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Chapter 8 Using the GS-10 with External MIDI Devices Connected
Section 8
Transmitting and Receiving
Settings Data
On the GS-10, you can use Exclusive messages to provide
another GS-10 with identical settings, and save effect settings
on a sequencer or other device.
Transmitting data this way is called “Bulk Dump,” while
receiving such data is referred to as “Bulk Load.”
Transmitting Data to an External
MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)
The following types of data can be transmitted. You can
transmit data by specifying the range from the start to the
end of transmission.
Making the Connections
When Saving to a MIDI Sequencer
Connect as shown in the figure below, and put the sequencer
in the state where it is ready to receive Exclusive messages.
fig.08-150
* For instructions on operating the sequencer, refer to the
owner’s manual for the sequencer you are using.
When Transmitting Data to Another GS-10
Connect as shown in the figure below, and match the Device
ID for the transmitting and receiving devices.
fig.08-160
Transmitting
fig.08-170
1. Press [SYSTEM], then press PARAMETER [ ]
[ ] so that “MIDI:Bulk Dump” is displayed.
fig.08-170d
2. Press PARAMETER [ ] [ ] to move the cursor,
and rotate the PATCH/VALUE dial to select the start
and end of the data to be transmitted.
3. When the data to be sent has been determined, press
[WRITE].
The data is transmitted.
Displayed Data Transmitted
System
System Parameters, Harmonist scales,
Auto Riff phrases, and Preamp, Over-
drive/Distortion, and Wah Custom Edit
parameter settings
U001–U100
Settings for Patch Number U001 through
U100
Temp
Settings for the patch the is currently called
up
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
1 3 4
1,2 2