Owner`s manual

Synchronized Operation
1. Connect the VS-1680 and the MIDI sequencer as
shown below.
fig.08-11(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)].
5. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the
cursor to “MIDI Thru” and rotate the
TIME/VALUE dial.
MIDI Thru (MIDI Thru Switch)
This selects the function of the MIDI OUT/THRU con-
nector. For now, select “Out.”
Out: The connector transmits MIDI messages from
the VS-1680. Select this when you want to
transmit metronome Note messages or mixer
parameter settings (control change messages
or exclusive messages).
Thru: MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN con-
nector will be retransmitted from the connec-
tor without change.
6. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC].
fig.08-12(sync/tempo.eps)
7. Press [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the
cursor to “Sync Gen.” and rotate the
TIME/VALUE dial.
Sync Gen (Generator)
This selects the type of synchronization signal that will
be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. At this
point, select “MIDIClk.”
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.
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.
Various Operations Related to
Synchronized Operation
There may be times when you want to use MIDI Clock
to synchronize with an external MIDI sequencer or
other device, even without recording using the
metronome. In such instances, to synchronize with the
tempo of the recorded song, first set a Marker. You can
then create a sync track or tempo map beginning at
that Marker.
Setting Markers Along with the Tempo
1. Press [ZERO].
2. Press [PLAY] to begin playback of the song.
3. While listening to the song, press [TAP] at the
downbeat at the each beat.
MIDI IN
MIDI Sequencer
Chapter 8 Use with MIDI Devices
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Chapter 8