MIDI Clock issues in Cubase 14

Hey friends -
Having trouble getting my external synths / drum machines to stay in time via C14’s MIDI clock. I notice the received tempo on multiple synths / drum machines isn’t always correct or stable (the project might be set to 120, but the gear is registering more like 220, and tripping all over itself trying to stay synced). Things are strangely still working with Cubase 12 with identical setting in Project Sync Setup.

Could someone confirm my settings? I imagine I should change the TIMECODE SOURCE from “midi” to “internal.” That makes sense, but just surprised it’s worked fine all these years w Cubase 12, so thought I’d ask.

I’m no near to be an expert on sync with external synths, however I do sync one of them right now.
I have “Activate External Sync” unchecked, and the TimeCode source set to “Internal timecode”. Works fine in 13 and 14.