and the FD-8 enters data edit mode. 2. Press the HOLD/> key, REWIND button, or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor on the time value digit, and use the JOG dial to increase or decrease the value. 3 2 3.
Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the memory key that stores the data you wish to edit. The stored data appears on the display and the FD-8 enters data edit mode. 2. Press the HOLD/> key, REWIND button, or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor to the time value digit, and use the JOG dial to increase or decrease the value. • You can store the edited data in a memory key other than the one you pressed when you recalled the data.
Locate Function Locate Function The FD-8 locates the desired edit point immediately (that is, it moves the current position of the data in the recorder section). Locate points include edit points (in ABS time, MTC time, or in bar/beat/clock) that are stored for the Copy, Move, Paste, Erase, and Auto Punch In/Out operations. They also include the top of a Program (ABS 0), the recording end point in a Program (REC END), and a direct locate point for which you can specify the time.
Locate Function Executing the Auto Play function 2 3 1 1. Press the AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY key to turn on the [PLAY] indicator on the bottom of the display. AUTO • You can set a preroll time in the [Preroll ?] menu in SETUP mode so that the FD-8 will start playback preroll time before the locate point. You can set the preroll time from 0 to 10 seconds. Refer to PLAY 2. Press the desired memory key. the chapter “Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP Mode)” on page 102. 3. Press the LOCATE key.
Locate Function Executing the Auto Return function 1 2 3 1. Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN END points. Refer to the chapter “Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)” on page 66 for information on storing the desired points in the AUTO RTN START key and the AUTO RTN END key. 2. Press the AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY key to turn on the [RTN] indicator at the bottom of the display. AUTO 3. Start playback a little before the AUTO RTN END point. The FD-8 operates as shown in the diagram.
Locate Function Executing the Auto Repeat function 1 2 3 1. Store the AUTO RTN START and AUTO RTN END points. Refer to the chapter “Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)” on page 66 for information on storing the desired points in the AUTO RTN START key and the AUTO RTN END key. 2. Press the AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY key to turn on the [PLAY RTN] indicator on the bottom of the display. AUTO PLAY 3. Start playback a little before the AUTO RTN START point.
Preview Function Preview Function The preview function enables you to repeatedly audition the rise (fade in) or the fall (fade out) of the sound data at a locate point (edit point) that is stored in the AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, or CLIPBOARD IN/OUT key. This is also called “point rehearsal.” With this function, you can check the locate points in real-time. You can also use this function to fine-tune the position of the locate points while previewing the sound.
Preview Function Executing the Preview function 1 2 3 2 1. Press the desired memory key while holding down the SHIFT key when the FD-8 is stopped. Pressing the desired memory key will enable you to preview the sound at the locate point (edit point) stored in the corresponding memory key. Memory key Operation AUTO PUNCH IN key AUTO RTN END key CLIPBOARD OUT key The FD-8 plays the fall (fade out) of the sound at the locate point stored in the keys.
Preview Function 1 5 2, 4 3 5 3 1. Start previewing the sound by following the steps described on the previous page. 3. To change the unit of trimming, press the HOLD/> key, the REWIND button, or the F FWD button. These buttons will change the trimming unit as follows: 2. Use the JOG dial to trim the position. When previewing starts, the unit of JOG trimming flashes on the screen. For example, value of SF (sub-frame) flashes if ABS Time Base or MTC Time Base is selected.
MIDI Synchronization MIDI Synchronization MIDI clock sync system You can configure the sync system to use a stand-alone sequencer synchronizing as a MIDI clock slave by inserting time signature settings and tempo settings at any position in a song using a programmable Tempo Map of the FD8. In this system, the recorder output of the FD-8 is routed to the input channel faders, and up to four MIDI sound sources connected to the input jacks are routed to the MON mix section.
