Beginning A Multitrack Recording System; Some Application Examples - Yamaha Producer MM30 Owner's Manual

BEGINNING A MULTITRACK RECORDING SYSTEM
е WHAT YOU NEED
Basically, all you need for a simple multitrack
recording setup are your instruments, a couple of
good mikes (if you're going to be recording voice or
acoustic instruments), a 4-channel multitrack
recorder, an MM30 and a pair of headphones. With
this simple system you can create surprisingly
complex recordings with your band, or by yourself.
And although the term "'4-track recorder" seems to
imply that you can only record 4 individual parts,
you can actually record up to ten individual parts
using a technique known as "'ping-ponging" (for
details on this and many other recording techniques,
refer to the Yamaha Multitrack Guidebook). There's
no better way to brush up your compositions,
arrangements and playing technique, and then show
it all off in the form of a high-quality demo tape. To
make a demo tape you'll need a regular stereo
cassette deck to "mix down" to from the original
4-track master tape.
е MORE INSTRUMENTS FOR MORE
CREATIVE VERSATILITY
Once you get set up and rolling with your
multitrack system, you'll discover that the more
instruments you have available the better. This
allows you to create more diverse tonal textures and
interesting combinations of sounds (can you
imagine 10 tracks of guitar? Interesting at first but
it would soon get pretty tiresome). One instrument
that is not so limited in terms of the sounds it
produces is the synthesizer. With carefully planned
synthesizer "patches" that produce a diverse, but
carefully matched, range of voices, you could create
a complete composition that would not be in the
least bit tiresome. That's why the Yamaha Producer
Series includes a tiny-but-superb monophonic
synthesizer that is perfect for the application: the
С501. Rhythm is another problem that most
multitrack recordists encounter sooner or later.
Unless you're a drummer, it's probably impractical
to buy or borrow a complete set of drums for your
"studio." Once again, the Yamaha Producer Series
comes to the rescue with the MR10 Drum Machine.
It's tiny, light, and can be manually "played" as
well as providing a multitude of preset auto-
rhythms. And it sounds like drums, too!
е EXTRA MONITORING CAPABILITY
With a little experience your recordings should start
to sound quite professional. At this point you'll
need a bit more monitoring versatility than a pair of
headphones provides. At this point you should
check out the Yamaha Producer Series MS10
Monitor Speaker. This compact speaker features a,
high-quality built-in 20 watt power amplifier, and
has volume, bass and treble controls on the front
panel. That way you don't have to go to the extra
expense of purchasing monitor speakers and a stereo
amplifier. A pair of MS10's wil! provide all the
monitoring capability you need.
е MORE TO COME
The Yamaha Producer Series is expanding. More and
more products that will help you make professional-
quality recordings to show off your talent will
become available in the near future.
As your talent and technique expand, the Producer
Series will be right there with you--whether you
settle for a modest setup or go on to put together a
large, sophisticated system.
SOME APPLICATION EXAMPLES
1. The MM30 provides extensive mixing flexibility
plus echo and graphic equalization for superb
sound at band practice or mini-concerts.
2. Check out your original arrangements or make
top-quality demo tapes with an MM30 and a
А-сћаппе! multitrack recorder (and you can play
all the instruments yourself!).
3. The MM30 makes a great on-stage keyboard
mixer. You can control the balance and sound of
your keyboard setup before sending your signal
to the sound reinforcement mixer.
4. |f you're a "videophile," you need a good multi-
function mixing system for post-production
work like adding background music, narration or
sound effects. The ММЗО is ideal.