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MIDI Clock Doesn't Work (Troubleshooting Guide)

I've been focused on MIDI Clock ever since the original CLOCKstep was released nearly 2 years ago, and I thought it was about time to make an attempt to address...

MIDI Clock Doesn't Work (Troubleshooting Guide)

I've been focused on MIDI Clock ever since the original CLOCKstep was released nearly 2 years ago, and I thought it was about time to make an attempt to address...

What is "Sample Accurate Clock"?

"Sample Accurate" is a term that has taken on a specific meaning for timing found in musical devices.  It describes the use of audio pulses that are locked in a...

What is "Sample Accurate Clock"?

"Sample Accurate" is a term that has taken on a specific meaning for timing found in musical devices.  It describes the use of audio pulses that are locked in a...

The Click Feel Matters

It has always bugged me as a musician when a click track has little to no flexibility in how it sounds or feels.  Getting the click wrong can absolutely destroy...

The Click Feel Matters

It has always bugged me as a musician when a click track has little to no flexibility in how it sounds or feels.  Getting the click wrong can absolutely destroy...

Why BPM Values appear Different Between Devices...

When you have 2 or more devices synced using MIDI Clock, it's normal to think that they would all display the same BPM value and that, if they don't, then...

Why BPM Values appear Different Between Devices...

When you have 2 or more devices synced using MIDI Clock, it's normal to think that they would all display the same BPM value and that, if they don't, then...

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...