Owner`s manual

What is the Sync Track?
In addition to the tracks for recording audio signals,
the VS-1680 has a separate track for recording MIDI
Clock signals. This is called the sync track. Unlike
conventional multi-track recorders, it is not necessary
to reserve one of the audio tracks for recording the
sync signal.
To use the sync track, first the MIDI clock of the MIDI
song data to which you want to synchronize must first
be recorded onto the sync track. Then, transmit the
recorded MIDI clock data to the MIDI sequencer to
synchronize the MIDI song data. This is a convenient
method to use when the MIDI song data has been cre-
ated earlier than the VS-1680 song.
In particular, when synchronizing to MIDI song data
in which the tempo gradually increases or decreases,
using the tempo map allows more precise following of
tempo changes, compared to the tempo map in which
tempo is set for each measure.
Recording MIDI Clock Messages
1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as
shown below.
fig.08-06(seq_midi->svs.eps)
2. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC].
3. Press [F1 (STRec)].
4. ”Wait for Start Command” appears in the display,
and the sync track is ready for record MIDI clock
data. If you wish to cancel the record MIDI clock
data, then press [EXIT (NO)].
5. Start playback of the MIDI song data.
The MIDI clock data is recorded on the sync track.
While MIDI clock data is being recorded onto the sync
track, the input sources can be monitored, but audio
tracks cannot be recorded or played back.
6. When the MIDI song data is finished playing back,
the VS-1680 automatically stops recording MIDI
clock data.
Synchronized Operation
1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as
shown below.
fig.08-07(vs_midi->seq.eps)
2. Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)].
3. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F5 (SYSTEM)].
The System menu icon appears in the display. If the
System menu icon does not appear, then press [F6
(EXIT)].
4. Press [F4 (MIDI)]. If “MIDI” does not appear in
[F4], first press [PAGE] until “MIDI” is displayed,
then press [F4 (MIDI)].
MIDI OUT
MIDI Sequencer
MIDI IN
MIDI Sequencer
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices
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