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Chapter 3 Convenient Functions Featured by the GI-20
Receive Saved Data Through USB
(BULK LOAD (USB))
Carrying out BULK LOAD automatically overwrites the
settings data stored in the receiving device. Note that this
will result in the loss of the data stored up to that time.
1. Use a USB cable to connect the computer and the GI-20.
* You cannot connect two GI-20s using a USB cable. Use a
MIDI cable to connect GI-20s to each other.
2. Start up the application on your computer that will be
handling the bulk data.
3. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “BULK.”
fig.03-06
4. Press [SELECT] to select “Lu” (LOAD (USB)).
fig.03-11
5. Transmit the data from the computer.
The following appears in the display during reception.
fig.03-12
When the display changes back to “Lu,” reception is
finished.
6. When you have finished the bulk load, turn the
PARAMETER knob back to “PLAY MODE.”
* If you change to another screen (by pressing [SELECT] or by
turning the PARAMETER knob) while the data is being
received, any data that's been received won't be loaded into the
GI-20.
If necessary, start the Bulk Load procedure over from the
beginning.
When the data is received correctly, the dot on the display will
light.
Reducing the Size of a MIDI Pitch
Bend Message (BEND DATA THIN)
The Bend Data Thin Function
With the guitar, the finger vibrato technique can be used to
produce organic vibratos with amplitude and speed that can
be freely varied-something that’s very hard to do with a
keyboard.
When creating sequencer data, the GI-20 records such finger
vibratos, sliding, and tremolo bar usage as MIDI Pitch Bend
messages. As a result of this, the MIDI performance message
that is output contains a large number of Pitch Bend
messages. In some cases, however, these Pitch Bend
messages can greatly inflate the amount of data and exceed
the sequencer’s memory capacity.
The Bend Data Thin function is available to keep this to a
minimum.
The amount of Pitch Bend messages that are sent can be
reduced by using the Bend Data Thin function. Although the
smoothness of pitch changes deteriorates, this can reduce the
amount of MIDI data.
* With the factory settings, Bend Data Thin is set to “Off.”
1. Turn off the power to the GI-20.
2. Hold down [WRITE] and turn on the power.
3. Press [SELECT], causing the first two indicators on the
left of the display to light up.
The first two indicators light when you select BEND
DATA THIN.
fig.03-14
4. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select “On.”
If you do not want to reduce the size of the Pitch Bend
Message being transmitted, select “oF” (Off).
fig.03-15
5. Turn the power off.
Lit
On Off