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Quick Guide Creating a Song on the MO
●Editing/Deleting Existing Events
To edit data in the Event List, use the up/down cursor 
buttons to highlight the specific event you want to edit, and 
use the left/right cursor buttons to highlight the data type or 
parameter to be edited. Then, change the value as needed 
by using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data 
dial.
The entire line of the edited event will flash on the display. 
Press the [ENTER] button to actually enter the edited data 
(the entire line of the edited event will stop flashing). To 
abort an edit simply highlight to a new event location 
without pressing the [ENTER] button. 
Press the [F6] button to delete the event at the current 
location.
●Inserting New Events
To insert an event, use the up/down cursor buttons to 
highlight an event at the desired point in the track measure, 
beat, clock)—this is the location to which the new event will 
be inserted. Then, follow the steps below.In the Event List display, you can edit various types of 
events such as Voice, volume, and pan as well as note 
events. This means that you could, for example, enter 
Voice changes to the middle of a track, even if the track 
was recorded using only one Voice.
nFor details about the MIDI events handled in the Event List display, 
see page 182. 
nIf you find the display too cluttered, you can filter out certain event 
types with the View Filter. Simply press the [F2] VIEW FLT button 
and select the event types you want to be displayed. For details, 
see page 182. 
Since the Song can be played back from within the Song 
Edit mode, you can instantly hear and check the changes 
you’ve made while editing. If you want to hear just the track 
being edited, use the Solo function (page 75). 
■ Transforming the recorded data and other 
operations—Song Job mode
The Song Job mode has a wide variety of operations for 
changing and working with Song data. Virtually all of the 
Jobs share the same procedure, so we’ll explain only one 
of them here—Quantize, which lets you clean up the timing 
of a previously recorded track.
In the following example, this musical passage has been 
written with exact quarter-note and eighth-note values. 
Even though you think you may have recorded the 
passage accurately, your actual performance may be 
slightly ahead of or behind the beat (or both!). Quantize 
allows you to align all the notes in a track so that the timing 
is absolutely accurate to the specified note value. 
4Edit the MIDI events of the Song.
When changing the value, the entire line will flash on the 
display indicating this is being edited and not fixed yet. 
The line stops flashing and 
the value is actually entered.Press the [F6] button to delete 
the event at the current location. [ENTER] button
ENTER
EXECUTE
Press the [F1] button or [EXIT] button 
to abort and return to the main Event 
List display.
Press the [F6] SET button to actually insert 
the event shown in the display and remain 
in display. If you wish to insert the event 
type currently shown in the display several 
times, use [F6] SET and press the [F1] or 
[EXIT] button to return to the main Event 
List display. 
Press the [ENTER] button to actually insert the 
event and return to the main Event List display. [F5] button 
[F1] button
5Press the [F] (Play) button to hear your 
edited data. 
6Edit other tracks as required by repeating 
steps 3 through 5 as desired. 
7After editing, press the [SONG] button to 
return to the Song Play mode. 
8Save the edited Song data to a USB storage 
device (page 98) before turning the power off.
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Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song 
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As shown below, the Jobs are divided into six main groups, 
each of which is selected using the [F1] – [F6] buttons.
After specifying the track and range over which the Job is 
to be applied, set Quantize to “ ” (8th note) according to 
the notation example above. Set the Strength to “100%,” 
SwingRate to “050%,” and GateTime to “100%.” Regarding 
these parameters, see page 183. 
nSet the Quantize value to correspond to the smallest value notes in 
the track you are working with. For example, if the data was 
recorded with both quarter notes and eighth notes, use eighth note 
for the quantize value. 
After the Job has been completed, a “Completed” 
message appears and operation returns to the original 
display.
An “Executing...” message is shown when it takes a shor t amount of 
time to execute the Job. Never attempt to turn off the power while the 
Job is being executed. Turning the power off in this state results in loss 
of all user data. 
If you are satisfied with the result of the Job, go to step 7. 
If not, execute the UNDO Job in the [F1] UNDO display in 
the Song Job mode to restore the data to its previous state, 
then try out the Job (from step 4) again. For details about 
Undo, see next page. 
In addition to Quantize, you’ll find a variety of other useful 
and powerful Jobs in the Song Job mode (page 183) and 
Pattern Job mode (page 199). 
