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B.
Clocking and Syncing
One of the most recent developments in the evolution of the Reflex LiveLoop is the Clock input/output.
When using it as an input, an incoming clock will take over the sample Rate control in all 3 modes. The way clock
affects the Rate in each of the modes is different.
Also, there is the option to Clock/sync a sample already created and playing, or sync/clock right from the
beginning of Record. There is a built-in clock divider, with a ratio of 1:1 to 16:1, "1" being the full sample time, that
can be set permanently and will be remembered on power-up.
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Note that this section assumes rateUnlock=ON (Rate is not locked)
*See Sect. VII.C for more on RateLock Clocking with Echo Mode.
Arming Record for clock
When in clock mode, tapping the REC button will "Arm" record for the first clock, at which point it will begin.
What happens on the next Clock cycle is somewhat different in every Mode.
Setting Clock Divider (ClockDiv)
The Clock divider factor is what dictates how long a sample can be vs. the number of clocks that pass before it
loops. The faster the Clock rate, the faster the sample rate. In most cases, higher clock divisions are better,
because the clock source is probably going to be a sequencer or other that is stepping through a sequence and
doing multiple changes on each cycle of several clocks.
To set the Clock Divider, press and hold the REC T/F/C button for > 1 second. All of the LED circle will flash.
As a safety, the present Clock is shown (1 - 8, Amber/Yellow on = + 8), and you need to dial past it to capture the
LED and change it to the new setting. Tap the REC T/F/C button again to exit and save.
By default, the REC T/F/C selection will now be CLK, but exit that by selecting TRIG for the next step.
Entering Clock Mode
Before entering clock mode, make sure the Sample Rate is set for what you plan to do. Here's a checklist:
*If in Echo Mode, are you going to want to speed up the clock while echoing? If so, set the Sample Rate down some.
*If in Layer Mode, set the Sample Rate to center (SW detent) as it won't vary much with Layer anyway.
*If in R/P Mode, again, if you plan to increase the clock rate, set the Sample Rate down some.
Once the Rate has been set, re-enter CLK mode by selecting with the REC T/F/C button.
[Echo Mode Clocking]
Echo Mode is the most Clock friendly, and responds quickly to a changing clock rate. When in Infinite Echo, fast
changing clock rates will continually re-align the start of the echo on each Division, keeping in sync.
If Using Clock to do a Sync Start:
Tap REC to start record on the next Clock and let the Clock cycle take over setting the echo size.
If there is already an echo in progress, you can
a) Make sure the clock patch you are plugging in won't surpass the maximum sample Rate
b) Switch Echo to Infinite Echo first, which will instantly align echo to the first clock pulse
After the initial entry into Clocking, all actions on the record button won't take place until a clock cycle passes.
[R/P Mode Clocking]
When in R/P Mode, the Reflex will attempt to fit the whole sample playing into the Clock/Div time. If recording a
punch-in or overdub, be careful not to append the end of the Loop or it will be chopped off.
If Using Clock to do a Sync Start:
Tap REC to start record on the next Clock and let the Clock cycle take over setting the R/P Loop
If there is already an R/P play in progress, the start of the R/P sample will align to the first clock pulse
[Layer Mode Clocking]
Layer Mode is fairly different then the other two modes in that it needs to remain in tune and stable yet keep
alignment without noticeable shifts in the Rate. Layer assumes you are using an acoustic instrument or hand
performing in some way, making good intonation necessary.
For this reason, the clock in Layer Mode shouldn't change much, and the clock count must match the initial Layer
size or the Reflex will attempt to fit 2 Layers into one clock cycle, effectively doubling the speed.
For example, if the Clock Div is set to 16:1, and the clocks are on every 1/4 note of a 4/4, then the initial Layer can
be 4 bars long. Once the first Layer has been recorded, the next Layer can bridge 2 loops and become 8 bars long
if desired. All Layer operations should be handled under clock control, so arm/start record with a clock start.
Before entering Clock T/F/C in Layer mode, make sure Rate is centered, then plug in your clock signal.
Note: For Sample Rate stability in all modes, a stable Clock is an asset, but then maybe we don't want stability!
