Sampling Rate; Beat Map - Akai DPS12 Operator's Manual

Chapter 9: Control Panel

SAMPLING RATE

You can select a sampling rate and digital clock source for the DPS12.
You can choose a sampling rate of 48kHz, 44.1kHz, or 32kHz, and select a digital clock in this Control Panel. The
following parameters are available.
FS
(sampling rate)
1
This field enables you to select a sampling rate for the DPS12 operation. Use the
cursor to this field, and turn the
48kHz
•
This sampling rate provides the highest tonal quality, but the available recording time is the shortest. This
rate is used by many DAT recorders.
44.1kHz
•
This standard rate is generally used on CDs and MDs.
32kHz
•
Tonal quality is slightly lower, but available recording time is the longest. You can select this option if tonal
quality is not critical.
NOTE :
Digital sync
2
This field enables you to select whether the DPS12 operates in reference to the internal clock or to an external
digital clock. Use the
between these two options.
INTERNAL
•
The DPS12 references the internal clock. Select this option when the digital input is not used.
DIGITAL IN
•
The DPS12 synchronizes the digital clock information derived from the digital input signal.
NOTE :
input signal is converted to synchronize to the internal clock of the DPS12, the tonal quality may be
changed. In such a case, set the
the digital input signal.

BEAT MAP

You can set a time signature for a Project.
If you selected
device to the Song Position Pointer and MIDI clock transmitted from the DPS12, you need to set time signa-
tures for the Project. (If the time signature does not match that of the actual song and you try to play back from
the middle of the song, the time value indicated on the time counter and the playback position of the MIDI
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[JOG]
When the digital input signal is used, match the sampling rate to that of an external device.
key to move the cursor to this field, then turn the
[CURSOR]
(internal clock)
(external clock)
The digital input signal can be used while
Digital sync
BAR.BEAT.CLOCK
for the time counter format, or if you are going to synchronize an external
dial to select one of the following three sampling rates.
Digital sync
DIGITAL IN
to
C
A
B
[CURSOR]
dial to toggle
[JOG]
INTERNAL
is set to . However, as the
and match the setting of
B
A
D
key to move the
FS
to that of