Song Location
The Song Play mode has a convenient Location function 
that lets you jump to user-specified parts of a Song. This 
lets you assign a specific measure number in the selected 
Song, and instantly jump to the assigned measure—either 
during playback or when the Song is stopped. Two 
Locations can be assigned. 
■ Assigning Locations
Select the desired measure in the recorded Song for the 
Location. (Highlight “MEAS” and use the [INC/YES] and 
[DEC/NO] buttons or data dial.) Then, to assign the 
measure to Location 1, simultaneously hold down the [SET 
LOCATE] button and press the [G] (Reverse) button.
To assign Location 2, use the [H] (Forward) button.
■ Jumping to an assigned Location
To instantly jump to the assigned Location 1 or 2, 
simultaneously hold down the [SET LOCATE] button and 
pressing the [G] (Reverse) button (for Location 1) or the 
[H] (Forward) button (for Location 2). 
2Press the [JOB] button to enter the Song Job 
mode. 
[F1] UNDOUndo (Canceling the executed Job)/Redo 
(Restoring the executed Job) functions 
[F2] NOTENote Data Job
[F3] EVENTEvent Job
[F4] MEASMeasure Job
[F5] TRACKTrack Job
[F6] SONGSong Job
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Press the [F2] NOTE button, move the cursor 
to “01: Quantize” then press the [ENTER] 
button to call up the Quantize Job display. 
4Set the relevant Job parameters.
5Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. 
[F1] [F2] [F3] [F4] [F5] [F6]
Indicates the Job List. Because all the Jobs cannot be 
displayed simultaneously, you will need to use the cursor 
buttons to scroll the display in order to find the desired Job. 
Track over which 
the Job is appliedRange over which 
the Job is applied
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6
Press the [SONG] button to return to the Song 
Play mode, then press the [F] button to hear 
the Song over which the Job is applied. 
7
Save the Song data to a USB storage device in 
the File mode (page 98) before turning the 
power off. 
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Specify a measure number 
to be registered.
In this example, the selected measure 
is assigned to Location 1. The current 
settings for Locations 1 and 2 are 
shown at the top right of the display.
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Using the Undo/Redo functions
If you’re not satisfied with the results of a just-executed Job, or you want to hear the difference of the sound before and 
after using a Job, you can use the convenient Undo and Redo functions. After changing the data with a particular Job, 
repeat steps 1 – 4 as desired.
1Press the [SONG] button to return to the Song Play mode, then press the [F] button to hear the Song as it 
was changed by the Job.
This lets you check the results of the Job.
2After stopping the Song, press the [JOB] button followed by the [F1] UNDO button to call up the Undo 
display. Press the [ENTER] button to execute Undo. 
The Song data is restored to its previous state. 
3Press the [SONG] button to return to the Song Play mode, then press the [FF F F
] (Play) button to play the Song. 
This lets you check the sound before actually making changes to it with the Job.
4After stopping the Song, press the [JOB] button followed by the [F1] UNDO button to call up the Undo 
display. Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Redo. 
This lets you “redo” the Job, restoring the Song to the changes you made before using Undo in step 2 above.
nUndo/Redo is applied to the most recent operation (Job, Edit, Record, etc.).
nThe Undo/Redo Job is available also in the Pattern Job mode. 
Editing Mixing parameters to 
complete a Song (in the Mixing mode/
Mixing Edit mode)
In this final step (other than saving your precious work, 
which we’ll cover next), you can mix down your tracks with 
the Song Mixing function—adjusting the volume balance 
and pan setting of all the parts and tweaking the effect 
levels. 
nThe explanations here also apply to the Pattern mode. 
Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the [F1] – [F4] 
buttons, then edit the parameters in each display. You can use the Song Mixing mode for the simple mixing 
functions. For information on the available parameters, see 
page 203. 
If you wish to edit more detailed Mixing parameters, enter 
the Song Mixing Edit mode. 
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Indicates the operation to be affected by Undo. Changes to ÒRedo.Ó[ENTER] button
Indicates the operation to be affected by Redo. Changes to ÒUndo.Ó[ENTER] button
1
Press the [SONG] button to enter the Song 
Play mode, then select a Song for which 
Mixing edits have been made.
