Polyend Tracker Mini - MIDI

While working with audio has been covered
extensively, Tracker Mini 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.
A lot of the processes and instructions for
audio also apply to MIDI, for example, steps in
a pattern can be set to send MIDI rather than
trigger an audio sample instrument. MIDI
conguration of steps is handled just like an
instrument. Tracker Mini therefore can control
external gear from its sequencer. In addition
external gear can also be set up to control
Tracker Mini. 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 it is recommended
to only set one main clock as the primary lead.
Also consider the transport control 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 into Tracker Mini can be set up
through the USB connection or the MIDI
interface which uses an adapter cable to convert
the 3.5mm connection to standard 5-Pin DIN
style MIDI connections. Audio, controlled by
Tracker Mini from external devices can also be
sampled back into Tracker Mini, making it a
perfect t for the centre piece of a setup. MIDI
expands the landscape of sound design when
using Tracker Mini in a multi device setup and
enables a collection of instruments to operate
together in sync.
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