Volca setup question with SQ1

elbertkorg · Post by **elbertkorg** » Sat Jun 20, 2015 8:48 pm

Hey guys,

If I had a setup like this: Volca Sample(master)(sync out to keys) -> Volca Keys (sync out to sq1) -> SQ1 (midi out to microkorg keyboard).

I am assuming the tempo will be consistent throughout the chain with the bpm I set on the volca sample correct? I am also assuming pressing start on the Sample wont start the rest, even with Korg's syncKontrol app?

Are there also any midi setting changes I should have in mind or will they all just sync fine via the aux cable? Im also assuming the microkorg's clock should be set to ext.

Thanks guys!

chris-korg · Post by **chris-korg** » Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:50 am

As my "personal rule" I try to avoid daisy-chaining and prefer one central master clock sending clock to all other devices in parallel (for both midi-setup and Sync-setup).
In your suggested Setup you need to consider that VSample and SQ-1 have the possibility of clock-division which might cause some confusion...

Your assumption conc. Start is correct - there are ways which are already discussed in other threads to overcome this limitation. You can see one example in my video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nofAdPGCLWo

I do not have a Microkorg so I can not say anything about its clock.

elbertkorg · Post by **elbertkorg** » Sun Jun 21, 2015 3:02 pm

Thanks for the insight

Would having syncKontrol app on my iphone connect to a belkin 5way and out individually to each box work? for the same tempo at least? I would think this would resolve my problem

orionb · Post by **orionb** » Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:19 am

thats a good idea - someone with a rockstar should please chime in

elbertkorg · Post by **elbertkorg** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 2:28 am

the belkin works fine with the app btw. just make sure to have the vol up high on the phone