Loading Midi Files - Orthogonal Devices ER-102 User Manual

Loading MIDI Files

The ER-102 can load SMF0 (single track) and SMF1 (multiple track) type MIDI files
but not SMF2 (song files).
The procedure for loading a MIDI file is simple. Think of it as manually initializing a
snapshot slot with a MIDI file that you provide:
On your computer,
1. Choose a snapshot slot (such as C4).
2. If the directory slot directory (e.g. ER-101/SNAPSHOT/C4/) doesn't exist on your
SD card already then create it.
3. Copy the MIDI file to the slot directory and make sure it has a .MID extension.
Back at your ER-102,
1. Insert the SD card and move the STORAGE switch to the USER position.
2. FOCUS the SNAPSHOT display and navigate to the slot containing the MIDI file
(e.g. C4 in our example).
3. Press the LOAD button.
MIDI filenames
The snapshot description is initialized with the first 8 letters of the MIDI filename.
MIDI channels
MIDI channel 1 is loaded into TRACK 1, channel 2 into TRACK 2, and so on. MIDI
channels greater than 4 are ignored.
How the import deals with polyphony
If a Note On message occurs while another note is playing, then the previously play-
ing note is turned off and a new note starts.
Configurable Options: There are options in the configuration file that relate to the
MIDI import algorithm. Please see the comments in the [MIDI] section of the CON-
FIG.INI file on your SD card for more details.
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