Storing the SPD-20’s Data in External Devices (Bulk Dump)

The Patch data in the SPD-20 can be transmitted either singly or collectively to another SPD-20 (or to a
sequencer). SPD-20 data is transmitted and received according to the Device ID number which has been
set for each unit. (In the SPD-20, the Basic Channel number is also used as the Device ID number. p. 78)
The operation of transmitting this data is called a “Bulk Dump”; receiving this data is called a “Bulk
Load.”

How to Transmit (Bulk Dump)

The SPD-20 transmits stored data.
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Connect the MIDI OUT of the SPD-20 to the MIDI IN of the sequencer.
1Set the ID (the same as the Basic Channel’s; p. 67) of the device
transmitting the Exclusive Messages.
2Press [EDIT] to enter the Edit mode.
3Use [ ] or [ ] to select the BULK DUMP in the SYSTEM parameter
group.
4Use PATCH/VALUE [-] or [+] to select the Patch data you wish to
transmit (ALL/1–99).
If ALL is selected, all Patch data, Patch Chain data, and system parameter data will be
transmitted at once. If you wish to save an individual patch, select the patch number you
wish to send with the value buttons.
5Set the receiving MIDI device so that it will be able to receive
Exclusive messages.
6Press [ALL/ENTER] and data transmission will begin.
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If you wish to stop the operation during transmission, press [EDIT].
SPD-20
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
Computer or Sequencer
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