Patterns Tempo Changes using Launchkey Mini MK III

Elektron Gear Digitone/Digitone Keys
#1

I could use some help. I am trying to use my LaunchKey Mini MK III to control my Digitone. The Digitone Auto Midi Channel is set to 10 and the LaunchKey to channel 10. I am able to play all of the Preset Sounds or my new sounds using the LaunchKey keyboard without any issues so I know I have the Midi Channel set correctly.
The problem I am having is with the Preset Patterns. Whenever I plug the LaunchKey into the Digitone the Tempo on every Pattern changes to 120 BPM. As soon as I unplug it and start the Patterns again they go back to their original correct tempos. Also the Tempo and Global/Pattern control setting feature on the Digitone gets disabled so I can’t make any manual changes to either the Tempo or toggle between Global & Pattern settings.

Is there a setting in the Digitone that I need to make or something on the LaunchKey Mini.

I do not have these issues when I use either of my Keystep 32, Keystep 37, Behringer Swing or any of the Midi Thru from my Modular Synths with the Digitone so I’m thinking it’s a LaunchKey setting issue but I’m not sure.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I really would like to use the LaunchKey Mini with my Digitone because it’s the perfect footprint on my WorkStation in front of the Digitone.

#2

It can definitely be done on the LK mini itself, it was a feature of the 1.1 firmware. LINK

EDIT:

To access the setup page, hold the shift button whilst powering up the Launchkey Mini (ie connecting a USB cable) to enter the Set-up page.

To toggle the MIDI Clock output on or off press the Pink pad [sixth from the left] in the settings page.

When dimly lit the physical MIDI output will not send MIDI clock signals.

When fully lit the MIDI output will send MIDI Clock signals and the [Tempo] rotary knob will continue to control the MIDI Clock output speed.

Press the Play button to resume making music with the Launchkey Mini.

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#3

Thank you. I had forgotten about the 1.1 Firmware Update and the new features like turning the MIDI Clock off. That resolved the issue. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Floyd

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