Polyend Tracker+ - 11. MIDI

While working with audio has been covered
extensively, Tracker+ 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, so 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+ therefore can control
external gear from its sequencer. In addition
external gear can also be set up to control
Tracker+. 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 Tracker+ 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. MIDI expands the
landscape of sound design when using Tracker+
in a setup. Audio, controlled by tracker from
external devices can also be sampled back into
Tracker+, making it a perfect t for the centre
piece of a setup.
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