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JV/XP Patches Download FAQ |
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For which
Synth are these patches? |
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JV-1010, JV-1080, JV-2080, XP-30, XP-50, XP-60, XP-80. The models JV80 and JV90 can only use these patches with a 'trick'. See point 2. |
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How do I use those patches with the JV80 and
JV90? |
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Each patch must be written into the temporary memory
individually and from there can be stored in the user memory of the synth. In
addition you need a program such as ChangeIt, which permits the data to be
written into the temporary memory. If you have ChangeIt the best file type to
use is *.clb. With each click on a patch, these are immediately send into the
temporary memory. In this instance the user memory is not overwritten.
Nevertheless I recommend saving the user memory before attempting this
operation. |
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I do not
have a PC, however my synth has a floppy disk drive. How do I use it? |
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These drives read only *.svd or *.mid files. The files with the endings syx and clb cannot be read. Copy the *.mid files to a floppy and 'play' them in the JV/XP like a song. (!!! The user memory will be overwritten !!!) |
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My stored
sounds in the JV/XP disappeared after transmitting. |
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When transmitting patches into the JV/XP the user
memory is overwritten! Before sending patches, save the user memory to a
floppy or hard disk. |
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Does
ChangeIt have to be used? |
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Any program which can handle system exclusive bulk
dumps, should able to transmit *.syx files to the synth. |
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What are
the *.syx, *.clb and *.mid file formats for? |
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SYX > |
Bulk dump
from synth. Contains 1 user bank with patches, but no performances, rhythm or
system data. Can be transmitted with appropriate software such as ChangeIt to
the JV/XP. |
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CLB > |
Exclusive
format for ChangeIt containing a complete data base with all patches from a
group. |
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MID > |
Song format, (containing no actual key information),
with system exclusive (SYX) data embedded. When you play the patches it will
overwrite the user memory of the synth. (For use with floppy drive in synth
or from external sequencer) |
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Where do
the JV/XP models differ? |
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The technical specifications vary too much to
discuss here. The best source is Roland's homepage: http://www.rolandcorp.com |
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How do I
use the PC with the patches? |
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Connect the MIDI OUT (sound card or midi interface) and the MIDI IN of the JV/XP model with a midi cable. For sound cards without midi connectors, you usually use the joystick port with an appropriate midi breakout cable. In the SysEx program open one *.syx file and select the menu option "send". Users without a PC can use the *.mid files and 'play' the data in from their sequencer. In this way, the user memory is overwritten with the new patches! All ChangeIt users can use the *.clb files. |
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Which expansion board do I need for the
patches? |
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At present all available patches are usable without
expansion boards. There will be a separate category for patches utilizing the
waveforms onboard the various expansion boards. |
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Which program is suitable best for the
handling and transmitting patches? |
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ChangeIt! (Freeware!) |
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At startup
the program announces: "Error opening |
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The PC midi interface does not support running multiple simultaneous midi applications. All other applications using the midi interface must be closed. After this, the program should function smoothly. |
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How do I
save my user memory? |
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Connect the MIDI IN (sound card or midi interface) and the MIDI OUT of the JV/XP model with a midi cable. For the sound cards without midi connectors, you usually use the joystick port with an appropriate midi breakout cable. Open the menu option "Receive" in ChangeIt. After inputting the file name you can select which data you wish to receive from JV/XP. It's not necessary to operate anything on the synth. With a sequencer you simply start record and select the menu option of the JV/XP "Utility / Bulk dump". The data will be recorded into the sequencer. |
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I can't be held responsible for damage caused
by inappropriate use. All files were tested with my equipment and functioned
normally. Regardless of how you intend to use the software, please save your
user memory to floppy or hard disk first!!! The use of the patches causes the
permanent overwriting of the user memory!!! |
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I gratefully accept any suggestions or comments. |
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