Controlling The Dps12 Remotely From An External Device (Mmc) - Akai DPS12 Operator's Manual

Chapter 12: MIDI applications
8. Start the external device that supplies MTC to the DPS12.
When the DPS12 receives MTC, it starts playing, syncing to the MIDI sequencer.
TIP :
DPS12's absolute time (ABS), the DPS12 will stop at the zero point. If you wish to have the DPS12
operate through the zero point, set the offset in relative time in the TIME OFFSET Control Panel (see page
89), and set the
NOTE :
(BBC is excluded.)

Controlling the DPS12 remotely from an external device (MMC)

You can send MMC (MIDI Machine Control) from an external device (such as a computer-based sequence
software) to the DPS12 to remotely select and cancel recording tracks and control the transport section of the
DPS12.
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN jack of the DPS12 and the MIDI OUT jack of an external
device.
2. Press the [F2] – [F6] keys in the MAIN screen, then turn the [JOG] dial to recall the SYNC Control
Panel.
3. Move the cursor to the
A device ID is an identification number that enables the DPS12 to identify each device connected via MIDI to
the system. The ID of the device that transmits MMC should match the ID of the device that receives MMC in
order for you to control the DPS12 via MMC. Refer to the manual that came with the external device or
software for more information on setting the device ID on the corresponding device.
If the device ID numbers match, the DPS12 can always receive MMC, and you can remotely control the
selection of recording tracks and the transport section.
TIP :
from the MIDI sequencer. Refer to "Syncing an external device to the DPS12 (MTC)" on page 109 and
"Synchronizing an external device to the DPS12 (MIDI Clock)" on page 110.
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If the MTC supplied from the external device passes through the zero point (00:00:00:00.0) of the
Type:
parameter in the TIME DISPLAY Control Panel to
The DPS12 always uses the time value indicated on the display (NOW time) for sync operation.
INPUT
INPUT GAIN
DPS12
Device ID:
The DPS12 can also perform a sync operation with a MIDI sequencer while it is being controlled
MIDI IN
dps12
DIGITAL PERSONAL STUDIO
field, and select the device ID number of the external device.
RELATIVE
(see page 88).
MMC
MIDI OUT
MIDI sequencer