Tascam TM-D4000 Owner's Manual

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10 - MIDI—MIDI data dumps10–2ing between the units, data merging is turnedoff here.10.2MIDI data dumpsAs well as the library entries, as described in theLibrary section, it is also possible to save and restorethe following parameters:• Program Change Tables (see 10.3, “ProgramChange commands” below)• Setup Data (the preferences settings, etc.)• All data (including library settings, etc.)The automation communication speed should be setto MIDI (use the AUTOMATION SET UP key—shifted DIGITAL I/O to edit the automation setupscreen) for MIDI bulk transmission and reception. Ifit is not set when the MIDI bulk dump screen isstarted, a popup message appears to remind you.The method for saving and restoring this data is thesame as for library entries.1 Use the cursor and ENTER keys to select thecheckboxes corresponding to the data set tobe backed up or restored.2 To dump the data, make any preparations onthe receiving device so that the bulk dumpdata can be received successfully.3 Move the cursor to the BULK DUMP but-ton, and press ENTER to start the bulk dump.10.2.1Receiving bulk data1 Start the bulk transmission on the MIDI dataling de vice.2 The bulk data is automatically received bythe TM-D4000.10.2.2Transferring data between two TM-D4000 units1 Connect the two units so that the MIDI OUTof each unit one is connected to the MIDI IN ofthe other.2 The automation communication speed of thereceiving unit should be set to MIDI (usethe AUTOMATION SET UP key—shiftedDIGITAL I/O to edit the automation setupscreen).NOTEIt is strongly advised that the TM-D4000 con-trols are not moved during a dump process,either in or out), as this may affect the suc-cessful trasnmission of data. Also note thatafter a dump transmission, if the faders haveaccidentally been moved during the transmis-sion, they will return to their original (pre-dump) position as soon as the dump isended.10.3Program Change commandsThe TM-D4000 can hold four different tables of Pro-gram Changes, only one of which may be active at atime.These tables are “mappings” of Program Changenumbers to snapshot numbers, meaning that a partic-ular Program Change number is used to change to aparticular snapshot memory setting. Because the Pro-gram Change number does not necessarily corre-spond to the snapshot number, it is possible for theTM-D4000 to share a MIDI channel with anotherMIDI device which is also to change programstogether with the TM-D4000 (e.g. a MIDI-controlledexternal effect unit).These Program Change messages can be sent at thebeginning of a sequence, or part of the way through,to synchronize the settings with the input material.Alternatively, a MIDI controller can be used to trans-mit the Program Change messages “off-line”.3 Start the bulk transmission on the firstTM-D4000.4 The bulk data is automatically received bythe second TM-D4000.