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AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Lothar Mueller" <lm089@w...> wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm new to this list and already have a question to raise. I
> searched the archives but found nothing that comes close to
> answering my question:
>
> only recently I started to experiment with hooking up my equipment
> to a PC sequencer. The main idea is that I need some external Midi
> clock signal to trigger all of my synths plus an audible click for
> my drummer.
>
> Since I use sequencer patterns from my AN1x in various songs I
> started with the Yamaha, but had to realise that the timing is far
> from being steady and tight: if I use a very simple pattern (one
> note every eigth) and set its tempo to "Midi" there are audible
> jumps and delays, and if I start to play around with some
> controllers (esp. the ribbon) this is getting even worse!
>
> Since I first had used a rather antique Toshiba notebook running
> under Win98, using Cubase VST 3.7 as a triggering sequencer I
> thought that maybe I had severe CPU problems, although Cubase's
> metronom was VERY tight. So last night I tried a slightly more
> powerful PC (PII 450MHz, running Win2k; for testing purposes
> triggering comes from Midi-Ox; no other apps are running). Result:
> the same - jumps and delays.
>
> My question:
>
> is there a known problem within the AN1x's Midi timing when the
> machine is being triggered externally?
No. Some years ago there were a handful of miscelleaneous reports of
Sync issues but there never any clear definition or resolution to
the 'problem.' I'll search my notes in the next day or so to refresh
my memory.
The first thing I would do in your situation is double check the
ARP/SEQ TxCh is set to OFF. If not, it's possible the ARP/SEQ is
outputting it's Note Events at the MIDI Out Port therefore creating a
feedback loop with Cubase.
FWIW, I've never had any such issue with using the AN1x with either
LOGIC or VISION DSP (both on a Mac) - I'm certain I've tested an old
version of Cubase but don't recall without checking my notes. I'll
get back to you on that.
> Would this probably be much
> better using a hardware sequencer or drum box or whatever?
>
Not likely. MIDI Clock is MIDI Clock is MIDI Clock regardless of the
source.
> And while we're at it: what I really would be looking for is some
> small stand-alone machine, something like a Midi metronome that can
> deliver audible clicks plus a very tight Midi signal. Set a Midi
> clock speed in BPM, connect it to a headphone amplifier plus a Midi
> patchbay, and of it goes. Are there any machines like this around?
>
Perhaps a Yamaha RM1x? Check Yahoo! Groups for a user group - or
check the Links page here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list/links
> Feel free to answer to the group or my mail address.
>
> Thanks for any help!
>
> - Lothar -
regards,
Jon