User Manual

50 ARTURIA – DrumBrute – USER’S MANUAL
8 SYNCHRONIZATION
DrumBrute can be the master clock for an entire MIDI rig, or it can just as happily serve
as a slave to any one of several sources. See section 2.1 for connection diagrams.
You can cycle through the various Sync options using the Sync button. A white LED will
let you know which mode you’ve selected.
8.1 As Master
DrumBrute is the master clock when the INT button is lit. When this is the case:
• The transport section will control the internal sequencer.
• MIDI clock messages are sent to MIDI out, USB MIDI, and the Clock output.
• The tempo can be set using the Rate/Fine encoder and the Tap Tempo button.
• Hold Shift and turn the Rate/Fine encoder to fine-tune the tempo.
8.2 As Slave
DrumBrute functions as a slave to an external clock when one of the other three Sync
LEDS are lit (USB, MIDI or CLK). When DrumBrute is in Slave mode:
• The Tempo controls will not control the internal sequencer while the external
source is running.
• The DrumBrute transport section will work the same way: you can still stop, start
and pause the internal sequencer, and you can still record patterns.
• When the external source is not running, DrumBrute will function according to its
own internal clock at the last known tempo.
• DrumBrute will pass the synchronization messages it receives from the external
source to its USB, MIDI and Clock outputs.
8.2.1 Clock In/Out rates
The MIDI Control Center can be used to configure DrumBrute to send and receive one of
the following clock signals at the Clock input and output connectors:
The Sync setting cannot be changed while DrumBrute is playing a pattern.