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pablo_penelas
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MC-909 bulk dump

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Hi! Is there any way to export or to transfer the patches and patterns you program, as system exclusive format, to record it directly to a MIDI sequencer (such us Cubase or Cakewalk)? I mean, to send that information directly to a sequencer, using the MIDI interface (not connecting the machine to the computer via the USB cable).
(It used to be called “MIDI dump” or “Bulk dump”)
I’m asking this question, because newer computers (especially tablet ones) are not coming with USB interfaces, so I fear not to be able to save my work.
Thanks!
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Re: MC-909 bulk dump

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pablo_penelas wrote:Hi! Is there any way to export or to transfer the patches and patterns you program, as system exclusive format, to record it directly to a MIDI sequencer (such us Cubase or Cakewalk)? I mean, to send that information directly to a sequencer, using the MIDI interface (not connecting the machine to the computer via the USB cable).
(It used to be called “MIDI dump” or “Bulk dump”)
I’m asking this question, because newer computers (especially tablet ones) are not coming with USB interfaces, so I fear not to be able to save my work.
Thanks!
Hi Pablo,
I answered your question on another thread.

Maybe the best option is to use the MC909's Backup / Restore feature

User Backup
Here’s how all user data in the user area can be saved on a memory card.
The following user data will be saved.
• User Patterns
• User Patches
• User Rhythm sets • Songs
• Samples
• Pattern sets
• RPS sets
• Arpeggio styles
• Chord forms
• System settings

In order to execute User Backup, the memory card must have approximately 16 MB or more free area.
1. Insert a memory card into the slot.
2. In the Utility screen, press [F5 (User Backup)]. 
A message will ask you for confirmation.
3. To execute the backup, press [F6 (Execute)].
* To cancel, press [F5 (Cancel)].

User Restore
Here’s how user data saved on a memory card by the User Backup operation can be reloaded back into the user memory of the MC-909.
When you execute User Restore, the current contents of the user area will be completely erased.
1. Into the slot, insert the memory card on which user data has been saved.
2. In the Utility screen, press [F6 (User Restore)]. A message will ask you for confirmation.
3. To proceed with the restoration, press [F6 (Execute)]. * To cancel, press [F5 (Cancel)].
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