Reference [MIDI]

Using the SMF player

Using the SMF player function, the MRS-1266 can read Format 0 SMF (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-R/RW disc and load the contents into a project. Once loaded, an SMF can use internal or external sound sources and perform playback in sync with the recorder section or rhythm section. This section explains how to use this function.

HINT

“Format 0” is a type of SMF that contains all MIDI channel playing information in a single track. The MRS-1266 can only read this type of SMF.

NOTE

The following SMF types cannot be read.

•Format 1 or Format 2

•Files that do not conform to the ISO9660 standard Level 1, or with an extension other than ".mid".

•Files written on a disc that the session is left open.

Reading an SMF into a project

By performing the following steps, you can read an SMF from a CD-R/RW disc and load it in a project. The maximum number of SMFs per project is 100.

HINT

By using an option board, it is possible to directly copy SMFs from a computer to a project (PROJxxx folder). For details, see the information in the appendix of this manual.

1. Insert the CD-ROM or CD-R/RW disc containing the SMF into the CD-R/RW drive.

2. From the main screen, press the [UTILITY/TRACK EDIT] key in the display section.

The utility menu appears.

3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the indication “UTILITY SMF” on the display, and press the [ENTER] key.

The following screen appears.

SMF

IMPORT

4. Press the [ENTER] key.

The names of SMFs in the CD-R/RW disc are shown.

IMPORT

SEQ1

File name

5. Turn the dial to select the SMF to import.

NOTE

If the desired file is not shown, check whether the file is in

Format 0.

6. To execute the import process, press the [ENTER]

key.

When import is completed, the unit returns to the condition

of step 4. To import other SMFs, repeat steps 5 - 6.

7. To return to the main screen, press the [EXIT] key

several times.

Selecting the SMF output destination

When playing an SMF, the MRS-1266 can use either an internal or external sound source or both. The SMF output destination is specified using the following three parameters.

●SMF OUTPUT

Determines whether SMF playing information is supplied at the MIDI OUT connector.

●SMF ChToDrum

Selects which MIDI channel (1 - 16) of the SMF playing information is directed to the internal drum kit of the MRS- 1266. Information for the channel selected here will not be present at the MIDI OUT connector. When this parameter is set to OFF, no playing information is sent to the drum kit.

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