E Data Editor for XW-P1/XW-G1 User’s Guide Use this manual in combination with the User’s Guide that comes with the Instrument.
Contents Introduction............................................................................ 5 What is Data Editor?........................................................................................................... 5 Minimum Computer Operating Environment ................................................................... 5 Use of This Software .......................................................................................................... 6 Getting Ready, Starting Up, Shutting Down.
Package Edit Mode .............................................................. 17 What you can do in this mode... ...................................................................................... 17 Important! .......................................................................................................................... 17 Screen Content ................................................................................................................. 17 Using the Package Edit Tab...........
Parameter Edit Mode ........................................................... 32 What you can do in this mode... ...................................................................................... 32 Screen Content ................................................................................................................. 32 Performance Edit .............................................................................................................. 35 Tone Edit...................................
Introduction What is Data Editor? Data Editor is application software that lets you perform the following operations on your computer. z Manipulate Instrument*1 parameters from your computer. z Open and edit data files created on the Instrument or on your computer. z Save Instrument user data on your computer. z Transfer user data files from your computer to the Instrument. z Convert SMF format files to phrase data and send it to the Instrument.
Use of This Software • All rights to the software (this Software) revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. • Distribution of any version of this Software created by altering the structure, content, or any other aspect of the original Software is prohibited. • This Software is provided “as is,” and CASIO makes no express warranty concerning the suitability of the Software functions for any particular purpose.
Getting Ready, Starting Up, Shutting Down Getting Ready Windows Users 1. Download the Data Editor software file from the CASIO website to your computer. 2. Uncompress the file. This will create a folder named “CASIO DataEditor for XW-P1” (or “CASIO DataEditor for XW-G1”) on your computer. Mac Users 1. Download the Data Editor software file from the CASIO website to your computer. 2. Open the file. This will create an image named “CASIO DataEditor for XW-P1” (or “CASIO DataEditor for XW-G1”).
Exiting Data Editor Click the close (×) button in the title bar of the Data Editor window. • A confirmation dialog box will appear if you try to exit Data Editor while it is transferring data or performing some other process. Click the [Yes] button to terminate the process and exit Data Editor. The effect of terminating an ongoing process depends on the type of process being performed. See the explanation of each mode in this manual for full details.
Transfer Mode What you can do in this mode... • Save user data you created on the Instrument to your computer. • Transfer user data files from your computer to the Instrument. • Delete user data in Instrument memory. • Delete user data files stored on your computer. • Convert SMF format 0 or 1 MIDI file to phrase data and send it to the Instrument. Important! • Your computer must be connected to the Instrument to use the functions in the Transfer Mode.
(4) Memory usage bar Shows the current memory usage status of the Instrument’s memory. This bar is displayed when “Phrase” is selected by the “(1) Data type selection box”. Maximum allowable memory usage is 100%. (5) Computer file list Lists data stored in the computer user data folder (page 38). (6) Instrument data list Lists user data stored in Instrument memory. (7) All process progress bar Shows how many processes have been completed out of the total number of processes being performed.
Using the Transfer Tab Transferring Data from the Instrument to a Computer 1. Use the “(1) Data type selection box” to select the type of data you want to transfer. 2. In the “(6) Instrument data list”, find the data you want to transfer. 3. Drag the data you want to transfer from the “(6) Instrument data list” and drop it*1 into the “(5) Computer file list”. The files you drag and drop are placed in a queue, and transferred one-by-one.
Deleting Instrument User Data 1. Use the “(1) Data type selection box” to select the type of data you want to delete. “Setting” cannot be deleted from the Instrument. 2. In the “(6) Instrument data list”, find the data you want to delete. 3. Drag the data you want to delete from the “(6) Instrument data list” and drop it into “(3) Trash”. The files you drag and drop are placed in a queue, and deleted one-by-one. The deleted data is removed from the “(6) Instrument data list” as each process is completed.