2Enter the Song Mixing mode by pressing the 
[MIXING] button (the lamp lights).
3Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Song 
Mixing Edit mode. 
If you alter any parameters, the [E] indicator 
will appear in the top left of the display. 
Press the [F5] VCE ED button to enter the 
Mixing Voice Edit mode (page 203). 
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Use Part Edit to edit the parameters for each Part. Use Common Edit to edit the parameters for all of the Parts. 
For details on the available parameters, see page 190. 
After pressing the [EXIT] button to return to the Song 
Mixing mode, press the [STORE] button to enter the Song 
Mixing Store mode, then press the [ENTER] button to 
execute the Store operation (page 98).
Since the Song Mixing templates are stored as System 
data (page 150) in the Flash ROM, the data is maintained 
even when the power is turned off.
4Call up the Common Edit display or Part Edit display. 
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PRE 3
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PRE 4DRUM
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GUITAR 
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ELEMENT  PERF. PART  ZONECOMMON
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CHOIRCHROMATICPERCUSSION
Calling up the Common Edit displayPress the [COMMON] button to call up the 
Common Edit display. 
In the Edit mode, the [DRUM KITS] button 
functions as the [COMMON] button. While in the Song Mixing Edit mode, you can switch 
between the Common Edit display and the Element 
Edit display as shown below.
Indicates a Common Edit display.Calling up the Part Edit displayPress the desired Part number from the PART [1] – 
[16] buttons to call up the Part Edit display. 
Indicates the display for editing Part 1.
Common EditPart 1 Edit
nYou can mute or solo a Part just as is done with 
tracks in the Song Play mode or Pattern Play mode. 
Part 2 Edit
Part 3 Edit
Part 4 Edit
Part 16 Edit
5
Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing 
the [F1] – [F5] buttons and [SF1] – [SF5] 
buttons, then edit the parameters in each 
display.
6Repeat steps 4 – 5 as desired.
7
Store the edited Song Mixing settings to 
internal User memory (DRAM) with the Song 
data or store it to internal memory (Flash 
ROM) as the Mixing Template data.
8
Before turning the power off, save the stored 
Song Mixing settings to a USB storage device 
as Song data in the File mode (page 98). 
Storing the Mixing settings as a 
Template
You can store the Mixing settings created in the Song 
mode and Pattern mode as original Mixing Template 
data. If you are storing the Mixing settings as 
Template data, you can call up the same Mixing 
settings in another Song or Pattern with a simple 
operation.
For details about how to call up a template, see page 
77.
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Song Chain
This function allows Songs to be “chained” together for automatic sequential playback. In this section, try using the 
Song Chain features with the Demo Songs.
1Press the [F6] CHAIN button to call up the Song 
Chain display. 
From this display you can program and play your own 
custom Song sequences.
2Program the desired order of the Songs.
Move the cursor to “001” by using the cursor buttons and 
select the desired Song by using the Data Dial, or the 
[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons. Likewise, assign the 
other Songs to locations 002, 003, 004, and so on. 
In addition, the following parameters can be set in the 
Song Chain.
3Play the Song Chain. 
Move the cursor to the top of the Song Chain display, and 
press the [F] (Play) button to start Song playback. 
When the Song Chain programmed in step 2 reaches to 
the end, playback stops automatically. Press the [■] 
(Stop) button during playback to stop Song Chain 
playback. 
nThe Song Chain can only be played back in the Song 
Chain display, and not from any other display.
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skipSkips past (ignores) the selected chain number and 
continues playback from the next chain number.
stopStops Song Chain playback at that chain number. You 
can restart Song Chain playback from the next chain 
number by pressing the [F] (Play) button.
endIndicates the end mark of the Song Chain data.
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Editing a Mixing by using the Knobs (in the Song mode/Pattern mode)
The four knobs at the top left of the instrument can be used to tweak the Song/Pattern Mixing settings as they play (in 
the Song Play/Pattern Play mode). What’s mode, you can use them to edit the Mixing settings, in the Song Mixing Edit/
Pattern Mixing Edit modes.
For details on the parameters edited by the knobs, refer to the descriptions in the Performance mode (page 65). 
