Tascam 788 manual BUILT-IN Metronome, Midi Machine Control MMC, Internal Metronome Overview

MIDI Functions (Continued)

Keep in mind that if you tell the 788 to chase incoming MTC, the 788 will not engage into play without receiving MTC. Pressing PLAY will not engage the 788 to play. So, when you want to make the 788 play by itself again, change the SYNC SRC setting back to INT (internal) so the machine can play independently again.

BUILT-IN METRONOME

Internal Metronome Overview

The 788 has a built-in metronome function capable of generating its own beeps. If desired, the metronome can send MIDI note messages to an external MIDI sound module to create tones, as well. (It is common practice to use a snare side stick or wood block sound from a drum machine.)

In order for the metronome to work, the 788 must be set to generate MIDI Clock. The metronome tempo and time signature is derived from the tempo map used for MIDI Clock. (To learn how to set that up, look at MIDI Clock at the beginning of this section.)

The 788's internal metronome will not function if the 788 is set to generate MTC.

Once the 788 has been set to use MIDI Clock and the

proper settings are entered into the tempo map, the metronome settings should be set. To get to the metronome settings:

1)Press MENU.

2)Select with the JOG/DATA dial and press ENTER/YES.

3)Select with the JOG/DATA dial and press ENTER/YES.

Metronome Settings

The setting determines where the metronome signal is sent. The options are: will not make any metronome sounds, will use the internal beeps,

and will send MIDI messages out the MIDI port.

The setting determines when the metronome

will sound. If is set to , then the metronome

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will only sound when the 788 is recording. If it is set to

, then the metronome will sound whether the 788 is recording or playing.

The final setting, determines how loud the metronome will sound in your monitor mix. This only applies if you are using the internal metronome sounds; it will not affect the MIDI notes sent if the metronome is set to .

MIDI Metronome Settings

If you are using a MIDI sound module to generate the metronome clicks, selecting the tab at the top will let you select the MIDI channel your module will respond on. You can choose a separate value for the

first beat of the measure. (Beat one will be accented,

using the and (velocity), with the other

beats at normal level set with the and .

MIDI MACHINE CONTROL (MMC)

MIDI Machine Control is a simple command set to control transport commands (ie PLAY, STOP, REC, LOCATE etc.) It is important to realize that MMC is only transport control, and has no timing reference for synchronization. (MTC or MIDI Clock provide time references.) The 788 is able to send or receive MMC commands.

The settings are made in the MMC screen. To get to this screen:

1)Press MENU.

2)Select with the JOG/DATA wheel and press ENTER/YES.

3)Select with the JOG/DATA wheel and press ENTER/YES.

4)Select the tab in the menu with the arrow keys.

The key settings here are and . determines the status of the 788's MMC logic. If is set to , then the 788 will neither broadcast MMC

commands, nor respond to them. status means

the 788 will broadcast MMC commands. status indicates the 788 will follow MMC commands.

The parameter allows you to address multiple machines individually, for functions like track arming. Establishing MMC IDs will allow you to arm track 1 on one machine. If all the machines are set to (or to

TASCAM 788 Operational Tutorial • 8/2000 Edition MIDI Functions