Sony MDM-X4 - Manual (Page 5)

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Overview of MDM-X4
6 You decide you want to change the
structure of the song.
The edit functions let you add (or remove) an
extra chorus or repeat the introduction in the
middle of the song (etc.) without having to
rerecord.
See “Changing the Construction of a Song
(Section Edit)” (page 38) for details.
7 Dub the tracks onto an external MD or
DAT deck while using the mixer to
adjust the balance.
See “Mixdown” (page 57) for details.
Done !
µ Other convenient functions
• Equipped with an easy to use Jog/Shuttle dial.
• The Auto Punch-In/Out function lets you rerecord
part of a song by enabling the record mode
automatically only during the part which you have
specified.
See “Auto Punch-In/Out Recording” (page 22) for
details.
• The Undo function lets you revert to the previous
state when an edit operation doesn’t produce the
desired effect.
• Synchronization with other MIDI equipment is also
possible. In addition to the ability to synchronize this
unit with an external sequencer at start-up, you can
also remote control this unit from the sequencer
(with MMC compatible equipment only).
The synchronization functions also let you make
recordings by using a computer or sequencer to
mediate sounds from acoustic instruments, like
vocals or guitar, recorded on this unit with sounds
from other MIDI equipment and sound modules
(etc.).
See “Synchronization with MIDI Equipment” (page
52) for details.
• The Pitch Control function enables precise speed
control.
See the “SYSTEM key” explanation in “Names and
Functions of Parts” (page 9) for details.
• A 10 INPUT/4 BUS analog mixer with exceptional
sound quality.