●When the [PAN/SEND] indicator is turned on: 
●When the [TONE] indicator is turned on: 
●When the [ARP FX] indicator is turned on: 
●When the [EQ] indicator is turned on: 
●When both the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] indicators are turned on (by pressing them simultaneously): 
nIn addition to the above functions, Master Effect related parameters ([SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] 
→ [COMMON] → [F2] MEQ/MEF → [SF2] MEF) can be assigned to these four knobs, and the knobs can be used for these assignments by 
pressing the [ARP FX] and [EQ] buttons simultaneously to turn them on. The particular parameters assigned to the four knobs can be set in 
the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF5] MEF display.  PA N[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → 
[SF1] VOL/PAN → PanPage 191
REVERB[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → 
[SF2] EF SEND → RevSendPage 191
CHORUS[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → 
[SF2] EF SEND → ChoSendPage 191
TEMPOTempo of the current Song/PatternPage 74
CUTOFF[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → 
[SF2] FILTER → CutoffPage 191
RESONANCE[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → 
[SF2] FILTER → ResonancePage 191
AT TA C K[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF4] AEG 
→ AttackPage 191
RELEASE[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF4] AEG 
→ ReleasePage 191
SWING[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX 
→ SwingPage 190
GATE TIME[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX 
→ GateTimeRatePage 190
VELOCITY[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX 
→ VelocityRatePage 190
UNITMULTIPLY[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX 
→ UnitMultiplyPage 190
LO[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F3] EQ → Low Gain Page 191
LO MID[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F3] EQ → Mid Gain Page 191
HI MID—-
HI[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F3] EQ → High Gain Page 191
ASSIGN AAdjusts parameters assigned to these knobs in the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF2] ASSIGN display.  Page 71
ASSIGN B
ASSIGN 1Depend on the settings of the voice assigned to the currently selected part. Page 70
ASSIGN 2
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Quick Guide Creating a Song on the MO
Editing a Mixing by using Control sliders (in the Song mode/Pattern mode)
In the Song/Pattern mode, the four Control sliders let you independently adjust the levels of the Parts (Voices), letting 
you control the overall balance of the Parts.
nInadvertent use of the sliders may result in no sound. If this occurs, move the sliders upward. 
Creating an Arpeggio
In addition using the preset Arpeggios, you can also create your own original Arpeggio data.
Actually, there is no direct operation for recording Arpeggios. First, you have to record a Phrase to a Song or Pattern 
track. Then, use the appropriate Song or Pattern Job function to convert the data to Arpeggio data.
■ Determining how Song/Pattern data is converted to an Arpeggio—Convert Type
MIDI sequence data (of Song/Pattern tracks) can be converted to Arpeggio data in one of three ways, according to 
the Convert types below. These types can also be selected independently for each destination track—providing 
enormous flexibility and performance control.
[SONG] ➞ Song selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT] ➞ Part selection ➞ [F2] OUTPUT ➞ [SF1] VOL/PAN ➞ Volume
Normal The Arpeggio is played back using only the played note and its octave notes.
FixedPlaying any note(s) will trigger the same MIDI sequence data.
OrgNotes (Original Notes)Basically same as “Fixed” with the exception that the Arpeggio playback notes differ according to the played chord.
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Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10
Track 11
Track 12
Track 13
Track 14
Track 15
Track 16User Arpeggio 256
Song or Pattern
Recording
Recording
Recording
Recording
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Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4 User Arpeggio 001
Arpeggio
Convert
[SONG] ➞ [JOB] ➞ [F5] TRACK ➞ 07: Put Track To Arp
You can record MIDI sequence data for 
the Arpeggio to any of the tracks. After 
recording, select four tracks from all 
sixteen and convert them to Arpeggio 
data. Specify the tracks of the source 
Song or Pattern. Set unused 
tracks to “off.”Set the root note when the 
convert type of any track is 
set to “OrgNote.”  Specify the destination Arpeggio number. Specify the source 
Song/Pattern number 
and measure range. 
Select a convert type by track 
(see below).  After setting the parameters as shown below, 
press the [ENTER] button to execute Convert.Convert the MIDI sequence data (recorded to the Song or Pattern) as 
Arpeggio data.  Record the MIDI sequence data to be used 
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Record the MIDI sequence data to a Song or Pattern track, referring to the previous instructions in this chapter as 
needed.
