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with other digital devices without the added latency of D/A or A/D conversions. These ports operate at
a xed clock rate of 48k with the capability to use the internal clock or to chase external clock signals
detected at the SPDIF input. The SPDIF output can transmit your choice of signals as determined by the
setting for SPDIF Out Source located in SETUP: I/O: Audio. (See “I/O: AUDIO Page” on p. 92.)
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USB — This provides the FM9 with 8×8 USB audio capabilities when connected to a compatible Mac or PC
for use with a DAW or other audio applications. In addition, MIDI-over-USB provides a 2-way connection for
Fractal-Bot and FM9-Edit, and the FM9 MIDI ports appear in your DAW or MIDI program for automation and
remote control. See Section 3: USB for important information on USB.
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MIDI Ports — The MIDI IN port of the FM9 allows you to control various MIDI functions including preset and
scene selection, effect bypass, channel changes, parameter changes, and more. The FM9 can also transmit
various MIDI messages and features a soft MIDI THRU which can be enabled in SETUP: I/O: MIDI. See
“Sending and Receiving MIDI” on p. 116 for more information on the various ways the FM9 works with MIDI.
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AC Power Receptacle — Insert the supplied power cable and connect the other end to a grounded AC power
receptacle. The FM9 has a universal power supply, which means it can be used around the world by simply
changing the cable.
The power receptacle has an integrated Power Switch which turns the power on or off. The FM9 features
pop suppression, but it is still advisable to turn down or mute connected devices when powering on or off.
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