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Alesis ALESIS M20 Midi Functions, Midi Device, MMC Output, MTC Follow GEN, Send Sysex DUMP?

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CHAPTER 12

MIDI FUNCTIONS

There are seven pages of MIDI functions. Pressing the MIDI button cycles through the pages in order.

12.1 MIDI DEVICE (PAGE 1)

Selects the M20’s device ID (1—127 or All) so that MIDI Machine Control systems with multiple M20s can address them separately. Selecting All means that M20s respond to all incoming MIDI messages. Default ID = 000.

Use the Up/Down buttons or number keys to enter the desired ID. To enter All, scroll past 127, or enter any number greater than 127.

12.2 MMC OUTPUT (PAGE 2)

Enables or disables the M20 from transmitting MIDI Machine Control commands from the MIDI output. Default is Off.

Use the Up/Down buttons to choose on or off.

12.3MTC FOLLOW GEN (PAGE 3)

Sets whether MTC (MIDI Time Code) will be generated simultaneously with SMPTE. Default is Off.

Use the Up/Down buttons to choose on or off.

12.4SEND SYSEX DUMP? (PAGE 4)

Sends the current setup information (as MIDI system exclusive data) via the MIDI Out port. Setup information includes all data currently in the unit such as locate point names and addresses, track delays, tape offsets etc. Sending a Sysex dump to the input of another M20 gives it the same setup as the transmitting M20. This data can also be saved to a storage device (Alesis Data Disk, sequencer program, etc.) to store specific setups for later recall.

Action to perform…	Display shows…
With Page 4 selected, press Yes	Sending Sysex Dump
Wait for dump to end	Initial Page 4 display

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Alesis ALESIS M20 owner manual Midi Functions, Midi Device, MMC Output, MTC Follow GEN, Send Sysex DUMP?

