Why does ACID PRO sometimes lose sync when it is triggered from or chasing MIDI timecode?
How to prevent loss of sync when ACID is triggered from or chasing MIDI timecode:
When ACID PRO is triggered from or chasing MIDI timecode, it is very vulnerable to system slowdowns. Anything that might take processor time away from ACID PRO may cause it to lose sync.
To minimize the risks, try the following:
1. Only run the applications that are synching at the same time. Close any other background applications. This includes applications like RealPlayer, DirectCD, Microsoft Find Fast, or Microsoft System Agent, any of which might be running without your knowledge.
2. Make sure that ACID PRO is not low on RAM. Check the RAM usage indicator at the bottom of the ACID PRO screen. It should be running in the green to sync reliably.
3. If you are using multiple sound cards, make sure that there are absolutely no conflicts between them. Anytime one of the cards causes the other card to gap a little, sync is thrown off.
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