User Manual

8. SYNCHRONIZATION
DrumBrute Impact 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 [p.4] 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.
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♪: The Sync setting cannot be changed while DrumBrute Impact is playing a pattern or a song.
8.1. As Master
DrumBrute Impact 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 Impact functions as a slave to an external clock when one of the other three
Sync LEDS are lit (USB, MIDI or CLK). When DrumBrute Impact is in Slave mode:
• The Tempo controls will not control the internal sequencer while the external
source is running.
• The DrumBrute Impact transport section will work the same way: you can still
stop, start and pause the internal sequencer, and you can still record patterns.
• DrumBrute Impact will pass the synchronization messages it receives from the
external source to its USB, MIDI and Clock outputs.
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