Remote Transport Sync (RTS) in Source-Connect Studio/Facility

Source-Connect features Remote Transport Sync (RTS) which allows for remote mix review sessions with picture/timeline lock. Linear time code (LTC/SMPTE) can be used as well to provide compatibility with legacy systems and workflows. In essence, RTS is an integrated method of synchronizing remotely connected Pro Tools (or other DAWs that support ReWire) transports. Purpose-built for ADR, overdubbing and remote monitoring, RTS makes distance collaboration easier and more efficient than it’s ever been. 

Accessing the Remote Transport Sync (RTS) Module 

You can access the RTS panel by clicking the RTS module in the Source-Connect application: 

Remote Transport Sync (RTS) and Source-Connect 4 

As of Source-Connect 4, RTS no longer uses the Rewire plugin since, among other things, the plugin does not support Apple Silicon chips. Instead, Source-Connect Studio/Facility 4.0 relies on MTC (MIDI timecode) and LTC (linear timecode) to both send and receive remote transport sync (RTS). 

To use RTS, one user must be in SEND mode and the other in RECEIVE. The RECEIVE user has no transport controls - effectively they now follow the SEND user in Mix/review mode. This version of Source-Connect does not support ADR mode, this will be available in a future update.

Further Reading

Here are all articles related to RTS for Source-Connect 4 Studio/Facility:

• Quick start guide for RTS and LTC/MTC in Source-Connect Studio/Facility.
• Sending and receiving RTS with Source-Connect Studio/Facility.
• How to create a MIDI device to share RTS in Source-Connect 4.
• How to configure Source-Connect 4 to:
  • Send RTS via MTC and Pro Tools to send MTC.
  • Receive RTS via MTC and Pro Tools to receive MTC.
  • Send RTS via LTC and Pro Tools to send LTC.
  • Receive RTS via LTC and Pro Tools to receive LTC.
  • Send RTS via MTC and Reaper to send MTC.
  • Receive RTS via MTC and Reaper to receive MTC.
  • Send RTS via LTC and Reaper to send LTC.
  • Receive RTS via LTC and Reaper to receive LTC.
  • Send RTS via MTC and Cubase/Nuendo to send MTC.
  • Receive RTS via MTC and Cubase/Nuendo to receive MTC.
  • Send RTS via LTC and Cubase/Nuendo to send LTC.
  • Receive RTS via LTC and Cubase/Nuendo to receive LTC.
  • Send RTS via MTC and Logic Pro to send MTC.
  • Receive RTS via MTC and Logic Pro to receive MTC.
  • Send RTS via LTC and Logic Pro to send LTC.
  • Receive RTS via LTC and Logic Pro to receive LTC.
• Establishing a connection with RTS in Source-Connect 4.
• RTS Settings in Source-Connect Studio/Facility.
• Remote Transport Sync (RTS) and the Source-Connect Link plugin in Source-Connect 4.