Yamaha MSS1 Owner's Manual page 2

Congratulations on your acquisition of a Yamaha MSS1 MIDI Synchronizer! The MSS1
can precisely lock any clock-driven MIDI device to SMPTE time code replayed from
a multitrack, video tape or other SMPTE source, and it's fully compatible with all four
SMPTE formats (30, 30 drop-frame, 25 or 24 frames/sec.). It even has its own precision
SMPTE time code generator built-in. A large 10-bank song memory offers plenty of
capacity for any application, and a chain mode automatically plays banks in sequence
allowing tempo and other changes to be made in the course of a single recording.
Internal memory data can also be saved to external RAMA data cartridges for high-
volume, long-term storage. For extra MIDI control versatility, the MSS1 can be pro-
grammed to transmit MIDI program change and control change data at any specified
times. A number of utility and control functions are provided to make overall operation
as easy and as versatile as possible.
In order to obtain optimum performance from your MSS1, we urge you to continue
reading this operation manual.