Roland BR-900CD - Synchronizing Playback with a MIDI Sequencer; Synchronized Playback with the BR-900 CD as the Master

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Synchronizing with MIDI Devices
Synchronizing Playback with
a MIDI Sequencer
The BR-900CD can operate in synchronization with a MIDI
sequencer.
When synchronizing with a MIDI sequencer, it is possible to
synchronize the MIDI sequencer using the BR-900CD (i.e.,
with the BR-900CD as the master), but it is not possible to
synchronize the BR-900CD with the MIDI sequencer (i.e.,
with the BR-900CD as the slave).
* For details on operation of your MIDI sequencer, refer to the
operating manual for your device. For information regarding
MMC, see p. 160.
Synchronized playback with the
BR-900CD as the master
Follow the procedure given below to synchronize the MIDI
sequencer using the BR-900CD.
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the BR-900CD and your
MIDI sequencer as shown in the diagram.
fig.05-404
2. Press [UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to
“SYNC,” and press [ENTER].
fig.05-405d
4. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “Sync Gen,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the sync generator.
fig.05-406d
OFF: Synchronization signals will not be output.
MTC: MIDI Time Code will be transmitted.
MCK: Sends the MIDI clock based on the tempo set
with the Rhythm (p. 120).
* If “OFF” or “MCK” is selected, proceed to step 6.
5. Press CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select “MTC Type,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the MTC type.
fig.05-407d
Verify the specifications of your MIDI sequencer and set
the MTC type on the BR-900CD.
30: 30 frames per second non-drop format. This is
used by audio devices such as analog tape
recorders, and for NTSC format black and
white video (used in Japan and the U.S.).
29N: 29.97 frames per second non-drop format. This
is used for NTSC format color video (used in
Japan and the U.S.).
29D: 29.97 frames per second drop format. This is
used for NTSC format broadcast color video
(used in Japan and the U.S.).
MIDI
Sequencer
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN