Global Midi Clock - Midi Sync - Novation A-Station User Manual

MIDI Clock Source
The A-Station requires a master timing clock in order to deter-
mine the tempo (rate) of the arpeggiator and to provide a time
base for synchronization to other musical timings. This clock
may be derived internally or received from an external device
that is able to send a master timing clock (This is often known
as a MIDI clock).
If synchronization to external events is not required, then set-
ting this Master clock source to Internal is recommended. Set to
internal, the Arpeggiator Rate (adjustable in the Arpeggiator
Menu) sets the speed of the clock in Beats per Minute (B.P.M.).
To change from internal to external clock, press the MODE
SELECT button until the UTILITY LED is lit. Repeatedly press
KEY 0 until the display shows c S (Clock Sync) and an alternat-
ing value. Set to e (external) by turning the PORTA/DATA knob.
The tempo that the Arpeggiator and any synchronisation will
lock to will now be dictated by the MIDI clock being sent by an
external sequencer. To change back to Internal, turn the
PORTA/DATA knob until the display indicates i.
MIDI Clock Synchronization Type
If the MIDI clock source is set to external, a clock synchroniza-
tion type may be selected. This allows a MIDI event, either first
note played after program change or MIDI Start Song Message
to synchronize the Panning, EQ Filter and Chorus LFO's. They
may have their start position locked in time with the musical
piece for stunning effects.
Global Menu - Midi Clock Source/Sync type/Inspector - Display time
Clock Sync Type
To change the clock sync type, press the MODE SELECT but-
ton until the UTILITY LED is lit. Repeatedly press KEY 0 until
the display shows S t (Sync Type) and an alternating value. Set
to P C for first note after Program Change or S S for Start Song
Message by turning the PORTA/DATA knob.
MIDI Clock Inspector
It is possible to see if an external device is sending a MIDI
clock by using the MIDI Clock inspector. This is useful for trou-
ble shooting. Press the MODE SELECT button until the UTILI-
TY LED is lit. Repeatedly press KEY 0 until the display shows
C i (Clock Inspector) If an external clock is being received, the
display will indicate the tempo of the external clock. If not
will be displayed.
Knob value display time
In normal operation, when the front panel knobs are adjusted,
the LED display momentarily switches from displaying the
Program number, to displaying the value of the parameter being
adjusted. It then switches back to displaying the Program num-
ber. The length of time that the adjusted parameter is displayed
before switching back, may be set in this menu option.
Press the MODE SELECT button until the UTILITY LED is lit.
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Description
P C First note after program chg
S S Midi Start Song Msg
Advanced features
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