Newbie 4-track piggybacking question

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There must be some way of choosing "RECORD" on track 4 while playing back 1, 2, and 3.

Perhaps a switch on the input channel? scource internal? ext? Line or mic inputs?

Other than internal transfer of tracks, you could take a cable out of tracks 1, 2, and 3 into an external mixer and back into input# 4. I know it's possible! Keep trying...

Sincerely;

Dom Franco
 
Okay, first let me say I'm embarassed to admit that I bought a Yamaha 4-track (MT100) about 15 years ago and never really used it. So the other day I got the thing up and running again and realized I no longer have the instruction book. I remember vaguely that there is supposed to be some way to "piggyback" tracks so that I can record more than 4, but I just can't figure out how in the world to hook it up. Can anyone walk me through this?

If I use the 1st 3-tracks, how do I hook it up so that I then mix those to the 4th track, thereby freeing up the first 3 tracks again for more recording? (Does that last sentence make any sense?)

Thanks in advance,
Cris.

BTW - just found this site & I think it's awesome! :-)
 
OKay i think i know how yamah stuff works. When you choose which tracks record, you can choose the track number or a stereo channel(either L or R) when you want to piggyback tracks, switch the track that everything is being recorded ON to the stereo channel. Then PAN all of the tracks that are BEING RECORDED to the side that matches with the side you are recording on(if you switch the RECORDING track to L then pan everything far left) then put the volumes at the correct levels, and record as normal.......... if you need clarification then just post your questions here
 
OKay i think i know how yamah stuff works. When you choose which tracks record, you can choose the track number or a stereo channel(either L or R) when you want to piggyback tracks, switch the track that everything is being recorded ON to the stereo channel. Then PAN all of the tracks that are BEING RECORDED to the side that matches with the side you are recording on(if you switch the RECORDING track to L then pan everything far left) then put the volumes at the correct levels, and record as normal.......... if you need clarification then just post your questions here
 
Thanks for the responses. I think I know what to do now. In light of your responses, I discovered that I can activate one track while listening to/mixing the others. I believe that will also allow me to record the results of my mixing the other 3 tracks onto the 4th track. I'll try to give it a whirl after rehearsal tonight (if I'm still awake!) and let you know if it works.

Thanks again!
Cris.
 
Yo Gitar Grl:

What you are doing is bouncing tracks and almost all Yam tape boxes work the same way as illustrated by my illustrious colleagues in the responses.

But, when you BOUNCE, say two tracks to another track, you lose control of tweaking each individual track; thus, reverb on three tracks bounced goes to all three instruments, chords, bass, horn, etc.

Best thing to do is get an 8 track box, or more, and do it digital style; it will make you happy.

The Green Hornet
 
Dear Hornet,

Thanks for the info! I understand that the 4-track isn't the best solution to my problem, but I'm using it to re-educate myself a bit before I go digital. I recently decided on a new computer and it was a tough decision between Mac and PC, but because it's for my (non-music) business, I really had to go the PC route. I'm hoping I can adapt it a bit for what I want to do after I get it.

I decided on a SONY (mainly because I've had one of their tiny laptops for over a year and I STILL love it). They're calling their line of desktops "Digital Studios" -- we'll see how true that statement really is in a few weeks, once I have it all hooked up and running. I assume they mean "studio" in the sense of the visual arts, not necessarily in the musical sense, but I'm hoping it'll be suped-up enough for my needs. It's got dual optical drives (CD & DVD) and at 866 MHz, it'll be the fastest computer I've ever owned. I went for the 256 memory upgrade and I'm going to be getting a cable modem for fast connect to the 'net.

Beyond the basics, I haven't thought much yet about software, but I'm sure I'll be seeking advice here about it!

Cris.
 
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