Analog Rytm MK2, and my modular setup ain't lining up with Ableton.

[kszucsszabo]

Hello friends,

After many headaches with sync up issues, I came to the decision to give a try with Nome II.

I'm using the latest version of Ableton 12 with M2 mac, and the latest firmware for U-sync. I've set up reduced latency while monitoring as said on manuals, and on the Tempo n Midi tab I've selected Nome with input dar control and for the output the commands. 1 midi output from Nome goes to my Analog rytm mk2, I've set it up to receive clock from midi, If I record that back to Ableton, usually theres like 5-7ms delay, seems to be different all the times. The other midi output I'm syncing Arturia beatstep pro, and from there Im using gates and duplicating the clock signal to send it out to my modular setup, If I'm recording the modular to Ableton theres like a 15ms delay in there, I've tried to sync one of my modular sequencer directly from Nome's analog output to see if theres a problem with the BSP connection, but neither of them runs on its own by that output. I've also connected the audio output from Nome to my interface to see if that metronome is on point or not, but Ableton havent receive any signal that way.

Any ideas what could the problem be, or what could skipped my attention while setting it up?

Thanks in advance and cheers!

[simntonic]

Hi, and welcome

Glad you decided to give the Nome a go!

You have many questions, trying to answer them in order:
1. For U-SYNC make sure to follow the "U-SYNC Quick Start" PDF step by step. Follow every relevant section carefully to avoid any mishaps in the setup. "Reduced Latency while monitoring" is not needed, for example (but Delay Compensation is). Make sure Ableton is not sending any kind of clock (U-SYNC takes care of that), make sure your Rytm is synced to the Nome and that it is started by the Nome as well.
2. Latency is normal, as it comes from many parts of the setup. But it should not move, so that you can set the "SHIFT" slider in the U-SYNC plugin to compensate for it. The coming U-SYNC version (not released yet) will have an automatic latency detection switch to make it easier, for now you'll need to measure the latency like you did.
3. If you can, definitely sync your modular using the ANLG output of the Nome and not through the BSP. The output sends 5V pulses of 5ms, you can configure it using the "AnL", "An.1" and "An.2" settings on the Nome - see the Nome II Manual for more info
4. the "AUDIO" output of the Nome is a metronome, you can mute/unmute it in a few different ways (see the Nome manual as well), by default it should be constantly unmuted. Check the little switch in the back (headphones/balanced line) and set it correctly.

Simon

[newuser]

Hello,

i just received my nome 2 and got some questions of understanding, since i have somewhat of a similar setup to the original user, i thought id chime in here.

I bought the nome to finally be able to use my hardware (Analog Rytm, Modular with midi input, Digitakt and Minilogue XD) in sync with ableton (Macbook Air M5). I have set up everything the way the manuals advise, did the typical way of recording audio, looking at the waveform and determining the latency and used the usync shift to have the recording on point. But now my audio monitoring is of by a noticable bit. I can now use the shift function to get my monitoring audio in sync which, as i add more and more to my project always drifts away and i have to readjust.

This is very frustrating as i bought the nome exactly for the case of being able to use plugins on my incoming audio live and my hardware together with software instruments. Constantly having to wonder if my audio is in sync or not and then having to readjust is a bit of a vibe kill.

Now the questions:
-Is it impossible to have my recorded and monitored audio to be in sync at the same time, or do i always have to choose which of the 2 i want?
-You said something about an upcoming update with automatic latency detection, would that help with constantly having to resync the audio?
-I am a little concerned as i am rapidly nearing the max of the shift option. I already use a shift of -60 with the large latency enabled in a project with just a couple of tracks and when the project is running with an avarege cpu usage of 8% and max cpu usage of 12% at buffer 256. Will this become a probleme with me quickly reaching the max shift?
-A question more about the nome hardware. I have plugged the nome into my usb hub (standard ANKER hub) and it did not work, only when i plug it directly into my mac it powers on. Why is that? Does it need to much power? Would it work with a different hub?

Really hope there is help for this as i dont see alot of other ways to fix such problems.

Best regards