Fostex X-34 - Manual (Page 21)

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual
Recording the Punch-in
12. Make sure that track 2 is in REC READY mode.
(If not, press the REC TRK switch on channel
2 to select track 2).
Record track indicator 2 on channel 2 lights up and
the REC indicator flashes slowly.
13. Press the REC button to start the tape from
slightly before the punch-in point.
The REC indicator flashes faster.
It might be a good idea to play the bass in unison
with the playback to get in sync for the punch in.
14. Step on the foot switch at the punch in point.
Track 2 will enter input monitor mode and recording
mode (the REC indicator lights up continuously).
The X-34 starts recording the electric bass on track
2. You can monitor your performance along with the
playback from other tracks.
15. Step on the foot switch again at the point you
wish to punch out.
The REC indicator again begins to flash fast. The
recording mode will be canceled and all tracks will
be in the playback mode.
16. Upon completing the punch-in, press the STOP
button to stop the transport, rewind the tape
and listen to the results of your performance.
<NOTE>
Skill is required to match the newly replaced sound level
to the pre-recorded sound.
Try the following method:
1. While playing the track you want to punch in, adjust
the input/playback level fader so that the meter
indicates 0 - 3.
2. While rehearsing the new musical instrument, adjust
the input/playback level fader so that the level meter
lights up to the same degree as the playback tracks.
Ping-pong Recording (Using the Auto Bounce Function)
In a multitracker, the four tracks can be used effectively to record many sound sources. However, if you record on all
four tracks, you may run out of tracks for other musical instruments or vocals. However, there is a method for clearing
tracks to allow for more recording. In this method, called “ping-pong recording,” playback sounds from a multiple
number of recorded tracks are mixed and recorded to an empty track.
Ping-pong recording effectively lets you record a greater number of instruments or other sound sources.
<For example, you can record six tracks using ping-pong recording shown in the schematic below>
The X-34 utilizes an “Auto Bounce” ping-pong recording function.
The Auto Bounce function can greatly simplify ping-pong recording.
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4 REC TRK REC TRK REC TRK
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REC TRK
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Bounce
Auto
Each time you press the Auto Bounce button, these indicators light up
in the following order: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> OFF -> 1...
Use this button to turn Auto Bounce mode on or off. (Please note that
this button is disabled if the Track Down indicator is on.)
Track 4
Track 3 (sound source C)
Track 2 (sound source B)
Track 1 (sound source A)
Sound source A, B, C Sound source A, B, C
Sound source E
Sound source D
Sound source A, B, C
Sound source G
Sound source F
Sound source D, E
Sound source A, B, C
Sound source D, E
Record sound sources A, B,
C to tracks 1 ~ 3
Ping pong sound sources
A, B, C to track 4
Record new sounds D and
E to tracks 1 and 2
Ping pong sound sources
D and E to track 3
Record new sound source
F and G to tracks 1 and 2