Saving A Song As An Smf File (Save As Smf) - Roland Fantom-Xa Owner's Manual

Saving/Loading a Song (Save/Load)
Saving a Song as an SMF
File (Save as SMF)
Here's how to convert and save an Temporary Song as an SMF file.
1.
From the SONG EDIT screen, press [F3 (UTILITY)].
2.
Press [F5 (SAVE AS SMF)].
The SAVE AS SMF screen appears.
fig.SaveAsSMF
3.
Assign a file name to the song.
For details on assigning names, refer to p. 28.
Song file names may not contain lowercase characters or certain
symbols (" * + , . / : ; < = > ? [ \ ] |).
4.
After you have assigned a name, press [F6 (WRITE)].
fig.SaveAsSMF2
5.
Press either [F1 (USER)] (user memory) or [F2 (CARD)]
(memory card) to select the save-destination.
6.
Press either [F3 (FMT 0)] or [F4 (FMT 1)] to select the format
for saving.
• FMT 0 (Format 0):
Convert the song to a Format 0 Standard MIDI File (all
performance data is saved in one phrase track) and save it to
disk. An extension of ".MID" will be added automatically.
• FMT 1 (Format 1):
Convert the song to a Format 1 Standard MIDI File
(performance data is saved in more than one phrase track) and
save it to disk. An extension of ".MID" will be added
automatically.
7.
Press [F6 (SAVE)].
A message will ask for confirmation.
8.
Press [F6 (EXEC)] to execute.
The filename extension will be ".MID" whether you select "Save
SMF (Format 0)" or "Save SMF (Format 1)." The two cannot be
distinguished in this way.
* To cancel, press [F5 (CANCEL)].
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When you save data in SMF format, the sound setup data will
not be saved. In order to ensure that the correct sounds are
played, you must record the appropriate bank select and
program numbers (p. 144).
If you assign a file name that is identical to one already existing
in the user area or the memory card, a message of "File "****"
Already Exists! Over Write OK?" will ask you for confirmation
when you attempt to save the file. If it is OK to overwrite the
existing file, press [F6 (EXEC)]. If you decide not to save the file,
press [F5 (CANCEL)].
If you attempt to save data to a memory card that was not
formatted on the Fantom-Xa, a message of "Unformatted!" (the
memory card has not been formatted) will appear. Please
format the memory card on the Fantom-Xa (p. 205).