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Q:
How to sync Pro Tools 4.x to Performer, MOTU sequencers.
A:
- Download and install FreeMIDI 1.3.1 or higher from motu.com The FreeMIDI and OMS Emulator extensions must be in the Extensions folder. If FreeMIDI version 1.33 or higher is installed the OMS emulator extension is not needed.- Disable the Open Music System ExtensionIn FreeMIDI Setup:1) In the FreeMIDI Preferences window, enable "FreeMIDI applications only" and "Inter-application MIDI".2) If version 1.32 or higher FreeMIDI is being used there is a check box in the prefs called "emulate OMS" that needs to be checked.In Performer:1) Always launch Performer first. If DAE loads then select "MIDI only" from the Basics menu. DAE will quit.2) In Receive Sync window (Basics menu), select "Inter-application MIDI" and in same window select "MTC, DTL or DTLe".3) Enable "Slave to external sync" in Basics menu.4) Set desired frame rate from Basics menu.4) Press the Play button on the transport - it should flash, indicating that it's waiting for MTC from Pro Tools. In Pro Tools:1) In the Session Setup window, set "Output Time Code" pop-up to Digital Performer.2) Verify that the Frame Rate, Format and Start Time are the same in both Digital Performer and Pro Tools. 3) Starting Pro Tools will generate MTC, which will trigger Performer.
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