23—MIDI and Synchronization
This chapter discusses the VS-2400CD's MIDI capabilities. The VS-2400CD can:
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We'll discuss the related topic of synchronization in the chapter's second half,
explaining how to successfully sync the VS-2400CD with external devices such as MIDI
sequencers, video editing systems and other analog and digital recorders.
MIDI Operations
If you're new to MIDI, see "About MIDI" in the VS-2400CD Appendices. Advanced MIDI
users can find complete documentation of the VS-2400CD's MIDI features—including a
MIDI implementation chart—in the VS-2400CD Appendices.
The VS-2400CD boasts a wide range of MIDI features that enhance its interaction with
other MIDI devices in your system. We'll begin by discussing the basics of how MIDI
works in the VS-2400CD.
VS-2400CD MIDI Basics
The MIDI PARAMETER Screen
You'll find all of the VS-2400CD's basic MIDI parameters on the UTILITY menu's MIDI
PARAMETER screen. To get there:
1. Hold down SHIFT and press F4•UTILITY.
2. If "MIDI" isn't visible above F5, press PAGE until it is.
3. Press F5 (MIDI)—the MIDI PARAMETER screen appears.
4. Select the desired MIDI parameter and adjust its value.
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act as a MIDI control surface that lets you manipulate parameters in an external
MIDI device.
be operated remotely from an external MIDI device.
transmit its internal settings via MIDI to an external MIDI storage device.
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