How do I perform Data Transfers & Bulk Dumps?
The Data Transfer functions on the JV-2080 allow users to move data to various destinations. Patches, Performances, Rhythm, and System data can all be transferred for external or internal storage. There is also a useful feature in the JV-2080 that lets you take a complete “snapshot” of all temporary settings and send them to an external sequencer to be used in a song file. Once the data transfer containing the temporary settings has been sent to your MIDI sequencer, the current settings can be recalled automatically when the song is played. Using this feature is a great alternative to taking up User Patch and Performance locations to store your settings for each song.
The Bulk Dump function on the JV-2080 allows User data to be stored to a memory card or externally, to a MIDI sequencer. Bulk dumping is an effective means of storing your Patch and Performance data. It is a good idea to backup your custom settings often. Also, label your backups clearly; that will make it easier to reference them for future use. Use the following procedure to perform a Data Transfer of all temporary data to an external MIDI sequencer:
1. Press UTILITY.
2. Press F4[XFER] to display the Data Transfer page
3. Press F1[to MIDI].
4. Use the CURSOR buttons to select “Source.”
5. Use the VALUE dial to select “ALL.”
6. Press CURSOR RIGHT once.
7. Use the VALUE dial to select “TEMP.”
8. Start recording on your sequencer.
9. Press F6[Execute] to execute the transfer.
Note: It is a good idea to leave a few blank measures at the beginning of your song. That way, you can record the data transfer to those measures and the desired settings will be recalled before the song actually starts.
Data Transfer Page
Use the following procedure to perform a Bulk Dump of all User data to an external MIDI sequencer:
1. Repeat steps 1-5 on the previous page.
2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select “Source.”
3. Use the VALUE dial to select “ALL.”
4. Press CURSOR RIGHT once.
5. Use the VALUE dial to select “USER.”
6. Start recording on your sequencer.
7. Press F6[Execute] to execute the Bulk Dump.
As you can see, the JV-2080 is a powerful sound module, full of many useful and helpful features. We hope that this document has provided you the answers to some of the questions most commonly asked of the Roland Product Support team here at Roland U.S.
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