E-RM Multiclock Manuel utilisateur
USER MANUAL
E-RM ERFINDUNGSBÜRO
Copyright © 2018
e-rm erndungsbüro - https:/www.e-rm.de
E-RM Erndungsbüro Rest & Maier GbR
Wikingerufer 7
10555 Berlin
Germany
Version 1.1 - August 2018
Contents
1 The Purpose of the Multiclock 7
2 Machine Overview 8
3 Conguring the machine 10
3.1 ClockSource......................... 10
3.2 TimeSignature ....................... 10
3.3 ChannelSetup........................ 11
3.3.1 ShiftRange ..................... 11
3.3.2 Oset Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.3 Channel Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.4 Channel Dividers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.5 LFO Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.6 Analog Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3.7 Midi Controller Conguration . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.8 Presets........................ 15
3.4 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4.1 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Using Audio Sync 17
4.1 Plugin............................. 17
4.2 SyncTrack .......................... 17
5 Using MIDI In 19
5.1 MIDIMapper......................... 19
6 Using USB MIDI 20
6.1 MIDI Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2 Parameter Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 DAW Transport Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7 Tips and Limitations 23
7.1 Nicetoknow......................... 23
7.2 AudioSync.......................... 24
8 Updating the System Software 25
9 Declaration of Conformity 26
10 Contact 27
Simply play together.
Introduction
Hello Stranger!
Congratulations for purchasing your multiclock. You have just
purchased an avant-garde machine: you are now able to solve sync
and timing issues in the studio and on stage once and for all.
This multi-format sync box builds a bridge between DAWs and
external MIDI, DIN/sync24 and analog modular gear. It allows tight
integration of external instruments into your digital production
workow without having to worry about timing.
Also as a standalone master clock generator for hardware-only
setups it cuts a dash. Start shifting your clocks, start shuing the
beat, we are sure you will enter unknown territories.
Please read this manual carefully and follow the advice to be re-
warded from the beginning with a great and powerful tool. And be
assured, the multiclock is a game changer!
Have fun and start making music,
The team of E-RM
The Purpose of the Multiclock
The multiclock is a multi-format sync box which is built to overcome
all well known problems with tight synchronization of external
sequencers, drummachines, arpeggiators and other external gear
with each other and especially in the workow with a DAW.
The key feature of the multiclock is it’s ability to derive a variety
of sync signals from a special Audio Sync track instead of using for
example a MIDI Clock signal.
With this technique, the multiclock is able to generate MIDI 20.83 μs is the length of one sample at
an audio sampling frequency of 48 kHz
Clock, DIN/sync24 and analog modular clock signals to sync your
slaves with a jitter as low as ±20 μs. This nally ensures seamless
integration of all of your external instruments with your computer.
The second important feature of the multiclock is it’s ability to
shift all output clock channels against each other and relative to
the master clock back and forth in realtime. Up to ±300 ms of shift
range ensure easy compensation of machine delay, audio buer
latencies and leave more than enough headroom to shift just to
get the groove.
The multiclock is not built to be syncronized by a master DAW using
MIDI or USB MIDI, nor does it correct your MIDI Note timing; it
probably also can not y to the moon.
But instead you can nally start bending time, play with the
phase of your sounds and adjust microtiming of your arrange-
ments. Let’s start today, it’s a lot of fun!
Machine Overview
The front panel of the multiclock can be roughly divided into a
real-time and a conguration section.
On the left half, there are four identical channel stripes for real-
time control of each output channel. They consist of a shift and a
shue knob, a status led and a start/stop button.
Shift knobs feature a center detent to easily set the channel
oset to the zero position. The status leds light up in dierentStatus leds ash green for activated
and shine red for running channels. colours to indicate running mode during playback or highlight the
current channel under conguration.
On the right half, you can nd the conguration display, a rotary
encoder with click to navigate the menus, a function key and a BPM
led. Moreover, global start/stop buttons are available for playback
control when running on the internal masterclock.
During normal operation, the display presents all signicant infor-
mation on the homescreen.
multiclock front panel overview.
machine overview 9
You see the clock source, time signature and current BPM on the
right part of the screen.
On the left part is one line for each output channel to display
shift oset, shue amount or additional information like channel
mode and LFO waveform.
On the bottom of the screen is a virtual button section which
allows you to change the global machine conguration. Use the se-
lect menu button to toggle the cursor between the virtual buttons
and the upper main part of the screen.
Example Homescreen. Notice the
dierent Channel Modes shown here:
Channel 1 is congured as LFO, Channel
2+3 work in sync mode and Channel 4 is
used as a MIDI controller.
The rear panel of the multiclock provides connectivity and input
for the power supply. It can also be divided into two sections:
inputs on one side, outputs on the other. DC input and a power
switch are located on the rightmost edge.
Syncronisation inputs are available in the form of a ¼” jack for
Audio Sync and a DIN socket for MIDI, sync24 and analog modular Modular Synth connectivity is eas-
ily accomplished by using a E-RM
modular whip to convert from all DIN
sockets to 2 mini jacks for clock & run
signals.
sync. Audio Sync can be fed as a balanced or unbalanced signal but
is internally treated unbalanced in both cases.
On the left, there is one DIN socket for each output. Any of them
can provide MIDI, sync24 and analog modular sync, depending on
the channel settings in the menu.
Channel 1 additionally has a ¼” TRS output jack to provide ana-
log clock or analog LFO. Tip = Clock/LFO, Ring = Start
Channel settings can be reached by holding the set channel
button and pressing the button of the respective channel.
multiclock connector overview.
Conguring the machine
Conguring the settings of your multiclock is as easy as following
the menu on the screen if you keep two things in mind:
• The screen is always divided into a main and a bottom section.
To toggle the cursor between both sections, simply push the
select menu button.
• Turn the encoder to move the cursor or change settings. Click it
to select an option or submit a change.
Clock Source
Before using the multiclock in your setup, probably the most im-
portant setting is the selection of the clock source. You can reach
the conguration page from the homescreen by selecting the SRC
button.
Clock source selection. USB MIDI
channel can be chosen after selection.
Choose between several input formats or use the internal mas-
terclock generator. The recommended way to syncronize external
gear to a DAW is using Audio In and the plugin provided on our
website. Please refer to section 4 (p. 17) for further instructions.www.e-rm.de/downloads
Time Signature
To be able to start slaves always in sync with the downbeat of the
next bar, the multiclock needs to know which time signature you
are playing in. Select the T.SIG button from the homescreen to
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