Re: [xl7] How To sysex dump of patches. :)
2003-09-17 by erik_magrini@Baxter.com
Ok, like you said the only things that can be backed up via E-loader are
your Patterns and Songs. That means that your Preset, Multi Setups, Arps,
and all other settings must be backed up via sysex dumps to an external
sequencer. Luckily, most midi sequencers will accept Sysex dumps, so this
isn't too much of a hassle. Some important things to check before you
start:
1. Obviously, you need to make sure your sequencer of choice will actually
support MIDI Sysex Dumps. Most of the major sequencers do (Logic, SX,
Sonar, Pro Tools, etc), and plenty of budget sequencers do as well.
2. Make sure that the sequencer isn't set to filter out sysex data by
default. Most sequencers are set to ignore sysex commands when you first
get them, so you will need to go into the MIDI Preferences (or wherever
it's located) and set the software to accept these messages. Look in your
respective manuals for more details.
3. Make sure you have turn off MIDI Thru in th esequencer as well, no need
to send the XX-7's the same data they are currently sending! If you're
lucky, the XL-7 will only lock up on you, if not... well I suppose it is
possible to lose some Presets.
Ok, now that you've check all the of the sequencer, we're ready to begin.
The first thing to so is to create a new song in your sequencer, and then
create a few MIDI tracks in that song. Make sure you assign the correct
MIDI In port on each track, it should (obviously) be the one connected to
the MIDI out of the XX-7.
Most of the settings that can be sent as Sysex are in the MIDI menu, on
the page called "Send MIDI Sysex Data". Once you get to that page, you
can cursor to the lower line, and select the following type fo data to
send:
- Current Multisetup.
- Program/Preset Map.
- Tuning Tables.
- Multimode Map.
- User Bank 0, 1, 2, or 3 Presets.
- Current Preset.
The only setting not sent from this page, is the the User Arps, which can
be accessed in the Arp menu.
Once you decide what setting you want to transfer, start recording on the
external sequecner, then press Enter on the XX-7. Wait until it's done,
and you're all set! If you get an error message during the transfer, you
might want to try raising the Sysex Packet Delay in the MIDI Menu.
Personally, I can use mine set to 25ms with no problems (recording into
Cubase SX), though you may need to use a higher value in order to get it
to work properly.
Restoring Sysex back ups is even easier, just play back the data on the
MID track into the XX-7, and it'll automatically overwrite whatever is
stored in the appropriate place. Easy! If you need more information,
check pages 168-169 in the XX-7 manual (revision G).
rEalm
So Id really like to back up ALL the stuff on my Mp-7. However,
as if understand correctly, eloader only saves sequences?? So I read
something awhile ago about doing a sysex dump and storing the patches
via MIDI. Is there anyway I can get a HOW-TO on this subject?? Id
really like to back up all of my patches and multis also.
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