Sync/Temp; Mmc Mode - Roland Fantom G8 User Manual

Sync/Temp

Sync Mode
Specify the synchronization message that the Fantom-G's sequencer
will use for operation.
Value
MASTER: The Fantom-G will be the master. Choose this setting
when using the Fantom-G by itself without
synchronizing to another device, or when you want
other MIDI devices to synchronize to the Fantom-G.
SLAVE-MIDI: The Fantom-G will be the slave. Choose this setting
when you want the Fantom-G to synchronize to
MIDI Clock messages received from another MIDI
device.
SLAVE-MTC: The Fantom-G will be the slave. Choose this setting
when you want the Fantom-G to synchronize to
MTC (MIDI Time Code) received from an external
device.
REMOTE: Use this setting when you wish an external MIDI
device to have remote start/pause/stop control. The
tempo will be in accord with what has been set on
the Fantom-G.
MIDI Clock and MTC
MIDI Clock and MTC (MIDI Time Code) are both messages
used for synchronization. Select either of them depending on
the application.
MIDI Clock transmits and synchronizes operations to a
sequencer's performance tempo, whereas MTC synchronizes
operations between devices based on an absolute time.
Sync Output (Sync Output Switch)
Set this parameter ON when you want synchronization related MIDI
messages (MIDI Clock, Start, Continue, Stop, Song Position Pointer
and Song Select) to be transmitted to an external MIDI device. If not,
set it OFF.
Value: OFF, ON
Clock Source
When the Sync Mode is set to SLAVE-MIDI or SLAVE-MTC, this
setting specifies whether the Fantom-G will synchronize to the
tempo from the MIDI IN connector or the tempo from the USB
connector.
Value
MIDI: Synchronize to the tempo from the MIDI IN connector.
Synchronize to the tempo from the USB connector.
USB:
System Settings (Settings Common to All Modes)

MMC Mode

When synchronizing the Fantom-G with a hard disk recorder, such
as one from the Roland VS series, specify which synchronization
signal the Fantom-G's sequencer will use for operation.
Value
MASTER:
SLAVE:
MMC (MIDI Machine Control) is a specification that allows
MIDI messages to be used to control devices such as tape
recorders, VTR's, and digital recording systems. Thirty-seven
MMC commands are available, including Stop and Play.
MMC Output (MMC Output Switch)
Turn this "ON" if you want to synchronize with a hard disk
recorder, such as one from the Roland VS series. When set "ON,"
MMC (MIDI Machine Control) related commands (Play, Stop and
Locate) will be transmitted.
Value: OFF, ON
MTC Sync Output (MTC Sync Output Switch)
Set this parameter ON when you want MTC (MIDI Time Code) to be
transmitted to an external MIDI device. If not, set it OFF.
Value: OFF, ON
MTC Frame Rate
Specify the MTC frame rate. Make sure that the same mode is set in
both master and slave devices.
Value
24: 24 frames per second
25: 25 frames per second
29N: 29 frames per second
29D: 29 frames per second
30 frames per second
30:
When synchronizing with a hard disk recorder such as the
Roland VS series, any frame rate is all right—as long as the
setting matches that of the Fantom-G. However, when
synchronizing operation with video devices such as video
decks, the video device's frame rate is fixed, so the Fantom-G's
setting must correspond to that frame rate.
The Fantom-G will be the master. Use this setting
when you want other devices to follow the operation
of the Fantom-G.
The Fantom-G will be the slave. Use this setting
when you want the Fantom-G to receive MMC
(MIDI Machine Control) from an external device and
operate accordingly.
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