The examples listed below are used as reference. 
●Creating a rhythm pattern (using a Drum Voice)
●Creating a bass line (using a Normal Voice)
●Creating a guitar backing part (using a Keyboard Mega Voice)
nUp to 16 unique note numbers can be recorded to the Arpeggio track. (This does not apply to multiple instances of the same note number.) If 
more than 16 different note numbers have been recorded to the MIDI sequence data, the Convert operation reduces the notes in excess of the 
limit. Because of this, be careful to record only up to 16 different notes when you create an Arpeggio, especially when using all four tracks.
■ Convert type which determines how the Song/Pattern data is converted to the Arpeggio data
The Arpeggio data created via the above instructions is stored on internal Flash ROM, meaning that it will not be lost, 
even if you turn the power off. When saving the Arpeggio data to a USB storage device, set the file type (TYPE) to “All” 
or “UsrArp” in step 3 described on page 99.
Storing/Saving the created Song/Pattern
The created Song/Pattern data resides on DRAM (page 150). Because data contained in DRAM is lost when the power is 
turned off, you should always save any data residing in DRAM to a USB storage device in the File mode before turning off 
the power. Please note that the edited Mixing settings should be stored before saving to a USB storage device. 
nSince the Mixing templates are stored as System data in the Flash ROM, the data is maintained even when the power is turned off. Track 1Record a basic rhythm pattern using various drum instruments. ➔ Convert via “Fixed.”
Track 2 – 4Record a different rhythm pattern using a specific drum instrument to each track. ➔ Convert via “Normal.”
Track 1Record a bass line using a specific desired key (root). ➔ Convert via “OrgNote” after the 
OrgNotesRoot is set. 
Track 2 – 4➔  off
Track 1Record a guitar backing part using a specific desired key (root). ➔ Convert via “Normal.” 
Track 2Record a different rhythm using one of the “special” sounds, such as a finger 
mute or scratching noise. ➔ Convert via “Fixed.”
Track 3 – 4➔ off
Mixing Edit
Mixing Voice  Edit
Recording
Settings in the 
Play mode
Internal memory (Flash ROM)
Mixing template
Internal memory (DRAM)
Song/Pattern
Store
Store
Mixing
Mixing Voice
MIDI Sequence data
Groove, etc.
Save
Save all the created data 
as a single file.
Save all Songs or Patterns 
in internal DRAM as a 
single file.
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Storing the edited Song Mixing/
Pattern Mixing settings to internal 
memory
■ Storing the Mixing settings as a part of a Song
Press the [STORE] button to enter the Song Mixing Store 
mode/Pattern Mixing Store mode, then select “Store to 
Current Song” by using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, or 
[DEC/NO] button. Then, press the [ENTER] button to 
execute the Store operation. The Mixing settings are 
actually stored to the current Song/Pattern by executing 
the Store operation.
■ Storing the Mixing settings as a Mixing Template
Press the [STORE] button to enter the Song Mixing Store 
mode/Pattern Mixing Store mode, then select “Store to 
Template” by using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, or 
[DEC/NO] button. Then, press the [ENTER] button to 
execute the Store operation. You can load the Mixing 
Template stored here for other Songs and Patterns.
The currently edited Mixing program will be lost when selecting a 
different Song/Pattern or going to a different mode without storing it. In 
addition, simply playing back the Song/Pattern or receiving any MIDI 
messages from an external MIDI instrument may change the current 
Mixing program. Make sure to store the Mixing program before 
executing these operations.
Saving the Song/Pattern data to the 
USB storage device
The recorded Song and Pattern data resides temporarily in DRAM (page 
150). Because data contained in DRAM is lost when the power is turned 
off, you should always save any data residing in DRAM to a USB 
storage device before turning off the power.
After connecting the USB storage device to this synthesizer, 
follow the instructions below. 
If the device is divided into several partitions, select the 
specific partition for use. If the device has several media 
(e.g., discs) inserted, select a specific Slot number. Move the cursor to the TYPE, then set the File type by using 
the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] button. You can 
select one of the following four file types to save the Song 
or Pattern data. Here, select “All” because various kinds of 
data have been created in order to complete a Song. 
Move the cursor to the file name input location, then input a 
file name. For detailed instructions on naming, refer to 
page 38 in the Basic Operation section.