MIDI Synchronization Mixing down while syncing MIDI sound sources When you finish overdubbing, proceed to mixdown. As shown in the diagram, use the connected MIDI sound sources as virtual tracks, synchronize them to the FD-8, and mix down digital signals while applying effects. Effect Unit 1 POINT! Effect Unit 2 Digital Master Recorder 7 8 MIDI Sequencer 6 1 6 2 3 MIDI sound sources 4 INPUT 8 R MON OUT L R ST OUT L 2 AUX SEND 1 R AUX RTN 2 MONO/L R AUX RTN 1 MONO/L 8 INSERT POWER 1.
MIDI Synchronization MTC sync/Machine Control system This section explains a synchronization system controlled by a computer using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) and controlled by MTC (MIDI time code) output from the FD-8. The FD-8 adds a given offset value to the ABS time on the disk and outputs the information as MTC of a given frame rate. In addition, the FD-8 can receive external MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message (FEX) to perform certain operations.
MIDI Synchronization Overdubbing 1. Overdub on tracks 1 - 8 as explained in “Overdubbing” of the “MIDI clock sync system” section. Mixing down while syncing the MIDI sound sources 1. Synchronize the output from tracks 1-8 with eight MIDI sound sources, and mix down while applying the effects, as explained in “Mixing down while syncing MIDI sound sources” in the “MIDI clock sync system” section.
MIDI Synchronization Sync system in Slave mode You can set up the system in which the FD-8 in Slave mode synchronizes to an external master MIDI device. In this example, a master device is a computer running sequence software. Note: Make sure to use an external MIDI device that is able to output MTC as a master device. • Initialize the FD-8 before you start the operation. • If multiple Programs exist, select the desired Program first. Connecting an external device 1.
MIDI Synchronization The MTC offset time and MTC offset mode determines whether or not MTC (MTC offset time) is output at ABS 0 or 001BAR 1 00CLK. Follow the guide below, according to the start time of the song of the sequence software. • Offset mode = ABS: Set the MTC offset time to three seconds prior to the start time of the song of the sequence software. The FD-8 does not chase and lock to incoming MTC immediately.
MIDI Synchronization Sync system with “adat” by the slave mode This section will explain the sync system using “adat” equipment. * Initialize FD-8. * Confirm the program. * Set adat and FD-8 to the same sampling frequency. Equipment connections Make connections, respectively, adat DIGITAL OUT to FD-8 DATA IN, and adat MIDI OUT to FD-8 MIDI IN. Note: In order to slave operate adat equipment and the FD-8, the best setting is to supply “adat” digital signals together with MTC from the master unit.
MIDI Synchronization * Refer to “Slave mode setting” in Setup mode on page 106 and “Slave mode type setting” in Setup mode on page 107, for the operation and more information. 5. Press the TIME BASE SEL key to select the MTC indication for the Time Base. “MTC offset time setting” and “MTC offset mode setting” determine at which point (ABS 0 or 001BAR/1 /00CLK) the MTC (MTC offset time) is output.
Saving and Loading Song Data Saving and Loading Song Data Outline of the save/load operation The FD-8 has a Save/Load function for song data, which enables you to save the recorded song data (including SETUP data) to a connected backup media, such as a DAT machine or adat. You can also load the saved data from a DAT or adat to the current drive disk in the FD-8. You can save and load one Program at a time to and from a DAT, adat, or SCSI drive.
Saving and Loading Song Data You may use a DAT machine that can record digital data in S/P DIF format without compression in 16bit/44.1kHz mode. You cannot use media that uses a compression recording technique, such as an MD or DCC, media that automatically adjust the space between songs, such as a CD-R, media that converts sampling rate, or via Adat optical connectors.
