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Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers
Chapter 16
Digital Performer
Digital Performer™ is available for Macintosh computers.
Version 2.41 was used for this explanation.
FreeMIDI
FreeMIDI is a software program used by Performer to
coordinate the various devices in your MIDI studio. When
connecting a VS-1680 to Performer, the first thing you need
to do is create a VS-1680 device in your FreeMIDI setup. You
should only have to do this once.
FreeMIDI Configuration
1.
From Performer, click on “Edit FreeMIDI Configuration”
in the Basics Menu.
2.
Click on “Create Device” from the Configuration menu.
The FreeMIDI Device Specification window will appear.
3.
Click on “Roland” in the Manufacturer pop-up menu
and click on “Other” in the Model pop-up menu.
4.
Click in the Name box and type “VS-1680.”
5.
Click in the Device ID box and select “17.”
6.
Click on “Receives MTC,” “Transmits MTC,” and “MIDI
Machine” under the Properties menu.
7.
Click on “Icons...” and select an icon for the VS-1680.
Click on “OK.”
8.
Click and drag from the MIDI IN and OUT on the VS-
1680 icon to the MIDI IN and OUT on the MIDI Interface
icon. You should now see them connected on the screen.
9.
Click on “Return” in the MIDI menu to return to
Performer.
Performer as Master Device
There are several methods that can be used to synchronize
Performer with the VS-1680. This example uses MTC and
MMC, with Performer controlling playback on the VS-1680.
Connections
1.
Connect the MIDI OUT port of your MIDI interface to
the MIDI IN port of the VS-1680.
2.
Connect the MIDI OUT port of the VS-1680 to the MIDI
IN port of your MIDI interface.
Performer Settings
1.
Click on “Receive Sync” in the Basics menu.
2.
Click on the MIDI interface port that is connected to the
VS-1680 in the Sync to Port pop-up menu.
3.
Click on “MTC, DTL, or DTLe” under Type of Sync.
4.
Click on “30 fps” under SMPTE Frame Format.
5.
Click on “OK.”
6.
Click on “Transmit Sync...” in the Basics menu.
7.
Click on “None” under Transmit beat clocks via port(s).
8.
Click on “OK.”
9.
Click on “Slave to External Sync” in the Basics menu. A
check mark will appear next to it.
VS-1680 Settings
1.
Hold [SHIFT] and press [EXT SYNC].
2.
Move the cursor to Sync Source and use the TIME/
VALUE dial to select “INT.”
3.
Move the cursor to Sync Gen and use the TIME/VALUE
dial to select “MTC.”
4.
Move the cursor to Sync MTC Type and use the TIME/
VALUE dial to select “30.”
5.
Press [F6 (Exit)], then press [F4 (MIDI)].
6.
Move the cursor to Device ID and use the TIME/VALUE
dial to select “17.”
7.
Move the cursor to MIDI Thru and use the TIME/
VALUE dial to select “Out.”
8.
Move the cursor to SysEx.Rx and use the TIME/VALUE
dial to select “On.”
9.
Move the cursor to MMC and use the TIME/VALUE dial
to select “Slave.”
10.
Press [PLAY (DISPLAY)] to return to the Playlist display.
Click on the Play icon in Performer. The VS-1680 should
begin playback in sync with Performer. If not, check your
FreeMIDI settings and the MIDI connections to your
computer.
VS-1680 as Master Device
The next example uses MTC with the VS-1680 controlling the
playback of Performer.
Connections
1.
Connect the MIDI OUT port of the VS-1680 to the MIDI
IN port of your MIDI interface.
Performer Settings
1.
Click on “Receive Sync...” in the Basics menu.
2.
Click on “MTC, DTL, or DTLe” under Type of Sync.