SP Studio Systems SP-12 6B Background Synchronization, 6C Internal Sync Sync, 6D Midi Sync Sync

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MIDI, SYNC & SMPTE

6B BACKGROUND: SYNCHRONIZATION

The SP-12 can synchronize to one of several different tempo references: Internal clock, external click track, MIDI timing messages, or SMPTE time code. It can also generate (write) a click track or SMPTE time code signal on tape. Once recorded, these signals can feed the SP-12 during overdubs to maintain synchronization with the original tempo.

The SP-12 can also serve as a master timing reference (MIDI, Click, or SMPTE) to which other instruments may synchronize. The different sync protocols are selected when the SYNC module is activated.

6C INTERNAL SYNC (SYNC 1)

1.To select internal sync, activate the SYNC module and key in 1. In this mode, the SP-12 serves as the system master timing reference, at a rate set by the Tempo function (see Sections 10 and 3H).

A continuous click signal is always present at the SMPTE OUT jack; it is used mainly for recording a click track on tape (Section 6H). To send a click output from the SP-12 while it is in segment mode to another device, program the metronome for a click output (see Section 1P). This click output signal appears at the MET OUT jack, and starts and stops as a segment is started and stopped using RUN/STOP.

2.To send a click output from the SP-12 while it is in song mode, program the Click output as described in Section 3K. Note that MIDI timing signals are generated at the MIDI out jack in song or segment mode, so the SP-12 can serve as a MIDI system master and generate a Click output when internal sync is selected.

6D MIDI SYNC (SYNC 2)

1.To select MIDI sync, activate the SYNC module and key in 2. In this mode, the SP-12 can serve as a system master timing reference, at a rate set by the Tempo function (see Sections 10 and 3H); MIDI timing information is sent out the MIDI OUT jack.

2.The SP-12 can also slave to MIDI timing information coming in the MIDI IN jack. It is not necessary to press RUN/STOP when running from MIDI, as MIDI systems should include start and stop commands as part of the MIDI data stream. When slaved to a MIDI device, the MIDI OUT jack echoes whatever is coming in the MIDI IN jack.

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Contents SP-12 Contents Part 2 Recording Segments Part 3 Creating a SongPart 6 MIDI, SYNC, & Smpte Part 5 Saving Your DataAppendix Part 7 Mixing and ProcessingIntroduction What is ITIntroduction What is IT? What’s a Default? Accessing Functions Within the ModuleSP-12 Ground Rules Activating and De-activating ModulesEntering Settings and ValuesLeading Zeroes Segment and Song ModesBeep Messages Transitory Nature of Segment ModeRight Arrow/Left Arrow Buttons stepping and fast forwarding Current Song DisplayGetting Ready 1A SetupPart 1 Getting Ready 1A Setup 1B Instant Gratification 1D Selecting Drum Sounds 1C Background the Performance Module1E Adjusting the MIX 1G Background Setting UP Additional Sounds 1F Tuning the DRUMS/CHANGING Decay SET-UP1H ACCESSING/EXITING Multilevel SET-UP 12 Enter 1I ACCESSING/EXITING Multipitch SET-UP 111K Storing Defining a MIX SET-UP 1J Accessing Dynamics SET-UP1M Assigning Drum Sounds to Output Channels 1L Auditioning Selecting a MIX SET-UP1N Playing Back Segments 1O Setting Tempo 1P Programming the Metronome Part 2 Recording Segments Recording Segments2A Recording a Segment Overview 2B Erasing a Segment Part 1 Standard Dimensioning Part 2 Real-Time Dimensioning 2D Understanding Auto Correct Recording Segments 2F Recording a Segment in Real Time 2E Setting Auto CorrectRecording Segments 2G Recording a Segment in Step Time 2I Erasing a Specific Note of a Drum Track 2H Erasing a Specific Drum Sound2J Copying and Appending Segments 2K Adding Swing 2M Copying Sounds 2L Swapping Drum Sounds2M Check Remaining Memory 2N Clearing the MemoryPart 3 Creating a Song Creating a Song3A Creating a Song Overview 3B Selecting a Song Segment # 3C Chaining Segments Together3D Ending a Song 3E Editing Songs STEPPING, INSERTING, Deleting 3F Using Repeats Song Step # 3G Changing the Song Drum Sound MIX 3H Setting Song Tempo Example 3I Programming Tempo Changes Within a Song3K Programming Trigger Outputs 3J Jumping to a SUB-SONG3L Starting AT a Specified Point in the Song 3M Efficient USE of Memory Part 4 Sampling Your OWN Sounds Sampling Your OWN Sounds4A Sampling AN Overview 4B Setting Levels Prior to Sampling 4C Assigning the Sample 4D Setting the Sampling Threshold4F Initiating and Stopping Sampling 4E Setting the Sample Length4G Deleting a User Sound 4H Modifying a Sample VIA Truncation and Loop Sampling Your OWN Sounds Mu Systems, Inc Enhanced by The Emulator Archive Part 5 Saving Your Data Saving Your Data5B General Care & Handling of Disks & Cassettes 5A Background Saving DataWrite-protecting disks and cassettes LabelingSaving Your Data 5C Hooking UP the 1541 Disk Drive or Cassette 5D Formatting Disks CASSETTE/DISK Load Sounds Disk Key in 2 then Cassette Key 1 then 5E Disk and Cassette OperationsVerify Sequences Disk Key in 2 then 7 Cassette Key 1 then Part 6 MIDI, SYNC, & Smpte MIDI, Sync & SmpteOverview 6A Midi Channel and Mode SelectAfter selecting the desired mode, press Enter 6C Internal Sync Sync 6B Background Synchronization6D Midi Sync Sync 6E Smpte Sync Sync 6F Click Sync Sync 6G Writing Smpte Time Code on Tape 6H Writing a 24 Ppqn Click Sync Track on Tape Part 7 Mixing and Processing Mixing and Processing7B Pseudo Automated Mixdown 7A Mixing and Processing Overview7C Creating Ambience 7D Using Special Effects in the Studio Appendix AppendixPart 1 Taking the Best Possible Sample Appendix a the ART of SamplingGeneral Tips Dynamics Appendix Sampling from Tapes Part 2 Manipulating the Sample Mu Systems, Inc Enhanced by The Emulator Archive Appendix B Understanding Rhythmic Notation Appendix C Understanding Time Signatures What does the Midi cable do? Appendix D Understanding MIDI/SMPTEWhat does Midi stand for? How can information control a synthesizer or drum machine?Channels, huh? Sounds like a lot of patch cords to me How does Midi differentiate between different instruments?What kind of words does the Midi language include? Smpte Dealing With MlDlosyncraciesAppendix E Tips on Creating Realistic Drum Parts Appendix F Tips on Using Cassette Interfaces Appendix Appendix G HOW the SP-12 Works Appendix H Special Functions SET-UP #23 Procedure Display Reads Press Appendix