Midi/Sync Mode; Synchronizing The Mpc2000Xl With Other Sequencers - Akai MPC2000XL Operator's Manual

MIDI/SYNC Mode

The MPC2000XL complies to MIDI CLOCK, MIDI TIME CODE and MIDI MACHINE CONTROL
messages. This enables you to synchronize with other sequencers and also by using a MIDI
MACHINE CONTROL compliant MTR (Multi Track Recorder) control the MTR from the
MPC2000XL.
If you are only using the MPC2000XL or connecting it to a MIDI sound source and not using
another sequencer or MTR, it is not necessary to set MIDI/SYNC mode.

Synchronizing the MPC2000XL with Other Sequencers

To set the other sequencer as the master and synchronize the MPC2000XL to it, connect the MIDI
OUT of the sequencer to the MIDI IN of the MPC2000XL.
Sequencer
Master
Hold down SHIFT and press MIDI/SYNC (9 on the numeric pad) to display the MIDI/SYNC mode
screen.
Sync In Sync In
..................................................... .......................................................
Mode:OFF
Receive MMC:OFF Receive MMC:OFF
SYNC
To set the MPC2000XL as the slave device and receive MIDI synchronous signals, set the Sync
In window on the left.
In the In: field, select the MIDI Input from which you will be receiving sync-in data.
In the Mode: field, select the type of synchronous signal you will be using: MIDI CLOCK or MIDI
TIME CODE.
Chapter 12: MIDI/SYNC Mode, OTHER Mode
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
(In:1) Sync Out Sync Out
Mode:OFF
Send MMC:OFF Send MMC:OFF
DUMP MIDIsw
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MPC2000XL
NOTE
VARIATION
Slave
(Out:A)