[In 11.2.1] Midi Time Code

[russhart]

Hi, I find myself in a situation where having SCS able to send out Midi Time Code would be extremely helpful. I will be running a carols night in a few weeks time, and would like to be able to run the lighting in time with the videos/music of the carols. The lighting software (DMXControl) which will be on a second computer linked by midi has the ablility to run the lighting cues in response to MTC.
I have searched and tested the concept with Reaper to see that it works, but haven't found a way around it at this stage.
This was requested back in 2007, has anything come out of it?
I know I will have to work around the problem this year, but it would be nice for future shows.
Or does someone know where I can get a software based midi time code generator that can be midi controlled to interface with SCS.

[charlier]

Or does someone know where I can get a software based midi time code generator that can be midi controlled to interface with SCS.

Our ShowMan show control software will do this, although it's not cheap. It does run in demo mode and will do it for 30 minutes at a time if that meets your needs. Also, SoundMan-Server generates and reads regular LTC via audio outputs and inputs and SCS may support this as an initial process.

[Mike Daniell]

I've had a number of requests for MTC support and have recently discussed this in detail with an SCS user in Germany. I am planning to add a new cue/sub-cue type in SCS 11 to start/stop MTC.

A 'start MTC' sub-cue will allow you to enter a start time code when sending time codes (default 0, or 0:00:00.0). There will also be an option to automatically stop MTC when the parent cue ends - typically to allow MTC to be sent while an audio file sub-cue is playing, and to stop MTC at the end of that sub-cue. Alternatively you may stop MTC when required using a 'stop MTC' cue/sub-cue. Global options will be available for selecting the MIDI Port and for selecting the rate (24/25/29.97/30).

So although this will not be available in time for this year's carols, MTC support will be added to SCS 11 soon.

[russhart]

What you have described is basically what I need in able to do what I am thinking. For this years show I will have to send the lighting software midi notes to change the scenes at the required times, but am looking forward to this being in SCS 11

[runawaymartin]

Mmmmm! . . . In view of the fact that there are many ways to control external devices, like lighting consoles etc., the addition of MTC in SCS 11 sounds very interesting, Mike . . . it will give users an alternative option to using MIDI messages or a MIDI file. I also hadn't realised that SoundMan-Server could generate LTC.
I for one, look forward to hearing how SCS users are controlling other devices . . . there's already been some great advice in the forum . . thanks to all those concerned!
Cheers . . . Martin

[charlier]

I also hadn't realised that SoundMan-Server could generate LTC.

It can also follow and chase LTC. In fact, SM-S can have up to 8 separate LTC generators and readers!! Yikes!
~ Charlie