Generating MTC with an offset
In some cases, you may want to start sending timecode with an offset (e.g., 01:00:00:00) to allow time for multiple devices to synchronize. You can create an offset on the ACID time ruler to accomplish this. For more information, see Using the ruler offset on page 249.
Viewing outgoing timecode
You can view outgoing timecode in the time display located directly above the track list.
Triggering from MIDI timecode
You can trigger ACID playback using MTC. This means that the software initiates playback by receiving timecode from another device.
1.Connect a word clock signal between your computer and triggering device to lock synchronization.
Note: If the MIDI trigger device can output MIDI timecode, a timecode converter is not necessary; you can connect the trigger device directly to your computer.
2.Configure your triggering device to send MTC to your computer.
3.From the Options menu, choose Preferences and select the Sync tab to configure the application to receive MTC.
•From the Input device
•From the Frame rate
4.From the Options menu, choose Timecode, and choose Trigger from MIDI Timecode from the submenu.
When an incoming MTC signal is received, playback begins from the position indicated by the timecode. If MTC is not being received, you can play and edit normally.
Viewing incoming timecode
You can view the incoming timecode in the time display located directly above the track list.
This display also shows status and error information. If Trigger from MIDI Timecode is enabled but no MTC is detected, the display reads Waiting...; If the wrong frame rate of MTC is being detected, the display reads Wrong format.
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