Storage Mode
Storage Mode Page
13-1
Chapter 13
Storage Mode
Use Storage mode to load, save, back up, and copy files between the PC3A and the outside world.
Storage Mode can load and save with a USB device (such as a thumb drive) or with a computer
by using the USB Computer port. Storage Mode features include:
•
Save a group of PC3A objects
(Programs, Setups, Songs, etc.)
or a single PC3A object to a .PC3A
file
(see The STORE Page
on page 13-6
)
.
• Load a group of objects or a single object from a .P3A or compatible file
(see The LOAD Page
on page 13-9
for details; (See Appendix E
for file compatibility details).
• Load a standard MIDI sequence file (.MID file) which can be played in Song Mode or used as
a riff in Setup Mode
(see The LOAD Page
on page 13-9
for details).
• Export a song from Song mode as a standard MIDI sequence file (see
Export
on page 13-15
).
•
Export a list of controller assignments or a list of objects (see
Export
on page 13-15
).
• Organize files and folders on a USB device
(see The Utilities (UTILS) Page
on page 13-14
).
Storage Mode Page
To enter Storage mode, press the
Storage
mode
button, and the Storage mode page will appear:
Use this page to select the storage device you wish to use. The currently selected device will be
read from or written to when you load, save, rename, or delete files in Storage mode. You can
load and save with a USB device (such as a thumb drive) by using the USB Storage port or with a
computer by using the USB Computer port on the rear of the PC3A
(see Using USB Devices below
for details.)
In the center of the page the currently selected storage device is highlighted. Use the cursor
buttons, -/+ buttons or the alpha wheel to select one of the two storage devices.
(You can also select
the temporary USB drive (USB PC connection) by pressing the
USBDrv
soft button.)
When the
temporary USB drive is selected, there will be a prompt telling you that the USB-MIDI
connection will be disconnected. You must acknowledge this prompt to continue.
The status of the selected device will be displayed as either
ready
or you will see a “No
connection” message. The top right-hand corner of the page displays the currently selected
storage device. If you are having trouble selecting a device that you have plugged in, try exiting
Storage mode and then entering Storage mode again.
