Sync Outside The Box
- Based on our original Sync-Gen IIPRO and Sync-Gen IILE interfaces - with 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 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 and project sample rates are supported. All outgoing five-pin ports are switchable between MIDI and 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 both smooth live performance and real-time tracking feel. A variable Voltage Trigger | Pulse Width control is provided for the slower rhythmic analogue clock rates.
- Internal native clock resolution is 96PPQ, ensuring all slower clock rates retain identical stability and alignment by being internally divided down in hardware.
- The separate Multi-Split is a zero-latency, zero-jitter, dual-input MIDI and Din-Sync port expander for the Sync-Gen 3LX, which can be used separately or in combination as a precision MIDI | Din-Sync thru box.
Test Environment
- Saleae Logic 16PRO hardware analyser
- All data captured @ 250MS/s unless stated
- Simultaneous port captures - Sync-Gen 3LX trace shown in RED
- DAW Project - 96kHz | 32 sample buffer | 100BPM unless stated
- MIDI Clock Generation - 24PPQ - 100 × Bars - Single Pass
- Din-Sync Clock Generation - 24PPQ - 100 × Bars - Single Pass
- 5VDC Clock Generation - 24PPQ - 100 × Bars - Single Pass
- Jitter quantified by calculating the average interval between sequential events across the capture period and measuring how much each individual interval deviates from this average
- Interval @ 100BPM - 1 × 24PPQ = 25000µs
MIDI Clock Output
- Sync-Gen 3LX vs RME Fireface UC
- Bitwig Studio - 5.3.12
- Platform - Mac Mini M2PRO | macOS 15.6
- Audio - RME Fireface UC - Firmware 138 | Driver 4.27
Din-Sync Output
- Sync-Gen 3LX vs RME Fireface UC | Firmware 138 | Driver 4.27 | - Kenton PRO Solo Euro
- Bitwig Studio - 5.3.12
- Platform - Mac Mini M2PRO | macOS 15.6
- Audio - RME Fireface UC | Firmware 138 | Driver 4.27 |
MIDI Clock Output
- Sync-Gen 3LX vs MIOXL | Firmware 2.3.0 |
- Bitwig Studio - 5.3.12
- Platform - Mac Studio M4Max | macOS 15.6
- Audio - Antelope Orion 32 Gen 3 | RME M-16DA
Din-Sync Output
- Sync-Gen 3LX vs MIOXL | Firmware 2.3.0 | - Korg KMS30
- Bitwig Studio - 5.3.12
- Platform - Mac Studio M4Max | macOS 15.6
- Audio - Antelope Orion 32 Gen 3 | RME M-16DA
More Information
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- Universal DAW support
- Universal project sample rate [ 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
Hardware
- Format switchable 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 AB [ 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 48 | 96 PPQ ]
- Voltage Trigger TX Interval Selector - Modes CD [ 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2i TPB ]
- Variable Trigger TX Pulse Width - Modes CD [ 1 ~ 20ms ]
Physical
- Weight - 1.0kg
- Dimensions - [ D ] 205mm [ W ] 165mm [ H ] 53mm
Accessories
- Universal Power Supply
- Input IEC 100VAC ~ 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
- Format switchable 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 AB [ 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 24 | 48 | 96 PPQ ]
- Voltage Trigger TX Interval Selector - Modes CD [ 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2i TPB ]
- Variable Trigger TX Pulse Width - Modes CD [ 1 ~ 20ms ]
Physical
- Weight - 1.0kg
- Dimensions - [ D 205mm [ W ] 165mm [ H ] 53mm
Accessories
- Universal Power Supply
- Input IEC 100VAC ~ 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
