Polyend Play+ - MIDI

Play+ also has a set of comprehensive MIDI
features. MIDI is the protocol which allows
devices to communicate together, for example
where one device controls sequencing to send
to another synth. MIDI is a classic technology
but remains an important feature in most
modern audio devices. Most of the processes
and instructions described earlier for audio
also apply to MIDI sequencing. MIDI mode
integrated with the Synth options. So the
[Audio/MIDI] button can switch between
working with 8 audio sample tracks or working
with 8 MIDI / Synth tracks. Play+ therefore can
control external gear from its sequencer and
external gear can also be set up to control
Play+. A few fundamental things should be
considered when working with MIDI. The clock
in a multi gear setup will control timing
between devices. As such only one main clock
should be declared. Also the transport of which
device will stop and start the sequencing.
These of course are design choices taken when
organising a collection of equipment to work
together with MIDI and should be considered at
the outset. MIDI in Play+ can be set up through
the USB connection or the MIDI interface which
uses supplied Type B MIDI adapter cables to
convert the 3.5mm connection to standard 5-Pin
DIN style MIDI connections. MIDI expands the
landscape of sound design when using Play+ in
a setup. The MIDI Fill functions and piano roll
expand the options when working with MIDI
even further. Play+ has built in conguration for
direct integration to Polyend Tracker but also
connection with many other MIDI synths,
instruments, sequencers and effects is possible.
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