Phrase Data Transfers • When you transfer a MIDI file to the Instrument in the Phrase Data Transfer Mode, the MIDI file is converted to phrase data and then transferred to the Instrument. • For information about settings that can be configured for this operation, see “Phrase Conversion Settings” under “Preferences” (page 39).
Backup Mode (Data Editor for XW-P1 only) What you can do in this mode... • Back up all user data in Instrument memory. • Transfer and save backed up files to your computer. Important! • Do not perform any operation on the Instrument while transferring Instrument data in the Backup Mode. Doing so can cause operation problems with Data Editor and/or the Instrument, and can corrupt data in Instrument memory. • Your computer must be connected to the Instrument to use the functions in the Backup Mode.
(4) Instrument image Shows the currently connected Instrument model. (5) Backup file receive button Click to transfer a backup file from the Instrument to your computer. (6) Send backup file button Select a backup file in the “(3) Computer file list” and then click this button to transfer the backup file to the Instrument. (7) Progress bar Shows the progress of the current transfer process. This progress bar is displayed only while a transfer process is being performed.
Transferring from a Computer to the Instrument There are two different methods that can be used to transfer a backup file from your computer to the Instrument. ■ Drag and Drop Transfer 1. In the “(3) Computer file list”, find the backup file you want to transfer to the Instrument. 2. Drop the file onto the “(4) Instrument image”. 3. In response to the confirmation dialog box that appears, click the [Yes] button. ■ Button Operation Transfer 1.
Package Edit Mode What you can do in this mode... Create and edit package files that group multiple user files into a single file. Important! • Your computer does not need to be connected to the Instrument to use the functions in the Package Edit Mode. • New packages created with Data Editor for XW-P1 are XW-P1 packages. New packages created with Data Editor for XW-G1 are XW-G1 packages. • To transfer a package file to the Instrument, use the Package Transfer Mode.
(1) Data type selection box Selects the target data type for the mode you are in. The files that appear on the “(8) Computer file list” and “(10) Package content file list” change in accordance with the data type you select here. The available data types depend on the connected Instrument model. For details, see the page 41. (2) New package file button Creates a new package file. (3) Open package file button Opens an existing package file and displays its contents.
Using the Package Edit Tab Basic Operation The following is the basic flow for package file editing. 1. Create a new package file. To create new package file immediately after starting up Data Editor, click the Package Edit tab. This will immediately enable package file editing. To discard the package file you are currently editing and create a new one, click the “(2) New package file button”. • If the package file you are editing has not been saved yet, a confirmation dialog box will appear.
Other Operations ■ Deleting a File Registered to a Package File Drag the data you want to delete from the “(10) Package content file list” and drop it into “(6) Trash”. ■ Re-editing an Existing Package File Click the “(3) Open package file button”. This will display a dialog box for selecting a package file to edit. Select the package file you want to edit. • If the package file you are editing has not been saved yet, a confirmation dialog box will appear.
Package Transfer Mode What you can do in this mode... Transfer package data created with the Package Edit Mode to an Instrument. Important! • Your computer must be connected to the Instrument to use the functions in the Package Transfer Mode. • See the Instrument’s User’s Guide for details about how to connect to a computer. • Data Editor will not operate correctly if multiple Instruments are connected to your computer.
(5) Send package file button Select a package file in the “(3) Computer file list” and then click this button to transfer the files inside the package file to the Instrument. (6) All process progress bar Shows how many files have been transferred out of the total number of files registered in the package file. This progress bar is displayed only while a transfer process is being performed. (7) Individual process progress bar Shows the progress of the current transfer process.
Deleting a Package File from a Computer 1. In the “(3) Computer file list”, find the file you want to delete. 2. Drag the file from the “(3) Computer file list” and drop it into “(2) Trash”. This performs the same operation as that performed on your operating system when you discard something with trash. Renaming a Package File on Your Computer 1. In the “(3) Computer file list”, select the file you want to rename and then double-click it. 2. This will change to the file name editing mode.
