Audio clock enables the interpretation of external audio timecode LTC from a configured Audio Input Device.
Go check the
Clock Device
Used to synchronize an animation with Time Code
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topic to learn how to link a timeline to a clock.
To set an Audio Clock, go to the
Preferences
Smode Preferences panel
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panel [F11], in the
Engine Preferences
General preferences of SMODE's rendering engine.
Add your Device here: MIDI controller, OSC, Video and Audio devices etc.
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tab.
Create a new Clock Input by clicking the
Add
button and choose 'Audio Clock' in the list:
You also need to configure an
Audio Device
Use audio devices in Smode
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to get an audio Input.
If you encounter seeking issues in your timeline, it may be due to a buffer / signal problem. First, check that you are receiving a clear signal (green arrow).
If the issue remains, edit your devices (1) and try to increase the sample rate and buffer size using the menu presets (2):
.
You can also play with the gain to make the waveform biger or smaller
Note that you also have access to a "Manual Override" in the device panel. This will allow you to pass this clock into a
Manual Clock
Set the time you want
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, which will override the audio signal.
