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6. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC].
fig.08-03(sync/tempo.eps)
7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the
cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust
each of the values.
Sync Gen (Generator)
This selects the type of synchronization signal that will
be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. At this
point, select “MTC.”
Off: Synchronization signals are not transmit-
ted.
MTC: MIDI Time Code is transmitted.
MIDIClk: MIDI Clock according to the Tempo Map
is transmitted.
SyncTr: MIDI Clock data recorded on the sync
track is transmitted.
Sync MTC Type
This selects the MTC type (30, 29N, 29D 25, 24). Select
the MTC that matches your MIDI sequencer.
8. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].
Return to Play condition.
9. Set your MIDI sequencer so that it can operate
according to the MIDI Clock messages received
from external devices, and set it so that it can play
back MIDI song data. When playback begins on
the VS-1680, the MIDI sequencer begins playback
as well.
Synchronization with the MIDI
Sequencer as the Reference (Slave)
When the MIDI sequencer is used as the basis to con-
trol the VS-1680, use the following procedure.
1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as
shown below.
fig.08-04(seq_mtc->vs.eps)
2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC].
fig.08-05(sync/tempo.eps)
3. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the
cursor. Rotate the TIME/VALUE dial to adjust
each of the values.
Sync Error Level
This sets the interval (0–10) for checking MTC recep-
tion when synchronizing the VS-1680 as MTC is trans-
mitted by an external MIDI device. When MTC is not
sent continuously, the VS-1680 checks the MTC and
cancels synchronization if there is an error. By setting
a longer interval under such circumstances, synchro-
nization can continue, even if there is a certain degree
of error.
Sync MTC Type
This selects the MTC type (30, 29N, 29D 25, 24). Select
the MTC that matches your MIDI sequencer.
When using MIDI sequencer software for
personal computers
When using MIDI sequencer software for person-
al computers, then depending on the hardware
specifications and the playing conditions, the
MTC signal sent to the VS-1680 may be unstable.
As much as possible, try to synchronize using the
VS-1680 as the master.
MIDI Sequencer
(implements MTC)
MIDI OUT
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