Contents

Alesis M20 Professional 20-BIT Digital Recorder Alesis M20 Reference Manual Table of Contents Tape Formatting Table of ContentsTrack Record Enabling and Monitoring Digital/Analog Input Selection and RoutingVarispeed SMPTE, Sync, and Offset Functions AutolocationMidi Functions Utility MenuM20 Smpte Synchronization Overview LRC Remote Control Tutorials and ApplicationsUsing The M20 Data Section Of Tape Maintenance and TroubleshootingTime Code Tutorial M20 Hidden FunctionsTable of Contents Please Follow These Precautions When Using this Product Important Safety Instructions and ComplianceSafety Symbols Used in this Product Viii Instructions DE Sécurité Importantes Symboles Utilisés Dans CE ProduitSafety Notices Safety Notices ICES-003 Issue CE Declaration of Conformity M20 Highlights OVERVIEW, SETUP, and BasicsChapter Unpacking and Inspection AC Power HookupOverview, Setup and Basics, Chapter About Audio Cables Line Conditioners and ProtectorsBasic Audio Hookup BackupUSE the Right Tape Preparing the Tape Prior to USEAvoid Electromagnetic Interference Overview, Setup and BasicsOperating Environment M20 Front Panel About the Front Panel Control and Connector BasicsM20 Rear Panel with optional EC-1 AES/EBU Card Control and Connector Basics, ChapterAbout the Rear Panel 2I Midi in and OUT 2L Power2G Video in and Thru 2H Adat Sync in and OUTKeypad Editing M20 Operating ParametersEditing M20 Parameters, Chapter To customize the default set of names1F ENTER/NAME 1H Selecting page Parameters 1G Selecting Pages1I Entering Parameter Values Editing M20 ParametersEditing Conventions Edit ButtonTape Formatting Formatting Tape, Chapter Sample Rate SelectionFormatting Tape Word Length Selection1A PULL-UP and PULL-DOWN Sample Rate Selection Record Tracks While Formatting Format a NEW TapeEND Formatting Extend a PARTIALLY-FORMATTED TapeCertify Tape Format Reformatting CautionRecording a Benchmark Tape Lock OUT Formatting Safe ModeBulk Erasing Track Basics Track Record Enabling and MonitoringAuto Input Switch Track Input EnablesRecord Enable Track Record Enabling and Monitoring, ChapterMonitor Inputs ALL Input Safety Mode ALL SafeTrack Record Enabling and Monitoring, Chapter Input Select DIGITAL/ANALOG Input Selection and RoutingDigital Source Input Selection and Routing, Chapter Input Signal Routing Analog and DigitalTrack Output Selection Input Selection and Routing 4A Analog Input RoutingIf digital source = Adat Optical 4B Digital Input RoutingIf digital source = I/O Card AES/EBU If digital source = Track Copy4C RECORD-ENABLING the Destination Tracks AUX Routing Input and Output 1A Clearing Peaks Meter Mode SelectionMetering Metering, Chapter Meter SetupAbout the Tape Counter Transport Controls and Basic RecordingJOG/SHUTTLE Wheel and Search 4A JOG Mode3A Play Button and Sync Status Transport Controls and Basic Recording, Chapter4C Search Button 4B Shuttle Mode4D Search Master You press… If tape is If tape is moving You see… Stopped Other Transport Buttons6B Punching OUT of Record Record6A Punching Into Record 6D Recording with a Footswitch Rehearse ModeHow to Override Write-Protection 6C Record WRITE-PROTECTIONAuto Record 8A Setting Auto Record Punch Points8C SET Auto Punch Points on the FLY 8B Enable Auto RecordTransport Controls and Basic Recording, Chapter ENTERING, SELECTING, and Editing Location Points Autolocation1A SET Locate 1B Copy Tape LocationTo select and edit location points Autolocation, ChapterLoop Between Start and END Locate Points Auto Return Deferred Play and RecordPLAY-AFTER-LOCATE Auto Play SET PRE-ROLL 4A Setting Loop Start and END PointsSET POST-ROLL FOOTSWITCH-CONTROLLED Location 10-1 VarispeedVarispeed, Chapter 10-2 11-1 SMPTE, SYNC, and Offset FunctionsClock Source Time Code Source Smpte Rate11.3A Internal SMPTE, Sync, and Offset, Chapter11-3 Chase ReferenceSMPTE, Sync and Offset Reference Counter Smpte Chase11.6A SET Smpte Offset Value 11-411.6C SET Flywheel Duration 11.6B SET Smpte Chase Mode11.6D Park Ahead 11-511-6 11.7A Generator ModeInternal Generator 11-7 11.7B Time Code Start Reference11.7C ABS/START Offset 11-8 Tape Offset11-9 Hmsfsf11-10 Track Delay11-11 To change delay for several tracks at onceSMPTE, Sync, and Offset, Chapter 11-12 Midi Device Midi