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Connecting the VK-8 to External Devices
Saving VK-8 Settings on an
External Sequencer (Bulk
Dump)
You can connect the VK-8 to an external sequencer, then save
VK-8 presets, and system settings on it. This function is
called “bulk dump.”
Connect the VK-8 to your sequencer
1.
Make sure that the power of the VK-8 and your
sequencer is off.
NOTE
Turn off the power of the VK-8 and the other device before
making connections. If you connect an external device when the
power is turned on, damage or malfunctions may occur.
2.
Use commercially-available MIDI cables to connect the
VK-8 to your sequencer.
fig.03-04
• Connect the VK-8’s MIDI OUT connector to the
sequencer’s MIDI IN connector
3.
Turn on the power of the external sequencer and the
VK-8.
4.
Turn off the Thru function of your sequencer.
Save the settings
5.
Hold down the HARMONIC BAR PART
[UPPER][LOWER][PEDAL] buttons, and press the
ROTARY SOUND [BRAKE] button.
The [VIBRATO AND CHORUS] button’s indicator will
blink.
6.
Start recording on your sequencer.
7.
Press the [VIBRATO AND CHORUS] button to begin
saving the settings.
While the settings are being saved, the D BEAM type
indicators will light in succession, starting from the
bottom.
When the save has been completed, all indicators of the
D Beam Type will blink.
8.
Press the ROTARY SOUND [BRAKE] button.
9.
Stop recording on your sequencer.
■ Loading Back Data That’s Been
Saved on an External
Sequencer
1.
Make sure that the power of the VK-8 and your
sequencer is off.
NOTE
Turn off the power of the VK-8 and the other device before
making connections. If you connect an external device when the
power is turned on, damage or malfunctions may occur.
2.
Use commercially-available MIDI cables to connect the
VK-8 to your sequencer.
Connect the VK-8’s MIDI IN connector to the
sequencer’s MIDI OUT connector
3.
Turn on the power of your sequencer and VK-8.
4.
Play back your sequencer.
When the playback has been completed, all indicators of
the VIBTATO AND CHORUS Type and VIBRATO AND
CHORUS [ON] button will blink.
5.
When the external sequencer has finished playing
back, press the VIBRATO AND CHORUS [ON]
button.
The data from the external sequencer has thus been
loaded into the VK-8.
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