Instruction Manual

826 Synchronizing Your Gear
Synchronization Overview
When you use either the internal or audio clock, SONAR can control other
MIDI devices using MIDI Sync. In this case, SONAR is the “master” device
and the other MIDI devices are the “slaves.”
When MIDI Sync is the clock source, SONAR operates either in response
to incoming MIDI messages or as the sender. In this case, SONAR can be
either the master or the slave. Note that audio playback is not supported
when using MIDI Sync with SONAR as the slave.
When SMPTE/MIDI Time Code (SMPTE/MTC) is the source of timing
information, SONAR operates in response to incoming MTC messages.
These messages could be generated by:
• An external MIDI device that is capable of generating MIDI Time Code
(like the Roland VS880)
• A MIDI interface that is converting other time code signals (like SMPTE,
EBU, or film time code) into MIDI Time Code
When you use some of these synchronization options, some SONAR
commands work differently. This section describes each of the
synchronization options, how and why each is useful, and the effect each
option has on other features and commands.
The Sync toolbar lets you change back and forth quickly between the
different clock settings:
You can also choose the sync mode as follows:
1. Choose Options-Project, and click the Clock tab.
2. Choose the desired clock source from the Clock list.
3. Click OK.
The clock source and the type of synchronization that is used are options
that are stored as part of your project files. For example, one of your
SMPTE/MIDI Time Code (MTC) A time code signal (in SMPTE or some
other format) recorded on some
external medium or generated and
sent by
SONAR
Clock source… Timing is determined by…