Using Live for MIDI Sync-stable? Tricks?
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:53 pm
Hi,
I'm trying to use Live (8.2.6 OSx) as the master device to sync all of my external MIDI devices. In most cases, I'm not running any external sequencers but am doing a lot with external MIDI devices running arpegators so I need them to all be in sync. In one case, I am also trying to sync with a DrumKAT that will run some MOTIFs (perc loops).
For the most part, I think I have all of the synths syncing up ok. I have the sync set on all of the MIDI out ports (MOTU micro lite 5 port MIDI interface). I'm able to change the tempo from Live and the synths change too.
Two of the issues I'm trying to work out are:
1-is there a way for Live to send the clock/BPM rate when the project opens up, vs. when starting the pattern/song? Right now, it appears that the clock is only sent when the pattern starts.
2-I have a *VERY* strange issue with the DrumKAT. The drummer set up MOTIFs (loops) for click that just trigger an external sound module. He put in a pattern using 1/4 notes at 120BPM. When we set the device to accept external clock, and slave to an external device, the MOTIF plays back at 1/2 tempo. I can't see the internal BPM of the KAT so I'm not sure if it's actually seeing 60BPM coming in or if it's just turning the 120 BPM 1/4 notes into 120BPM 1/2 notes. I've tried this from another device as a master so I'm pretty sure it's the KAT and have called support but still no answer. Wondering if anyone else has seen something like this.
I have read a lot of discussions on this board about MIDI Sync nightmares with Live. Just wondering if anyone has any comments/tricks/tips for doing this.
Thanks for your time and help!
I'm trying to use Live (8.2.6 OSx) as the master device to sync all of my external MIDI devices. In most cases, I'm not running any external sequencers but am doing a lot with external MIDI devices running arpegators so I need them to all be in sync. In one case, I am also trying to sync with a DrumKAT that will run some MOTIFs (perc loops).
For the most part, I think I have all of the synths syncing up ok. I have the sync set on all of the MIDI out ports (MOTU micro lite 5 port MIDI interface). I'm able to change the tempo from Live and the synths change too.
Two of the issues I'm trying to work out are:
1-is there a way for Live to send the clock/BPM rate when the project opens up, vs. when starting the pattern/song? Right now, it appears that the clock is only sent when the pattern starts.
2-I have a *VERY* strange issue with the DrumKAT. The drummer set up MOTIFs (loops) for click that just trigger an external sound module. He put in a pattern using 1/4 notes at 120BPM. When we set the device to accept external clock, and slave to an external device, the MOTIF plays back at 1/2 tempo. I can't see the internal BPM of the KAT so I'm not sure if it's actually seeing 60BPM coming in or if it's just turning the 120 BPM 1/4 notes into 120BPM 1/2 notes. I've tried this from another device as a master so I'm pretty sure it's the KAT and have called support but still no answer. Wondering if anyone else has seen something like this.
I have read a lot of discussions on this board about MIDI Sync nightmares with Live. Just wondering if anyone has any comments/tricks/tips for doing this.
Thanks for your time and help!