Synchronization With Midi Equipment; Advantages Of Using Midi; Midi Synchronization Using Mtc - Sony MDM-X4 Operating Instructions Manual

Synchronization with MIDI Equipment

Advantages of Using MIDI

Connecting this unit to an external MIDI system
(Computer, Sequencer, Sound Module, etc.) allows you
to create even higher quality recordings.
For example, if you record the vocal and guitar tracks
on this unit, you can synchronize them with sounds
from a sound module played back through a sequencer
(etc.) during mixdown. This method of mixing allows
you to make recordings without using unnecessary
tracks.
The MTC (MIDI Time Code), MIDI clock, or MMC
(MIDI Machine Control) features allow you to
coordinate this unit with external MIDI components.
This chapter explains how to use MIDI messages
(information) in order to realize the following
functions:
• Synchronization with a MIDI sequencer (etc.).
• Remote control PLAY and STOP (etc.) from MIDI
components.
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MIDI Synchronization Using
MTC
The following explains how to achieve synchronization
with a MTC (MIDI Time Code) compatible sequencer
(etc.).
Connections
Use a MIDI cable to connect this unit to a MIDI
compatible sequencer (etc.).
MDM-X4 (this unit)
MIDI
OUT
MIDI signal
Setup
1
Set this unit's "SYNC" system setting to MTC.
See "Changing a Setting" (page 18) for details.
2
Set the sequencer to accept external MTC
synchronization.
This enables playback of MIDI song data.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
your sequencer as well.
3
Start playback from this unit.
The sequencer starts playing in synchronization
with this unit.
MIDI
IN
Sequencer
(etc.)