Owner`s manual

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Chapter 8. System Settings and MIDI Applications
Chapter 8
Saving data on an external
sequencer (Bulk Dump)
Data for the currently selected pattern or for all data in
memory can be transmitted from the D2 to another D2, or to
an external MIDI sequencer (such as the Roland MC-80) for
saving. Transmitting this data is called bulk dump, and
receiving this data is called bulk load.
Transmission (bulk dump) procedure
Here’s how data stored in the D2 can be transmitted to a
sequencer or other external MIDI device for saving.
fig.8-7.j
1. Press [SYSTEM] several times to access the MIDI
transmission setting display.
2. Press [ENTER] to access the Bulk Dump setting
display.
3. Turn [VALUE] to select either “Ptn” (transmit the
data of the current pattern) or “ALL” (transmit all
data).
4. Press [ENTER].
The display will ask “SurE” (are you sure you want to
proceed with the transmission?)
* To cancel the operation, press [EXIT].
5. Set your connected MIDI device so it is ready to
receive data.
6. Press [ENTER] to begin the transmission.
Once the data transmission has been completed, the
previous display will reappear.
Reception (bulk load) procedure
Here’s how to receive data that was stored on an external
MIDI device.
fig.8-8.j
1. Press [SYSTEM] several times to access the MIDI
reception setting display.
2. Press [ENTER] several times to access the Bulk Load
setting display.
3. Turn [VALUE] to select either “Ptn” (receive the data
of the current pattern) or “ALL” (receive all data).
4. Press [ENTER].
The display will ask “SurE” (are you sure you want to
proceed with the reception?).
* To cancel the operation, press [EXIT].
5. Press [ENTER] and reception will begin.
6. Transmit data from the connected MIDI device.
Once the data reception has been completed, the
previous display will reappear.
When you enter Bulk Load, the contents of the pattern being
editing will be changed. If you selected “ALL” in step 3, all of
the data will be changed.
Never turn off the power while bulk load is in progress.
Doing so may destroy the contents of memory.
Sequencer
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
D2
MIDI INMIDI OUT
Sequencer
D2