Saving and Loading Song Data * The following items can be saved and loaded as song data: Memory data (CLIPBOARD IN/OUT, AUTO RTN START/END, AUTO PUNCH IN/OUT points) Time base (ABS, MTC, or BAR/BEAT/CLK) SETUP mode: * Time signature setting (BAR BEAT), * Tempo setting, * Click On/Off setting, * Preroll time setting, * MIDI sync out setting, * MTC frame rate setting, * MTC offset time setting, * MTC offset mode setting, * Rec protect On/Off setting, * Slave mode On/Off setting, * Slave type setting * The f
Saving and Loading Song Data Saving data * You can back up data using the “Save PGM ?” menu in SETUP mode. The following procedure assumes that a recorded disk has been inserted in the current SCSI drive, Program 1 (P01) has been selected, and an unformatted disk will be used as the backup disk.
Saving and Loading Song Data If Program data to be saved is larger than the space available on one backup disk, the FD-8 tells you how many backup disks you need when you select a Program in Step 6 of the previous procedure. 44.1kHz 44.1kHz (e.g.) Two backup disks are required. ABS SYNC OUT CLK DRIVE SCSI AUTO (e.g.) Three backup disks are required. ABS SYNC OUT CLK AUTO A.PUNCH DRIVE SCSI A.PUNCH When you set the first disk, the save operation starts.
Saving and Loading Song Data At this time, using the JOG dial allows you to select the load destination Program. Since there is only one Program in the destination disk in this example, you can select only [P01]. If the destination disk contains multiple Programs, see the following . When the load operation is completed, [COMPLETED !] lights up. 44.1kHz COMPLETED ! SYNC OUT CLK DRIVE 7. Use the JOG dial to select the load destination Pro gram and press the EXECUTE/YES key.
Saving and Loading Song Data Saving/loading data using an 2.5-inch internal hard disk as the current drive If you are using an optional 2.5-inch IDE internal hard disk as the current drive, you can save and load data to and from a DAT, adat, or backup SCSI drive disk. When you are using an optional 2.
Saving and Loading Song Data Saving data * You can back up data using the “Save PGM ?” menu in SETUP mode. The following procedure assumes that Program 1 on the 2.5-inch IDE internal hard disk (current drive) contains performance data.
Saving and Loading Song Data Before the value starts counting down, the FD-8 is transmitting a pilot signal that will be a reference of the tape position during the load operation. Actual data recording starts when the count down starts. A DAT records two tracks at a time. An adat records eight tracks at a time. Level meters 1 and 2 indicate the level of signal output to a DAT. Level meters 1–8 indicate the level of signal output to an adat.
Saving and Loading Song Data Loading data * You can load data using the “Load PGM ?” menu in SETUP mode. The following procedure assumes that the current drive disk (2.5-inch internal hard disk) does not contain any recordings, and that Program 1 (P01) has been set up on the disk. 6. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The FD-8 displays the track selection screen. You can change the value of a flashing number. 44.
Saving and Loading Song Data When the load operation is completed, [COMPLETED !] lights up. The FD-8 displays the top of the Program in the current drive and stops. You can monitor the signal being loaded. Follow the steps below. * Set the SELECTOR in the monitor section to “MON.” * Turn the MON knobs for channels 1 and 2 for DAT backup (or channels 1–8 for adat backup) toward “TRK.” * Turn up the MASTER knob in the monitor section. 11. Stop playing the DAT (or adat). 12.
