System Exclusive Data Transmission
System exclusive data transmission lets you send and receive the contents of the
MicroWave II/XT/XTk’s memory via MIDI (dump).
Sending System Exclusive Data
When you activate the send functions, the MicroWave II/XT/XTk sends the contents of its
memory to the
MIDI Out
jack
. Using a sequencer, you can record and archive this data.
☞
This is how you activate the dump function:
1. Press and hold the
Shift key
햽
.
2. Briefly press the
Utility
key
햷
.
3. Release the
Shift
key
햽
.
4. The display shows a page where you can select the dump type:
Dump
5. Use the page dial
햴
to select the desired dump function:
• If
Sound is selected, the current Sound program will be sent. When used in
Multi mode, the Sound program of the currently selected instrument will be
sent.
• If
Multi is selected, the current Multi program will be sent. The Sound
programs that made up the Multi are not sent. This function is only available
in Multi mode.
• If
Arrangement is selected, the current Multi program with all its used Sound
programs is sent. Use this function to dump all settings of a Multi. This
function is only available in Multi mode.
• If
All Sounds is selected, all Sound programs of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk are
sent.
• If
All Multis is selected, all Multi programs of the MicroWave II/XT/XTk are
sent.
• If
All Wavetables & Waves is selected, all Wavetables & Waves are dumped.
• If
Global Parameters is selected, all Global parameters are dumped.
• If
Everything is selected, all previous mentioned dumps are sent sequentially.
• If
Sound Controller Data is selected, the parameters of the currently selected
Sound that have an associated MIDI controller are all sent via MIDI out. This
is useful when working with some editing software.
• If
System is selected, the Operating System is sent via MIDI out. Use this
function to update another MicroWave II/XT/XTk. You can also update an
XT/XTk using a MWII or any other combination because the operating
system is the same for all devices. Furthermore, you can record the data
using a sequencer.
• If
Reorganize Memory is selected, the file system is reorganized. Use this
function before sending numerous dump messages to the MicroWave.
Dump
Sound A001
Saw Repeat
WMF ?
[confirm with <Shift-Utility>]
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