Alesis Micron Owners Manual.pdf - Fdiskc

108
8 MIDI
Loading Programs, Rhythms, Patterns, and
Setups via MIDI
The Micron doesn’t need to be in a special mode to receive MIDI
SysEx information. Simply connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI
out jack of your MIDI player to the (MIDI IN) port of your
Micron and start the SysEx dump on your MIDI storage device or
computer. If everything is working properly, the Micron display
will read “Receiving...” and the program, setup, pattern, or rhythm
will be loaded.
What’s a bundle?
There are two options for sending a setup, rhythm, or pattern:
“Send MIDI sysex?” and “Send syx bundle?” The difference has
to do with dependencies.
For example, a setup can depend on patterns and rhythms that are
stored on your Micron. If you send a setup to a friend and his
Micron doesn’t have the patterns and rhythms that your setup
uses, the setup might not sound the same. Similarly, setups,
rhythms, and patterns all depend on programs. If your friend’s
Micron has a different set of programs than yours, nothing you
send him will sound the same.
To solve this problem, you can send a bundle. A SysEx bundle
contains the setup, rhythm, or pattern you are sending, plus
everything it depends on–all of the rhythms, patterns, and
programs that your friend will need to hear your creation exactly as
it sounds on your Micron.
Compatibility with Alesis Ion programs
The Micron’s programs are 100% compatible with the Alesis Ion.
However, the Micron’s patterns, rhythms, and setups are not
compatible with the Ion.
NOTE: Some computers are
not fast enough to transmit
MIDI SysEx data properly. If
you are experiencing
problems, try adjusting the
settings in your MIDI
software. Some programs
allow you to slow down the
transmit rate so the computer
hardware can keep up with
the software.