Section 11: Sync (4) - Korg KARMA Frequently Asked Questions Manual

Section 11: Sync (4)

1. Is there a way to slave the tempo of GEs, as well as sequencer,
RPPRs, etc. to the internal clock of [other hardware/software
device], so that the Karma will run in sync with the [other
hardware/software device]?
Just put the Karma in External Sync Mode:
(2.1-1a) Global ->[Menu] ->[MIDI] -> MIDI Clock -> Set to External.
Parameter Guide, Page 137.
Then set the other hardware/software device to send the Karma MIDI
Clock. Note that Karma syncs to "MIDI Clock" (also known as "MIDI Beat
Clock"), and NOT MTC (which stands for MIDI Time Code.)
2. What is the difference between MTC and MIDI Clock, and which
one does the Karma use?
MTC stands for "MIDI Time Code." It is a method of sending SMPTE
messages through the MIDI stream. The Karma does NOT understand or
sync to MTC.
The Karma syncs to MIDI Clock (also known as MIDI Beat Clock). This is
a timing protocol whereby 24 clocks per quarter note (24 cpq) are sent
through the MIDI stream, along with Start, Stop, and Continue
messages.
3. I put my Karma in External Sync Mode. Now, nothing works
anymore!
The Karma will work in External Sync Mode when someone else is
sending it MIDI Clock. That is the purpose of the Sync Mode. When the
Karma is in INTERNAL Sync, it runs on its own clock, and you can send
that clock to external devices for them to "slave" to the Karma. When the
Karma is in EXTERNAL Sync Mode, it expects to receive MIDI Clock from
an external device, and then it will "slave" to the other device.
If the KARMA Function and/or sequencer does not work when you are
set to EXTERNAL Sync Mode, then you are NOT sending it any sync,
even if you think you are. Check your MIDI setups, routing, manuals for
the other device that is supposed to be sending the sync, MIDI Interface
Clock filtering settings, etc.
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