The SP-404MK2 can synchronize tempo, measure, and beat timing with an external MIDI device or DAW software. Depending on which device acts as the clock source, the connection and settings differ as follows.
Refer to the video below or follow the steps to configure the settings.
SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector Video Manual
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| Synchronizing an external MIDI device to the SP-404MK2 | Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the SP-404MK2 to the MIDI IN jack of the external device. |
| Synchronizing the SP-404MK2 to an external MIDI device | Connect the MIDI IN of the SP-404MK2 to the MIDI OUT of your external MIDI device, and press the [BPM Sync] button to make BPM Sync turn on (light up). |
| Synchronizing with DAW software | Connect the SP-404MK2 to your computer (or iOS device) via USB. |
Configure the "MIDI Sync" settings as follows.
- Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press pad [13].
The "UTILITY" screen appears. - Use the [VALUE] knob to select "SYSTEM", and press the [VALUE] knob.
- Turn the [CTRL 3] knob to select the "MIDI" tab.
- Use the [VALUE] knob to select a parameter, and press the [VALUE] knob.
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Turn the [VALUE] knob to change the value.
Parameter Value Explanation MIDI Sync Specifies the tempo source. Auto The tempo automatically synchronizes to the MIDI clocks if MIDI clocks are input via the MIDI IN connector or the USB port. Internal The tempo specified on this unit is used. MIDI The tempo synchronizes to the MIDI clocks received via the MIDI IN connector. USB The tempo synchronizes to the MIDI clocks received via the USB port. MIDI Sync Out OFF, ON When this is ON, clocks, start and stop are transmitted to the device connected to this unit’s MIDI OUT connector. - Press the [EXIT] button to return to the "UTILITY MENU" screen.
For details on MIDI data that can be transmitted and received, refer to the “MIDI Implementation Chart” in the SP-404MKⅡ Reference Manual. See also: "SP-404MK2: How do I sync the SP-404MK2 with the SH-4d?".