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Timing and files
FA prepares the receiver to play from the beginning. Timing comes from the clock pulses.
MIDI Start · FA → 0 → ▶
File meta events, event positions and live transport messages serve different functions. Inspect this example in its proper context using an SMF reader or MIDI monitor.
Example
Code or time base / interpretation · FA / 0 → ▶
Code or time base / interpretationFA 0 → ▶
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What unit is being used for timing?
Answer
Check the file’s PPQ or SMPTE division. MIDI Clock on the wire uses 24 pulses per quarter independently of SMF tick resolution.Related topics
Ticks, PPQ and tempo mapsReferences
MIDI specifications and reference tables
Subject-expert review pending.