Midi Functions, Midi Device, MMC Output | Alesis ALESIS M20 specification

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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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 Routing Varispeed SMPTE, Sync, and Offset Functions AutolocationMidi Functions Utility Menu M20 Smpte Synchronization Overview LRC Remote Control Tutorials and Applications Using The M20 Data Section Of Tape Maintenance and TroubleshootingTime Code Tutorial M20 Hidden Functions Table 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 Protectors Basic Audio Hookup BackupUSE the Right Tape Preparing the Tape Prior to USE Avoid Electromagnetic Interference Overview, Setup and BasicsOperating Environment M20 Front Panel About the Front Panel Control and Connector Basics M20 Rear Panel with optional EC-1 AES/EBU Card Control and Connector Basics, Chapter About the Rear Panel 2I Midi in and OUT 2L Power2G Video in and Thru 2H Adat Sync in and OUT Keypad Editing M20 Operating Parameters Editing M20 Parameters, Chapter To customize the default set of names1F ENTER/NAME 1H Selecting page Parameters 1G Selecting Pages1I Entering Parameter Values Editing M20 Parameters Editing Conventions Edit Button Tape Formatting Formatting Tape, Chapter Sample Rate Selection Formatting Tape Word Length Selection1A PULL-UP and PULL-DOWN Sample Rate Selection Record Tracks While Formatting Format a NEW Tape END Formatting Extend a PARTIALLY-FORMATTED TapeCertify Tape Format Reformatting Caution Recording a Benchmark Tape Lock OUT Formatting Safe ModeBulk Erasing Track Basics Track Record Enabling and Monitoring Auto Input Switch Track Input EnablesRecord Enable Track Record Enabling and Monitoring, Chapter Monitor Inputs ALL Input Safety Mode ALL Safe Track 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 Routing If digital source = Adat Optical 4B Digital Input RoutingIf digital source = I/O Card AES/EBU If digital source = Track Copy 4C RECORD-ENABLING the Destination Tracks AUX Routing Input and Output 1A Clearing Peaks Meter Mode SelectionMetering Metering, Chapter Meter Setup About the Tape Counter Transport Controls and Basic Recording JOG/SHUTTLE Wheel and Search 4A JOG Mode3A Play Button and Sync Status Transport Controls and Basic Recording, Chapter 4C Search Button 4B Shuttle Mode 4D Search Master You press… If tape is If tape is moving You see… Stopped Other Transport Buttons 6B Punching OUT of Record Record6A Punching Into Record 6D Recording with a Footswitch Rehearse ModeHow to Override Write-Protection 6C Record WRITE-PROTECTION Auto Record 8A Setting Auto Record Punch Points 8C SET Auto Punch Points on the FLY 8B Enable Auto Record Transport Controls and Basic Recording, Chapter ENTERING, SELECTING, and Editing Location Points Autolocation1A SET Locate 1B Copy Tape Location To select and edit location points Autolocation, Chapter Loop 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 Points SET POST-ROLL FOOTSWITCH-CONTROLLED Location 10-1 Varispeed Varispeed, Chapter 10-2 11-1 SMPTE, SYNC, and Offset FunctionsClock Source Time Code Source Smpte Rate11.3A Internal SMPTE, Sync, and Offset, Chapter 11-3 Chase ReferenceSMPTE, Sync and Offset Reference Counter Smpte Chase11.6A SET Smpte Offset Value 11-4 11.6C SET Flywheel Duration 11.6B SET Smpte Chase Mode11.6D Park Ahead 11-5 11-6 11.7A Generator ModeInternal Generator 11-7 11.7B Time Code Start Reference11.7C ABS/START Offset 11-8 Tape Offset 11-9 Hmsfsf 11-10 Track Delay 11-11 To change delay for several tracks at once SMPTE, Sync, and Offset, Chapter 11-12 Midi Device Midi FunctionsMMC Output MTC Follow GEN Send SOFTWARE? Receive Sysex DUMP?Load SOFTWARE? Approximately 12 minutes 12-3 Midi Functions, Chapter 12-4 Digital OUT Utility MenuOnline Source 13.2A Online Button Online Control 13.2B Independent Slave ModeONE-BUTTON Record Input Monitor Crossfade Time Unthread TimeoutTime Code Output Level REWIND/FAST Forward TC Output Locate Before Play Search EnableMute Until Lock Dynamic Punch 13-5 Load Data from TAPE? 13-6 Front Panel Software VersionSoftware Version 14-1 LRC Remote Control LRC Remote Control, Chapter 14-2 Tutorial 1 Multiple M20 Operation Tutorials and ApplicationsOverview Synchronizing Machines MASTER/SLAVE Interaction Independent Slave ModeAchieving Lock Tutorials and Applications, Chapter Master Format ENABLED, Format Extend Master Format ENABLED, Complete FormatFormatting Multiple Tapes 15-3 15-4 Master Format DisabledMaster Format DISABLED, Format Extend 15-5 Tutorial 2 Making Digital Backups 15-6 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 Monitoring 15-9 Polarity Differences 15-10 Tutorial 5 Setting UP Inputs 15-11 Tutorial 6 Updating M20 Software 15-12 Tutorial 7 Using the M20 with Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs Synchronization Basics Synchronization OverviewChapter Master or SLAVE? 16.2A House Sync ONE Clock Principle16.2B Genlocked Time Code Smpte Synchronization Overview, Chapter 16.3A Location Reference Reference Counters VS. Clock Sources16.3B Reference Clock Smpte Synchronization Overview 16-4 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 16-7 16-8 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 17-1 Time Code Tutorial, Chapter Synchronizing Without a T/C TrackPress INT GEN or TC Input to stop the time code generator 17-2 17.3A Recording Smpte from ABS Time Recording a Time Code TrackLeave Edit mode, turn on INT GEN, and arm the TC track 17-3 Press 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 18-8 18.4A Exterior Cleaning MAINTENANCE/SERVICE18.4B Maintenance 18.4C Refer ALL Servicing to Alesis 18-10 18.4D Obtaining Repair ServiceCustomers in the USA M20 Hidden Functions POWER-ON Button CombinationsMiscellaneous Button Combinations Appendix Appendix 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 Offsets A2-2 Appendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Of TapeBRC ⇔ M20 Parameter MAP A2-3 Appendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Tape Appendix 2, Using The M20 Data Section Of Tape A2-4 A3-1 M20 Transport System Error Messages A3-2 Appendix 3, M20 Transport & System Error Messages A3-3 Capstan State Transition Errors A3-4 Deck State Transition Errors A3-5 Other Errors Messages Appendix 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, Local ID 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 ID Tape TC Detection in Fast Wind Modes Special notes when operating a Cadi with ID 1 offline MA-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/DOWN NEW Utility page Order Midi ThruCadi Display Changes Cassette AUTO-INJECT NEW RS-422 Device ID