Syncing To Midi Time Code - Akai MPC 60 Operator's Manual

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8.7 Syncing to Midi Time Code

Midi Time Code is basically SMPTE time code encoded over Midi.
Since it is a Midi signal, it cannot be recorded on tape, but it is used
rather to sync to devices such as drum machines and sequencers.
The MPC60 does not generate Midi Time Code, but does sync to it
when generated from an external source.
To play back a sequence in sync to Midi Time
Code:
1. Connect a Midi cable from the output of the device sending the Midi
Time Code to the Midi input 2 of the MPC60. (You may
alternatively use input 1- if so, set the MIDI IN field to l.)
2. From the PLAY/R,ECORD screen, select the sequence which you
intend to record to tape.
3. Press the TEMPO/SYNC key and the tempo screen will appear:
4. Set the TEMPO SOURCE SELECT field to SEQUENCE. This causes
the MPC60 to use the tempo setting stored within the sequence, so that
it will always be remembered even if the sequence is saved to disk and
later recalled. It is important for the MPC60 to remember the tempo
setting because the Midi Time Code does not provide its own tempo.
5. Set the FRAMES/SEC field to the same frame rate as the Midi Time
Code which is going to be received. This will be usually be "30" for the
U.S. and Japan, and "25" for Europe and the U.K.
6. Press the <Sync Screen> soft key, and the sync screen will
appear: