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Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices

7. Use [	], [	], [	], and [	] to move the	Other Methods to Generate A
cursor to “Sync Gen.,” and use the TIME/VALUE dial to					Sync Track or Tempo Map
change the setting.					There may be instances when audio is recorded into the VS-1824
Sync Gen. (Sync Generator)
					before a sync track is recorded, or before a tempo map is
This setting determines what type of MIDI signal is
					generated. It is possible to create a sync track or tempo map to
generated at the MIDI OUT connector on the VS-1824.					match previously recorded audio. This is helpful when you
For this application, choose “MIDIclk.”					want to record a new MIDI sequence on an external sequencer
Off:					based upon the previously recorded tracks in the VS-1824. For
					example, you might want to program a drum machine to add
No MIDI signals are transmitted.
					percussion parts to a previously recorded live drum track in the
MTC:					VS-1824. If you create a sync track or tempo map which matches
MIDI Time Code is transmitted.					the live drum track, the MIDI sequence will be in sync.
MIDIclk:					Place Markers Along with the Tempo
MIDI Clock messages, as determined by the tempo
					1.	Press [ZERO].
map, are transmitted.
SyncTr:					2.	Press [PLAY] to begin song playback.
MIDI Clock messages, as determined by the sync					3. While listening to the song, press [TAP] on each beat of
track, are transmitted.
						each measure, for the entire song.
8. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.					4.	When the song is finished, press [STOP].
9. Set your MIDI sequencer to follow the MIDI Clock					Create a Sync Track from Markers
messages received from external devices, and to play
back MIDI song data. When playback begins on the VS-					After placing markers at each beat of a song, it is possible to
1824, the MIDI sequencer begins playback as well.					convert the marker data into a sync track. This is useful when
					you have already recorded a guitar or vocal performance in
					the VS-1824, and now you want to synchronize a MIDI
					sequencer to the recording.
					1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC].
					2.	Press [F2 (STCnv)].
					3.	Press [F1 (TP→ ST)].
					4.	Press [	] and [	] to move the cursor. Turn the
						TIME/VALUE dial to change each value.

Beat

Specify the time signature (number of beats per measure).

Tap Beat

Specify the number of markers in each measure.

5. Press [F5 (Exec)].

6. “Overwrite Tempo Map” appears in the display. Press [YES], or to cancel the operation, press [NO].

7. When the operation is finished, press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.

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