Checking The Version Number; Users Data Save And Load - Boss Roland GT-8 Service Notes

CHECKING THE VERSION
NUMBER
1.
Simultaneously hold down the [OUTPUT SELECT], [TUNER] and
[MANUAL] buttons and turn on the power to the GT-8.
2.
The version number and checksum appear in the lower row of the LCD
display.
fig.version
GT-8
Ver. *.** [****]
USERS DATA SAVE AND
LOAD
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 System Parameters, Harmonist scales, Auto
Riff phrases, and Preamp/Speaker,
Overdrive/Distortion, and Wah Custom Edit
parameter settings
#1-1-#35-4 Settings for Patch Number 1-1 through 35-4
Temp Settings for the patch the is currently called 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.
When Transmitting Data to Another GT-8
Connect as shown in the figure below, and match the Device ID for the
transmitting and receiving devices.
fig.08-150
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Transmitting
fig.08-160
1.
Press [SYSTEM] twice, then press PARAMETER [
"MIDI: Bulk Dump" is displayed.
fig.08-170d
2.
Press PARAMETER [ ] [
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.
fig.08-180d
When the transmission is completed, the screen prior to transmission
returns to the display.
4.
Press [EXIT] to return to the Play screen.
GT-8
1,2
4 3 1
] [ ] so that
] to move the cursor, and rotate the
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