Sync Vs-880Ex To Adat - Roland VS-880EX Application Manual

Sync VS-880EX to ADAT

SYNC:
You can synchronize the VS-880EX with an ADAT system by using MIDI Time Code and/or MIDI
Machine Control messages generated from the Alesis BRC (the Alesis AI 2 or JL Cooper Datasync can be
used in place of a BRC). You will need to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the BRC (or AI 2) to the MIDI
IN connector on the VS-880EX and, if you are using MMC, connect the MIDI OUT connector of the VS-
880EX to the MIDI IN connector of the BRC (or AI 2). Set the VS-880EX to external sync and match the
frame rate of the BRC (the VS-880EX frame rate defaults to 30). If you are using MIDI Machine Control
messages set the VS-880EX as the MMC slave and turn Receive System Exclusive messages on.
AUDIO:
To transfer tracks back and forth between the ADAT and the VS-880EX you can use the analog connections
(up to 6 tracks at a time) or the digital connections (up to 2 tracks at a time into the VS-880EX or 4 tracks at
a time into the ADAT). When using the analog connections you can connect the outputs of the ADAT to the
inputs of the VS-880EX to record ADAT tracks onto the VS-880EX (reverse the connections to record VS-
880EX tracks onto the ADAT). An analog mixer can be used to increase the signal routing options. When
using the digital connections you will need to use the Alesis AI 1 to convert the Alesis digital signal to the
coaxial S/P DIF signal used by the VS-880EX. Connect the digital out connector of the AI 1 to the digital in
connector of the VS-880EX and connect the digital out connector of the VS-880EX to the digital in
connector of the AI 1. You will need to make sure that the sampling rate of the AI 1 matches that of the
current song in the VS-880EX.
ADAT is a registered trademark of Alesis Corporation.
Alesis AI 1
Digital Audio
ADAT
Mixer (optional)
Analog Audio
Digital Mix to DAT
Chapter 7: Advanced Applications and Tips
Alesis BRC
MIDI Sync Via
MMC, MTC
DAT Recorder
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