Introduction
Based on our original Sync-Gen IIPRO and Sync-Gen IILE interfaces with some significant upgrades, the Sync-Gen 3LX and Multi-Split package is a sample-accurate, latency-correcting, universal DAW to external hardware tempo-sync interface system with advanced plugin control provided in AU / VST / VST3 and AAX formats.
A single dedicated output from your audio interface is the only requirement. All audio interfaces are supported. No DC coupling is required. All DAWs are supported as are all project sample rates. All outgoing five pin ports are switchable between MIDI < > Din-Sync.
An output buss-switchable direct MIDI Merge is included on the front panel for live keyboard play or for injecting DAW generated MIDI events into the precision generated clock stream.
Analogue Voltage Clocks and DAW running status Transport output pulses ( switchable between 5VDC / S-Trig ) are provided via a rear TRS socket with all clock rates up to 96PPQ available and selected directly via front panel rotary switches.
All clock rate changes are DAW-grid bar quantized ensuring smooth live performance and / or real-time recording / tracking feel. A variable Voltage Trigger / Pulse width control is provided for the slower rhythmic analogue clock rates.
Internal native clock resolution is 96PPQ and is tempo-stable to 5μs ( microseconds ) which means all slower clock rates retain identical stability and alignment being internally divided down by the hardware design.
The Multi-Split is a zero-latency, zero-jitter, dual input MIDI and Din-Sync Port Expander for the Sync-Gen 3LX unit which can be used separately or in combination if required as a precision MIDI / Din-Sync MULT / THRU box.
Software
Universal DAW support
Universal project sample rate compatible [ 44.1kHz ~ 192kHz ]
Universal audio interface compatible [ No DC Coupling required ]
Latest macOS / Windows support
Intel / Silicon processor native support [ 64bit VST2 / VST3 / AU / AAX ]
Integrated DAW Transport Follow
Rhythmic Sync-Shift [ 1 thru 32 x 16th intervals ]
Global Swing [ 50% thru 75% ]
Global Swing Interval Select [ 8 / 16 ]
Global Rate Tempo Ratios [ 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 ]
Programable Active Bar Edit [ On / Off ]
Selectable Sync Pattern Length [ 1 ~ 8 bars ]
Bar Swing Interval [ 8 / 16 ]
Bar Rate [ 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 ]
Pattern Save / Load / Reset
Adjustable Swing Blur
Manual Force Stop
Grid-Quantised Manual Restart
Precision Latency Compensation [ +/- 4096 samples ]
Parameter MIDI Assignment
For the latest Sync-Gen 3 plug-in downloads click the link below :-
Sync-Gen 3 Software - More Information
Sync-Gen 3LX Hardware - More Information
Hardware
Format switchable five pin TX x 3 [ Din-Sync / MIDI ]
MIDI Merge RX x 1
Continuous Voltage Clocks / Voltage Triggers TX x 1
Voltage Transport TX x 1
Format switchable Clock / Transport Pulses [ V-Trig / S-Trig ]
Voltage Clock TX Mode Selector [ A / B / C / D ]
Voltage Clock TX Rate Selector - Modes A / B [ 4 / 6 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 / 48 / 96 PPQ ]
Voltage Trigger TX Interval Selector - Modes C / D [ 2 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 2i TPB ]
Variable Trigger TX Pulse Width - Modes C / D [ 1 ~ 20ms ]
Performance
DAW to TX Start Latency > Zero
MIDI Clock TX Jitter < 5μs [ Zero samples @ 96kHz ]
Din-Sync TX Jitter < 5μs [ Zero samples @ 96kHz ]
Voltage Clock TX Jitter < 5μs [ Zero samples @ 96kHz ]
Physical
Weight > 1.0kg
Dimensions > (D) 205mm (W) 165mm (H) 53mm
Accessories
Universal Power Supply
Input IEC 100VAC thru 250VAC > Output 12VDC 1.5A
Y-Split TRS to Dual TS adapter
5-Pin Female to Female MIDI Coupler
TT-5 MIDI / Din-Sync Test Tube
Hardware
Master MIDI RX x 1
Master Din-Sync RX x 1
Format switchable TX x 7 [ MIDI / Din-Sync ]
Performance
MIDI RX to MIDI TX Latency [ Zero samples ]
MIDI RX to MIDI TX Jitter [ Zero samples ]
Din-Sync RX to Din-Sync TX Latency [ Zero samples ]
Din-Sync RX to Din-Sync TX Jitter [ Zero samples ]
Physical
Weight > 1.0kg
Dimensions > (D) 205mm (W) 165mm (H) 53mm
Accessories
Universal Power Supply
Input IEC [ 100 thru 250VAC ] > Output 12VDC 1.5A
5-Pin Female to Female MIDI Coupler
TT-5 MIDI / Din-Sync Test Tube