Yamaha VL-1 Feature Reference - ● Bulk Data Reception
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Feature Reference
●
Utility Mode
MIDI Bulk Dump
MIDI “bulk dump” transmission makes it possible to transfer system and voice data
between the VL1 and other MIDI equipment. The VL1 is capable transmitting three types
of data:
● Bulk Data Transmission Procedure
1.
Preparation
Make sure the VL1 is properly connected to a device which is capable of receiving
its bulk data: another VL1, a computer, a MIDI data recorder, etc. The VL1 MIDI OUT
connector should be connected to the MIDI IN connector of the receiving device via a
high-quality MIDI cable. Also make sure that the VL1 and receiving device are set to the
same MIDI Device Number.
2.
Select a Data Type
Position the cursor at the type of bulk data you want to send — “
System
”, “
All
Voice
”, or “
Current Voice
”.
3.
Press
[
Press the [ button. The “
Are You Sure?
” confirmation display will
appear.
4.
Press
- to Transmit
Press the - button to transmit the selected data (or = to cancel the opera-
tion). The progress of the transmission will be indicated in bar-graph form on the display,
and “
Completed
” will appear when all the data has been transmitted.
•
“
System
” and “
All Voice
” transmissions can be cancelled between
blocks by pressing the ] button.
5.
Press
]
Press the ] button to clear the “
Completed
” display and return to the main
bulk transmit display.
All VL1 system Data: the settings in the Utility System page and the 2
internal Micro Tuning data.
All 128 voices in the VL1 memory.
The currently selected voice only.
1: System
2: All Voice
3: Current Voice
● Bulk Data Reception
In order for the VL1 to receive a bulk transmission from another VL1 or other
device, the MIDI OUT of the transmitting device must be connected to the MIDI IN of
the VL1 via a MIDI cable. The VL1 will then automatically receive and load the data as
long as it is set to the same device number as the transmitting device and its Memory
Protect function is turned “off”. Memory Protect does not need to be turned off in order
to receive a single voice (the current voice).