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Saving RT-323 Internal Data on MIDI Equipment
The internal data of the RT-323 including all setting information can be converted to MIDI
messages and output via the [MIDI OUT] jack (bulk dump). This function allows you to store all
RT-323 settings or only selected data on an external component such as a MIDI sequencer.
Before starting the bulk dump operation, make sure that the [MIDI OUT] jack of the RT-323
is connected to the MIDI IN jack of the other component.
Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication
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"MIDI?". Then press the [ENTER] key.
Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to bring up the indication "DUMP" on the display, and press
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the [ENTER] key.
Use the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the bulk dump type from the following, then press
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the [ENTER] key.
• SEQUENCE: User pattern and song data
• SYSTEM: Global RT-323 settings
• ALL KITS: All user drum kits
Press the [ENTER] key.
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The confirmation message "SURE?" appears on the display. Make sure that the external MIDI
component is ready to record MIDI messages.
To carry out the bulk dump process, press the [ENTER] key. To cancel the process,
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press the [EXIT] key.
While bulk dump is being carried out, the indication "TX" is shown.
When bulk dump is completed, press the [EXIT] key.
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The unit returns to the condition of step 1.
To restore the condition of the RT-323 using set data stored on an external MIDI component,
connect the MIDI OUT jack of the external component to the [MIDI IN] jack of the RT-323,
and send the data while the RT-323 is in the stop condition. (No special steps are required at
the RT- 323.)
When setting data are sent from an external MIDI component to the RT-323, all data in the
RT-323 are overwritten. Take care not to accidentally patterns or songs that you wish to
keep.
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Bulk dump data type
MIDI Track Operation
The RT-323 incorporates a MIDI track that can record MIDI messages such as output for example
by an external MIDI keyboard in real time. You can record and play such data in conjunction with
an existing song. The following types of MIDI messages can be recorded.
• Note data (note on/off, velocity)
• Pitch bend
• Program change
• Control change
• Polyphonic key player
• Channel pressure
When messages are recorded and played, their original MIDI channel (1 - 16) assignment does not
change.
Note that you cannot record on a send/receive channel set to the drum A/drum B/bass track.
To record on such a MIDI channel, set the send/receive channel for the respective track to OFF (➝
p. 86).
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MIDI track recording
This section explains the steps for MIDI track recording, using the example of recording a MIDI
synthesizer performance on the MIDI track.
Connect the RT-323 and MIDI synthesizer as shown in the illustration.
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RT-323
[MIDI OUT] jack
MIDI IN
MIDI synthesizer
The MIDI messages input to the [MIDI IN] jack of the RT-323 are not sent through to the
[MIDI OUT] jack. Therefore you must set the MIDI synthesizer to "Local = On".
Press the [UTILITY] key, and use the "MIDI TR" item to enable the MIDI track
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output. (For setting information, see page 88.)
[MIDI IN] jack
MIDI OUT
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