Using The Sound Librarian; Starting The Opsix Sound Librarian; Sending And Receiving Data; Saving And Loading Data - Korg opsix Owner's Manual

Using the Sound Librarian

Starting the opsix Sound Librarian

Install the software and connect the opsix via USB, as described under
1.
USB connection is required.
Double click the application icon or any associated file type, like .op6program or .op6lib.
2.
You can find the opsix Sound Librarian application in the following locations, depending on the operating system
being used:
On MacOS, the opsix Sound Librarian is installed into Applications/KORG/opsix.
On Windows, you can find the opsix Sound Librarian under KORG/opsix in All Programs, the Start Menu, etc.
Using the Sound Librarian with two or more opsix units
Important: Before connecting multiple opsixes, make sure to set each instrument's System ID to a different
number.
To set the opsix's System ID:
On your opsix, press and hold the shift button, then the EFFECT/GLOBAL button.
1.
Use the A knob to navigate to the SYS category.
2.
Use the B knob to select System ID.
3.
Use the C knob to change the System ID.
4.
The specific number isn't important; just make sure that all connected opsixes have different System IDs.
Restart the opsix.
5.
In the opsix Sound Librarian, use the Devices menu to select the desired opsix.
6.
Note that data cannot be copied directly from one opsix to another; instead, use the save and load functionality.

Sending and receiving data

The various send and receive functions let you transfer data between your opsix and computer. This lets you import
new sounds, transfer sounds from one opsix to another, or back up and restore your data.
To transfer data between the opsix and your computer, select the command corresponding to the data you want to
transfer from the Send/Receive menu. A dialog may appear warning you not to disconnect the opsix. Once the dialog
has disappeared, the transfer is complete.
Warning: When receiving an individual program from the opsix, the currently selected program slot in the
librarian will be overwritten. Make sure it's not a program you want to keep around!

Saving and loading data

The save and load functionality of the Sound Librarian allows you to backup, share, and organize your opsix data.
For a list of supported file types, please look at the table at the bottom of this section.
Loading data
To load data stored on your computer, do the following:
Click the File menu to open it.
1.
Select the Load command corresponding to the file type you want to load.
2.
A standard file open dialog will appear.
Navigate to the location of the file you want to open.
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