Singular Sound BeatBuddy - MIDI and the BeatBuddy; MIDI Overview and Connection

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BeatBuddy Manual
MIDI and the BeatBuddy
Overview of MIDI
What is MIDI??
• MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is the digital language that musical
equipment uses to communicate. By using MIDI, the BeatBuddy can either
receive commands (BeatBuddy is the MIDI RECEIVER/SLAVE) or send
commands
(BeatBuddy is the MIDI TRANSMITTER/MASTER). It can also send and/or receive
tempo information from other devices, making it easy to synchronize your set-
up
How do I connect my BeatBuddy with MIDI??
• There are 2 cables required to connect your BeatBuddy to another device: A 
MIDI Sync Breakout cable and a standard 5-pin male-to-male MIDI cable (both
sold separately).
o On the left side of the BeatBuddy there is a “MIDI Sync” port. A special
MIDI Sync breakout cable is required to convert the BeatBuddy’s PS/2
MIDI Sync port into 2 standard full size 5-pin MIDI ports for MIDI IN and
MIDI OUT. You will also need at least one standard 5-pin MIDI cable to
connect the MIDI Sync Cable to your other MIDI compatible device(s).
When BeatBuddy is Transmitter:
• Connect the OUT port on the MIDI Sync cable to the other device’s IN port using
the standard MIDI cable.
When BeatBuddy is Receiver:
• Connect the IN port on the MIDI Sync cable to the other device’s OUT
port.
Tip: The BeatBuddy can be both Receiver to one device and Transmitter another simultaneously.