Midi data backup??

[kaossproject]

Ok guys................

What is the best way to back-up the midi data on my Electribes??

I have purchased a program called "Midi-OX" but am not too sure about it yet AND I want to get it right the first time coz if I lose my data I will cry for many dayz.............:~(

Perhaps you could assist me by directing me to sites that provide this information OR programs/techniques that work.

(when it comes to all things MIDI I am a Learner, but trying hard to understand this all).

Cheers,
KP

[phunkdust]

um well most people have specific "librarian" programs for their gear, you just plug in the cables and you can dump to/read from the gear... the method differs for each piece of gear...

I have no experience on the electribes so i can't give any specific advice

[polarbear]

Most MIDI equipment has the ability to backup it's internal memory via MIDI using a product specific code called System Exclusive.

Usually, the equipment needs to be connected to a MIDI DATA RECORDER (ie sequencer, or a more sophisticated product like a librarian (OPCODE GALAXY, EMAGIC SOUND DIVER).

In the easiest systems, popularised by Roland etc, you initiate a dump from the front panel, and record the output (making sure that you're not filtering system exclusive data). To restore the unit, simply play the System Exclusive data back to the unit.

In more complicated systems, a degree of handshaking and cyclic redundancy checks are performed on the data - in these devices, you need to connect both the in's and out's of the device, and use a program that understands the language of the device, and can provide the responses that the device needs.

....try downloading a demo copy of emagic's sound diver.....to see if it supports electribes.....

[driload]

sysex is your friend


there are literally hundreds of SYSEX apps all OVER the internet



i must ask though... why did you PURCHASE software when you dont know if its right for you?

take it back if you can


even with the soft and hard sequencers i use i still prefer the smaller specialised apps to automate sysex dumps

you can even use sysex to transfer sound files for your sampler


do a search on google

good luck :)

[mungo]

Bulk dumps are usually the best for midi equipment but some can also export specific patch/loop/sequence whatever in the same form so if you just need to add to the backup you don't need to do it all again.