Kenton TB303 3 v.1 - Manual (Page 2)

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Notes on using the Din Sync 24 input:
The TB-303 also has a 5 pin socket for sync input fitted as standard. This can be connected to the Sync 24 output
on your converter (if it has one). This will enable you to run the TB-303 in synchronisation with your sequencer. In
this mode, you must program the patterns you want to play directly into the TB-303 from it’s own front panel.
When you start your sequencer, the TB-303 will then play the patterns in time with your sequence. You will always
have to start the sequence from the top as the TB-303 will not recognise song position pointers.
Troubleshooting Din Sync 24:
1) The lead you need for connecting Sync 24 may look like a MIDI lead, but it is not. MIDI leads only require
three connections out of the possible 5 on the 5 pin DIN socket, the sync connection requires that all 5 wires
are connected, which means that many MIDI leads won't work. You will need to get a standard 5 pin DIN to 5
pin DIN to 5 pin DIN lead which Kenton can supply. (If you are connecting to a Pro-Solo, you will need a 5 pin
din to 2 mini jack plug lead, Kenton can supply that too.)
2) You need to make sure that the clock output is enabled on your sequencer, this is very often on a setup
page or on a pull-down menu. The Sync 24 output on Kenton converters cannot be disabled, so if your
TB-303 doesn't start with your sequencer, you can be sure that the converter isn't receiving MIDI sync.
Alternatively, you may have a faulty or incorrect lead or even maybe a faulty sync input socket on the TB-303.
3) MIDI sync isn't on any particular MIDI channel, it's on a sort of global channel of its own.
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