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Deluge + NTS-1 Clock
handeyeco
Posts: 6
in Deluge Help
Hello! Thought maybe someone could answer a question.
I have the Deluge MIDI out attached to the NTS-1 MIDI in (5-pin DIN to 3.5mm TRS via Type-A MIDI converter).
I can play the NTS-1 via the Deluge and I can control NTS-1 MIDI CC via the Deluge, but I can't seem to control the NTS-1 clock via the Deluge.
On the Deluge I have Settings -> MIDI -> Clock -> Output set to "On"
On the NTS-1 I have MIDI clock source set to "auto" (the only other option is "off")
Anyone have any thoughts on what I might check to get these working together?
Answers
Hey @handeyeco
I am unfamiliar with the NTS-1, but gave the MIDI implementation chart a quick google.
https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/8b4225f3349d609272fcf7ac868212cc.pdf
It says that Clock is receivable, with the remark that "Not received when global parameter MIDI Clock src is set to Internal; received when set to Auto".
So it should be working for you
Dunno what's going wrong here... You sure you have a TRS-A and not a TRS-B?
You could try use the CV out of the deluge to map it, though I'm not really sure how that works regarding the clock (believe you need to send pulses of some sort, maybe someone else here knows about that).
Alternatively (which seems to be the most plausible solution), have you tried using the Deluge as a USB MIDI host?
https://cdn.korg.com/us/support/download/files/40b4cf13fa40a3f9f821559b794dd9f5.pdf
Seems the NTS-1 can do MIDI over USB, and I find that's usually the most trustworthy way of transmitting MIDI.
You'll need a male USB B to female USB A adapter
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/PremiumCord-USB-Adapter-Female-Male/dp/B07NSM651X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=13FMBDV4SZN62&keywords=männlich+usb+b+weiblich+usb+a&qid=1675010420&s=computers&sprefix=male+usb+b+female+usb+,computers,403&sr=1-3
As well as some sort of power to the Deluge (9 to 12V power brick that plugs into the wall).
You can also plug a USB hub into the Deluge and connect multiple devices to it
Anyways, hope you find some success!