Sync²
Introducing a revolution in live sequencing, this device allows slave sequencers to be stopped and started in sync while leaving the master clock source running to keep the beats flowing.
It connects in the midi stream between the output of the master clock source and the input of the slave. It also has a midi thru for any other gear running off the master clock source. Perfect in cases where the sequencer requires you stop it to load or change tracks or samples.
Designed purely with a live environment in mind Sync² allows software such as Reason/Logic/Cubase/Ableton Live to reach its full potential for live work. By slaving the software to an external sequencer or drum machine using Sync² you can keep the dancefloor pumping while you load up the next track, then drop it back in without loosing a beat.
Operation couldn't be simpler, the entire unit is operated with only a single button and a bicolor LED. The LED flashes at the start of each bar to indicate the sync is being Received; yellow while stopped, and green while running. To start the slave sequencer you press the button, arming the device, the LED goes red and on the next bar the slave sequencer starts in perfect sync. To stop you again press the button, arming the device, the LED goes red and at the end of the bar the slave sequencer will stop.
The standard application is to sync a software package to a drum machine or "groovebox" using sync². This way the drum machine can keep the beats flowing while you load up the next track and then you are able to start the new track on the computer without the need to stop the clock source but everything remains in perfect sync.
Two sync² outputs are available, one midi and one sync 24 (dinsync). There is also a midi thru.
There are many other applications where a device needs to stop its sequencer (loosing sync) to load new data/tracks, MPC's and other sampling workstaions for instance.