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The following descriptions of the sequence data recording and playback
procedures assume that you will be recording data output by a MIDI key-
board. Of course, you can use the same procedures to record sequence data
played back by a sequencer, a personal computer, or the like.
Recording Sequence Data
When you record data in SEQ mode, the MDF3 automatically writes this data to
disk as a SEQ data file using Standard MIDI File format 0. You can save up to 99 SEQ
data files on a single disk.
Playing Back Sequence Data
The MDF3 can of course play back the files it records in SEQ mode. It can also play
back files written by other devices using Standard MIDI File format 0 or 1, as well as
sequence files written in the ESEQ format used by the QX3 and other Yamaha de-
vices. You can also play back the MDF2’s SEQ data files.
Note:
If you will be using the MDF3 to play sequence files written by other devices, be sure
to keep these files and your SEQ files on separate disks. If you mix SEQ files with other
sequence files on a single disk, the MDF3 will display the names of only the SEQ files. (Please
see ”The Standard MIDI File and ESEQ Formats” on page 58 for details.)
