Owner`s manual

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Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines
Rev0.02
6. Move the cursor to “Sync Gen.” and select “MIDI
CLK” using the TIME/VALUE dial.
The BR-1200CD will now be set up to transmit MIDI
timing clock signals.
7. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top
screen.
8. Press PROGRAMMABLE RHYTHM
[ARRANGEMENT/PATTERN] so the
ARRANGEMENT indicator is lighted. (Arrangement
mode)
9. Start playback on the BR-1200CD.
As playback starts, the MIDI sequencer or rhythm
machine will also start to play in sync.
10. If you wish to store the sync track that has been created,
save the current song (p. 70).
Setting the starting time of
synchronization (Sync Offset)
If you wish to synchronize the external MIDI sequencer or
rhythm machine from the middle of the song, do as follows:
1. Press [UTILITY].
The Utility Menu screen will appear.
fig.12-12d
2. Move the cursor to the SYNC icon and press [ENTER/
YES].
Alternatively, you can press [F3] (SYNC) if the SYNC
icon is currently displayed.
The synchronization setting screen will appear.
fig.50-06d
3. Move the cursor to “Sync Offset” and set the time at
which you wish to start synchronization, using the
TIME/VALUE dial.
fig.50-100d
4. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top
screen.
Play the BR-1200CD after completing the above settings,
and the external MIDI sequencer or rhythm machine will
start playing from the time you set with the Sync Offset.
The internal drum/bass/loop phrase in the BR-1200CD
will not be played at the earlier time set with the Sync
Offset.
5. If you wish to store the sync track that has been created,
save the current song (p. 70).
“SYNC TRK” will only be available for selection
when a sync track has been recorded.
You can use sync tracks only in Arrangement mode.
Note that the sync tracks are not functional in
Pattern mode.
• When “SYNC TRK” has been selected, any editing
of the tempo map (p. 209) on the rhythm
arrangement screen will have no effect.
• Sync track settings are common to all rhythm
arrangements.