I have two identical model synths coming in (MIDISID) that are multi-voice on MIDI channels 1-6. I will have each unit connected to a different sequencer.
How to I keep the sequencers in sync whilst NOT passing MIDI not information through the second sequencer? Is this a LOCAL ON/OFF kind of thing?
Diagram for reference:
Is there a better way to connect this? I'm remedial at best when it comes to MIDI stuff, so any assistance would be appreciated.
What make and model are the sequencers? Can you control whether the note information goes through the sequencers? I would have expected that to be a setting somewhere.
James Perrett wrote: ↑Mon Aug 25, 2025 7:52 pm
What make and model are the sequencers?
Sequencer 1 is a NerdSeq
Sequencer 2 is an MC-50
Can you control whether the note information goes through the sequencers? I would have expected that to be a setting somewhere.
This is kinda my question. Is that what I should be looking for?
After doing a bit more digging, it looks like most sequencers will not pass MIDI note data but will accept clock when set up in a mother/daughter config when they are in sync and not in record mode. Don't know how true that is but I'll test it and report back!
James Perrett wrote: ↑Mon Aug 25, 2025 8:11 pm
Looks like you need pages 57 to 59 of the MC50 manual (plus a bit of experimentation because they don't seem to give all the options).
The MC50's rear panel also provides the same features as the other MCs: MIDI In, Out x 2 (independently addressable) and Thru sockets, metronome output socket and level adjust knob, start/stop and punch in/out footswitch sockets, and tape sync in/out sockets.
Additionally, you can set one or other of the MIDI Outs to soft Thru, and determine for each Out whether or not MIDI clock, All Notes Off and Active Sensing will be transmitted.
So, if you use the MC-50 as master, you could use one of the MIDI outs to send clock data to the NerdSeq. Alternatively set the NerdSeq as Master sending to MC-50, and use the MC-50 Thru / soft Thru to determine what gets passed on or filtered out. Probably no need for the Quadra Thru.
The MC50's rear panel also provides the same features as the other MCs: MIDI In, Out x 2 (independently addressable) and Thru sockets, metronome output socket and level adjust knob, start/stop and punch in/out footswitch sockets, and tape sync in/out sockets.
Additionally, you can set one or other of the MIDI Outs to soft Thru, and determine for each Out whether or not MIDI clock, All Notes Off and Active Sensing will be transmitted.
So, if you use the MC-50 as master, you could use one of the MIDI outs to send clock data to the NerdSeq. Alternatively set the NerdSeq as Master sending to MC-50, and use the MC-50 Thru / soft Thru to determine what gets passed on or filtered out. Probably no need for the Quadra Thru.
The MC50's rear panel also provides the same features as the other MCs: MIDI In, Out x 2 (independently addressable) and Thru sockets, metronome output socket and level adjust knob, start/stop and punch in/out footswitch sockets, and tape sync in/out sockets.
Additionally, you can set one or other of the MIDI Outs to soft Thru, and determine for each Out whether or not MIDI clock, All Notes Off and Active Sensing will be transmitted.
So, if you use the MC-50 as master, you could use one of the MIDI outs to send clock data to the NerdSeq. Alternatively set the NerdSeq as Master sending to MC-50, and use the MC-50 Thru / soft Thru to determine what gets passed on or filtered out. Probably no need for the Quadra Thru.
Looks like this can be addressed with the Soft Thru settings on the MC-50.
Thanks, Bill!
Testing the MIDI THRU on the JV-10180 into the Analogue Pocket, it works perfect! Unfortunately, the MIDISIDs only have a single 5-pin MIDI IN, so I don't think I will be able to get around using a Quadra Thru as one synth will be fed directly from the NerdSeq while the other two only need MIDI Clock.
