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When the metronome is on and playback is

started from a point midway in a song, no

precount clicks are heard. Depending on the start

position, the metronome sound may start partly

through a beat.

Functions available

with MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is

a standard that allows various types of messages

such as playing and timing information to be

exchanged between devices such as electronic

musical instruments and computers.

The MRS-4 supports MIDI, and can transfer

the following messages to another MIDI-

compatible device via the [MIDI OUT]

connector located on the rear panel.

●

Timing clock

Timing information used for synchronization

of MIDI devices such as rhythm machines

and MIDI sequencers. The internal

metronome of the MRS-4 divides a quarter

note into 24 ticks and sends this as a timing

signal.

●

Song position pointer

A message that specifies the current location

in measures and beats, counted from the start

of the song. The measure and beat count uses

the time signature of the internal metronome

as a reference.

●

Start/Stop/Continue

Message that controls transport movements

of a device.

By sending the above kinds of messages for

example to a rhythm machine or MIDI

sequencer, the external device can be

synchronized to the song of the MRS-4.

The MRS-4 supplies the above MIDI messages at

all times. When not wishing to receive these at an

external device, disconnect the MIDI cable.

Synchronizing an

external device to the

MRS-4

You can synchronize operation of an external

MIDI device such as a rhythm machine or

MIDI sequencer to the song of the MRS-4.

Connect the MIDI IN connector of

the other device to the [MIDI OUT]

connector of the MRS-4. (For

information on connections, see

page 8.)

Set the rhythm machine, MIDI

sequencer, or other MIDI device to

synchronize with an external MIDI

clock.

For details, refer to the documentation of the

rhythm machine, MIDI sequencer, or other

MIDI device.

Set the metronome tempo and

time signature setting of the MRS-

4 as required for the music piece

that you want to synchronize.

When synchronizing an external device to the

MRS-4, the measure/beat position

information is referenced to the internal

metronome of the MRS-4. Therefore a

matching setting should be used. (For

information on how to make metronome

settings, see page 50.)

Return to the start position of the

MRS-4 song, and start playback.

When the precount is finished, a start

message is sent to the external device, and

the device operates in sync with the MRS-4.

When the song is stopped at the MRS-4, the

external device is also stopped.

When the song is stopped midway, a song

position pointer indicating the current position is

sent. Consequently, provided that the metronome

time signature setting matches, the external

device will start playback from the same position

even if playback of the song at the MRS-4 is

started midway.

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Reference [Metronome/MIDI]

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Basic metronome settings

You can set the metronome tempo, time

signature, volume, and precount.

While the main screen is shown,

press the [SONG/UTILITY/TUNER]

key.

The number of the currently selected song

appears on the display.

Use the left/right [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to bring the indication

"MEtro" (metronome menu) onto

the display.

Press the [ENTER/YES] key.

The first item of the metronome menu is

shown.

Use the left/right [PARAMETER/

VALUE] keys to select the item,

and use the up/down

[PARAMETER/ VALUE] keys to

change the setting value.

Available items and their setting range are

shown in the table below.

When the setting is complete,

press the [EXIT/NO] key several

times to return to the main screen.

The metronome time signature and tempo

settings serve as reference for the measure/time

signature information shown on the display of the

MRS-4, as well as for the position information

and clock information provided to external MIDI

devices.

When you press the PLAY [

] key at the

metronome menu, the metronome sound only

is heard. This is convenient for checking the

tempo and level.

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Reference [Metronome/MIDI]

This section describes how to make metronome settings and how to synchronize operation of the

MRS-4 with other MIDI devices.

LVL

Adjusts the metronome level.

BPM

Adjusts the metronome tempo.

Display

Item

Description

SIG

Sets the metronome time signature. The

setting range is 0/4 to 8/4.

PRCNT

Sets the number of beats for the precount.

Available settings are oF (no precount) and 2

– 8 beats.

Metronome items and setting range

LEVEL

BPM

(Tempo)

(Time signature)

SIGNATURE

PRECOUNT

Setting range

0 – 15

40.0 – 250.0

0-4 – 8-4

oF, 2 – 8

1 2 ... 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

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