On Wed, 20 Sep 2017, Daniel Forró danforcz@... [YamahaDX] wrote:
You can use the old MDF - MIDI Data Filer, for example MDF2 or MDF3. It’s very useful small machine, good for storing and sending SysEx banks.
Besides it can play MIDI files which is good for connection with some GM/GS/XG module.
But it uses floppy disks, that can be problem for somebody. FDD can be replaced with some kind of floppy emulator with SD cards or USB memory
stick.
Another modern option for small and portable storage of SysEx banks is
using a smartphone and a suitable cable/adaptor to connect to MIDI.
This worked perfectly with my Huawei P8 (Android) + USB-OTG cable + Edirol
UM-1X + Midi Commander app, until I dropped my phone in the water. Oops. I
had stored tons of patches for my synth stored on a tiny 16GB microSD
card. Thinking of the good days: not everything in the past was better.
Floppy disks were a nightmare.
Unfortunately my new phone, a cheaper model, doesn't support USB-OTG
connection properly. USB-OTG support isn't well documented in the
manufacturers info of most Android smartphones. I'm thinking of buying a
new phone that is compatible with USB-OTG and that is able to run the
Syx-Lib app.
I am not familiar with iPhones, but I assume these can be used too, maybe
even better than Android. You will probable need one of those overprized
adaptor cables that Apple sells. There is an app named Midi Tool Box that
should work. Maybe there is an iPhone user here in the forum who can tell
more.
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MT
