isn't there a nanoloop sync mode in lsdj that would let you sync both just via link cable? or is there a 3rd party you wish to sync with midi?

Ok, I should've explained what I'm trying to do.

My main goal is to use LSDJ as a midi controller, releasing midi out data to a drum machine (clock), a shruthi (notes and CC) and nanoloop (clock). So, that's why I was trying to get Nano to receive sync via midi.

If there is some demand, I can try to make a real MIDI-adaptor with the same functionality as the USB version.

I think there would be great demand for this! I would definitely pick one up. That's the only thing would stop me from picking one up right now tbh

If there is some demand, I can try to make a real MIDI-adaptor with the same functionality as the USB version.

yes i think so good sir-not needing a computer as an intermediary to integrate midi sync would be awesome, I also think the older versions of nanoloop would be worth releasing, so as to install different versions on different carts. i.e nl 1.5 has enough features nl 1.6 doesn't(and vice versa) to the extent that it changes the possibilities and direction of composition

What I was trying to do is let nanoloop receive midi clock from lsdj (that modified lsdj version by trash80s). But when I just connect my midi/usb cable on the nano midi adapter, nanoloop goes crazy on the sync screen, running the steps randomly.

Have you put nanoloop into slave mode and lsdj into nano master sync mode (see respective manuals)?

You can set the adaptor to sync mode with ./nlmidi02 -SYNC (note the CAPS) so that sync mode remains when the adaptor is removed. You should then be able to use it with any USB-MIDI host.
However, in most cases, that will be a PC. USB with its host/client architecture is a PC technology.

Of course you can sync it to an other device through the PC. I haven't tried sync yet, but I could for example play mGB with a USB-MIDI keyboard attached to the PC.

What I was trying to do is let nanoloop receive midi clock from lsdj (that modified lsdj version by trash80s). But when I just connect my midi/usb cable on the nano midi adapter, nanoloop goes crazy on the sync screen, running the steps randomly.

I believe that would be highly appreciated by the community, once a lot of people don't know or don't have the patience for building an arduinoboy.

that software means there is no way to control Nanoloop through this midi adapter, running any other device as midi master other than the PC, right?

You can set the adaptor to sync mode with ./nlmidi02 -SYNC (note the CAPS) so that sync mode remains when the adaptor is removed. You should then be able to use it with any USB-MIDI host.
However, in most cases, that will be a PC. USB with its host/client architecture is a PC technology.

Of course you can sync it to an other device through the PC. I haven't tried sync yet, but I could for example play mGB with a USB-MIDI keyboard attached to the PC.

If there is some demand, I can try to make a real MIDI-adaptor with the same functionality as the USB version.

on the mac (or any unix based sytem) to execute a file in the current directory you have to prefix ./ so the command should start with ./nlmidi02

IT WORKED! Thanks a lot folks!

dasid wrote:

It's the same command prompt program as the data send/receive, you just give it the command line "nlmidi04 -sync", and you should be good to go.

PULSELOOPER wrote:

Damn. Terminal gives me a "command not found" when I try to give the nlmidi02 command.

Did you mistype the number in the terminal, or in your reply?

Nope, the file in the folder is nlmidi02.

It's the same command prompt program as the data send/receive, you just give it the command line "nlmidi04 -sync", and you should be good to go.

Did you mistype the number in the terminal, or in your reply?

thanks for your help!