David,
Not exactly sure this is how the setup is described.
I believe the Phil Rees MDS is handling midi to din sync conversion to run the 808 in time with midi clock from logic, then the 808 trigger is being used to trigger the arpeggio timing via a trig to s-trig converter.
I might be wrong
could you confirm Neil?
--- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "feline1973" <feline1@...> wrote:
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> This is unlikely to work...
> DIN Sync sends a 24-pulses per 'quarter note' (crotchet), they're 5V TTL...
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> whereas the Polysix arpeggiator simply wants a pulse for each note in the arpeggio (and yeah, if I recall correctly, it's an S-trig pulse)
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> In other words, even with your V-trig to S-trig convertor, the DIN Sync clock pulses will probably be far too short in duration for the polysix to get a grip on.
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> A workaround might be to set the tempo in Logic to a suitable fraction of the real tempo - so for instance, if you want the polysix arpeggio to play 8th notes (quavers) at 120bpm (i.e. 2 notes per quarter note), set the tempo in Logic to 120 / 12 = 10 bpm (does it even go that slow? ;) ... even then, the duration of the DIN Sync pulses might be too short for the polysix's taste.
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> Your mileage may vary
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> DAVID.
> --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "nicknak110756" <neil.b.dunn@> wrote:
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> > Hi Folks.
> >
> > Im trying to hook my newly acquired Polysix up to my 808 via din sync.
> > Im using a Philip Rees MDS unit to sync the 808 to Logic and an 808 trigger connected to the Polysix "ARP trigger in" with a "S-trig" convertor box in between them.
> >
> > I have it working but what im getting is a very ploddy ARP pattern that bares no relation to the ARP i get when i play the P6 in its standard mode with its on board clock engaged.
> >
> > I've been trailing through the site trying to find some info on this but not managed to find what im after so im hoping someone can fill me in please.
> >
> > Im hoping this is a set up issue or simply the way the synth functions but im also slightly worried its a fault with the synth itself?
> >
> > Any info is much appreciated.
> >
> > Many Thanks
> >
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