Sample rate external sync problem.

Hi Guys, learned a lot checking out your posts, etc.
Tried importing 8 tracks of audio digitally from my Roland Vs 2480 into Logic via a Delta R-Bus conduit. I've done this a few times in the past ( Cubase ).
Problem seems to be ( when using MTC from the VS as master and Logic as slave ) an intermittent sample rate speed-up slow-down occurs like an extremely bad wow and flutter.
Without using MTC there isn't any problem.
Because I need to transfer more than 10 tracks, drift between tracks is not an option, especially for recordings of live gigs.
Is this a problem for anyone else with a similar set up.
Any suggestions ?
Thanks to you all.

MTC is only half of it.
You need to have both machines with a common
wordclock.
Thanks !
Got any recomendations for an inexpensive w/clock generator ?
Best wishes,
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