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MIDI Functions, Chapter 12
12-2 ALESIS M20 REFERENCE MANUAL 1.06
12.5 RECEIVE SYSEX DUMP? (PAGE 5)
Receives setup information (as MIDI system exclusive data) via the MIDI In port. This could
come from another M20 or a data storage device.
Action to perform… Display shows…
With Page 5 selected, press Yes Rdy to Recv Sysex Dump
Initiate dump from the
transmitting device
Receiving Sysex Dump
Wait for dump to end Sysex Receive Complete briefly when dump is
complete
Note: The current setup does not update unless a complete dump is received. If the reception is
interrupted, the display shows Received Incomplete Dump until any other button is pressed.
12.6 SEND SOFTWARE? (PAGE 6)
This function sends the M20’s current operating system software via the MIDI Out port,
typically to another M20 to update its operating system, or to a data storage device for
backup. The tape must be ejected prior to sending software. This operation will take
approximately 12 minutes.
Action to perform… Display shows…
With Page 6 selected, press Yes Press ENTER to confirm or NO to exit
Initiate send Press Enter
Wait for software to be transmitted Percentage of send completed
Exit by pressing any edit or keypad
button
Whatever is associated with button you
pushed
Note: To cancel a transmission, hold the Stop button and press Eject. Be careful ó cancelling a send
may leave a receiving unit non-functional.
12.7 LOAD SOFTWARE? (PAGE 7)
This page allows updating the M20 operating system via data received at the MIDI In port,
typically from another M20, a data storage device, or computer sequencer. The tape must be
ejected prior to loading software. This operation will take from 6 to 12 minutes depending
on the sysex file source (e.g. M20, computer sequencer, etc.).
Action to perform… Display shows…
With Page 7 selected, press Yes Code seg will be erased. Press ENTER to
confirm or press NO to exit.
Erase existing code by pressing
Enter
Erasing code block…
Update M20 software Rdy To Receive Software
Initiate send at transmitting device
(if using an M20, see section 12.6)
Please Wait — Updating
Wait for load operation to end
(approximately 6 minutes from the
Alesis sourced MIDI file, 12
minutes from another M20).
Software Updated. After 4 seconds, the
message changes to Restarting … The
machine automatically restarts.