Generalmusic Promega2 Page30
MID MIDI MODE
The Promega has two different modes for MIDI operation called GLOBAL and MULTIPLE. When
this page is selected, (the EDIT & CONTROLS DISPLAY shows MID), you can switch between
the two modes by using the 1 and 2 buttons in the PERFORMANCE MEMORIES section.
Button 1 selects GLOBAL MODE while button 2 selects MULTIPLE MODE. The currently selected
mode is indicated by the button whose led is solid, (not flashing).
GLOBAL MODE:
In this mode the MIDI settings selected will always remain constant regardless
of which PERFORMANCE MEMORY is selected. This allows for the instrument to be set-up for
simple MIDI applications where the same settings are likely to be needed all the time.
MULTIPLE MODE
: In this mode the MIDI settings can be different for every PERFORMANCE
MEMORY. Every time the MIDI settings are changed and the result is stored in a PERFORMAN-
CE MEMORY, the changes made will only remain in effect while that particular PERFORMANCE
MEMORY is selected. This allows the Promega to be used as a powerful programmable MIDI
controller keyboard.
DMP MIDI BULK DATA DUMP
The Promegas internal memory, (USER PERFORMANCES) may be sent via MIDI to a data filer,
sequencer or other type of SysEx storage program. In this way you can keep backups of your
performance data or store multiple sets of performance data on external media.
To send a MIDI dump to any storage device, first connect the Promega in a MIDI loop with the
storage device, (MIDI OUT to MIDI IN and MIDI IN to MIDI OUT). Since MIDI DUMP uses the
MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE protocol, there is no need to set MIDI channels on either the Promega
or your computer or data filer.
Next, from this DMP screen, press the STORE button to start the dump. The LCD will show the
progress of the data being dumped. When you see the message DUMP EXECUTED
SUCCESSFULLY, your data has been transferred. At this point, if youre using a data filer, save
the data to a blank disk; if youre using a computer save the current file.
If you see the message DUMP EXECUTED UNSUCCESSFULLY, it is likely that the data transmission
was interrupted in some way. This could be because of incorrect MIDI settings in your software,
an improperly configured MIDI interface in your computer or simply because one of your MIDI
cables is bad. Check all settings and cables first. Make sure that no other programs are running
on your computer and, if necessary, restart the computer and the dump software. If you still
have problems, try re-installing your MIDI interface and running any diagnostic software that
came supplied with it.
To send a stored dump file back to the Promega, simply connect the two MIDI cables in a loop as
described earlier and start transmission on your storage device. The Promega receives this data
invisibly so you wont see any changes in the displays of the instrument nor will the sound
change. The new data will be available as soon as you select a new USER PERFORMANCE.
