Re: Bright Light Synced to Loop Tempo

[Matthias Grob <matilists@gmail.com>]

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
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>