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Re: Why XL-7 ignores SPP (Song Position Pointer) messages ?

2013-06-13 by steve_the_composer

I have a question for you or anyone else who has done SPP tricks on a Command Station or P2500. I just assumed SPP only worked in Song Mode, not Pattern Mode. Is this correct? Thanks.
Steve

  

--- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "shadammmm" <shadammmm@...> wrote:
>
> By the way.
> SPP commands transmitted in XL was very different.
> I was trying to switch playback of various bars on the fly.
> Is it impossible beacause XL architecture?
> 	
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> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "shadammmm" <shadammmm@> wrote:
> >
> > I was trying to sync XL with MIDIOX yesterday.
> > Sequencer of XL was in stop mode and it was receiving EXT midi clock.
> > MIDI clock timing was transmitting from MIDIOX. 
> > XL was receiving SPP, "Continue", "Stop" commands and worked with much glitches and drops in playback.
> > Same tasks Roland MC performed without any problem.
> > Is it because weak XL processor?
> > Can anyone force it work correctly?
> > 
> > *sorry for my poor eeenglish*
> > 
> > 
> > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Bruno <brunorc@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Not yet, but will keep you updated ;)
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 2013/6/12 Matt <somatt@>
> > > 
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Have u done this before with success?
> > > > On Jun 12, 2013 4:41 AM, "Bruno" <brunorc@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> **
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> I think it can be even done with any configurable MIDI controller (e.g.
> > > >> BCR 2000). Different buttons sending different SPPs should allow for
> > > >> slicing the pattern. This can be also funny while playing with BEATS mode :D
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> 2013/6/12 steve_the_composer <smw-mail@>
> > > >>
> > > >>> Hmmmmm. I see potential here--as you say, depending on how the CS reacts
> > > >>> to SPP [i.e., are there any timing glitches or is timing totally fluid].
> > > >>>  If I ever make the time to work on the arduino controller, this might be
> > > >>> cool to test--an array of buttons to send SPP!!!
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Now where was that thread about trying to make a stutter preset? How
> > > >>> about SPP-based stutter!!! Where's my sysex manual?
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>> --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, Bruno <brunorc@> wrote:
> > > >>> >
> > > >>> > Depending on how CS reacts on SPP while playing a pattern, this can be
> > > >>> > quite interesting - far more flexible than Temporary Bar Region.
> > > >>> >
> > > >>> >
> > > >>> > 2013/6/12 steve_the_composer <smw-mail@>
> > > >>> >
> > > >>> > > This is interesting. Clearly the midi implementation chart says SPP
> > > >>> is
> > > >>> > > transmitted and recognized, but is only received when synced to midi
> > > >>> > > contact. I don't recall having done anything with SPP and my P2500,
> > > >>> but now
> > > >>> > > I am wondering how this might be useful other than slaving it to a
> > > >>> DAW.
> > > >>> > >  Any ideas?
> > > >>> > >
> > > >>> > > Steve
> > > >>> > >
> > > >>> > > --- In xl7@yahoogroups.com, "shadammmm" <shadammmm@> wrote:
> > > >>> > > >
> > > >>> > > > Another night with manual and problem was located.
> > > >>> > > > XL can't receive SPP messages in non slaved mode.
> > > >>> > > > It works with Ext timing clock only (((((
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