Boss Audio Systems BR-900CD User Manual
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Synchronizing with MIDI Devices
Synchronizing Playback with
a MIDI Sequencer
a MIDI Sequencer
The BR-900CD can operate in synchronization with a MIDI
sequencer.
sequencer.
When synchronizing with a MIDI sequencer, it is possible to
synchronize the MIDI sequencer using the BR-900CD (i.e.,
with the BR-900CD as the master), but it is not possible to
synchronize the BR-900CD with the MIDI sequencer (i.e.,
with the BR-900CD as the slave).
synchronize the MIDI sequencer using the BR-900CD (i.e.,
with the BR-900CD as the master), but it is not possible to
synchronize the BR-900CD with the MIDI sequencer (i.e.,
with the BR-900CD as the slave).
* For details on operation of your MIDI sequencer, refer to the
operating manual for your device. For information regarding
MMC, see p. 160.
MMC, see p. 160.
Synchronized playback with the
BR-900CD as the master
BR-900CD as the master
Follow the procedure given below to synchronize the MIDI
sequencer using the BR-900CD.
sequencer using the BR-900CD.
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the BR-900CD and your
MIDI sequencer as shown in the diagram.
fig.05-404
2. Press [UTILITY].
3. Press CURSOR [
] [
] to move the cursor to
“SYNC,” and press [ENTER].
fig.05-405d
4. Press CURSOR [
] [
] to select “Sync Gen,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the sync generator.
fig.05-406d
OFF:
Synchronization signals will not be output.
MTC:
MIDI Time Code will be transmitted.
MCK:
Sends the MIDI clock based on the tempo set
with the Rhythm (p. 120).
with the Rhythm (p. 120).
* If “OFF” or “MCK” is selected, proceed to step 6.
5. Press CURSOR [
] [
] to select “MTC Type,” and
turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the MTC type.
fig.05-407d
Verify the specifications of your MIDI sequencer and set
the MTC type on the BR-900CD.
the MTC type on the BR-900CD.
30:
30 frames per second non-drop format. This is
used by audio devices such as analog tape
recorders, and for NTSC format black and
white video (used in Japan and the U.S.).
used by audio devices such as analog tape
recorders, and for NTSC format black and
white video (used in Japan and the U.S.).
29N:
29.97 frames per second non-drop format. This
is used for NTSC format color video (used in
Japan and the U.S.).
is used for NTSC format color video (used in
Japan and the U.S.).
29D:
29.97 frames per second drop format. This is
used for NTSC format broadcast color video
(used in Japan and the U.S.).
used for NTSC format broadcast color video
(used in Japan and the U.S.).
MIDI
Sequencer
Sequencer
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN