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The DX will output the timing data only while in RECORD or
PLAY. In STOP or other
modes
, the output wil be the leader tone. Make sure the tempo that is set on the DX is
the proper tempo
, because the tempo wil be controlled by the sync tone when playing
back. (Because the DX is reading timing information from the tape
, the DX wil tollow
changes in the tape speed within a range of about 20% up or down.
Playing The Sync
Tone To
Sync The OX
Connect the LINE OUT of the tape recorder to the FROM TAPE jack of the DX.
Set the TIMING SOURCE to "
S" for tape Sync (EDIT PARAMETER 01), and turn
AUTO START "
ON" (EDIT PARAMETER 02). Start the tape recorder. The DX recog-
nize the sync tone
, and will start when the timing data on the tape begins and will stop
when the timing data ends.
If the DX does not respond to the sync tone or if It loses time
, adjust the level of the
sync tone from the tape recorder. Generally louder is better.
Note that pressing STOP on the DX wil not stop it if timing data continues; the DX will
recognize the continuing timing data and jump back into PLAY after the STOP button
is released. To stop the DX
, it is necessary to stop the tape.
IMPORTANT: TO and FROM TAPE should be disconnected when using Timing
Sources other than tape to avoid timing errors caused by noise.
Hints
A word of advice: Getting sync to tape to work properly will probably require a bit of
trial and error. So don
t get frustrated if it doen
t work perfectly the first time. Once
you get it right
, mark your settings so that it will work easily next time.
Record the Sync Tone First
Because syncing the OX or any other computer device
to a previously recorded track (such as piano) is diffcult
, it is best to record the DX
first
, and then record the other tracks while listening to the DX. Once the sync tone is
recorded
, the drum machine can be reprogrammed and rerecorded at any time if
desired.
A good way to achieve great drum parts is to first program a drum beat with the basic
feel of the piece. Record this beat and the sync tone first. Then
, after the other parts
have been recorded while playing along to the basic beat. the drums can be repro-
grammed to work with the recorded parts.
Becuse the sync
tone has been recorded
first. the drum machine can be recorded last or several times during the recording ses-
sions
, and maintain perfect sync.
Check the Sync Tone / There is nothing
wors than
discovering that the sync tone
doesn
t sync after everyhing else has already been recorded. So
, make sure that the
DX reads the sync tone properly before recording anything else.
Set the Tape Recorder to Sync / Remember to use the Sync Playback setting if you
have one (sometimes called sel-sync or simul-sync) when playing back on your tape
recorder. This tape recorder feature allows playback of the tape from the record head
hlch keeps the timing straight when overdubbing parts. Most three head multi-
track
tape recorders have this setting.
Tape Dropouts / Tape dropouts can be a problem when using sync to tape, especially
on multi-
track cassette recording systems. Use fresh. good quality tape for best
results.
Crosstalk and Signal Blee
/ The sync tone is definitely susceptible to crosstalk from
adjacent tracks of a mult-
track tape recorder. Depending on the recorder
, blank adja-
cent tracks may be necessary to maintain sync. However
, the use of noise reduction
may
eliminate the need for a blank adjacent track.
Bleedthrough of the sync tone to other tape tracks is also a problem
. but a major
cause of "
bleeding sync tone
" is the electronics between the drum machine and the
tape. On many mixing consoles
, routing the sync tone through any of the mix busses
frequently causes the sync tone to bleed into
al/ the busses. The best way is to patch
the sync tone directly in and out of the tape recorder and keep it out of the board alto-
gether. If more gain is needed for proper recording level. use a miGrophone input or an
outboard amplifier to increase the gain. Other electronics, such as mult-channel noise
reduction systems may also contribute to crosstalk.
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