Master or slave? Timing Issues, I think...

[vicevursa]

I have Alesis QS6.1, an Alesis DM5, a Fostex VF-16 Digital Multitracker, MOTU 2 in 4 out Pocket Express, and I am using Cakewalk 9.0. With my setup, what should be the master or slave as far as timing is concerned (cakewalk or the VF-16)? Currently, I have MIDI in and out of the QS6.1 on port A of the Pocket Express and MIDI in and out of the VF-16 on port B of the Pocket Express. I then have the DM5 on the other MIDI out on port A. When I play songs from Cakewalk, I know there is a problem because nothing is in sync. I believe that everything is hooked up correctly. Also, before I purchased the MOTU and the VF-16 the sync light for incoming MIDI data in cakewalk used to light up. Now, all I see is the MIDI out light. I don't know, but I'm thinking my problems are related. I appreciate any and all help!

 

[kennedy connor]

No easy answer but....what does the fostex box want in terms of signal, mtc, smpte, or mmc Midi machine control. Read the help file on synchronization theres a trouble shooting section as well....You also might check out whether the MOTU is properly configured it took me awhile to get my opcode device to work right
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