Roland EM-50 User Manual

EM-50/30
14. Archiving/loading settings
14.1 Archiving your settings via
MIDI (Dump TX)
'The EM-50/30 provides four functions you can use
for transferring the EM-50/30's settings to another
EM-50 or EM-30, or to a computer/seguencer.
In the case of the EM-30, these functions arc the only
way to archive your settings. So do take thc timc to
read through the following.
About the Dump function
“Dump” (or Bulk Dump) is the term gencrally used
for transferring special sets of MIDI data. As a rule,
these data are only understood by the model in ques-
tion. That is why these messages are called System
Exclusive (or SysEx for short). The EM-50 and EM-30
are twins (with differences not related to the data
structure), so that an EM-30 also accepts SysEx-mes-
sages from an EM-50, and vice versa.
Sequencers (hardware or software) usually don't care
what kinds of MIDI messages you record. You can
therefore also record SysEx data. When you play back
a song containing such data, the computer/sequencer
transfers the data back to the EM-50/30. That, in turn,
changes the contents of the selected memories
Note: The EM-50/30's Recorder cannot record SysEx mes-
sages.
Note: In the following “sequencer” refers to both hardware
sequencers and computers with sequencer software.
Here is what you need to do to transfer your settings
to a sequencer/computer:
1. Connect thc EM-50/30’s MIDI OUT port to the
seguencer's MIDI IN port.
MIDI IN (or "OUT" connector of
the MIDI/Joystick cable)
MIDI OUT
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Note: If you also connect the EM-50/30's MIDI IN port to
the sequencer's MIDI OUT port, be surc to switch of the
seguencer's Soft Thru (or MIDI Echo) function. See its
manual for details.
2. Select the Dump TX function:
* Press MENU AV to place the mode arrow (<4) next
to the MIDI message. The "ENT" message now flashes
in the display.
* Press [ENTER] to enter the MIDI mode.
* Use the MENU A V buttons to select the Dume Tx
parameter.
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Press [ENTER] to confirm your parameter selection.
The setting to the left of the parameter name now
flashes to signal that you can change (“edit”) it.
3. Use the MENU AY buttons to select the desired
setting:
CST—The contents of the 8 Custom Style memories
(see page 16) will be transferred to the seguencer. You
should do this before loading new Custom Styles (see
page 56).
USP—The contents of the 64 User Programs will be
transferred to thc sequencer.
SNG—The Song currently in the EM-50/30's RAM
memory will be transferred to the seguencer.
Note: In some rare cases, the song you wish to transfer
may be too big and cannot be dumped to an external
instrument. In that case the message 1p ssble is dis-
played (it means "Impossible").
PRG—The EM-50/30's operating system will be
transferred to the seguencer. Do this before updating
your EM-50/30. See also page 61.
Note: This function may not be supported by certain soft-
ware seguencers.
4. Start recording of your sequencer.
For best results, set the seguencer's tempo to a value
between J= 100-120.
5. Press the [ENTER] button on the EM-50/30.
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6. The display now asks you for a confirmation
(Saar), so press [ENTER] again.
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Roland EM-50 Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	EM-50
Category	Electronic Keyboard
Language	English