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MIDI Synchronization
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MIDI clock sync system
You can configure the sync system to use a stand-alone sequencer synchronizing as a MIDI clock slave by inserting
time signature settings and tempo settings at any position in a song using a programmable Tempo Map of the FD-
8. In this system, the recorder output of the FD-8 is routed to the input channel faders, and up to four MIDI
sound sources connected to the input jacks are routed to the MON mix section. In this way, you can mix down up
to eight channel sound sources without using an external mixing console. You can also mix down digital signals
to an external digital master recorder by connecting MON OUT (L/R) of the FD-8 to RECORDER IN.
• Initialize the FD-8 before the operation.
• If multiple Programs exist, select the desired Program first.
MIDI Synchronization
Connecting and setting an external device
1. Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the FD-8 to the MIDI IN jack of the MIDI sequencer.
2. Set the MIDI sequencer to “MIDI clock slave” mode, and connect the MIDI sound source (played automatically)
to the input jack of the FD-8.
3. Connect the effect units, if desired.
Setting MIDI SYNC OUT
1. In the “Setting MIDI sync output signal” menu in SETUP mode, select “MIDI clock (Clk)” for the MIDI sync
signal output.
If you wish to use the Metronome function, turn the “Setting the metronome function” menu in SETUP mode to ON.
• See pages 101 and 103 for more information.
Creating a Tempo Map
1. Specify time signatures for the measures using the “Setting a time signature” menu in SETUP mode.
Then, specify the tempo for given measures and beats using the “Setting a tempo” menu in SETUP mode.
• See pages 98 and 100 for more information.
2. Play the FD-8 in play mode to see if the MIDI sequencer synchronizes to the FD-8 according to the Tempo Map.
At this time, select the BAR/BEAT/CLK Time Base to see if the MIDI sequencer synchronizes correctly.
Overdubbing
1. Overdub the syncing MIDI sound sources to tracks 1-8 as described in the “Quick Operation Guide.”
You can also record a MIDI sound source as a guide.