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ok. very basic question i can't seem to find an answer for...

how do we run 2 laptops in sync?

we've got:
- 2 G4 powerbooks with Live 4.04
- korg microkontrol
- m-audio ozone
- evolution uc-33
- MOTU Fastlane MIDI interface
- Roland mc-303

we don't have to incorporate all the equipment listed, we just need to find out what is the simplest and/or most effective way 2 run live off the same MIDI clock.

I've already read about the settings within Live - I need help with the MIDI/routing end of things.

Suggestions???

there are many possibilities with those bits of kit. I'd recommend:
midi out from the uc33 to the midi in of the microcontrol.

set the laptop with the uc33 as sync master.

Machinate:
"I'd recommend:
midi out from the uc33 to the midi in of the microcontrol. set the laptop with the uc33 as sync master."

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Thanks - I tried it with the following settings:
[master]
PB#1 w/ uc-33:
(in Live)
-sync output: uc-33 (port 1)
-MIDI output: uc-33 (port 1)

[slave]
PB#2 w/ microkontrol:
(in Live)
-sync input: microkontrol(port 1)
-MIDI input: microkontrol (port 1)
-EXT button activated in menu bar
Then, I tried it reversed, to slave PB#1 w/uc-33 to PB #2 w/microkontrol

It didn't work either way.

There is a simple OS X app. you can download that will enable you to run both PowerBooks on the same MIDI Clock... the program is called 'MidiClock' available from Granted Software (free download)

download MidiClock here

Open up MidiClock before you start your audio programs... you only need it on the computer that will be sending the MIDI signal. Make sure the hardware device connected to the sending computer is selected on the check-box list within the MidiClock window.

In the audio program's settings, make sure the sending computer's clock source is set to MidiClock and the receiving computer's clock source is set to the hardware that's receiving the MIDI signal.

Set a tempo in the MidiClock window, hit the play button, and both computers should start chugging along in unison. Works wonders for a dual-laptop live setup, or 2 people (with 2 computers) collaborating on a production... much more fun than sharing one mouse & keyboard setup. Hope this helps!

it works!!! thank you so much!!!