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Difference between revisions of "Tempo"
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=Tap Tempo modes in the Global menu= | =Tap Tempo modes in the Global menu= | ||
| − | The Global menu lets you set the Tap Tempo mode: | + | The Global menu lets you set the Tap Tempo operating mode: |
* Average: averages the tempo to the last ten taps. | * Average: averages the tempo to the last ten taps. | ||
* Last Two: uses only the most recent two taps to determine the tempo. | * Last Two: uses only the most recent two taps to determine the tempo. | ||
| − | =Tempo menu | + | =Tempo menu= |
When tapping the Tempo button or switch, the Tempo menu appears. It will disappear after a few seconds. You can specify in the Global menu how long it should stay on-screen. | When tapping the Tempo button or switch, the Tempo menu appears. It will disappear after a few seconds. You can specify in the Global menu how long it should stay on-screen. | ||
=Global Tempo and Preset Tempo= | =Global Tempo and Preset Tempo= | ||
| − | You can specify in the Tempo menu | + | You can specify in the Tempo menu whether you want tempo to be set globally (across all presets) or per preset. |
| − | =Tempo LED= | + | =Tempo LED accuracy= |
Fractal Audio:<BR> | Fractal Audio:<BR> | ||
"The tempo LED is handled by a low-priority thread so it isn't rock solid and the higher the CPU usage the less solid it will be. The metronome, however, is perfectly accurate." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/51049-does-tempo-led-actually-flash-time.html#post658471 source] | "The tempo LED is handled by a low-priority thread so it isn't rock solid and the higher the CPU usage the less solid it will be. The metronome, however, is perfectly accurate." [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/51049-does-tempo-led-actually-flash-time.html#post658471 source] | ||
| − | = | + | =Tempo through MIDI= |
Tempo information is sent to other devices through MIDI syex. This can be disabled in the I/O menu (Send Realtime Sysex parameter). | Tempo information is sent to other devices through MIDI syex. This can be disabled in the I/O menu (Send Realtime Sysex parameter). | ||
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=Metronome= | =Metronome= | ||
| − | Fractal Audio devices can | + | Fractal Audio devices can emit a metronome signal. The metronome is located in the Tempo menu. You can start the metronome using a switch (assigned to the Metronome's MIDI CC) or through the Tempo menu. |
The metronome plays through Output 1 only! | The metronome plays through Output 1 only! | ||
Revision as of 07:45, 11 May 2017
The information on this page supplements the official manuals.
Contents
The Global menu lets you set the Tap Tempo operating mode:
- Average: averages the tempo to the last ten taps.
- Last Two: uses only the most recent two taps to determine the tempo.
When tapping the Tempo button or switch, the Tempo menu appears. It will disappear after a few seconds. You can specify in the Global menu how long it should stay on-screen.
Global Tempo and Preset Tempo
You can specify in the Tempo menu whether you want tempo to be set globally (across all presets) or per preset.
Tempo LED accuracy
Fractal Audio:
"The tempo LED is handled by a low-priority thread so it isn't rock solid and the higher the CPU usage the less solid it will be. The metronome, however, is perfectly accurate." source
Tempo through MIDI
Tempo information is sent to other devices through MIDI syex. This can be disabled in the I/O menu (Send Realtime Sysex parameter).
Ticking tempo noise
Audible bleed-through of the tempo signal can occur when the MIDI cable is not properly shielded.
Metronome
Fractal Audio devices can emit a metronome signal. The metronome is located in the Tempo menu. You can start the metronome using a switch (assigned to the Metronome's MIDI CC) or through the Tempo menu.
The metronome plays through Output 1 only!
Auto-activate a Delay using Tap Tempo
If the parameter Auto Delay in the Tempo menu is “ON,” any delay blocks that are bypassed will become active whenever a tempo is tapped in. This allows you to set the tempo and un-bypass your delay block(s) from a single footswitch.
MIDI CCs for Tempo and Metronome
- Tempo: CC 14
- Metronome: CC 122
