Kurzweil K2500RS, Musician'S Manual

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MIDI and SCSI Sample Dumps
SMDI Sample Transfers
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SMDI Sample Transfers
You can use PassportÕs Alchemy
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and OpcodeÕs Max
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SMDI-capable Macintosh
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software
packages to transfer mono and stereo samples to and from the K2vx. These applications use the
SMDI data transfer format (SMDI stands for SCSI Musical Data InterchangeÑpronounced
smiddy . SMDI is parallel, not serial, so sample transfers can be made much faster than with the
MIDI sample dump standard.
Each of these applications has commands for getting and sending samples, which is how youÕll
make the transfer from your ofßine storage to the K2vx. Once the samples have been loaded to
the K2vx, you can use the Keymap and Sample Editors as you would with any other sample.
Check your manuals for Alchemy or Max for the speciÞcs.
Keep in mind that when transferring samples via SMDI, the K2vxÕs sound engine is disabled,
so you canÕt play it during a SMDI transfer as you can during a MIDI sample transfer. The
average SMDI sample transfer time is about 20K per second.
As of this writing, the latest versions of Alchemy and Max are the only software packages
supporting SMDI sample transfers to and from the K2vx. SMDI is a new technology, however,
and many software developers are working on packages that will support K2vx SMDI sample
transfers. Your Kurzweil/Young Chang dealer can let you know about new developments.