MIDI, SYNC & SMPTE
6H WRITING A 24 PPQN CLICK SYNC TRACK ON TAPE
The SP-12 can write a Click track to tape (typically one track of a multitrack recorder), to which the SP-12 can later synchronize.
1.Activate the SYNC module and key in 1 for Internal sync.
2.Program the desired tempo as described in Sections 1O and 3H, and program the Metronome to generate a 214 pulses-per-quarter note click (this appears at the rear panel MET OUT jack). If you want the click track to repeat indefinitely, go into segment mode and press RUN/STOP. If you want to the click track to last the length of a song, program the Metronome for a click output, add a trigger output instruction to the song (Section 3K), and play the song.
With the SP-12 set for Internal sync, SMPTE out generates a continuous 24 pulses-per-quarter note signal. This may also be used for striping tape if you also need to have a metronome signal present, but generally using the MET OUT signal is preferred.
3.Set up the tape recorder in record ready mode, and patch the MET OUT jack to the track on which you want to write the click track (usually an outer track such as 8, 16, or 24).
4.Press RUN/STOP to generate the click signal. Use this signal to set record levels before rolling tape. Set about a -3 VU record level. After setting levels, press RUN/STOP again to stop the click. Roll the tape back to where you want the click track to start, enter record mode, leave a few seconds of blank tape, and then press RUN/STOP to start recording the click track on tape. Note that any tempo changes you make while the segment is running will be reflected in the click track.
Always record more click track than you think you’ll need. You can erase it later if you don’t use it, and if you ever need it you’ll be glad It’s there.
When finished, press RUN/STOP to stop writing.
Hint: After recording a click track, play it back into the SP-12 via the CASS/SYNC/SMPTE IN jack and play a segment or song to make sure that the click track was recorded at the right level and that there are no drop-outs or other problems. The SP-12 requires a fairly hefty click in signal; with most -10 dBV standard gear, the click signal will need to be pre-amplified in order to drive the SP-
12.Most +11 dBm standard gear delivers sufficient output to drive the SP-12. If the click track bleeds over into other channels of the tape, try lowering the record level a bit and amplifying the signal coming from the tape output.
© E-mu Systems, Inc. 1985 | Page 77 |
Enhanced by The Emulator Archive 2002 | www.emulatorarchive.com |