Saving and Loading Song Data If you are stuck in one of the following situations, refer to the explanations below for corrective actions. # The FD-8 displays the following during the save operation using a SCSI backup drive: Flashing 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE IDE AUTO * You inserted a disk that was used for the current drive. * The disk’s recording mode differs from that of the data to save or load.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Changing the Initial Settings (SETUP Mode) SETUP mode of the FD-8 offers the “Changing the initial settings” menus that configure the operating environment of the FD-8, a “Check” menu that enables you to check the number of events of each track, and the “Execution” menus that execute certain operations, such as save and load. The “Changing the initial settings” menus include 15 parameters as shown in Table-1 below.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) The following diagram shows the position of each menu. “Tempo Set ?” menu “Sign. Set ?” menu “Del PGM ?” menu “Title Edit ?” menu “Click “Preroll ?” menu “Sync Out ?” menu ?” menu “Frame Rate ?” menu “Mtc Offset ?” menu “Ofset Mode ?” menu “Slave Mode?” menu “Slave Type?” menu “Bk Format ?” menu “Rec Protect ?” menu “Format ?” menu “Save PGM ?” menu “NOs Event ?” menu “Load PGM ?” menu “ Resolu ?” menu “Device ID ?” menu “Digi. in ?” menu “Digi.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) • Rotate the JOG dial to enter the desired measure number. If you wish to keep the initial setting for the first measure, enter 002. If you try to enter any number other than 001, the time signature indicator shows [- -]. This means that no time signature is set for any measures other than the first measure. To change the time signature for the first measure, follow the steps below, without entering any other measure number.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting a tempo (“Tempo Set ?” menu) The “Setting a tempo” menu enables you to specify a tempo at a given point in a song that already has a time signature setting. For example, you can specify a tempo of 150 to the third beat of the 12th measure. Time signature and tempo settings make a Tempo Map, which is used by the FD-8 to manage the song using the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base, and enable the Metronome function.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) 5. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The display shows the stored bar/beat/tempo, then returns to the Tempo Edit indication (as shown in step 4). 6. Repeat steps 3-5 to store necessary tempo data. For example, if you specify tempo values in the song with 4 4 Tempo=90 Tempo=120 3 4 [001 BAR 4 4] and [005 BAR 3 4] settings, the Tempo Map includes the settings shown in the table below.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) 3. Turn the JOG dial to select [on] or [oFF]. Selecting [on] will enable the output of the metronome sound. Selecting [oFF] (initial setting) will disable the metronome output. 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The display shows the selection (on or oFF), then returns to the indication in step 2. To cancel the setting operation, or to restore a setting obtained prior to the EXECUTE/YES key press, press the STOP button or the EXIT/NO key.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting MIDI sync output signal (“Sync Out ?” menu) The “Setting MIDI sync output signal” menu enables you to select the type of MIDI sync signals output from the MIDI OUT connector on the rear panel of the FD-8 to an external MIDI device. The options are MIDI clock & Song Position Pointer, or MTC (MIDI time code). Select an appropriate option depending on the type of signal supported by the connected MIDI device.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting an MTC frame rate (“Frame Rate ?” menu) The “Setting an MTC frame rate” menu enables you to set the frame rate for MTC output from the MIDI OUT connector of the FD-8 to an external MIDI device. If you have already set the type of MIDI sync output signal to [MTC], you need to set the frame rate. Use the frame rate of MTC received by the external MIDI device (or sequence software).
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting an MTC offset 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select [Mtc Offset (?)] ([t] and [?] flash alternately.), then press the EXECUTE/YES key. The current offset value appears on the display. Pressing the EXECUTE/YES key turns off the flashing [?] character, and the value in seconds flashes. You can enter a value at the flashing digit.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting MTC Offset mode 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select [Offset Mode (?)] ([e] and [?] flash alternately.), then press the EXECUTE/ YES key. The current offset mode appears on the display. Pressing the EXECUTE/YES key to turn off the flashing [?] character. The Offset mode indicator flashes. With the initial setting, [ABS 00H 00M 00S 00F] flashes as shown below. 3.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) 3. Use the JOG dial to turn Slave mode on and off. Rotating the JOG dial clockwise and counter-clockwise alternates flashing [on] and [oFF]. Selecting [on] turns Slave mode on, and selecting [oFF] turns Slave mode off. After you set Slave mode to [on], you need to select the Slave type (type of sync signal) described in the next section. 