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BeatBuddy Manual
MIDI and the BeatBuddy
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Sync your looper to the BeatBuddy:
MIDI Sync is a powerful tool to integrate
the BeatBuddy with your other MIDI enabled devices, such as MIDI Sync enabled
loopers and effects, to create a powerful performance or recording system.
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For example, when the BeatBuddy is synced with a MIDI Sync enabled
looper (such as the Aeros Loop Studio, the best looper to use with the
BeatBuddy), the looper can complete the loops exactly on the beat
automatically, so that the recorded loop stays in sync with the drums.
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When using the Aeros with the BeatBuddy, the devices re-sync at every
measure, eliminating any chance for drift (a common issue with loopers
since there are tiny differences in MIDI timing that add up).
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If you use a looper without MIDI sync with the BeatBuddy, there will be
noticeable time-shift or drift . Even a few milliseconds off can become
noticeable as it continues to loop.
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The BeatBuddy also sends out MIDI Start and Stop commands so that the
looper starts and stops at the same time the BeatBuddy does (though not
all loopers follow these commands, some just work with the sync).
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You have full control of which commands BeatBuddy sends and reacts to
in the MIDI settings, as explained later in this section.
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Pause during MIDI Sync:
When using MIDI Sync, the BeatBuddy’s pause feature
can operate in two modes, Normal Pause and Mute Pause.
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Normal Pause:
When the BeatBuddy is paused, MIDI Stop command is
sent by the BeatBuddy (through the MIDI OUT port) to stop all synced
devices. When unpaused, MIDI Start is sent to restart all synced devices.
The beat is restarted at the beginning of the measure to keep in time with
other devices. This behavior is relevant when the BeatBuddy is acting as
Transmitter in MIDI Sync.
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Mute Pause:
When the BeatBuddy is paused, no MIDI control commands
are sent to other devices, allowing them to effectively continue playing.
The BeatBuddy only mutes its own sound, and continues playing the beat
in time. When unpaused, the BeatBuddy unmutes and continues playing
drums. This behaviour is recommended when the BeatBuddy is acting as
Receiver in MIDI Sync.
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MIDI-Activated:
If the BeatBuddy is receiving MIDI clock, it will
automatically set the Pause mode to Mute Pause. If the BeatBuddy is not
receiving MIDI clock, it uses
Normal Pause.
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Mute Pause can be set at Settings > Main Pedal > Mute Pause
What can I use MIDI for?
BeatBuddy is Transmitter (“Master”) (MIDI OUT):