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Synchronization
User’s Guide
Synchronized mixdown
You can use the FSK signal to synchronize MIDI instruments to the previously recorded tracks on the
MT4X while you are creating a mixdown recording (see "Mixdown" on page 32).
One of the advantages of this technique is that you can add multiple instruments to your mix without
having to bounce-down tracks. To take full advantage of this technique, you may have to use an external
mixer.
Connections and setup
1)
Plug a compatible cable from the TAPE OUT - SYNC/4 (
k
) connector into the MIDI/FSK input on
your sequencer, rhythm machine, or converter.
Set the connected MIDI instrument to receive the FSK signals from the MT4X.
2)
Set any other connected MIDI instruments to MIDI clock mode to slave to the MIDI device receiving
the FSK signals. Perform any other required setup on your MIDI instruments to ensure they
perform correctly once the MT4X starts playing the FSK timecode.
Please refer to the instruction manual supplied with your MIDI instrument for further setup details.
Tip:
A special feature of the MT4X is its TAPE OUT connectors. These allow you to send the track signals
directly from the recorder to your external mixer.
MIDI Converter
(MIDI Master)
FSK Signal
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Master Recorder
DAT
Mixing Console
MIDI OUT
L
R
T
A
PE
OUT
SYNC/4
3
2
1
Sequencer
Rhythm
Programmer
Synthesizer
TAPE SYNC IN