Audio Mode (Data Editor for XW-P1 only) What you can do in this mode... Convert WAVE files on your computer to files that can be played by the Instrument, and save them to a memory card. Important! • To use the functions in the Audio Mode, you need to have a memory card that has been formatted with the Instrument connected to your computer. • A memory card inserted in the Instrument’s card slot cannot be read from your computer. Use a computer memory card reader for connection.
Screen Content • The screen shot below shows Data Editor for XW-P1 running under Windows XP. (1) Reload button Refreshes the “(4) Computer file list”, “(5) Memory card file list” contents. Note that in the Audio Mode, Data Editor does not refresh the lists automatically when you perform a WAVE file folder (page 38) or memory card file operation on your computer without using Data Editor. After performing such an operation, click the reload button to refresh the lists.
Using the Audio Tab Selecting the Audio Mode Target Memory Card ■ Click the “(3) Select memory card button”. On the list of memory cards that appears, select the one. z The memory card you select here will be selected automatically the next time you start up Data Editor. If the memory card content read process fails for some reason, the “(5) Memory card file list” will remain blank. The following are the most common causes of read failures. • The memory card is not selected correctly.
Returning a File from the Memory Card File List 1. In the “(5) Memory card file list”, find the file you want to return to the computer file list. 2. Drop the file into the “(4) Computer file list”. The files you drag and drop are placed in a queue, and processed one-by-one. The returned file appears in the “(4) Computer file list” as each process is completed.
User Wave Convert Mode (Data Editor for XW-G1 only) What you can do in this mode... • Convert WAVE files to user wave tone files • Convert user wave tone files to WAVE files • Replace user wave tone file wave data with WAVE file wave data Important! • Sufficient storage capacity is required on your computer to use this mode. • Only WAVE files of the format defined below can be imported with this mode.
(4) Select format box Specifies the sampling frequency and the number of channels for a user wave tone file. If the “(2) Open file button” was used to import a user wave tone file, items of the original format of that file are displayed in bold. When the “(7) Play looper button” or “(8) Play split buttons” are used for looper or split playback, playback is performed using the format selected here. When the “(3) Save file button” is used to save a file, the file is saved in the format selected here.
Operation Procedures Converting a WAVE File to a User Wave Tone File 1. Press the “(1) New user wave tone file button” and then create a new user wave tone file. 2. Click the “(2) Open file button”. On the menu that appears, select “Import WAVE File”. 3. On the WAVE file selection screen that appears, select the WAVE file that you want to convert to a user wave tone file. 4. Use the “(4) Select format box” to select the target format of the converted user wave tone file. 5.
Replacing User Wave Tone File Wave Data with WAVE File Wave Data 1. Click the “(2) Open file button”. On the menu that appears, select “Open”. 2. On the user wave tone file selection screen that appears, select the user wave tone file whose wave data you want to replace. 3. Click the “(2) Open file button” again. On the menu that appears, select “Import WAVE File”. 4. On the WAVE file selection screen that appears, select the WAVE file you want to import as a user wave tone file wave data. 5.
Parameter Edit Mode What you can do in this mode... • Manipulate Instrument parameters from your computer. • Open and edit data files created on the Instrument or with Data Editor on your computer. • Save edited contents as a file that is supported by the Instrument. Screen Content • The screen shot below shows Data Editor for XW-P1 running under Windows XP.
(1) Category tabs Clicking a tab switches to the applicable category. (2) Data selector Used when selecting Instrument preset data and user data. (3) Data name Shows the name of the data. To change the data name, input a new name here. (4) Undo button Undoes the last operation. (5) Redo button Redoes the last undone operation. (6) Open button Opens a data file created by the Instrument or this software. (7) Save button Saves the data file being edited.
