
Chapter 9 Use with MIDI Devices
What is the Sync Track?
In addition to the tracks for recording audio signals, the
To use the sync track, first the MIDI clock of the MIDI song data to which you want to synchronize must first be recorded onto the sync track. Then, transmit the recorded MIDI clock data to the MIDI sequencer to synchronize the MIDI song data. This is a convenient method to use when the MIDI song data has been cre- ated earlier than the
In particular, when synchronizing to MIDI song data in which the tempo gradually increases or decreases, using the tempo map allows more precise following of tempo changes, compared to the tempo map in which tempo is set for each measure.
Recording MIDI Clock Messages
1.Connect the
MIDI OUT
MIDI Sequencer
2.Press [SYSTEM] several times until “SYS Sync/Tempo ?” appears in the display.
3.Press [YES].
4.Press PARAMETER [ ] several times until “SYS SYN: Sync Tr. Rec?” appears in the display.
5.Press [YES].
“Wait for Start” appears in the display, and the sync track is ready for record MIDI clock data.
6.Start playback of the MIDI song data.
The MIDI clock data is recorded on the sync track. While MIDI clock data is being recorded onto the sync track, the input sources can be monitored, but audio tracks cannot be recorded or played back.
7.When the MIDI song data is finished playing back, the
Synchronized Operation
1.Connect the
MIDI IN
MIDI Sequencer