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Using MIDI to switch the track status
You can use MIDI control change messages to switch the status of each track (Track Status). MIDI
channels 1Ð8 correspond to tracks 1Ð8 respectively. Use controller number 29 to switch the track
status.
Depending on the data value of controller number 29, the track status will change as follows.
● When stopped
VALUE 0Ð31 32Ð63 64Ð95 96Ð127
STATUS MUTE
➝MUTE MUTE➝PLAY MUTE➝REC MUTE➝SOURCE
PLAY
➝MUTE PLAY➝PLAY PLAY➝REC PLAY➝SOURCE
REC
➝MUTE REC➝PLAY REC➝REC REC➝SOURCE
SOURCE
➝MUTE SOURCE➝PLAY SOURCE➝REC SOURCE➝SOURCE
● During playback or recording
VALUE 0Ð31 32Ð63 64Ð95 96Ð127
STATUS MUTE
➝X (*1) MUTE➝PLAY Ñ (*1) Ñ (*1)
PLAY
➝MUTE PLAY➝PLAY Ñ (*1) Ñ (*1)
Ñ (*1) Ñ (*1) REC
➝REC REC➝SOURCE (*2)
SOURCE
➝MUTE Ñ (*1) SOURCE➝REC (*2) SOURCE➝SOURCE
(*1) Ignored.
(*2) Cannot be switched while recording.
Synchronizing with a MIDI sequencer
The VS-880 can be operated in synchronization with a MIDI sequencer. Synchronization can be
accomplished in one of the following three ways. Use the method that is appropriate for your situ-
ation. However if MIDI Clock (Tempo Map, or Sync Track) is used, it will be possible to synchro-
nize a MIDI sequencer from the VS-880 (VS-880 as master), but it will not be possible to synchro-
nize the VS-880 from the sequencer (VS-880 as slave).
● Using MTC (MIDI time code)
● Using the tempo map
● Using the sync track
* For details on MIDI sequencer operation, refer to the ownerÕs manual for your sequencer.
■ Using MTC
This section explains how the VS-880 can be synchronized with a MIDI sequencer that implements
MTC (MIDI Time Code). When using MTC, you can choose whether to have the VS-880 be the
master that controls the MIDI sequencer, or whether the MIDI sequencer will be the master that
controls the VS-880.
< Types of MTC >
The VS-880 allows you to select the following types of MTC. Check the specifications of the MIDI
devices that you are using, and select the appropriate type of MTC on the VS-880.
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 the US and Japan,
etc.).
29N: 29.97 frames per second non-drop format. This is used for NTSC format color video
(used in the US and Japan, etc.).
29D: 29.97 frames per second drop format. This is used for NTSC format broadcast color
video (used in the US and Japan, etc.)
25: 25 frames per second frame rate. This is used in SECAM format / PAL format video
(used in Europe, etc.), and for audio equipment and film.
24: 24 frames per second frame rate. This is used for film in the US.
Chapter 5 Use with MIDI devices
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