
Chapter 11 Taking advantage of the VS-880 (ideas and examples)
Operating the VS-880 from another device (MMC)
The
*Depending on the MIDI device that you are using, some devices may not support the MMC functionality of the
<About MMC >
MMC is an acronym for ÒMIDI Machine Control.Ó This is a rule that defines how MIDI system exclusive messages can be used to control multiple recording devices from a single device. The
■Synchronizing the operation of two VS-880 units
Here we will explain how the operation of two
MASTER OUT L, R
MIDI IN
INPUT 1, 2
MIDI OUT
SLAVE | MASTER |
Settings for the master VS-880
1.Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS MIDI PRM ?” appears.
2.Press [YES].
3.The display will indicate “SYS MID:DeviceID=”. Make sure that the device ID number is “17”.
DeviceID (Device ID)
This sets the Device ID number (1Ð32) that is used when exchanging exclusive messages (mixer parameters) with an external MIDI device. Exclusive messages can be transmitted and received between devices which have the same Device ID number setting.
4.Press PARAMETER [ ].
5.The display will indicate “SYS MID:MIDIThr=”. For this example, select “Out” so that MTC can be transmitted.
MIDIThr (MIDI thru switch)
This selects the function of the MIDI OUT/THRU connector. With the factory settings, this is set to ÒOut.Ó
Out: The connector will transmit MIDI messages from the
Thru: MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN connector will be retransmitted from the con- nector without change.