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This will occur approximately 3-4 seconds after the last valid BPM reading was taken to warn
that the MICRO SYNC is now 'free-wheeling' and the BPM display is no longer being updated
from the audio track. When the strong regular beats in the audio track return the MICRO
SYNC will automatically detect the BPM information and make any necessary adjustments, at
which time the flashing decimal point indicators will go out to indicate a 'locked-in' condition.

This multi-function button allows you to manually enter a tempo (TAP), reset the MIDI pattern
to beat1/bar1 (RESET) in pause mode, dis-engage the automatic beat synchronisation or stop
the MIDI device (STOP).

The TAP feature can be used to set the MIDI Clock speed when there is no audio signal

present or when the beat information becomes unavailable during a quite passage of the
audio track (intro, middle eight etc.).

To enter a BPM rate from IDLE (no audio beat detected) use your finger to tap in a tempo on
the TAP button. After 3-4 taps the tempo will be shown on the main BPM display. The
RUN/PAUSE and Beat 1 indicators will flash at the BPM rate to show PAUSE mode.

The TAP feature can also be used to override the BPM engine whilst detecting a BPM or 'free-
wheeling’. Use your finger to tap in the tempo. After 3-4 taps the new tempo will be shown on
the main BPM display and the MIDI clock will immediately change to run at the new rate.

For details on the RESET function please see previous page.

The TAP button can also be used to temporarily disengage the

MICRO SYNC’s automatic beat tracking whilst in RUN mode. This feature allows the MICRO
SYNC to ignore sections of erratic, offbeat material present in certain sections of many audio
tracks that can cause unnecessary adjustments and temporary disruption to the
synchronisation. The MIDI device can then run- on, uninterrupted at the last detected
synchronisation setting.

In RUN mode only, press the TAP button. The three indicators in the SYNC display (and the
decimal points in the main display) will flash together at the BPM rate to indicate ‘Sync
Disengaged’ mode. To reset the automatic tracking back ON, press the TAP button again. The
indicators in the SYNC and MAIN displays will revert to their normal operation.

The STOP function is used to stop the MIDI Clock and clear BPM readings from the

MICRO SYNC. Press and

the TAP(RESET/STOP) button for approximately 1

second. The BPM reading in the main display will be replaced by four centre bars and the
MIDI CLOCK, RUN/PAUSE indicators will go out (and the connected MIDI device will stop).

TAP

Button

(RESET/STOP)

TAP:

RESET TO BEAT 1/BAR 1:

DISENGAGE AUTO- SYNC:

STOP:

NOTE: Subsequent valid beat information detected by the BPM engine may override any
manual changes made with the TAP function.

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