MIDI SysEx Implementation

Command 0: Request Preset Dump

When this command is received by the PCM96, it will respond with a preset dump of the requested preset. If the preset does not exist, the PCM96 will not respond. Only presets from User banks may be requested. Factory banks will not be transmitted.

Byte

Definition

Comments

0xF0

Sysex message

 

0x06

Lexicon® Manufacturer ID

 

0x__

Product ID

 

0x__

Device ID

 

0x00

Command

Request Preset Dump

0x02

Size

LSB

0x00

Size

cont

0x00

Size

cont

0x00

Size

MSB

0x__

Bank

Bank in which requested preset

 

 

lives.

0x__

Preset

Preset ID

0xF7

EOX

 

Command 1: Preset Dump

This sysex is transmitted by a MIDI sequencer or by PCM96. The PCM96 may transmit this dump in response to a request or by means of a front- panel action. The PCM96 receiving this dump will store the encapsulated preset data in the designated location.

Byte

Definition

Comments

0xF0

Sysex message

 

0x06

Lexicon Manufacturer ID

 

0x__

Product ID

 

0x__

Device ID

 

0x01

Command

Preset Dump

0x__

Size

LSB. Size is variable and is not shown in this

 

 

example

0x__

Size

cont

0x__

Size

cont

0x__

Size

MSB

0x__

Bank

Bank in which the preset is to be placed.

0x__

Preset

Location in the bank where the preset is to

 

 

be placed.

...

Preset data

Nibbleized preset data.

0xF7

EOX

 

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PCM96 specifications

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