FunctionsMMC Output MTC Follow GENSend SOFTWARE? Receive Sysex DUMP?Load SOFTWARE? Approximately 12 minutes12-3 Midi Functions, Chapter 12-4 Digital OUT Utility MenuOnline Source 13.2A Online ButtonOnline Control 13.2B Independent Slave ModeONE-BUTTON Record Input MonitorCrossfade Time Unthread TimeoutTime Code Output Level REWIND/FAST Forward TC OutputLocate Before Play Search EnableMute Until Lock Dynamic Punch13-5 Load Data from TAPE?13-6 Front Panel Software VersionSoftware Version 14-1 LRC Remote ControlLRC Remote Control, Chapter 14-2 Tutorial 1 Multiple M20 Operation Tutorials and ApplicationsOverview Synchronizing MachinesMASTER/SLAVE Interaction Independent Slave ModeAchieving Lock Tutorials and Applications, ChapterMaster Format ENABLED, Format Extend Master Format ENABLED, Complete FormatFormatting Multiple Tapes 15-315-4 Master Format DisabledMaster Format DISABLED, Format Extend 15-5 Tutorial 2 Making Digital Backups15-6 Dealing with Damaged TapeMaking a 16-BIT Copy from a 20-BIT Master 15-7 Tutorial 3 Recording Digital Audio from Other SourcesDigital Clock Considerations M20 Transport Speed Tutorial 4 Combining M20S and AdatsSample Rate VS. Pitch Control Input Monitoring15-9 Polarity Differences15-10 Tutorial 5 Setting UP Inputs15-11 Tutorial 6 Updating M20 Software15-12 Tutorial 7 Using the M20 with Unbalanced Inputs and OutputsSynchronization Basics Synchronization OverviewChapter Master or SLAVE?16.2A House Sync ONE Clock Principle16.2B Genlocked Time Code Smpte Synchronization Overview, Chapter16.3A Location Reference Reference Counters VS. Clock Sources16.3B Reference Clock Smpte Synchronization Overview16-4 16-5 Offsets in the M2016.3A Smpte Chase Offset 16-6 16.3B Internal Generator ABS Offset16.3C Tape Offset 16.4A Drop Frame Smpte Time Code Rates and Types16.4B AUTO-DETECTION of Smpte Rates 16-716-8 16.4D MTC Midi Time Code16.4C Vitc Vertical Interval Time Code Generating Time Code Onto a VCR Time Code TutorialPress Edit to leave edit mode. The blue light will turn off 17-1Time Code Tutorial, Chapter Synchronizing Without a T/C TrackPress INT GEN or TC Input to stop the time code generator 17-217.3A Recording Smpte from ABS Time Recording a Time Code TrackLeave Edit mode, turn on INT GEN, and arm the TC track 17-3Press Play and Record 18-5 Maintenance TroubleshootingAdat Head Cleaning Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Chapter 18.1A Head Cleaning Cassettes Optional18.1B Manual Head and Tape Path Cleaning 18-7 Adat Head Life18.2A Head Alignment 18.3A Tape Wear Tape Maintenance Safe Tape18.3B Care of Adat Tapes 18-818.4A Exterior Cleaning MAINTENANCE/SERVICE18.4B Maintenance 18.4C Refer ALL Servicing to Alesis18-10 18.4D Obtaining Repair ServiceCustomers in the USA M20 Hidden Functions POWER-ON Button CombinationsMiscellaneous Button Combinations AppendixAppendix 1, M20 Hidden Functions A1-2 MA-3 Advanced FunctionsM20 Software Version Page BRC ⇔ M20 Song Start / Smpte Start Offset Using the M20 Data Section of TapeGeneral Data Section Convention on the M20 M20 Locate Points and Smpte OffsetsA2-2 Appendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Of TapeBRC ⇔ M20 Parameter MAP A2-3 Appendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section TapeAppendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Of Tape A2-4 A3-1 M20 Transport System Error MessagesA3-2 Appendix 3, M20 Transport & System Error MessagesA3-3 Capstan State Transition ErrorsA3-4 Deck State Transition ErrorsA3-5 Other Errors MessagesAppendix 3, M20 Transport & System Error Messages A3-6 RS-422 Sony 9-PINSLAVE Operation M20 Major Feature Update VersionRS-422 Track ARM ON/OFF RS-422 Mapping 1-2, ODDEVN, LocalID 1 Offline with the Cadi Remote Storing Locate Points When ID 1 is OfflineM20 master and two slaves ID 1 à ID 2 à ID Cadi with M20 master and two slaves Cadi à ID 1 à ID 2 à IDTape TC Detection in Fast Wind Modes Special notes when operating a Cadi with ID 1 offlineMA-4 Fixed Mode Time Code Generation TC Start REFTape TC in the Tape Counter Card AS the Digital Source Tape TC Updating When in Input ModeSmpte Chase with the Stop Button VARI-SPEED and PULL-UP/DOWNNEW Utility page Order Midi ThruCadi Display Changes Cassette AUTO-INJECTNEW RS-422 Device ID