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BeatBuddy Manual
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MIDI Settings
For your convenience, all default settings will be marked with an asterisk (*)
MIDI-IN -
These settings control what the BeatBuddy does when it receives MIDI
commands from an external device.
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System Real Time
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Sync -
When enabled, the BeatBuddy sets its own tempo based on the
tempo (MIDI Clock) that it receives. If disabled the BeatBuddy ignores any
tempo sent to it.
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Enable*/Disable
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Start -
When enabled, the BeatBuddy starts playing upon receiving the
MIDI command from an external device. If disabled BeatBuddy ignores all
Start commands it receives.
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Enable*/Disable
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Stop
- When enabled, BeatBuddy stops playing upon receiving the Stop
MIDI command from an external device. If disabled the BeatBuddy ignores
all Stop commands it receives.
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Enable*/Disable
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MIDI Channel Number -
Sets which channel [1-16 or ALL/OMNI] the MIDI
commands are received from. It's important that the BeatBuddy is receiving MIDI
commands on the same channel that your external device(s) is/are sending them.
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Channels 1-16 available. The default is OMNI (ALL), which means the
BeatBuddy listens to all MIDI channels.
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Note On
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Enable*:
When the BeatBuddy receives MIDI notes, it will play the
corresponding sounds on the BeatBuddy drum sets. This is very useful if
you want to play an electronic drum set but hear the high quality
BeatBuddy sounds. Connect the electronic drum set's MIDI OUT to the
BeatBuddy's MIDI IN and as you play on the electronic drum set, the
BeatBuddy will produce its famous award-winning sound to your playing
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Disable:
BeatBuddy ingnores all MIDI notes it receives.
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Note Off
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Choke Notes:
When the BeatBuddy receives the MIDI Note Off command,
it will stop playing the sound in the drum set that corresponds with that
note. This is used mostly for long note sounds, such as bass or piano in
custom made drum sets that include these instrument sounds. However,
this sometimes can cause issues with sound playback, depending on the
type of device that is used. So unless you have a drum set with other
instrument sounds other than drums, it’s best to leave this disabled.
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Ignored*:
BeatBuddy ignores all note off commands it receives.
MIDI and the BeatBuddy
