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MIDI
11.1 MIDI Definitions
To clarify some of the terminology and technology around MIDI with respect
to Tracker Mini a summary of key definitions is provided. Tracker Mini uses
a TRS to Type B MIDI Adapter. Also MIDI over USB is possible.
5 PIN MIDI
MIDI DIN 24 MIDI DIN 48
This is often found for MIDI This is often found for MIDI
Out and Thru and enables Out and Thru and enables
syncing of classic devices. syncing of classic devices.
This uses 0v & 5v messages This uses 0v & 5v messages
as sync signals at 24 pulses as sync signals at 48 pulses
per quarter note (PPQN). per quarter note (PPQN).
Tracker Mini uses 192 PPQN Tracker Mini uses 192 PPQN
Internally and can also Internally and can also
transmit and receive via USB. transmit and receive via USB.
MIDI CC MSB & LSB
MIDI Control and Note Most Significant Byte and
change messages are used Least Significant Byte. MSB
to communicate messages provides the 128 data
across MIDI with values of 0- resolution which is ok for
127. Control Changes (CC) most MIDI applications. More
affect parameter values while advanced devices use MSB
note data triggers notes. and LSB values increasing
Tracker Mini has some resolution to 16,384 steps.
defined CC Assignments.
NRPN SYSEX
Non-Registered Parameter System Exclusive. This is an
Number is part of the MIDI expansion of the normal MIDI
standard. CC and NRPN are communications set up and is
technically very similar but typically used for transferring
NRPN is less well defined in data such as back ups,
the standards. NRPN uses patches, presets and
more data and can give firmware updates to and from
better control. devices.
The term 'primary lead' will refer, in this guide to a device that has the main control responsibility.
For example controls the clock and transport and is the central lead. A device which will be
controlled by, and follow the primary lead device and which will be subservient by responding to
the main control messages will be called a 'secondary follower'.
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MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital
Interface. A protocol for
communicating between
electronic musical gear.
Never connect MIDI gear to
incompatible DIN signals.
Tracker Mini has USB MIDI
but also an interface for 5 Pin
DIN In and out.
MIDI STANDARDS
While there are MIDI
standards defined, many
synth developers interpret
this in slightly different ways.
Its always worth reviewing
the documentation with each
to fully understand each
device level implementation.
SDS
Sample Dump Standard. This
is an older transfer protocol
used for transferring data to
and from devices. This is
rarely seen nowadays.
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11.2 MIDI Configuration
A pre-requisite when working with MIDI is to ensure that the configuration
settings in the 'Config' options accessed by [Menu] are applied for the
desired MIDI gear setup. These will dictate if Tracker Mini leads on
functions like clock and transport or if it acts as a secondary follower,
responding to control and synchronisation from another primary device
control. Also Note and CC behaviour can be set.
Menu Option Description
Sets the Tracker Mini clock between the internal
MIDI Clock In generated clock (default) or an external clock
received through the USB or MIDI In jack.
Sends the Tracker Mini clock output to other
MIDI Clock Out devices. Off, USB, MIDI Out jack or USB+MIDI
jack options.
Sets the source of transport control commands,
MIDI Transport In Internal (default), or control from an external
device received through the USB or MIDI In jack.
Sends Tracker Mini transport control commands to
MIDI Transport Out other devices. Set to Off, USB, MIDI Out jack or
USB+MIDI jack options.
Sets the input of how notes are received from an
MIDI Notes In external device. Set to Off, USB, MIDI In jack or
USB+MIDI jack options.
Sets the MIDI channel for external note inputs.
MIDI Notes Input Channel
Select All channels or Ch 1-16.
Sets the output routing of MIDI to communicate to
MIDI MIDI Out other devices. Set to Off, USB, MIDI Out jack or
USB+MIDI jack options.
Defines how the CC (control change) input from
MIDI CC In external devices is handled. Set to Off, USB, MIDI
In jack, USB+MIDI In jack.
Sets the MIDI channel that is used to receive CC
MIDI CC In channel (control change) messages. Select All channels or
Ch 1-16.
Sets Tracker Mini's middle C as C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6.
MIDI Middle C This will calibrate the note ranges to external gear
if this does not naturally match.
Latency compensation for incoming clock
synchronisation. Options range from -50 to +50
MIDI Clock Sync Delay
with each unit = 1/250 of pattern step. Leave at the
default 0.0 unless there are synchronisation errors.
Velocity can be recorded from an external MIDI controller, but this must be
set in the recording options.
Menu Option Description
This option sets the recording options for the
project. To record velocity from an external
Project Recording Options
controller one of the velocity inclusive options
should be selected.
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