## Clock for Vdats

Device/Module Wishlist

Original topic on PlanetZ: https://forums.scopeusers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33428

#### Clock for Vdats

Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:09 pm
by Music Manic
Is it possible to Sync more than one VDAT in Scope?
Why doesn't the clock out of one not send the clock info to the other.
Would be a great help for me to have them all working together in time.
Thanks

#### Re: Clock for Vdats

Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 3:56 am
by astroman
you can have up to 8 virtual Adats within 1 device which are 'autosynced'
the 'number of VDATs' in device control can be set up to 16, but the GUI runs out of inputs then
afaik Adat-Sync isn't just a simple clock signal
(as mentioned earlier VDAT + VRC 128 are a very close imitation of the physical devices)
I faintly recall a comment from Creamware tech support why it's supposed to be extended within the device instead of multiple instances
ps: just read your comment in another thread about 32 channels...
you probably mean Asio pairs, so you're effectively using up all 64 virtual inputs already
cheers, Tom

#### Re: Clock for Vdats

Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 5:54 am
by Music Manic
8 Vdats would be perfect. That's all I need. I though I could only get 4 because it only allowed me to arm 32 tracks. Will double check.
Nice having you back. You're info is appreciated.

#### Re: Clock for Vdats

Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:36 am
by astroman
you're welcome... and you're correct about the 4 tapes
the surface only counts up to 4, but clicking + continues (and you can arm all but the respective button)
I can't check the VRC on my XP machine as it crashes with Scope 5
(dunno if that's related to the OS, but iirc it always acted this way)
while the tape transport of a physical Alesis BRC can be tricky to sync, the arming/muting part is reliable
if you have a Sync plate (and some desk space) it's a no-brainer for often less than 100€
the 9 pin Adat-Sync connector is a regular RS232 cable (both sides male)
it should be of good quality, tho (shielding etc)
certain original Alesis cables do NOT match required specs (according to Alesis support)
cheers, Tom

#### Re: Clock for Vdats

Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:04 am
by Music Manic
Tom
Yes VRC works on windows 7 here. Will test it more tonight and get back to you.
I have sync plate but I don't have Adats.
Thanks