Tascam 788 User Manual

TASCAM 788 Operational Tutorial  •  8/2000 Edition  

MIDI Functions

The 788 has a built-in metronome function capable of
generating its own beeps.  If desired, the metronome
can send MIDI note messages to an external MIDI sound 
module to create tones, as well.  (It is common practice 
to use a snare side stick or wood block sound from a 
drum machine.)

In order for the metronome to 
work, the 788 must be set to
generate MIDI Clock.  The 
metronome tempo and time
signature is derived from the
tempo map used for MIDI Clock.
(To learn how to set that up,
look at MIDI Clock at the 
beginning of this section.)

Once the 788 has been set to 
use MIDI Clock and the
proper settings are entered into the tempo map, the
metronome settings should be set.  To get to the 
metronome settings:

1) Press MENU.

2) Select                 with the 
   JOG/DATA dial and press 
   ENTER/YES.

3) Select                 with the 
   JOG/DATA dial and press 
   ENTER/YES.

The       setting determines where the metronome
signal is sent.  The options are:       will not make any 
metronome sounds,       will use the internal beeps, 
and        will send MIDI messages out the MIDI port.

The         setting determines when the metronome
will sound.  If         is set to      , then the metronome

Keep in mind that if you tell the 788 to chase incoming
MTC, the 788 will not engage into play without receiving
MTC.  Pressing PLAY will not engage the 788 to play.  So,
when you want to make the 788 play by itself again,
change the SYNC SRC setting back to INT (internal) so
the machine can play independently again.

MIDI Machine Control is a simple command set to control
transport commands (ie PLAY, STOP, REC, LOCATE etc.)  It 
is important to realize that MMC is only transport control,
and has no timing reference for synchronization.  (MTC
or MIDI Clock provide time references.)  The 788 is able
to send or receive MMC commands.

The settings are made in the 
MMC screen.  To get to this
screen:

1) Press MENU.

2) Select                 with the
   JOG/DATA wheel and press
   ENTER/YES.

3) Select              with the JOG/DATA wheel and press
   ENTER/YES.

4) Select the       tab in the menu with the arrow keys.

The key settings here are         and                .   
determines the status of the 788's MMC logic.  If  
is set to      , then the 788 will neither broadcast MMC
commands, nor respond to them.            status means
the 788 will broadcast MMC commands.           status
indicates the 788 will follow MMC commands.

The                 parameter allows you to address multiple
machines individually, for functions like track arming.  
Establishing MMC IDs will allow you to arm track 1 on
one machine.  If all the machines are set to       (or to 

will only sound when the 788 is recording.  If it is set to 
          , then the metronome will sound whether the 788
is recording or playing.

The final setting,                determines how loud the 
metronome will sound in your monitor mix.  This only
applies if you are using the internal metronome sounds;
it will not affect the MIDI notes sent if the metronome
     is set to       .

If you are using a MIDI sound
module to generate the 
metronome clicks, selecting the
       tab at the top will let you
select the MIDI channel your
module will respond on.  You can
choose a separate value for the
first beat of the measure.  (Beat one will be accented,
using the                 and        (velocity), with the other 
beats at normal level set with the                 and        .