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Audio Sync

• The displayed tempo on the

multiclock

might be subject to

roundoff deviation on the last decimal place. This does not
affect syncronization at all.

• You can also use a percussive sound at 24 ppq or an analog LFO

as the master clock. Please make sure that the positive pulse
width is at least 1.5 ms, don’t exceed 300 BPM.

• If the display shows

ERR

instead of the actual tempo or the BPM

led flashes irregularly, please check your wiring. Ground loops
and exceptionally high noise floor might distort the sync signal
as well as excessive levels above 10 dBu.

If you have ensured proper wiring, you can adjust both the Audio
Threshold of the

multiclock

(p. 15) or audio level on the sound-

card.

Summary of Contents for Multiclock

Page 1: ...USER MANUA L E RM ER FI ND U N GSBÜRO ...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2018 e rm erfindungsbüro https www e rm de E RM Erfindungsbüro Rest Maier GbR Wikingerufer 7 10555 Berlin Germany Version 1 1 August 2018 ...

Page 3: ...n 13 3 3 6 Analog Configuration 13 3 3 7 Midi Controller Configuration 14 3 3 8 Presets 15 3 4 Advanced Settings 15 3 4 1 System Setup 16 4 Using Audio Sync 17 4 1 Plugin 17 4 2 Sync Track 17 5 Using MIDI In 19 5 1 MIDI Mapper 19 6 Using USB MIDI 20 6 1 MIDI Forwarding 20 6 2 Parameter Remote Control 21 6 3 DAW Transport Control 22 7 Tips and Limitations 23 7 1 Nice to know 23 7 2 Audio Sync 24 8 ...

Page 4: ...Simply play together ...

Page 5: ...t allows tight integration of external instruments into your digital production workflow without having to worry about timing Also as a standalone master clock generator for hardware only setups it cuts a dash Start shifting your clocks start shuffling the beat we are sure you will enter unknown territories Please read this manual carefully and follow the advice to be re warded from the beginning ...

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Page 7: ...ck signals to sync your slaves with a jitter as low as 20 μs This finally ensures seamless integration of all of your external instruments with your computer The second important feature of the multiclock is it s ability to shift all output clock channels against each other and relative to the master clock back and forth in realtime Up to 300 ms of shift range ensure easy compensation of machine d...

Page 8: ...tion The status leds light up in different Status leds flash green for activated and shine red for running channels colours to indicate running mode during playback or highlight the current channel under configuration On the right half you can find the configuration display a rotary encoder with click to navigate the menus a function key and a BPM led Moreover global start stop buttons are availab...

Page 9: ...y It can also be divided into two sections inputs on one side outputs on the other DC input and a power switch are located on the rightmost edge Syncronisation inputs are available in the form of a jack for Audio Sync and a DIN socket for MIDI sync24 and analog modular Modular Synth connectivity is eas ily accomplished by using a E RM modular whip to convert from all DIN sockets to 2 mini jacks fo...

Page 10: ...tting is the selection of the clock source You can reach the configuration page from the homescreen by selecting the SRC button Clock source selection USB MIDI channel can be chosen after selection Choose between several input formats or use the internal mas terclock generator The recommended way to syncronize external gear to a DAW is using Audio In and the plugin provided on our website Please r...

Page 11: ...nge configures the min max value of shift amount that All knob ranges are internally divided into 1000 steps You should always fit the shift range to your usecase to gain best performance you can reach by turning the shift knob to the limits You can lock and unlock the shift parameter of each channel dur ing playback and only during playback to brace yourself against unintended knob movement To do...

Page 12: ...l you are happy with the result Stop the master clock and submit your value by clicking the encoder Channel Mode Each channel can be configured under Chn Mode to emit either MIDI Clock MIDI DIN Sync sync24 DIN or analog modular clock Analog If MIDI is selected a sub menu is available to enable Song Posi tion Pointer forwarding In this mode song position data received on either the physical MIDI In...

Page 13: ...during play back is always carried out in sync with the next bar Shuffle is automatically set to zero in all modes when Knob is selected and the current divider is shown instead of the shuffle value on the homescreen LFO Configuration When Chn Mode is set to LFO on Channel 1 a syncronized analog LFO signal is emitted on the tip of the TRS output jack LFO Configuration The waveform can be selected ...

Page 14: ...k dividers Midi Controller Configuration If you happen to have unused clock channels on your multiclock and need a basic MIDI Controller for one of your synths simply configure the knobs to emit MIDI Control Change commands by setting Chn Mode to Ctrl Midi CC Configuration Messages can be routed to different outputs You can configure the output port MIDI Channel and control change number Knobs sen...

