Alesis D4 manual 6A Save to DataDisk

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which receives all channels) to retrieve this data. It’s a good idea to include the channel assignment in the System Exclusive file name to prevent possible confusion.

To back up:

1.Connect the D4’s MIDI Out to the MIDI In of the other D4 or system exclusive storage device, such as the DataDisk.

2.Select the fifth MIDI page, Sysex Backup. With the Sysex Backup page selected, the Store LED will light.

3.Use the Data wheel to call up one of the four available types of data for backup (figures in parenthesis give the approximate amount of memory required by each type):

Edit Buffer data (500 bytes)

Trigger Setup data (50 bytes)

Program Table data (150 bytes)

System (All) data, which includes Drum Sets, trigger setup, program table, and MIDI assignments (8Kbytes)

4.Press the Store button. The display will say SENDING SYSEX DATA OUT MIDI.. to confirm that data is being sent. The sys ex receiving device should indicate that it is receiving data.

After the transfer is complete, the D4’s LCD reverts to the Sysex Backup page.

Note: The MIDI Thru function is disabled while Sys Ex is being transmitted.

4.6A Save to DataDisk

Here’s an example of how to save D4 MIDI data to the Alesis DataDisk.

1.Connect the D4 MIDI Out to the DataDisk (DD) MIDI In.

2.Insert a formatted disk into the DD. If the disk is not formatted, insert it in the drive and press the DD Format switch. When the DD display says FORMAT DISK?, press DO/YES. When the display says ARE YOU SURE? press DO/YES again.

3.Press the DD Receive button. The display says RECV ONE SYSEX: WAITING FOR DATA.

4.Press the D4 MIDI button (if you are not already in the MIDI function) and select the Sysex Backup page.

5.Select the type of data to be saved (System, Edit Buffer, Trigger Setup, Program Table).

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Contents Alesis Drum SET Management Midi Functions Introduction Principal FeaturesHOOKUP/INSTANT Gratification Return Your Warranty Card NOW2B Hook Up Audio rear panel 2A Installation2C Hook Up Midi rear panel 2D Hook Up External Triggers rear panel2G Select Drum Sets 2E Hook Up Power rear panel2F Turn On Power 2H Audition Different Drum Sounds Page 3A The Voice 2I Assign Drum Sounds to Particular Midi Notes3D Midi Note Range 3C About Defaults3B About the Edit Buffer About the User Interface 4B Cursor Buttons 4A Function Buttons4C Multi-Page Functions 4D Editing Parameter Values4F The Preview Button 4E The Store and Note Chase buttonsSTORING/NAMING AN Edited Drum SET Selecting Drum SetsRecall Alesis Recalling Factory Drum SetsPage Voice Function ButtonsOutput TuneOutput Main Drum SETGroup Button Mode MultiEXT Trig Drumset Root Midi ButtonCopying a Notes Parameters to Another Note Drum SET Root Note Midi FunctionsTurn the Data wheel to select the desired Drum Set root note Midi Channel Selection Program Change EnableMidi THRU/OUT Selection Channel Omni Thru OFFProg Change on Controllers on Controller EnableMake sure the cursor is under the Controllers status Program Table Program Change TableSave Data VIA Midi 6A Save to DataDisk 7A Load from DataDisk Receive Data from Another Midi DeviceExternal Triggering This is how it works About Trigger ParametersPage Example TRIG01 VCURVE4 Trigger SelectionTRIG02 VCURVE4 Trigger Note SelectionTrigger Velocity Selection Method One Page Trigger Crosstalk Selection Trigger Parameter SelectionTRIG02 XTALK30 DCAY10 NOISE00 TRIG03 XTALK30 DCAY10 NOISE00Page Trigger Noise Level Selection Trigger Dcay Control SelectionTRIG01 GAIN50 Trigger Gain SelectionFootswitch Mode HI HAT Pedal Footswitch Mode8A Understanding Hi Hat Pedal Mode Page Midi Hardware Midi Basics3A Voice Messages Midi Message BasicsChannel Messages Page System Common Messages 3B Mode MessagesVideos on Midi Books on Midi
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