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MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0
Chapter 9: Using the MPC500 with
external devices
In this section, you will learn how to sync the MPC500 to other MIDI devices using MIDI clock. MIDI clock is a function of the MIDI
standard and allows several MIDI devices to synchronize. If your MIDI device supports MIDI clock, you can use the device and the
MPC500 in sync. If you are not sure if your MIDI device supports MIDI clock or not, refer to the device’s operation manual.
Sync with the MPC500 as the Master
When you play the MPC500’s sequence, the connected MIDI device will follow. MIDI clock data will be sent from the MPC500 to the
connected MIDI device. In this case, the MPC500 is called the "master", and the connected MIDI device the "slave".
To sync external devices with the MPC500 as the master, do the following:
1. Connect the MIDI OUT of the MPC500 to MIDI IN of the external MIDI device using a MIDI cable.
2. Select the MIDI/SYNC mode by pressing the [MODE] button and hitting the [PAD 7] (MIDI/SYNC).
3. Scroll with the [DATA] wheel to select Sync. The screen will look like the following.
Three choices for Sync are available - Master, Slave, and Off. In this case, choose Master.
4. Set the external MIDI device to receive the MIDI clock.
Refer to the device’s operation manual for information on how this is done.
5. Press the [SEQUENCE] Main button to return to the Main Sequence screen.
6. Press the [PLAY START] button.
The MPC500 starts playback and the external MIDI device should start playback at the same time
Sync with the MPC500 as the Slave
The external MIDI sequencer triggers the MPC500. When the external MIDI sequencer starts playback, the MPC500 starts playback as
well. The MIDI clock is sent from the external MIDI sequencer to the MPC500. In this case, the external MIDI sequencer works as the
master, and the MPC500 as the slave.
To sync external devices with the MPC500 as the slave, do the following:
1. Connect the MIDI IN of the MPC500 to MIDI OUT of the external MIDI device using a MIDI cable.
2. Select the MIDI/SYNC mode by pressing the [MODE] button and hitting the [PAD 7] (MIDI/SYNC).
3. Scroll with the [DATA] wheel to select Sync. The screen will look like the following.
Three choices for Sync are available - Master, Slave, and Off. In this case, choose Slave.
4. Set the external MIDI device to send the MIDI clock.
Refer to the device’s operation manual for information on how this is done.
5. Press the [SEQUENCE] button to return to the Main Sequence screen.
Start playback on your external device.
6. The MPC500 starts playback along with the external MIDI device. Note that the MPC500's Tempo '♪' field now
displays EXT, indicating that it is receiving MIDI clock.
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