MC-808 Librarian and JUNO-G patch importer

[dr_boehm]

Hi folks!

Just finished my MC-808 Librarian that can also import JUNO-G patches from (*.jgl) files. The Librarian is for Windows only, see the readme file in the attached zip archive. This is the first version, so be prepared for problems and error. I will try to fix them.

Much success,

Dirk.

[Artemiy]

Dirk, this sounds really interesting! I do not have a PC or an MC-808 to check this, but I wish you good luck. I'll stick this thread up!

[dv1394]

whoa!

you're awesome, Dirk!

downloading ....

[dv1394]

quick toolbar for part # selection and get/send buttons would have been great.

[dr_boehm]

Hi dv,

just collecting wishers at the moment. Midi file export was also requested to handout sounds to mac users.

Ciao, Dirk.

[Artemiy]

Dirk, but can't the 808 itself send a bank patch dump to an external MIDI sequencer?

[dr_boehm]

Hi Artemio,

the midi implementation only shows messages to request temp buffers of the 16 parts. There is no message listed that will force the mc-808 to dump a whole bank of patches (i really would like to know if there is any!!).

Ciao, Dirk.

[dv1394]

It can. But only in response to an incoming request.
Dump can not be initiated from 808.
Banks can not be requested. Only patches. At least according to published specs.

[dv1394]

Dirk, you can overcome the limitation by implementing simple logic: sequentialy send program change and then request patch. Run over all program numbers and you're done with a bank.

[dr_boehm]

Yes thats right, but Artemio is looking for something that he can use on his apple computer. So the best way, i think, will be to export a midi file for every single patch. He can then play the files with a sequencer on his mac and send the patch data to the mc-808.

By the way, since my time is very limited, if anyone wants the source code to add more features: youre welcome!!

Just send me a mail.

Ciao, Dirk.

[Short Bus]

I cant get the librian to recognize (midi in or midi out) even though i tell it which is which. And is there any instruction on how to use.
Thanx
T.J.

[dr_boehm]

Hi Short Bus,

before starting the program set the mc-808 usb mode to midi.
Make shure that the mc-808 editor software works. After that start the librarian and set midi input and output to mc-808. Now select part #1 load a *.jgl file and send the patches to the mc-808.

Ciao, Dirk.

[dr_boehm]

Fixes: Also parts 5-16 are now usable
Changes: New shortcut buttons for part selection, transmitting and receiving patches.

Ciao, Dirk.

P.S.: If you use the program please give me a short message here. Thanks.

[dv1394]

hey, Dirk!

i do use the librarian. pretty nice way to keep templates and useful patches at hand.

thanks for making the tool.

downloading v1.1.

[dr_boehm]

Fixes:

- parts #6 and #15 can be selected through menu and buttons.

- save was disabled when creating new libraries and receiving patches

Have fun!

Ciao, Dirk.