23.6 Syncing to an External Device
If you are using REAPER in conjunction with an external device then you may need to ensure that your DAW is in sync with that device, and to take its time clock from that device.
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If you are using REAPER in conjunction with an external device then you may need to ensure that your DAW is in sync with that device, and to take its time clock from that device. For example, you may need to make REAPER the client of another DAW, or to a video deck. Another example might be if you need to upload time-stamped material from ADAT tape. To synchronize REAPER to an external timecode, follow this sequence:
- Right click over the Play button on the Transport Bar. This opens the settings dialog box shown here.
- Select the Input to be used. Available sync types include ASIO Positioning Protocol, MTC and SPP.
- Complete the other settings and close the dialog box. You should consult the documentation of your external device for further information.
- To play REAPER in sync with an incoming timecode, hold Alt while right clicking on the play button to toggle this client to timecode on and off.