909 Bulk Import SMF to Patterns

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Cass
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909 Bulk Import SMF to Patterns

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Hi,

I just recently purchased a MC909 and I am brand new to the forum. I have a large collection of SMF drum patterns that I want to import. I have created my own rhythm sets that map to the MIDI drum map two octaves up,so I just have to transpose my SMF files.

My problem is the number of steps it takes to import the SMF file into a pattern and name it. I have a couple thousand SMF files. Is there any way to automatically name the pattern after the SMF file name?

Additionally, is there anyway to set a default rhythm set for the creation of new patterns? Assigning rhythm sets to so many patterns is a chore.

Below is the process I am going through. If anyone could suggest a better way to do this or a utility that would help me I would be most thankful.

>All 2500 SMF files have been transferred to the SM card.

>Utility Import SMF

>Navigate through the SM card to find the SMF file

>Import to blank pattern

>Save (name pattern)

>Assign Rhythm Set to Pattern

>Transpose Pattern

Thanks,

Cass Snider
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