Operating The Vs-880 From An Mmc-Compatible Device - Roland VXpanded VS-880 Owner's Manual

Operating the VS-880 from an
MMC-compatible device
Here we will explain the settings for operating the VS-880 in
synchronization with a computer-based sequencer program
that supports MMC and MTC. Make connections as follows.
MIDI
IN
MIDI MIDI MIDI
OUT OUT IN
MIDI I/F
COMPUTER
With these settings, the sequencer program will be the mas-
ter for MMC, and the VS-880 will be the master for MTC.
The sequencer program will be able to control playback,
stop, and track status selection etc. on the VS-880.
Make settings for the VS-880
1. Press [SYSTEM] several times until "SYS MIDI PRM ?"
appears.
2. Press [YES].
3. Press PARAMETER [
The display will indicate ÒSYS MID:MIDIThr=Ó.
4. For this example, select "Out" so that MTC can be
transmitted.
MIDIThr (MIDI thru switch)
This selects the function of the MIDI OUT/THRU connec-
tor. With the factory settings, this is set to ÒOut.Ó
Out: The connector will transmit MIDI messages from
the VS-880. Select this when you want to transmit
metronome Note messages or mixer parameter
settings (control change messages or exclusive
messages).
Thru: MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN connec-
tor will be retransmitted from the connector
without change.
5. Press PARAMETER [
The display will indicate ÒSYS MID:SysEx.Rx.=Ó.
6. For this example, select "On" so that MMC can be
received.
Chapter 11 Taking advantage of the VS-880 (ideas and examples)
MASTER OUT
INPUT MIDI MIDI
(1, 2) IN OUT
VS-880
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SysEx.Rx (System exclusive receive switch)
If you wish to receive exclusive messages, set this ÒOn.Ó
Exclusive messages can be received when in Play condition.
7. Press PARAMETER [
The display will indicate ÒSYS MID:MMC=Ó.
8. For this example, select "SLAVE" so that MMC can be
received.
MMC (MMC mode)
This setting determines how the VS-880 will implement
MMC.
MMC will neither be transmitted nor
Off:
received.
MASTER: MMC will be transmitted. The VS-880 will be
the master device for external MIDI equip-
ment.
SLAVE: MMC will be received. The VS-880 will be a
slave device for external MIDI equipment.
9. Press PARAMETER [
10. Press [SYSTEM] three times.
The display will indicate ÒSYS Sync/Tempo ?Ó.
11. Press [YES].
The display will indicate ÒSYS Syn:Source=Ó.
12. Make sure that the Sync Source is "INT".
Source (Sync source)
This determines how the VS-880 will synchronize with
other devices.
The VS-880 will be controlled by its own internal
INT:
clock. Select this setting when you are not syn-
chronizing with other devices, or when you want
external MIDI devices to be controlled by syn-
chronization signals from the VS-880.
EXT: The VS-880 will be controlled by synchronization
signals (MTC) from an external MIDI device. In
this case, the VS-880 will not operate unless it is
receiving MTC signals. Select this setting when
you want to use MTC from an external MIDI
device to control the VS-880.
13. Press PARAMETER [
The display will indicate ÒSYS Syn:Gen.=Ó.
14. For this example, select "MTC" so that MTC can be
transmitted.
Gen (Sync generator)
This selects the type of synchronization signal that will be
transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector. When using a
synchronization signal from the VS-880 to synchronize
external MIDI devices, set this to the desired type of syn-
chronization signal.
Off: Synchronization signals will not be transmit-
ted.
MTC: MIDI Time Code will be transmitted.
MIDIClk: MIDI Clock will be transmitted.
SyncTr: MIDI Clock data recorded on the sync track
will be transmitted.
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