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Synchronization
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MIDI Timecode Destinations
Cubase can send MTC to any MIDI port. Use this section to specify the MIDI ports to which MTC is
routed. Devices that can lock to MTC will chase Cubase’s timecode position.
NOTE
Some MIDI interfaces send MTC over all ports by default. If this is the case, only select one port of
the interface for MTC.
MIDI Timecode Follows Project Time
Activate this option to ensure that the MTC output follows Cubase’s time position
at all times including looping, locating, or jumping while playing. If not, MTC will
continue on without changing locations at a loop or jump point until playback stops.
MIDI Clock Destinations
Some MIDI devices like drum machines can match their tempo and location to incoming MIDI
clock. Select any MIDI ports that you want to output MIDI clock.
MIDI Clock Follows Project Position
Activate this option to ensure that the MIDI clock device follows Cubase when
looping, locating, or jumping while playing.
NOTE
Some older MIDI devices might not respond well to these positioning messages and
could take some time synchronizing to the new location.
Always Send Start Message
MIDI clock transport commands include Start, Stop, and Continue. However, some
MIDI devices do not recognize the Continue command. By activating the “Always
Send Start Message” option, you can avoid this problem with specific MIDI devices.
Send MIDI Clock in Stop Mode
Activate this option if you are working with a device that needs MIDI clock to run
continuously in order to operate arpeggiators and loop generators.
Synchronized operation
Once you have connected all the devices that will be synchronized, it is important to understand
how Cubase operates in Sync mode.
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To enable Sync mode, activate Use External Synchronization on the Transport menu.
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