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6.Global mode
Synchronizing the ER-1mk II
6. Global mode
with external MIDI devices
In Global mode you can set parameters such as Metronome or
Protect. Press the Global mode key to enter Global mode.(MIDI Clock)
To execute Global mode, press the previous mode key.
CLOCKint, Ext
The settings you make in Global mode will be cancelled if
The Global mode CLOCK setting allows the tempo of the ER-
you turn off the power without Writing. If you wish to save
1mkII to be synchronized with the tempo of an external MIDI
the settings you make, you must perform the Write opera-
device that is able to send or receive MIDI Clock messages.
tion (refer to p.39 "Saving the settings you modify in Glo-
For details on synchronization settings of your external MIDI
bal mode").
device, refer to the owner's manual for your device.
Even if you set CLOCK to Ext, the ER-1mkII will operate
Metronome settingswith its own internal clock if no MIDI Clock messages are
being received at its MIDI IN connector.
MetronomeoFF, r-0, r-1, r-2, on
Specify how the metronome will function. If you will be using
Synchronizing the ER-1mk II to a
realtime recording to create a pattern from scratch, it is conve-
nient to use the metronome. The metronome will sound at quar-
master external MIDI device (Ext)
ter-note timing.
1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN connector of the
oFF: The metronome will not sound.
ER-1mkII to the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI
r-0: The metronome will sound only during recording (when
device (sequencer or synthesizer etc.).
the Rec and Play/Cancel keys are lit).
r-1: When recording, a one-measure count will be sounded2. Use the cursor keys to make the parameter select LEDs indi-
before recording begins. The metronome will sound onlycate CLOCK.
during recording.
3. Rotate the dial to select "E t" (external clock).
r-2: When recording, a two-measure count will be sounded
before recording begins. The metronome will sound only4. Make settings on the external MIDI device (master) so that it
during recording.will transmit MIDI Clock messages.
on: The metronome will sound during playback and record
5. Return to Pattern mode or Song mode.
ing. There will be no count before recording begins.
6. When you start the sequencer of the external MIDI device,
1. Use the cursor keys to make the parameter select LEDs indi-
the ER-1mkII will simultaneously begin playback.
cate METRONOME.
7. If MIDI Clock data is being received at the MIDI IN connec-
2. Rotate the dial to make the metronome setting.
tor, you can make the ER-1mkII playback in synchronization
3. Press the PATTERN or SONG key to return to the previouswith the external MIDI device by pressing the ER-1mkII's
mode.Play/Pause key.
The metronome setting cannot be written. When you turn
on the power, it will always be "oFF."
3MIDI IN3
1
MIDI cable
MIDI keyboard or
sequencer etc.MIDI OUT
2
2
1
If the MIDI Clock parameter is set to "Ext" and the ER-
Adjusting the volume of1mkII is synchronized to the external MIDI clock, it will syn-
chronize to the tempo of the external sequencer, and it
will not be possible to change the tempo on the ER-1mkII.
the Audio In
If a MIDI Start message is received while the ER-1mkII is
INPUT GAIN 1 (AUDIO IN 1)0...100
already playing in synchronization with MIDI Clock, the
ER-1mkII will begin playback from the beginning of the cur-
INPUT GAIN 2 (AUDIO IN 2)0...100
rently playing pattern (or in the case of a song, from the
These parameters adjust the volume that is input to the Audiobeginning of the pattern that was playing when the Start
In jacks. For the procedure, refer to p.19 "Connecting variousmessage was received).
sources to the audio inputs" in section 3. Basic Operation (Quick
Start).
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