Transmitting And Receiving Midi Data; Transmitting Data To An External Midi Device (Bulk Dump) - Boss gt-8 Owner's Manual

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Chapter 8 Using the GT-8 with External MIDI Devices Connected
Parameter/
Explanation
Range
* On the GT-8, Bank Select messages are output simultaneously with
Program Change messages. For more details, reefer to p. 85.
MIDI EXP OUT (MIDI EXP Pedal Out)
fig.08-090d
This sets the controller number when EXP
Off, 1–31, 33–95
pedal operation data is output as Control
Change messages.
When set to "Off, "Control Change messages are not output.
MIDI EXP SW OUT (MIDI EXP Pedal Switch Out)
fig.08-100d
This sets the controller number when EXP
Off, 1–31, 33–95
pedal switch operation data is output as
Control Change messages.
When set to "Off, "Control Change messages are not output.
MIDI CTL OUT (MIDI CTL Pedal Out)
fig.08-110d
This sets the controller number when CTL
Off, 1–31, 33–95
pedal operation data is output as Control
Change messages.
When set to "Off, "Control Change messages are not output.
MIDI SUB CTL1 OUT
fig.08-120d
This sets the controller number when opera-
tion data from the foot switch 1 connected to
Off, 1–31, 33–95
the SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL 1, 2 jack is
output as Control Change messages.
When set to "Off, "Control Change messages are not output.
MIDI SUB CTL2 OUT
fig.08-130d
This sets the controller number when opera-
tion data from the foot switch 2 connected to
Off, 1–31, 33–95
the SUB EXP PEDAL/SUB CTL 1, 2 jack is
output as Control Change messages.
When set to "Off, "Control Change messages are not output.
Transmitting and Receiving
MIDI Data
On the GT-8, you can use Exclusive messages to provide
another GT-8 with identical settings, and save effect settings
on a MIDI 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.
Displayed
Data Transmitted
System Parameters, Harmonist scales,
Auto Riff phrases, and
System
Preamp/Speaker, Overdrive/Distortion,
and Wah Custom Edit parameter settings
#1-1–#35-4
Settings for Patch Number 1-1 through 35-4
Settings for the patch the is currently called
Temp
up
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.08-140
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
* For instructions on operating the sequencer, refer to the
owner's manual for the sequencer you are using.
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