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Disk-Related Functions (Disk Utility)

•The filename extension will be “.MID” whether you use “Save SMF (Format 0)” or “Save SMF (Format 1).” These two formats cannot be distinguished through file name extension.

•When “Save Song File” is selected, the settings of the patch or rhythm set assigned to each part of the multitimbre/ performance will not be saved.

•If you save using “Save Song File,” the multitimbre/ performance settings will be saved in the state in which they were when the Save operation was executed. If you change the multitimbre/performance in the middle of a song and save the song after recording, the settings at the recording start will not be saved. In other words, even if you play back from the beginning of the song, it will begin with the multitimbre/ performance sounds that were selected when the Save operation was executed. If you have switched multitimbres/performances during the song, you must use the Microscope window to store the bank select and program numbers for the desired multitimbre/performance at the beginning of the song.

•Even if you save using “Save Song File,” playback will not use the correct sounds on MRC Pro sequencers other than the Fantom. To play it back with correct sound, record the corresponding Bank Select and Program numbers.

4.Once you’ve selected the format in which the data is to be saved, press [8 (Select)].

The Save **** window appears.

The title of the window will depend on the data saving format.

5.You can assign the file a name of up to eight characters. Press [5 (Name)], and assign a file name in the Name window that appears.

For details on assigning names, refer to “Assigning a Name” (p. 30).

If a song name has already been assigned, the first eight characters of the song name will automatically be assigned for the file name. If no song name is assigned, “SONG_000” will be automatically be assigned for the file name. A sound file and chain file will automatically be named “SOUND_00” and “CHAIN_00,” respectively.

To view the list of files on the disk, press [6 (List)]. To select a chain file from the list, move the cursor to the desired file and press [8 (Select)].

File Names and Song Names

MRC Pro songs and Standard MIDI Files have song names in addition to file names. The file name is used to distinguish the file on disk, and must be specified before the file can be saved. You will find it easier to manage your songs if you use the file name to categorize the type of song, and use the song name to assign the title.

Assign a song name in the Song Name window (p. 137).

6.Press [8 (Execute)] to execute the operation.

•If you assign a file name that is identical to a file name that already exists on the disk, and attempt to save the file, a message of “File “****” Already Exists! Over Write OK?” will appear. To overwrite the old file and save the new, press [7 (OK)]. If you wish to abort the saving operation, press [8 (Cancel)].

•If you attempt to save data on a disk that has not been formatted on the Fantom, a message of “Unformatted Disk” will appear. Please format the disk on the Fantom (p. 191).