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The EDP has a 1/4" BeatSync output which is a short pulse which could switch any lamp (through a relay) and its also audible, not beautiful but clear! On 6 Oct 2009, at 12:46, Todd Quincy wrote: > Do you think the edp could trigger a a roland 660 drum machine to > produce an audible click of the tempo set by the edp's midi clock? > > Also do you think the tempo light on the drum machine would activate > - flash... that would solve it! > > tq > > On Oct 6, 2009, at 11:31 AM, Florian Anwander wrote: > >> Hello Todd >> >> Todd Quincy schrieb: >>> yes, let's hear it.! >>> Following the drummer who is following the looper is the real >>> idea. I was just trying to make it more natural and less intrusive >>> to the drummer. >> I recommend NOT to use light as a click. There are two reasons. >> * Steady flashing produces stress for your brain, while a steady >> sound click is perceived as music and rhythm. >> * The brain reacts much slower on light than on sound. It is much >> more difficult for the drummer to play in sync with a steady >> flashing (if he is able at all) than with a audio click. Simply try >> once dancing to the rythm of a stroboscope, and you will know what >> I am talking about. >> >> I don't know your musical circumstances, but I recommend to use a >> central master MIDI clock, and distribute clock this to the various >> gear, that shall be in sync. We[*] use a Roland SBX-80 for this >> task. For you a simple old drummachine might be better, because the >> drummer could use it as click at the same time. >> >> Florian >> >> [*]www.sphericlounge.de www.ambiosonics.de >> >> > > Todd Quincy, > President, Quincy Creative, LLC > 513 253 0004 >