Yamaha RX5 - Sync Mode; Overview; Selecting Sync Modes; Tape Sync Applications

SYNC MODE
OVERVIEW
The Sync Mode lets you select four different ways of controlling the “Clock
Rate" (speed of playback or recording) and Start/Stop/Continue functions on
the RX5.
e Internal Sync (the RX5 runs according to its Internal Clock).
* MIDI Sync (the НХ5 is controlled by another MIDI device).
* Tape Sync (the RX5 is controlled by а synchronization signal recorded on
tape).
e External Sync (the RX5 is controlled by another non-MIDI device).
Ф The INT SYNC (Internal Sync) setting is the normal mode for the RX5. The playback
speed of Patterns, Songs and Chains, and the Real Time Pattern writing speed, are
controlled by the RX5's internal Clock, the speed of which is set by the Tempo
functions. Playback and writing are operated by using the RX5's STOP/CONTINUE
and START keys.
The Internal Sync Mode is also used when using the RX5 to control external MIDI
devices (the MIDI signal is transmitted via the MIDI OUT termina!) or non-MIDI devices
(the control signal is transmitted via the EXT. CLOCK OUT terminal) or to record a
Tape Sync signal (the sync signal is transmitted via the CASSETTE terminat).
* The MIDI SYNC setting lets you start, stop and control the speed of playback and
Real Time Pattern writing on the RX5 from an external MIDI device such as a QX5
Sequence Recorder, a Music Computer, or even another АХ5, The MIDI control signal
is fed into the RX5 via the MIDI IN terminal.
* The TAPE SYNC setting lets you use a Tape Sync signal to start, stop and control the
speed of playback and Real Time Pattern writing. This signal, which incorporates a
pre-selected tempo, is recorded onto tape from ihe RX5, or from MIDI devices capable
of transmitting a Tape Sync signal (for example, a QX5).
When the tape (containing the Tape Sync signal) is played it will cause the RX5 to
commence play at the preselected tempo, and subsequently stop play. Refer to the
TAPE SYNC APPLICATIONS section later in this chapter, for a full description of this
Sync Mode.
e The EXT SYNC (External Sync) setting lets you start, stop and control the speed of
playback and Real Time Pattern writing on the RX5 from an external non-MIDI device
which transmits a gate-type clock or trigger signal. The control signal is fed into the
RX5 via the External Clock In terminal. The RX5 сап also control this type of externa!
device, via the External Clock Out terminal.
NOTE: At any time, you can instantly see which Sync Mode the НХ5 is using, by
checking which of the four Sync LED's is lit, on the RX5's contro! panel.
SELECTING SYNC MODES
OPERATION
1. Press SYNC to, enter the Sync Mode. The LCD will show the current Sync status of
the RX5
2. Sync Modes are selected by using the +1/YES and —1/NO keys. Pressing the
+1/YES key will step through the four Sync Modes in the following sequence
Internal
CLOCK MIDI
CLOCK : Tape
External
Pressing the —1/NO key will step through the Sync Modes in the opposite direcion.
As you select a Sync Mode, the corresponding LCD will light
3. After setting the RX5's sync status, press any Mode key, or the PATTERN/SONG
key, to exit the Sync Mode. The LED corresponding to the selected Sync Mode will
remain lit at all times.
CONTROLLING THE RX5 FROM AN EXTERNAL DEVICE.
1. Make sure the external device is connected to the correct terminal on the rear of the
RX5 {refer to the REAR PANEL/CONNECTIONS section earlier in this manual)
2. Start play (Pattern, Song or Chain) or Real Time Pattern Write in the normal manner.
The RUN LED will light, but the RX5 will not actually start unti! the external device
sends а MIDI, Clock or Tape Sync signal causing the RX5 to start, and subsequently
stop play or Real Time Write.