Omniclock Beta Manual V 0.14.1

Early Access Beta

You are currently using a pre-release build of Omniclock. 

Please use Trial Mode to activate the plugin.

Activation Issue

If you encounter a bug where the plug-in doesn't activate after pressing "trial license," please reboot and reinstall the plug-in. This fixes this issue. We are working on resolving this.

All Beta testers will receive a full license once we release V1. 

Thank you for helping us test and improve Omniclock <3

Getting Set Up

Welcome to Omniclock, a VST / AU plugin that lets you shift MIDI clock to your external devices over MIDI or USB — no hardware sync box required.

To get the best performance from Omniclock, please follow these setup guidelines:

• Disable MIDI clock output from your DAW on any port that is also selected in Omniclock.
• Do not send clock from both your DAW and Omniclock at the same time to the same device. If you do, your gear will most likely run at double tempo — which is exciting, but usually not in a good way.
• Use a separate MIDI track/channel for each connected device when loading Omniclock in your DAW.
• Do not daisy-chain multiple Omniclock instances into a single MIDI channel in your DAW.
• If you need to record a synchronized external device, give your DAW a few beats of preroll before the section you want to capture. This helps ensure the first recorded sound is properly locked in.
  • This is especially important when using negative shift. We haven’t figured out how to look into the future just yet.

Omniclock’s Two Main Functions

1. Clock Shifting

Omniclock sends shiftable MIDI clock to your connected external devices, helping them stay tightly aligned with your DAW timeline.

• Both positive and negative clock shift are supported.
• 1x, 2x, and 4x multipliers are available to extend the usable shift range.
• Using a higher multiplier reduces the adjustment resolution:
  • 1x = 0.25 ms steps
  • 2x = 0.5 ms steps
  • 4x = 1 ms steps

For the most precise control, we recommend using multipliers only when you need the extra range.

2. Shuffle and Swing

Omniclock also includes multiple shuffle and swing models, inspired by legendary hardware machines.

• Accurate mode provides the most precise timing and does not introduce drift or jitter.
• The other modes add shuffle inspired by the character and feel of classic drum machines and samplers.
• These models also include subtle drift and jitter, reflecting the behavior of the original machines that inspired them.

The result is a more human feel: beats, arpeggios, and patterns can sound less rigid, more musical, and more vibey.

Using Omniclock

Omniclock is designed to run as a VST3 in most DAWs.

The AU version is intended for Logic Pro, where it appears as a MIDI FX plugin. Logic handles MIDI clock differently, so we had to make a few adjustments under the hood.

Please note the following:

• Omniclock provides MIDI clock shifting for external hardware devices connected via USB or MIDI DIN.
• It cannot shift MIDI clips, software instruments, or VST synths inside your DAW.
• You can map hardware controllers to the main parameters and adjust clock shift by feel.
• If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also automate these parameters in your DAW.
• Tempo changes are fully supported — Omniclock tracks your DAW tempo very accurately.
• In Ableton Live and Reaper, MIDI clips cannot be placed on the same track as Omniclock.
  • For these DAWs, please send MIDI notes to your connected device from a separate track.

Beta Build Notice

You are currently using a pre-release build of Omniclock.

If you run into any issues, bugs, strange behavior, or moments of existential sync confusion, please let us know at:

dev (at) rapidflow (dot) shop

We hope you enjoy using Omniclock as much as we do.

Enjoy,
Erik & the Rapid Flow team