Roland GR-33 Universal Remote User Manual


 
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Chapter 5 Setting/Changing Sounds (Patches)
Chap.
5
Saving Patches From the GR-33 to
Sequencers or Other MIDI Devices
(Bulk Dump)
Settings for all user patches—as well as all system settings—
can be transferred in and out of the GR-33 using MIDI. You
can also save patches externally to equipment that can record
MIDI data. For this kind of operation, the GR-33 uses MIDI
messages called “System Exclusive messages,” or “SysEx”
messages. Each System Exclusive message can be interpreted
only by the device for which it is intended.
SysEx data sent from the GR-33, data read from a floppy
disk, or data entered by other means can be stored in a MIDI
sequencer using the sequencer’s realtime recording or bulk
librarian function. You can also send/receive SysEx data
directly from one GR-33 to another by connecting the two via
MIDI.
Sending System Settings or Patch Data to
an External MIDI Device
1. Turn off the power to the GR-33.
2. Connect the GR-33’s MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN
connector on the external MIDI device.
3. Turn on the power of the GR-33.
4. Press [SYSTEM] to enter System mode.
5. Press [PARAMETER] to select “BULK DUMP.”
fig.5-08
6. Turn [VALUE] to select the type of data you wish to
transmit.
All: All user patches and system settings
System: System settings
User Patch: All user patches (128 patches)
Patch Group A: The 32 patches A11 to A84
Patch Group B: The 32 patches B11 to B84
Patch Group C: The 32 patches C11 to C84
Patch Group D: The 32 patches D11 to D84
Patch A11: Patch A11 only
Patch A12: Patch A12 only
: :
Patch D84: Patch D84 only
7. Put the external MIDI device in record mode. For
example, start a MIDI sequencer’s realtime recording.
8. Press [WRITE].
The selected data is transmitted from the GR-33 to the
external device. While data is being transmitted, the GR-
33 display shows “Now Sending... .”
fig.5-09
9. Sending is complete when the GR-33’s previous
display returns. If a sequencer is on the receiving end
of a transfer, stop recording at this point.
fig.5-0
10. Press [PLAY] to return to Play mode.
Receiving previously saved
system or patch data (Bulk Load)
Here’s how you can receive system or patch data from an
external device capable of recording MIDI data, or from
another GR-33.
* Exclusive messages can be received only in the Bulk Load
screen.
Receiving system settings or patch data
from an external MIDI device
1. Turn off the power to the GR-33.
2. Connect the external MIDI device MIDI OUT to the
MIDI IN connector on the GR-33.
3. Turn on the power of the GR-33.
4. Press [SYSTEM] to enter System mode.
5. Press [PARAMETER] to select “BULK LOAD.”
fig.5-40
6. Transmit the data from the external device.
fig.5-41
When reception is finished, the previous display will
reappear.
fig.5-40