For information on how to select a folder, see page 213. For 
information on how to create/delete a folder and change 
the folder name, see page 211.
If you are about to overwrite an existing file, the display 
prompts you for confirmation. Press the [INC/YES] button 
to execute the Save operation to overwrite the existing file, 
or press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel it.While the data is being saved/loaded, make sure to follow these 
precautions:
•Do not remove or eject the media from the USB storage device.
•Do not unplug or disconnect the USB storage device.
•Do not turn off the power of the instrument or the relevant devices.
[MIXING] ➞ [STORE]
[FILE] ➞ [F2] SAVE
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Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. 
Then press the [F1] CONFIG button and [SF1] 
CURRENT button
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2Press the [F2] SAVE button to call up the Save 
display. 
3Set the TYPE parameter to “All.” 
AllAll data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory is treated 
as a single file (extension: M7A), and can be saved to a USB 
storage device.
All SongAll the User Song data in this synthesizer’s internal User 
Memory (DRAM) is treated as a single file (extension: W7S), 
and can be saved to a USB storage device.
All 
PatternAll the User Pattern data in this synthesizer’s internal User 
Memory (DRAM) is treated as a single file (extension: W7P), 
and can be saved to a USB storage device.
SMFSequence track (1 – 16) and Tempo track data of a Song/
Pattern created in the Song/Pattern mode can be saved to a 
USB storage device as Standard MIDI File (format 0) data.
4Input a file name. 
5If you have created a destination folder, select 
the folder.
6Press the [SF1] EXEC button to actually save 
the file.
File name input location
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Saving a Song or a Pattern Section as a Standard MIDI File
After connecting the USB storage device to the instrument, follow the instructions below.
1Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. 
Then press the [F1] CONFIG button and [SF1] 
CURRENT button.
If the device is divided into several partitions, select the 
specific partition for use. If the device has several media 
(e.g., discs) inserted, select a specific Slot number. 
2Press the [F2] SAVE button to call up the Save 
display. 
3Set the TYPE parameter to “SMF.”
4Input a file name.
Move the cursor to the file name input location, then input 
a file name and press the [SF1] EXEC button. For detailed 
instructions on naming, refer to page 38 in the Basic 
Operation section.
5Select a Song/Pattern to be saved. 
6If you have created a destination folder, select the 
folder. 
For information on how to select a folder, see page 213. 
For information on how to create/delete a folder and 
change the folder name, see page 211.
7Press the [SF1] EXEC button to actually save the 
file. 
If you are about to overwrite an existing file, the display 
prompts you for confirmation. Press the [INC/YES] button 
to execute the Save operation to overwrite the existing file, 
or press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel it. 
While the data is being saved/loaded, make sure to follow these 
precautions:
• Do not remove or eject the media from the USB storage device.
• Do not unplug or disconnect the USB storage device.
• Do not turn off the power of the instrument or the relevant devices.
nWhen loading a SMF (Standard MIDI File), set the file type to 
“Song” or “Pattern.” 
nOnly the sequence track (1 – 16) and tempo track data of a 
Song/Pattern created in the Song/Pattern mode can be saved to 
a USB storage device as Standard MIDI File (format 0) data. The 
Mixing settings will not be saved to a Standard MIDI File. If you 
wish to save the entire Song/Pattern including the Mixing 
settings, set the file type to “All” or “AllSong.” or “AllPattern.” 
Loading a file saved to a USB storage 
device
These instructions describe how to recall the data saved as 
a file type “All (extension: M7A)” described on page 99 
from the USB storage device to the instrument by using the 
Load operation.
Loading a file (extension: M7A) to this synthesizer automatically erases 
and replaces all existing data in the User memory. Make sure to save 
any important data to a USB storage device before performing any 
Load operations.
If the device is divided into several partitions, select the 
specific partition for use. If the device has several media 
(e.g., discs) inserted, select a specific Slot number. 
Select a Song number.
Select a Pattern number and Section. 
When saving a Pattern as SMF: When saving a Song as SMF: 
CAUTION
[FILE] ➞ [F3] LOAD
CAUTION
1
Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. 
Then press the [F1] CONFIG button and [SF1] 
CURRENT button.
2Press the [F3] LOAD button to call up the 
Load display.