Synchronizing AudioMulch to an External MIDI Sequencer

Using MIDI Sync

To use MIDI sync you need to have a MIDI sequencer or external MIDI clock source such as a drum machine capable of providing MIDI clock and song position pointer information connected to your computer via a MIDI interface. To begin, open the Settings/Preferences dialog box (on Windows select Settings... from the Edit menu, on Macintosh select Preferences... from the AudioMulch application menu). In the Settings/Preferences dialog box select the MIDI Sync page from the list on the left, then select a MIDI Sync Device from the drop down list on the right – this should correspond to the MIDI interface that your drum machine or sequencer is connected to. Next, open a document that contains clock-based contraptions (e.g. Bassline and Drums). Enable external sync by choosing Chase MIDI Sync from the Control menu. If necessary, enable audio by clicking the speaker button on the Transport toolbar. When you start and stop the external MIDI clock source, AudioMulch will start its own clock and synchronize with the external source. It will also track tempo changes.

AudioMulch will take a small amount of time to lock synchronization; for this reason it is advisable to send a one bar count-in to ensure clean sync.

Note: It is possible to select the same device for MIDI sync and MIDI parameter control.