(Bulk Dump) - Roland JX-305 Owner's Manual

Chapter 14. Advanced Applications
Synchronized playback with two JX-
305 units
Two JX-305 units can be connected to each other, and
used to play different patterns in synchronization.
fig.14-9(#MC fig.16-12)
MODULATION
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MODULATION
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1. On the master unit (the JX-305 that will
control the timing), set the Local Switch to
"INT," and turn Sync Out "ON" (p. 165,
167).
2. For all parts (including MUTE CTRL) of the
pattern used by the master device, set the
Sequencer Output Assign setting to "INT"
(p. 36).
With these settings, the only messages transmitted
from MIDI OUT will be synchronization signals.
3. On the slave unit (the JX-305 whose timing
will be controlled), set the Sync Mode to
"SLAVE" (p. 167).
4. Press [STOP/PLAY] on the master unit, and
the two JX-305s will begin playback
together.
During synchronized playback, operating the knobs,
arpeggio or RPS on the master unit will not affect the
slave unit.
5. To stop synchronized playback, press
[STOP/PLAY] on the master unit.
You can use the same procedure to synchronize a JX-
305 and an MC-505 or MC-303. In this case, use the
MC-505 or MC-303 as the slave device, and set its Sync
14 Mode setting to "SLAVE."
If the two patterns being synchronized have a differ-
ent time signature or a different number of measures,
the performance will move apart even if synchroniza-
tion is maintained. When synchronizing in this way, it
is recommended that you use patterns that have the
same time signature and number of measures.
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MIDI OUT Local Sw = INT
Sync Out = ON
Part R–7 SEQ Out = INT
MIDI IN Sync Mode = SLAVE
Saving Pattern and Patch Data on
an External Sequencer (Bulk Dump)
The JX-305 is able to transmit or receive data for the
currently selected pattern or patch. This is referred to
as "Bulk Dump." By using this function, you can save
JX-305 data on an external MIDI sequencer that has a
floppy disk, or exchange data between two JX-305
units.
Recording JX-305 Data on an External
Sequencer
Use a MIDI cable to connect the JX-305's MIDI OUT to
the external sequencer's MIDI IN.
1. Select the pattern that you wish to save.
2. Make sure that the pattern is stopped.
3. Press [UTILITY].
The indicator will light.
4. Press PAGE [<] [>] several times to select
"BULK DUMP," and press [ENTER].
The Bulk Dump page will appear in the display.
fig.14-10(#MC fig.16-13)
5. Press the PAGE [<] [>] to select the type of
parameters that you wish to transmit and
press [ENTER].
Range:
SETUP: Setup parameters for all parts of
the currently selected pattern will
be transmitted.
SETUP&PATCH: In addition to the contents trans-
mitted by SETUP, data for the
patches (rhythm set) of all parts of
the currently selected pattern will
be transmitted.
ALL: In addition to the contents trans-
mitted by SETUP&PATCH, the
musical data of the currently select-
ed pattern will be transmitted.
fig.14-10-1
6. Start real-time recording on the external
MIDI sequencer.