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Chapter 7. Using the SP-303 With Other MIDI Devices
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5. Start the MIDI sequencer.
The specified pattern begins playing in sync with the
MIDI sequencer.
The tempo of the pattern is synchronized to the MIDI
sequencer’s tempo.
6. When you press the pad that is blinking, the
corresponding pattern will be selected.
7. When the MIDI sequencer is stopped, the pattern stops
playing.
* If the pattern does not start playing when the MIDI sequencer
is started, or if the tempo is not synchronized to the MIDI
sequencer, it may be that MIDI clock or Start/Continue/Stop
is not being transmitted from the MIDI sequencer. Refer to the
MIDI sequencer owner’s manual and check the sequencer’s
settings.
Synchronizing Only the Pattern Tempo with a MIDI Sequencer
To play the patterns on the SP-303 along with the
performance of song data recorded to a MIDI sequencer at
whatever timing you decide, layering the two performances,
you should set the SP-303 so that Start and Stop messages
sent from the MIDI sequencer are ignored.
1. Turn off the power switch of the SP-303.
2. Hold down [TIME/BPM] and slide the POWER switch
to ON.
MIDI Sync mode is indicated in the display. In MIDI Sync
mode, the SP-303 switches to synchronized operation.
The meaning of each symbol is given below.

Aut (Auto Sync) :

When MIDI Clock is used, it is detected automatically
and the tempo is synchronized. Additionally, patterns
start and stop according to the MIDI Start, Stop, and
Continue messages received.
* MIDI Start, Stop, and Continue messages are not received
during recording of patterns.

tMp (Tempo Sync) :

When MIDI Clock is used, it is detected automatically
and the tempo is synchronized. However, MIDI Start,
Stop, and Continue messages are not received.

oFF (Sync OFF) :

MIDI Clock and MIDI Start, Stop, and Continue
messages are not received.
3. Turn the CTRL 1 (TIME) knob to set the MIDI Sync
mode to “tMp.”
* With the factory settings, this is set to “Aut.”
4. Press [TIME/BPM].
The [TIME/BPM] light goes out, and the settings value is
recorded.
* The value set here remains in memory even after the power is
turned off.
5. Start the MIDI sequencer.
The pattern does not start playing at this time.
6. Press [PATTERN SELECT], and confirm that the
button has lit.
* Take care to note that if [PATTERN SELECT] is not lit, then
a sample will play.
7. Press one of BANK [A]–[D] to select the bank holding
the pattern you want to play.
* If there is no memory card inserted in the slot, you will be
unable to select Pattern Bank C or D.
8. Press the pads at the point you want the pattern to play.
The performance of the pattern starts. At this time, the
pattern’s tempo is synchronized to the MIDI sequencer.
9. Press [CANCEL] at the point you want the pattern to
stop playing.
The performance of the pattern stops.
* Stopping only the sequencer does not stop the pattern. Be sure
to press [CANCEL] to stop the pattern.
Playing Samples Without Synchronizing the Tempo
If you only want to use the note messages from the MIDI
sequencer to play samples on the SP-303, it is easier if you
don’t synchronize the patterns to the MIDI sequencer.
In such instances, you can use the following procedure to
turn off synchronization of the tempo.
1. Turn off the power switch of the SP-303.
2. Hold down [TIME/BPM] and slide the POWER switch
to ON.
MIDI Sync mode is indicated in the display.
3. Turn the CTRL 1 (TIME) knob to set the MIDI Sync
mode to “oFF.”
* With the factory settings, this is set to “Aut.”