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SYNCHRONIZATION 357
the audio drivers being used permit simultaneous use of multiple sound card
outputs. Alternatively, you can also use two different audio interfaces.
During synchronization via the MIDI interface, note that a MIDI port that is opened by
the software cannot be used by other applications. To overcome this limitation, two MIDI
interfaces that have been connected may be used. It's more elegant to use a freeware
help program like "Hubis Loopback", "Marblesound Maple", or "MIDI Yoke". These
programs install virtual, open MIDI ports on a PC that may be "connected" freely with the
corresponding applications.
MIDI time code (MTC) synchronization using a second software sequencer.
Samplitude is master:
1. Start both programs first.
2. Now connect the MIDI output of the MIDI port used by Samplitude with the MIDI
input of the system to be synchronized, or patch this virtually using an auxiliary program.
3. Select the corresponding MIDI port in Samplitude's "MTC output" window and
activate the MTC output.
4. On the slave system select the corresponding “slave” or “receive MTC” option.
This setting is independent of the second program being used. Now, activate the used
MIDI in-Port.
5. Ensure that the same frame rate is set for both systems.
6. Now start playback in Samplitude. The slave system will follow and be in sync with the
master.
Important: Always make sure that the sync start position of the slave system is identical
with the start position of Samplitude. If SMPTE sync start cannot be set for the other
sequencer, you can also enter the starting time of the other system in Samplitude in
"Synchronization -> SMPTE settings -> Offset".
Application 4: MIDI time code (MTC) synchronization using a second software
sequencer. Samplitude is slave.
This method is generally the same as in point 3. However, the master/slave setting has
to be reversed, i.e. MIDI OUT from the other sequencer to Samplitude's MIDI IN.