myths

[Bret <echoplex@yahoo.com>]

--- Steve Han <curbfeeler@transworld-lax.com> wrote:
> 
> "BrotherSync is a myth and does not work, showing
> 'error' message, even with Master to Slave
> settings."
Steve,

I saw a picture of BrotherSync in the National
Enquirer, so I know that he exists. He was riding a
Unicorn :-)

As an owner of 3 EDP, and a user of Brother sync, I
can 
 assure you that brother sync does indeed work.  The
only times I have gotten "error" message is when I
tried to use a 2 conductor cable (and plug) instead of
a 3 conductor TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) cable/plug, or
when I tried to use a defective trs cable.   I will
try to dig up some old articles about brother sync and
forward them to you.  Make sure you have the latest
firmware, and if it is a very old EDP that the brother
sync resistors (internal to the EDP) are the correct
value.  

> "Sync-ing with Midi In/Out/Thru works but the sync
> falls out of unison after approximately 8 minutes,
> fully discernable after about 12 to 13 minutes."

I have also done syncing with Midi, and it does
maintain sync over time.  I don't recall if I used the
midi through on the EDP, or the other midi devices.  I
have connected, an alesis drum machine, an oberheim
drummer, or an oberheim cyclone.  Using these devices
I have maintained sync for more than 30 minutes. 
Again, I will find some old email on the subject and
forward them to you.  You may want to search the email
archives, or re-read the FAQ on EDP at the LD website.

It may be tought to figure out these sync methods the
first time or two, but don't give up.  They work, and
are a blast to use.

bret 

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