Syncing MicroKorg Midi clock with Logic Pro X

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Syncing MicroKorg Midi clock with Logic Pro X

I am running Logic Pro X 10.4.8 on a MacBook Pro with OS 10.13.6, Using a Focusrite Interface with a Microkorg synth. I am trying to get Logic to be the master so that my Microkorg arpeggiator is in sync with the tempo of my Logic song. I have Midi cable going from Focusrite midi OUT to Korg MIDI IN, and from Korg midi OUT to Focusrite midi IN. I am not sure what settings I need to have in Logic Midi Sync. I have my MicroKorg set to midi channel 1 but not sure what other settings need to happen in the Korg. Logic sees the Korg as a midi driver when i set up a midi instrument, but i'm trying to use the Korg audio outs with the arpeggiator in the same tempo. When i change the Korg tempo it changes and is not in sync with Logic.

Any help greatly appreciated!

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 24, 2020 2:18 PM

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Pancenter

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Jun 25, 2020 10:49 AM in response to Pierre Degaillande1

In my first reply...

Look in the korg manual in the MIDI section, you are looking for an internal/external MIDI sync, set to external!

It is a setting on the Korg, Set MIDI Clock to External.

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Jun 24, 2020 3:22 PM in response to Pierre Degaillande1

We can help with,Logic but it's up to you to learn the Korg hardware. Look in the korg manual in the MIDI section, you are looking for an internal/external MIDI sync, set to external! Your audio outs of the Korg go into the Focustire audio in.

In Logic's Project Settings you will find Synchronization. Select the MIDI tab then click the checkmark for Destination 1. Then in the selector right below choose the Focusrite MIDI out. This should get you started.

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Jun 24, 2020 3:51 PM in response to Pierre Degaillande1

Huh? they changed that Page since Logic 10.4.4 Yes, select Pro 40 MIDI

Note: The Korg will be following Logic's tempo, the other settings leave the same, clock should be selected... it is.

Just so we're clear, Logic will not follow the Korg's tempo changes, it's can't work that way, Logic is the master clock.

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Answer 4

Jun 24, 2020 3:39 PM in response to Pancenter

Thanks for your response.

When i click on the midi tab, I don't see Detination 1. I see "ALL" and a bunch of ones that say "None" (photos attached.

When i click on the tab next to All , the tab gives me three options, "Off, All or Pro40Midi."

Not sure what that is.

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Answer 5

Jun 25, 2020 11:15 AM in response to Pancenter

FINALLY GOT IT! Thanks for bearing with me.

Had to go to a Korg forum to figure out how to set the clock to external because the manual is very confusing (And I'm new to all this midi stuff because I've been using almost exclusively real instruments for decades.)

Now all synced up! Many thanks!

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