Transmitting And Receiving Midi Data; Transmitting Data To An External Midi Device (Bulk Dump) - Boss GT-6B Owner's Manual

Transmitting and Receiving
MIDI Data
On the GT-6B, you can use Exclusive messages to provide
another GT-6B with identical settings, and save effect
settings on a sequencer or other device. This transmission of
data 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.
Displayed Data Transmitted
System Includes settings for utility parameters,
Harmonist scales, Auto Slap phrases and
overdrive/distortion, and wah custom
edit parameters.
U1-1–U0-4, Settings for patch Numbers U1-1 through
u1-1–u0-4 U0-4 and u1-1 through u0-4
Temp Settings for what is currently being played
Making the Connections
When Saving to a MIDI Sequencer
Connect as shown in the figure below, and put the sequencer
in the mode where it is standing by, ready to receive
Exclusive messages.
fig.10-15
* For instructions on operating the sequencer, refer to the
owner's manual for the sequencer you are using.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Chapter 10 Using MIDI
When Transmitting Data to Another GT-6B
Connect as shown in the figure below, and match the Device
ID for the transmitting and receiving devices.
fig.10-16
Transmitting
fig.10-17
1. Press [UTILITY], then press PARAMETER [
[ ] so that "Bulk Dump" is displayed.
fig.10-18
2. Press PARAMETER [
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.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
2
1,2
4 3 1
]
] [ ] to move the cursor,
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