■ Using the Controllers Dials • Rotating a dial changes its setting. • Drag the mouse pointer upwards or downwards across a dial to rotate it. • Right-clicking a knob displays a menu. • Selecting “Default” on the menu returns the applicable parameter to its initial default setting. • Selecting “Show Input Box” on the menu displays a box that can be used to input a specific value. Sliders • Dragging the slider with the mouse pointer changes its setting. • Right-clicking a slider displays a menu.
Sync Button (OFF) / (ON) • Click to toggle syncing between enabled and disabled. • Right-clicking the button displays a menu. • Selecting “Sync All On” on the menu enables all syncing. • Selecting “Sync All Off” on the menu disables all syncing. • Changing a parameter of a group for which syncing is enabled will cause the same parameter to be changed for all groups that also have syncing enabled. Performance Edit • This screen can be used to open performance data (.ZPF) files.
■ User Wave (Data Editor for XW-G1 only) • Selecting a “User Wave” tone with the data selector enters the User Wave Editing Mode. • While a user wave is selected, you will not be able to save edited data to a file, save data as user data, or open a file. • For information about saving edited data, see “Creating Tones” in the Instrument’s User’s Guide. • Parameters that can be configured as user wave tone on the Instrument, as well as looper playback on/off and hold on/off parameters can be edited.
Operation Procedures ■ Selecting Instrument Data • This operation cannot be performed on the Mixer screen or Setting Edit screen of the Parameter Edit Mode. • Click “(2) Data Selector”. • On the data selector dialog box that appears, select the desired data and then click [OK]. • This recalls the selected data and reflects it on the Instrument as well. • “(2) Data Selector” shows the area number. • This software stores edits for each individual preset data and user data.
Preference Mode What you can do in this mode... • Configure MIDI device settings. • Configure folder settings. • Configure conversion settings used when transferring phrase data in the Transfer Mode. Screen Content • The screen shot below shows Data Editor for XW-P1 running under Windows XP. (1) Auto Search Selecting this check box enables auto Instrument search and connect. (2) MIDI device reload button Reloads the MIDI device. (3) MIDI IN device Specifies the MIDI IN device.
(8) WAVE file folder path browse button Displays a dialog box for specifying the path to the WAVE file storage folder. (9) Conversion channel Specifies the channel to be converted to phrase data. Any data other than the selected channel is ignored. (10) Conversion start point Specifies the phrase data conversion start point. (11) Conversion end point Specifies the phrase data conversion end point. (12) Valid events • Events whose check boxes are selected are converted to phrase data.
Other Operations Using a Memory Card to Transfer Data between the Instrument and a Computer User data files and backup files that have been saved to a memory card can be copied to the user data folder (page 38). This will make the files available to Data Editor. Also, user data files and backup files that have been saved from the Instrument to a computer using Data Editor can be copied to a memory card. Then the memory card can be loaded into the Instrument’s card slot.
User Data Reference Icon File name extension Data Type Delete Remarks Performance .ZPF User Performance Supported – Solo Synth .ZSY User Solo Synthesizer Tones Supported – Hex Layer (Data Editor for XW-P1 only) .ZLT User Hex Layer Tones Supported – Drawbar Organ (Data Editor for XW-P1 only) .ZDO User Drawbar Organ Tones Supported – PCM Melody .ZTN User Melody Tones Supported – PCM Drum .ZDR User PCM Drum Tones Supported – User Wave (Data Editor for XW-G1 only) .
Error Messages Operation errors, Instrument status problems, Data Editor operating environment problems, and other factors can cause error messages to appear during operation. Look up the error message in the list below and perform the required action as noted. Message Cause Required Action Already Running A different instance of Data Editor is already running. Use the already running instance of Data Editor. Communication Error An error occurred during communication with the Instrument.
Message Memory Full Cause User data memory is full. Required Action • If the message appears in the Package Edit Mode In this case, no more phrase data can be transferred. Delete data you do not need from the package data. • If the message appears in another mode (not the Package Edit Mode) To make room for more data, delete phrase data you do not need from the Instrument.
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