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Re: [xl7] MIDI start/stop using external device

2006-07-12 by Mibrilane

On Jul 12, 2006, at 5:34 AM, Fab Claxton wrote:

> I'm trying to use my Yamaha AW16G DAW to start and stop the patterns
> on my XL-7. I can't figure out how to do this. I'm used to working
> with MIDI, and I've already checked that the cable is hooked-up
> properly (MIDI out on the AW16G to the MIDI in on the XL-7). All I
> want to do is press 'record' on the Yamaha, which will trigger the XL-
> 7 to start playing. Sounds very simple, right? When I press 'record'
> on the Yamaha - nothing happens at all. The XL-7 just sits there. What
> setting on the XL-7 do I have to change in order for it to receive
> MIDI start/stop messages from an external device?

Go to the MIDI menu and scroll to "EXTERNAL SONG START/STOP" and  
change it to "accepted".
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Mibrilane





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