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What is "Sample Accurate Clock"?

"Sample Accurate" is a general term that has taken on a specific meaning for timing and clock found in musical devices.  It has become the term to describe the use...

What is "Sample Accurate Clock"?

"Sample Accurate" is a general term that has taken on a specific meaning for timing and clock found in musical devices.  It has become the term to describe the use...

The Click Feel Matters

It has always bugged me as a musician when asked to perform to a click track when there's little flexibility in how the click sounds and feels. I'd often dedicate...

The Click Feel Matters

It has always bugged me as a musician when asked to perform to a click track when there's little flexibility in how the click sounds and feels. I'd often dedicate...

Why BPM Values appear Different Between Devices...

When 2 devices are synced using MIDI Clock, why does one of the devices display a slightly different BPM than the other? Does it mean there's a problem with the...

Why BPM Values appear Different Between Devices...

When 2 devices are synced using MIDI Clock, why does one of the devices display a slightly different BPM than the other? Does it mean there's a problem with the...

Why Use a Dedicated MIDI Clock?

It's a fair question.  After all, there are so many devices that can generate a MIDI Clock while at the same time doing whatever more interesting things the device is...

Why Use a Dedicated MIDI Clock?

It's a fair question.  After all, there are so many devices that can generate a MIDI Clock while at the same time doing whatever more interesting things the device is...

Is USB good for MIDI Clock?

It's a question that gets asked and discussed frequently.  USB is a lot faster than DIN, right?  So why wouldn't USB be as good, if not better, for transporting MIDI...

Is USB good for MIDI Clock?

It's a question that gets asked and discussed frequently.  USB is a lot faster than DIN, right?  So why wouldn't USB be as good, if not better, for transporting MIDI...

MIDI Clock Swing

The ability for a MIDI Clock to "swing" is a feature request that comes up from time to time. I'm writing this to get my thoughts out from both an...

MIDI Clock Swing

The ability for a MIDI Clock to "swing" is a feature request that comes up from time to time. I'm writing this to get my thoughts out from both an...