Saving Vk-8M Settings On An External Sequencer (Bulk Dump); Loading Back Data That's Been Saved On An External Sequencer - Roland VK-8M Owner's Manual

Saving VK-8M Settings on an
External Sequencer
(Bulk Dump)
You can connect the VK-8M to an external sequencer, then
save VK-8M registrations, and system settings on it. This
function is called "bulk dump."
Connect the VK-8M to your sequencer
1.
Make sure that the power of the VK-8M and your
sequencer is off.
NOTE
Turn off the power of the VK-8M 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-8M to your sequencer.
fig.03-04
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
• Connect the VK-8M's MIDI OUT connector to the
sequencer's MIDI IN connector
3.
Turn on the power of the external sequencer and the
VK-8M.
4.
Turn off the Thru function of your sequencer.
Connecting the VK-8M to External Devices
Save the settings
5.
Hold down the [BANK] buttons, and press the D
BEAM [ON] button.
The [VIBRATO AND CHORUS] button's indicator will
blink.
6.
Start recording on your sequencer.
7.
Press the VIBRATO AND CHORUS [ON] button to
begin saving the settings.
When the save is completed, all of the AMPLIFIER type
and REVERB type indicators flash.
When the save has been completed, all indicators of the
D Beam Type will blink.
8.
Press the D BEAM [ON] 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-8M and your
sequencer is off.
NOTE
Turn off the power of the VK-8M 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-8M to your sequencer.
Connect the VK-8M's MIDI IN connector to the
sequencer's MIDI OUT connector
3.
Turn on the power of your sequencer and VK-8M.
4.
Play back your sequencer.
When the playback has been completed, all indicators of
the VIBTATO AND CHORUS [ON] button 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-8M.
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