MIDI Data Dump

You can save the current sound settings (Single or Layer mode) on an external MIDI storage device, like a sequencer or a MIDI data filer. You can later reload these data into the SP-250, to restore a saved set of data.

Warning: To avoid loosing data, carefully read the owner's manual of your MIDI data filer. Loading data into the memory of the SP-250 will erase all existing data.

Hint: To avoid any trouble, don’t forget to deactivate System Exclusive data recep- tion on the connected device.

The following table shows which data are saved with the Data Dump.

Category

Data

 

 

Single mode

Reverb and chorus settings (on/off status, send level)

 

 

Layer mode

Balance between sounds, damper pedal on/off status

 

for each sound.

 

 

Saving data to the data filer. Here is how to save the data of the SP-250.

1Use a MIDI cable to connect the SP-250 MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of the data filer.

2Prepare the data filer to receive MIDI data.

3On the SP-250, hold down the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION button, and press the VIBES/GUITAR sound selection button. The LEDs of the TRANSPOSE/FUNC- TION and VIBES/GUITAR buttons will blink, indicating that the SP-250 is ready to transmit the data dump.

4Press the TOUCH button. The data dump will begin, and the sound setting data will be transmitted to the data filer.

During a data dump operation, the SP-250 will not produce sound, and no other function will work. When the data dump is completed, you will return to normal playing condition.

You may cancel a data dump operation before the data dump begins, by pressing the TRANSPOSE/FUNCTION or VIBES/GUITAR button.

Loading data from the data filer. You can load into the SP-250 data you previ- ously saved on a data filer.

1Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI IN of the SP-250 to the MIDI OUT of the data filer.

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Korg SP-250 manual Midi Data Dump, Category Data