Subject:MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Posted by: GA

Date:12/11/2007 8:32:03 PM

I have a Motu midi express 128 (this shows as 8 midi devices) and an M-Audio midisport 2x2 connected to various synths, each on their own midi device.

Does anyone have an idea as to how I send MIDI clock to all synths simultaneously with Acid Pro 6d?

GA

Subject:RE: MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Reply by: GA

Date:9/29/2008 4:40:28 PM

Bump.

I figured from the silence that this can not be done and so very reluctantly I have been shopping for another sequencer. Is there any hope for the next version Sony?

Subject:RE: MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Reply by: BradlyMusic

Date:9/30/2008 8:24:33 PM

I would tell you, but I'm under an NDA and I am forbidden to do so.

Subject:RE: MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Reply by: GA

Date:10/11/2008 1:56:49 PM

Can you tell me now?

Subject:RE: MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Reply by: pwppch

Date:10/12/2008 9:18:22 AM

ACID cannot send MIDI time clock to multiple ports. ACID 7 does not have this capability either.

Is there a workflow you have that requires this where a MIDI Thru cable would not solve it?

Peter

Subject:RE: MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Reply by: AnthonyTower

Date:10/12/2008 9:38:04 AM

The MOTU midi express 128 is unfortunately just a very low cost 8 by 8 midi interface with little functionality.
I used to own one, got rid of it and purchased a midi express XT.
It was night and day.

With the XT, through ClockWorks you can assign Midi Clock to as many output ports as you wish.

It also does much, much more.
Well worth replacing your 128 with the XT just for a little more money.

Cheers

Subject:RE: MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Reply by: GA

Date:10/13/2008 12:55:26 PM

Anthony, thanks for the reply. I had thought of buying the XT version but it would only be a partial work-around. I would still be left with a Nord modular, which requires two midi devices, connected to a midisport.

Peter, I may be missing something here, but are you suggesting I daisy chain all my external synths and ditch the separate midi devices?

GA

Subject:RE: MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Reply by: pwppch

Date:10/13/2008 3:58:42 PM

No, I am not suggesting that. I am trying to understand the workflow you have where a common MIDI thru would not/could not work.

A common MIDI clock implies that the external devices are just playing back and not being sequenced by ACID. ACID is the master, and they just listen to ACID for start/stop and clock information. They are not being told to play a sequence of notes that are external to them.

Thanks
Peter

Subject:RE: MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Reply by: GA

Date:10/13/2008 8:49:35 PM

Peter,
The common clock is used to set the pace on a couple of outboard sequencers but other synths need the clock to sync their LFOs, arpeggiators and delay fx. Acid is still sending the note data.

Please let me know if I have not explained this fully. Do you see my need?

Cheers,
Gary

Subject:RE: MIDI clock to multiple external synths in Acid Pro

Reply by: pwppch

Date:10/13/2008 9:01:54 PM

I understand and agree that this functionality is useful.

ACID 6 and 7 cannot do this. The only currently solution is to use an intelligent MIDI device such as some of the MOTUs and other devices permit.

I cannot say if or when such a feature will be added to ACID, but it will be considered for a future release.

Having said this, there may be a way to solve this using MIDI OX or some other tool. Let me play around a bit and I will get back to you.

Thanks
Peter