Cubase synchronization (Midi Clock sync) problem

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Hi Bart,

First off you should post your question to the following to groups also :

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fdug/

http://homerecording.com/bbs/forumdisplay.php?f=16

I've done a lot of syncing of Fostex D series machines to Cubase ( 5 and
up ) but I haven't done so while recording/playing other midi devices a the
same time.

Can you describe in detail all off the physical connections you are using
( MIDI and word clock for all devices ) and also the settings in Cubase and
the D-90. Like for instance in the Cubase settings are you routing MIDI
sync to just one specific MIDI channel or are you sending it to all
channels, etc.

Best of luck.

--
John L Rice
Drummer@ImJohn.com

"Korgi" <bartp@ardentcreative.co.uk> wrote in message
news:1119003038.526694.212000@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
> Hi All,
>
> I'm having major trouble synchronizing Cubase VST 5.1 to the Midi Clock
>
> output of my Fostex D90 HD recorder.
>
> The D90 is set as the Master and Cubase is in "Sync" mode - a standard
> setup. (Obviously all the VST sync options are set to match the D90). I
>
> use a Mac G4/OS9.2/MIDEX8x8/OMS2.3.8/EMU e6400/RolandJV1080.
>
> When the D90 is playing, Cubase locks on and plays in perfect sync
> UNTIL I hit a MIDI controller (key, pitchbend, mod). After that, all
> the MIDI sequences fall out of sync after 10 bars or so - it sounds
> like suddenly the MIDI modules are slowing down and there is a delay,
> though none of the Cubase Audio tracks are affected, and the metronome
> in Cubase never falls out of sync with the D90. I've checked all the
> MIDI settings in VST and everything seems correctly set.
>
> I've also tried routing the MIDI signal to different modules, but the
> same thing happens. (Bizarrely, even when the D90 is stopped and I try
> to reset and just run the Cubase sequence, the MIDI continues out of
> sync until I restart Cubase, or re-set the MIDEX. The same ALSO happens
>
> when the D90 is playing but the SYNC option is switched off in VST and
> the two are running "independently" )
>
> Without the D90 involved, everything works fine. I cannot understand
> this, having used my D90 for years without any sync problems - it's a
> stable & profesional machine and I'm sure I've used it with my setup
> successfully before.
>
> Does this sound familiar? Can anyone help? I've already torn about 237
> hairs off my head and at this rate I'll go bold in a week.
>
> Many thanks guys,
>
> Bart.
>