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Section 8: Syncing to tape and other devices

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All of the data fields in each of the screens are described below:

• The MODE field (in the SYNC INPUT SETTINGS section of the

screen): This field is used to select the type of sync signal for the MPC60 to

receive sync from an external device or tape. There are seven possible types

of sync which the MPC60 will accept, but only one may be active at one

time.

Further, whichever type of sync is selected, the MPC60 always stands

ready to receive sync- it does not need to be switched into a "sync ready"

mode. As soon as it receives a sync signal from the selected source, it

automatically enters play mode. The only time that it ignores external sync

signals is when play mode has been manually entered by pressing PLAY

on the front panel, but once STOP is manually pressed, the MPC60 once

again stands ready to receive sync.

The seven possible types of sync which the MPC60 may accept are listed

below. This field is used to select which one of these signals is currently

active:

1. FSK24:

This is a standard general purpose tape sync code commonly used

in drum machines and sequencers. It stands for "Frequency Shift

Keying at 24 2400 Hz/1200 Hz transitions per U4 note". This

code contains no location information, so when syncing to it, you

must start both devices from the beginning of the song in order

for them to play in sync. Because of this, the MPC60 always plays

from bar 1 when sync is first received, if this sync setting is

selected. This code does contain tempo information, so the

MPC60's tempo settings are not used when syncing to FSK.

2. PULSE96:

This signal is not very common and is used when syncing to other

devices only - not for tape sync. It stands for "Pulse sync at 96

high/low transitions per 1/4 note". This is the internal clock

resolution of the MPC60. This code contains no location

information, so when syncing to it, you must start both devices

from the beginning of the song in order for

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