11.5

238 Synchronization
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stop signals and, in extended formats, the precise timing information, which
are continuously transmitted.
Samplitude 11.5 Producer understands and transmits the synchronization
formats MIDI-Clock (MC) and MIDI timecode (MTC).
MIDI Clock
MIDI Clock only contains the SPP (song position pointer) and the start/stop
signals. There is no continuous timing information embedded in the MIDI clock
signal, nor is this transmitted. This type of synchronization is principally
therefore only suitable for starting and stopping. The greatest drawback of this
type of synchronization is the fact that Samplitude 11.5 Producer can verify
though whether the audio tracks are played back in full sync, but MIDI Clock
does not provide further continuous time information to allow the internal
position to be compared with the external signal.
You can use this type of synchronization if your system combination shows no
timing changes.
MIDI Time Code (MTC)
If you require a reliable integration of the MIDI tracks of an internal sequencer
into Samplitude 11.5 Producer's audio tracks, use of the MTC format is
recommended.
MIDI Time Code or “MTC” includes so-called time information in addition to the
MIDI Clock signals, although only start synchronization occurs in Samplitude
11.5 Producer. It is therefore important that both systems have a word
clock or are connected to any other type of digital audio clock. This helps to
successfully avoid drifting.
Chase Lock Sync
If fluctuations in speed occur, Samplitude 11.5 Producer can make
adjustments in slave mode that ensure exact temporal synchronization. This
function is called "chase lock". The settings can be changed in the
Synchronization dialog. This option should always be used if a part of the
synchronization cannot be clocked centrally via black burst, word clock, or the
digital input, and Samplitude 11.5 Producer is the "slave". This is the case if
the timecode is located on a track featuring a multitrack machine. If the
systems are coupled via a central digital audio clock, then chase lock should
not be activated. Please note that resampling to the recording in real time
according to the timecode fluctuations will be applied if "Chase Lock" is active.