Fostex MTC sync/MIDI machine control system, Setup of the VF80, Executing of recording

Advanced Operations

Setup of the VF80

1Because the MIDI clock and song position pointer will be output from the VF80, set the SETUP mode “MIDI

sync signal output setting” to “CLK.”

Refer to page “126”, SETUP mode “MIDI sync signal output setting” for correct operating procedures.

2The meter in the desired bar can be set by “Time signature setting” of the SETUP mode.

Refer to page “122”, SETUP mode “Time Signature Setting” for operating procedure.

3Tempo in the desired bar can be set by“Tempo setting” of the SETUP mode.

Refer to page “124”, SETUP mode “Tempo Setting” for operating procedure.

4Set the SETUP mode “Metronome setting” to “On” if click sound is to be output according to the setup

tempo map.

Refer to page “125”, SETUP mode “Metronome setting” for operating procedure.

5Press the [TIME BASE SEL] key, and then change the time base display to BAR/BEAT/CLK.

Executing of recording

Various ways of recording can be conducted while synchronizing the VF80 and the MIDI sequencer with the MIDI clock.

Confirming the MIDI clock sync

During recording and at playback following the recording, the time base (BAR/BEAT/CLK) is displayed in accordance to the setup tempo map, and the MIDI clock and song position pointer is also output.

Confirm that the travel position (BAR/BEAT/CLK) of the VF08 and the travel position of the synchronized MIDI sequencer are matched.

If correct sync cannot be obtained, re-check the connections/cables and setting of both equipment.

<Note>

In the VF80, the “ABS 0” position is set at “-002BAR/1BEAT /00CLK.” This setting is made in consideration of the time required (it will not sync immediately) for the MIDI sequencer, etc. to enter into sync. As a result, if the VF80 is played back from ABS 0 (LOCATE ABS 0), sync will be completed by the time it reaches the first bar, and will thus synchronize from head of the tune.

MTC sync/MIDI machine control system

The following will explain synchronization by the MTC (MIDI time code) output and the computer controlling system using MMC (MIDI machine control). In this system, the VF80 will be the master and the computer (with sequence software) will be the slave. The VF80 will attach any desired offset (time difference) against ABS time (absolute time) and output it as MTC in any desired frame rate. It can also carry out the proper operation upon receiving an MMC from outside. In this case, because the VF80 can setup a DEVICE ID number by the SETUP mode “MIDI Device ID Setting” menu, a multiple number of the VF80’s can be separately controlled by changing the DEVICE ID numbers in the transmitted message from the computer.

MMC

MIDI IN

MIDI Sound Source

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

Computer System with

MMC/MTC software MIDI OUT

INPUT A			INPUT B	PHONES
BAL		BAL
GUITAR			GUITAR
LINE	MIC		LINE MIC	MIN	MAX
UNBAL	TRIM	UNBAL	TRIM
CH ON/OFF		CH ON/OFF
	PEAK		PEAK
TRACK STATUS		RED	REC	GREEN	PLAY
		TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL
1	2	3	4		5

ST OUT		FOOT SW
L	R
TRACK	MIX PARAMETER
EDIT	SCENE	SCENE SEQ.

DIGITAL MULTITRACKER

PGM	FADER	MAP
PAN	EQ	EFFECT
		ON/OFF
	2TRK MODE			ACCESS
BOUNCE	MASTERING	TRAINING
				PHANTOM
REC EFF		F1	F2	F3

OFF	MUTE	STATUS
		/SEL
			JOG SHUTTLE

6 7/8 2TRK MASTERCURSOR

EXIT /NO

EJECT

ST OUT L, R

Master Recorder

+6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6 +6

ENTER /YES

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SETUP	TIMEBASE	UNDO
	SEL	/REDO

-10	-10		-10		-10		-10		-10		-10		-10		F1	F2	F3	SHIFT
															AUTO		VARI	WAVE FORM		LOCATE
-20	-20		-20		-20		-20		-20		-20		-20		PUNCH	LOOP	PITCH	SCRUB
-30		-30		-30		-30		-30		-30		-30		-30	EDIT	EDIT	EDIT		MARK	DELETE
-40		-40		-40		-40		-40		-40		-40		-40	RECORD		STOP	PLAY	REWIND	F FWD
-∞		-∞		-∞		-∞		-∞		-∞		-∞		-∞
																	LOCATE ABS 0
																	LOCATE REC END

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