Page 15: ... them 30 preset cells are available Presets are loaded by selecting the LOAD button Choose the preset you need and click the encoder to load it Presets containing LFO settings can only be loaded on Channel 1 Load Presets empty Name loads a factory default preset Advanced Settings By hitting the virtual CONF button on the homescreen you can configure some advanced settings which affect the multiclo...

Page 16: ...un and there is plenty of time to set everything up again To be able to stop the multiclock on purpose when Free Wheel is activated and clock source is set to Audio In you can send MIDI Stop commands over any MIDI or USB MIDI input This way it is ensured that the multiclock can distinguish between a missing sync signal and an intended stop Remote and MIDI Mapper are treated in sections 6 2 and 5 1...

Page 17: ...our operating system on our website and www e rm de downloads install it according to the instructions of your DAW Pull it on an empty track in your DAW The plugin interface is simple the only thing you can configure is time signature Open the plugin window and set it to the same value that you have configured for all other machines Assign the track s audio output to the soundcard channel you Plea...

Page 18: ... audio output to the audio channel you have connected your multiclock to Set the output level initially to 0 dB Now program a loop to play the sync sample on 24 notes per 24 notes per beat 24 ppq 64th note triplets 64T beat Set the multiclock to accept Audio In according to section 3 1 and hit play on the master you have just programmed The BPM led on the multiclock starts to flash and the display...

Page 19: ...DI Channels are available in the leftmost column In the column next to it you can substitute an incoming MIDI Channel number with another outgoing MIDI Channel number The matrix on the right holds items for all physical MIDI Out ports on the back of the multiclock 1 2 3 4 as well as USB MIDI U Just select all desired outputs that should receive the respective incoming MIDI channel All supported MI...

Page 20: ...mall n as in 0x9n specifies the MIDI channel number All 16 chan nels are supported but might be used by MIDI Remote or other functions as configured MIDI Command Forwarded Comment Note On 0x9n Note Off 0x8n Aftertouch 0xAn Control Change 0xBn Programm Change 0xCn Channel Pressure 0xDn Pitch Bend 0xEn Sysex 0xF0 Song Select 0xF3 MIDI Time Code 0xF1 Song Position Pointer 0xF2 Tune Request 0xF6 MIDI ...

Page 21: ... changes to L This snapshot can be recorded and replayed to the multiclock each time you want the same shift and shuffle settings again De tails on the snapshot structure can be found in the table below Please note that all controls can also be sent independently Remote function MIDI Command Controlled sync channel MIDI Channel n 1 4 Shift amount Pitch Bend 0xEn 0xvv 0xuu Shuffle amount Mod Wheel ...

Page 22: ...buttons even when using the audio sync solution MIDI control change messages are sent via USB MIDI at all times USB MIDI Transport Control Messages Map these MIDI messages to your DAW to control the transport Multiclock Button MIDI Command Start button CC 08 0xB0 0x08 0xfF Stop button CC 09 0xB0 0x09 0xfF ...

Page 23: ...le to configure a negative track delay on the Plugin or Sync Track audio output on the DAW Example Set the track delay to 100 ms on the DAW and the shift range of the channels to 200 ms The zero position in time on the multiclock is at 100 ms then and you can move back and forth from there DIN Sync and shuffle at the maximum tempo of 300 BPM can cause some old machines to stutter they are old plea...

Page 24: ...ter clock Please make sure that the positive pulse width is at least 1 5 ms don t exceed 300 BPM If the display shows ERR instead of the actual tempo or the BPM led flashes irregularly please check your wiring Ground loops and exceptionally high noise floor might distort the sync signal as well as excessive levels above 10 dBu If you have ensured proper wiring you can adjust both the Audio Thresho...

Page 25: ...load the latest system software from our website and load it into your sysex tool Hold down the leftmost channel 1 and rightmost button while turning on your multiclock to enter the bootloader Now connect your sysex tool with the multiclock for the classic version simply connect MIDI Out from your computer to MIDI In on the machine for the USB version use a USB cable to connect your com puter and ...

Page 26: ...regulations regarding EU directive 2004 108 EG for electromagnetic compliance to protect humans and the environment The multiclock is compliant with the RoHS directive If you wish to dispose your multiclock please contact your local dealer for recycling Do not put it in your household waste ...

Page 27: ...sbüro make the multiclock to meet our own high expectations on value and functionality of a product If you have any questions or suggestions do not hesitate to con tact us E RM Erfindungsbüro Rest Maier GbR support e rm de www e rm de ...

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