The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "Daniel Jedlicka" 
<jedlicka@p...> wrote:
> Hello,
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> 
> 
> I've recently got a PLG150-AN board, and would like to ask a 
couple of 
> questions:
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> 1. The board's user memories are volatile so I have to backup 
and 
> reload them using the software editor. But when gigging, I 
cannot rely 
> on having a computer around. What data-storage gear would 
you guys 
> recommend for live performance with the PLG150-AN?
> 

Yamaha makes a MIDI Data Filer (MDF3) for this purpose. From 
http://www.yamahasynth.com/

"The MDF3 provides quick, simple and portable data storage of 
MIDI data from synthesizera, samplers, tone generators, drum 
machines, sequencers, signal processors or other MIDI devices 
with bulk dump capability, on handy 2HD or 2DD floppy disks. 
Straightforward realtime MIDI data recording and playback 
features let you dketch out musical ideas quickly. Build-in 
support for both SMF formats (0and1) lets you play back files of 
sequences created on a separata sequencer or a computer. 
Batterypowered for flexibility in the field, the MDF3 is right at 
home in any MIDI setup, whether used as an ideal data stronge 
companion for a single MIDI device or an indispensable MIDI 
data filing workhorse in even the most complex of modern music 
systems."

I would wager the RM1x or RS7K also provide for SysEx bulk 
dumps too.

Alesis once manufactured a device similar to the MDF3 called 
the "Data Disk" - you might score a low price on a 2nd hand unit 
from eBay but given the relative age of the unit you'll want to 
inquire on whether the disk drive has been replaced - or is it 
even serviceable at this late date.

Given the ever declining cost of laptop cmputers you might weigh 
this as an option vs. a desktop computer when it's time for you to 
upgrade.


> 
> 2. Has anyone got experience with controlling the PLG150-AN 
using 
> Evolution or Kenton controllers?
> 

No, but I would hazard a guess the Kenton units and Kenton's 
support would pair nicely with their Plugstation unit :-)

regards,

Jon