44.1kHz SLAVE SETUP SYNC OUT CLK 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. If you select [oFF], [e] and [?] flash alternately.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) • This menu is used to select a digital signal used for external synchronization when Slave mode is turned on. If you wish to specify the type of digital signals to record, you need to use the “Setting digital input tracks” menu. • When you set the Slave type, the Vari Pitch function is automatically disabled. (The [VARI PITCH] indicator turns off.) 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key. The selected Slave type is stored, and [e] and [?] flash alternately.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting digital input tracks (“Digi. In ?” menu) The “Setting digital input tracks [Digi.in ?]” menu allows you to assign digital signals input at the DATA IN connector of the FD-8 to the tracks. You can perform digital recording from an external digital device (CD, MD, DAT, adat, digital mixer, etc.) using this function. You can assign any two tracks, and route L/R output from an external digital device to these tracks.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting digital output tracks (“Digi. Out ?” menu) The “Setting digital output tracks” menu enables you to assign the track that outputs digital signals from the DATA OUT connector of the FD-8 to an external digital device. You can send the recorded audio data on the FD8 to an external digital device (MD, DAT, adat, digital mixer, etc.) in digital form. Any two tracks selected from tracks [1]–[8], or [s-t] (STEREO OUT L, R outputs) are assignable.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode (“Resolu ?” menu) The “Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode” menu enables you to turn BAR/BEAT resolution mode on and off. The initial setting is “off.” When you turn this mode on, the CLK (clock) digits will be always round off to 00 and be stored in the memory key while the FD-8 is using the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base. That is, beat resolution is used.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting the MIDI device number (“Device ID ?” menu) The “Setting the MIDI device number” menu enables you to set the FD-8 device ID number required to control the unit from a sequence software using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) or FEX (Fostex System Exclusive Message). The transmit device ID links to this setting. You can set the device ID from 00 to 99.
Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Checking the number of track events 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 3. Use the JOG dial to select another (01-24) to check the number of events on the corresponding track. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select [NOs Event?] ([?] flashes), and then press the EXECUTE/YES key. 4. Press the EXIT/NO key or the STOP button repeatedly to exit SETUP mode. The screen changes as follows, indicating the number of events on track 1.
MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List (Digital Multitracker) Model FD-8 MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted Function..................... Basic Default Channel Changed Mode Default Message Altered Recognized X X X X X X X X X ******************************* Note Number: True voice ******************************* X X Velocity Note ON Note OFF X X X X Key’s Channel’s X X X X X X X X X X ******************************* X X After Touch Pitch Bend Date: Version: V1.
MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List MMC Command List Command List Movement (Recorder) 01: STOP STOP 02: PLAY 03: DEFERRED PLAY PLAY DEFERRED PLAY 04: FAST FORWARD 05: REWIND F FWD REWIND 06: RECORD STROBE 07: RECORD EXIT REC PUNCH OUT 09: PAUSE 40: WRITE STOP 41: MASKED WRITE 42: READ Refer to MMC Response/Information Field List 44: LOCATE 47: SHUTTLE LOCATE to Setting Data CUE/REVIEW (+/- 1~60 times) 4C: MOVE 4D: ADD Refer to MMC Response/Information Field List 4E: SUBTRACT Refer to MMC
Maintenance/Specifications Maintenance Cleaning the exterior * For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth For stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in diluted detergent, wring it out firmly, and wipe the dirt off. Then polish with a dry cloth. Never use solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene, since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior.
Maintenance/Specifications : 2 tracks (via analog) : 8 tracks : Maximum 99 tunes : +/-6% : 10msec. : AC 120V, 60Hz : AC 230V ~ , 50/60Hz : 8 tracks (via optical adat) : 15W * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement. *A.D.A.C.
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INDEX [A] Foot switch...........................................................45 AUX SEND knob..............................................8, 50 AUX RTN knob................................................8, 50 ACCESS LED.........................................................10 AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY key......................12, 70 AUTO RTN START key.................13, 66, 70, 74 AUTO RTN END key.....................14, 66, 70, 74 AUTO PUNCH IN key...................14, 41, 66, 74 AUTO PUNCH OUT key....
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