Sony MDM-X4 Mk2 - MIDI Synchronization Using the MIDI Clock; Setup and Connections; Creating a Tempo Map

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MIDI
Synchronization
Using
the
MIDI Clock
You
can
use
the
MIDI
clock
to
synchronize
this
unit
with
sequencers
(ete.)
that
are
not
MTC
(MIDI
Time
Code)
compatible,
A tempo
map
must
be
created
in
order
to
use
the
MIDI
clock.
For these operations, this unit wil] output the sync
signals. Make sure the svne setting of vour sequencer is
on external syne.
Notes
* When using the MIDI clock for synchronization, be sure to
create the tempo map before vou start recording (see
"Creating a tempo map” to the right for details). Also, be
sure to listen to the MIDI sound source coming trom the
sequencer before vou start recording
It is extremely difficult to create a perfect match between a
recorded song and the timing of the tempo map.
Therefore, if vou create a tempo map after recording. the
synchronization will be incorrect
Fempo information will not be stored on the disc if vou
create a tempo map but do not make an actual recording
* When using a sequencer that supports MIDI clock and
MID! song position, vou can start plavback from an
arbitrary position in the song. At this time. the sequence
locates the current song position and starts running in
sync. Some sequencers, however, mav not be able to
follow this unit when vou use this unit’s locate function
Be sure to check the sequencer’s search before
synchronized operation.
Connections
Use a MIDI cable to connect this unit to a MIDI
compatible sequencer (etc.).
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Synchronization
with
MIDI
Equipment
(Mk2)
Setup
1
Set
this
units
“SYNC”
system
setting
to
MCLK.
See
"Changing
a
Setting”
(page
18
of
the
main
"Operating Instructions") for details.
2
Set
the
sequencer
to
accept
external
MIDI
clock
synchronization.
This
enables
playback
of
MIDI
song
data.
Refer
to
the
operating
instructions
supplied
with
vour sequencer as well.
3 Start playback from this unit.
The sequencer starts plaving in svnc with this
unit.
Creating a tempo map
Setting up tempo information creates the standard
signal tor synchronization and allows you to use the
MIDI clock for synchronization with an external
sequencers (etc).
You can assign up to 50 tempo maps to each song.
EXAMPLE: Suppose we create the following tempo
maps.
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In this case, the tempo will change as shown below
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The following step show vou how to make the tempo
map shown in the previous example.