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Q:
Setup for syncing a 24-track analog tape machine to Pro Tools LE via a MOTU MTP AV for Mac.
A:
1. The MTPAV will convert SMPTE to MTC (MIDI Time code).2. Follow MOTU Manual on this setup. On the MTP AV1. MTPAV clock must be set to internal.2. Word clock out must be set to 1x. The Digi 001 does Not read Super Clock. 3. The MTPAV's MMC ID must match Pro Tools (#127)FreeMIDI/OMS Studio Setup1. Install OMS first2. Install FreeMIDI, Clockworks, & the MTP Express Console (motu.com). Launch FreeMIDI and tell it to "use OMS" (or go to the preferences and select "OMS"). 3. Launch OMS and make sure it recognizes the MTP AV as an interface.4. Branching off the MTP AV create a device and set the correct manufacturer of MTR (Multi Track Recorder) and model.5. Edit Menu > Preferences and uncheck all four Preferences > OK. 6. File Menu > Save and close OMS.Pro Tools1. Setups menu to peripherals: - Synchronization: Device is Generic MTC reader, Port is MTPAV- Machine Control: Enable and send to the MTPAV,mdm ID# 1272. Windows menu: Show Session Setup. Set the sample and frame rates to match the MTR or MTPAV. Current time and session start time should match hours. note: If you do not see "Current Time" then the timing information is not being sent from the MTP AV (check MIDI connections, FreeMIDI/OMS setup, Pro Tools settings or the MTP AV). When changing session start times you must press the enter key to complete the change in hour. If it prompts you to adjust the regions choose "Maintain Relative" position.3. MIDI menu: Input devices. Ensure that the MTR and/or the MTP AV is checked.4. Transport window: Put online (Operations menu: Online). The clock will flash blue.5. Setups Menu: Preferences > Operations. Choose either record at ADAT lock or insertion/selection. 6. Drop the cursor (with the waveform tool) at a location in Pro Tools and press play on the transport window. Pro Tools should go into play mode and begin playback of the MTR. -or-7. Set (in the transport window) transport=MMC. The transport will now drive the MTR.
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