See video description for additional info/ download links. This is an old video. I no longer do any kind of tech support but feel free to check out my new content here: czcams.com/play/PLMVE1e9C0x_bLdOaH9rVou_QJEXLuu0se.html
OMG the Normal setting@ Edit + NO29 (Midi In) made my DX7 ii-FD with the E! upgrade take Sysex again. Thank you SO much!! I tried so many things for hours and this simple information did it for me!
Thank you very much for your prompt response, and for your patience, and I tried this and I did not succeed, I sent you a new video, following your steps and the files you sent me... You are the best...
Thanks for this video… I own Simple Minds DX7 llD and I backed up the sounds to laptop before I changed the memory battery. Will dump the sounds back into memory
Good information. My 2 cents: $0.01; The sound transfer also works with other FM synths, even 4 operator models. e.g. DX7 to DX9. Manny DX7 sound will work just fine. It won't sound exactly the same, mainly for 2 reasons. 1) Only the first 4 operators are used (duh). And 2) You need to dial back the operator output levels a bit. $0.02; Some very old Yamaha firmware for DX7 and DX9 does not play nice with any "newer" Yamaha gear/firmware. The "newer" gear locks up when you connect the midi cables. A bit technical: Those very old DX7 and DX9 do something nasty: Instead of standard midi sensing messages they send Yamaha sysex headers. The problem is those headers are not followed by a sysex close block. The receiving unit simply does not know what to make of it . Note: Gear from other brands ignore those sysex headers so everything works fine in that case.
Thanks for more info. This should explain why my friend’s DX9 never played nice with any of the 6OP stuff (we’re talking 1987-88(. I had no trouble using another unit to do a bit of limited editing on some of the TF1s. So we could never figure out why one worked and another didn’t. I have done my best to demystify compatibility between different FM synths in the FAQ section otherwise. facebook.com/hedge777/posts/124799085893714
Just sharing my DX7II EDIT->16&32 result: My display shows v1.3 87.01 and no battery voltage info. Instead, on the right side there are two blinking cursors. The one on the bottom is normal. The one above it is faint. Then, all the lights illuminate momentarily and the LCD reads Yamaha DX7II Synthesizer, like the startup message.
Excelente plain as the day TUTORIAL, you have a talent explaining things 😘 Question, I hope you could help: I recently got a D7X IID but not cartridge and battery a issue. I’m l manage to load DX7 I sounds but I’m looking for the sounds and performance for IID specifically... I looked everywhere without luck in 2 weeks. Do you know where I can get the original cartridge In SySex? Thanks 🙏
Link for DX7II )d and FD) including both factory voice and performance data (+ some additional banks) is in the description. I just updated it actually :-) Keep in mind that without a RAM4 cartridge you’ll only be able to load 32 performances and 64 voices at a time.
thanks for the video, hedge.. i was wondering if you would share a video that involves sending patch *from* the DX7ii to SysEx Librarian. i'm having trouble finding the right instructions for it.
It’s in MIDI pages. Hit “edit” and then buttons 31 or 32 (can’t remember exactly). MIDI out stuff (where you can send edit buffer contents, voice, performance, bank data) is all there. I’m about 7000 miles away from my DXs. NO videos until I get back inland. Whenever that’s going to be.
Now I just need you to make some E! Response based videos for the Mk1 so I can learn it a bit faster. Working with a scanned pdf of the manual is a nightmare.
LOL I had to learn the original E! on a DX with broken display and no manual. That was before the internet... I WISH I had the E! for my MKII. Really hard to track down. But I hear ya. Scanned PDFs can be a time waster. Think I even tried looking at the one for E! and it was rotating pages and zooming in every other page. Not the best way. With the E! Response it's probably a hack of a lot more to learn. Original one was basically MIDI enhancements and not much more. I should do a vid on it anyway. It's not the most intuitive thing.
I hope you do. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't change half the original DX7 functions as well. Took me an hour to figure out how to disable internal memory protect so I could play around with some voices. I love this thing, got it for a great price and it's practically mint condition, but it sure is frustrating sometimes. I'm still trying to figure out how to change the MIDI velocity out so it sends from 000 to 127 instead of 016 to 127 as it's set right now.
Oh that memory page... Probably took me just as long to figure it out... Don't think it lets you go lower than 016 now that I think of it. I'll have to investigate again. I've been scaling velocity in Logic for the past 20 years. I know that the SER-7 actually did 0-127 but I'd rather suffer with E! or SuperMAX.
Hello, SysEx working fine here. And no "normal" found in #29. But what I'd like to know is: Is there a way to transmit a single voice from a DX7II by sysex for archiving? Or is it only 32-voice dumps? ThX!
NovaDetour I think it's called transmit the edit buffer. Or something about edit buffer when you go to transmit system exclusive Page. Will check later. On the road right now. but do check the menu.
I have a problem with Mod Wheel, is not working with patches i load via SysEx. Are the patches wrong? or a kind of incompatibility between the patches and my DX7IID?
Leopoldo Velasco there is no problem. It’s just the way it is. Performance/function data is different on the DX7II. I actually have a few videos covering this issue. czcams.com/video/CyJkQ4UKPT4/video.html
Yes, voice data would load no problem. Do a search for "DX7 All The Web". Somewhere in the subfolders there are VRC cartridge sets. You need the DX7II VRC1004. Alas can't really coach you through it. Packing for my next surf sabbatical.
Thanks Hedge. I have been trying to dump that exact file to my DX7II following your steps but it's just not happening. I'm using a USB to MIDI interface, I do the reset, change MEMORY PROTECT INT to off, press play on Sysex Librarian, the files appear to be sent from the computer, but I have no visual message or feedback on the DX7II and the patches do not load. This is so weird. I have tried couple of different sysex applications, still no joy, th DX7II just won't receive sysex. I don't know what else to try.
I’m presuming you’ve also tried different interfaces and different cables. Have you tried recording SysEx messages from your DX into Sysex Librarian? Then playing them back?
I have done it. The issue was I am using my new laptop and it hadn't occurred to me that I don't have the drivers for the interface installed ! Thanks for your help.
Hi. Thanks for tour videos. Where can i find/download sounds for my DX7IID ? To transfer them with a Windows 10 PC, can I use Windows Media Player ? I also have a RAM4 Data Cartridge. Thanks Best regards PL
Gotta read description my friend. Link is there. But here’s your shortcut to all my DX7II stuff: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mPz4n7BNXIOPJCFrQeOen_v-2MXpNdWw?usp=sharing Also, for windows I suggest you use MIDIOX.
Try: bobbyblues.recup.ch/yamaha_dx7/dx7_patches.html Unzip the file, then: DX7_AllTheWeb/Bridge Music Recording Studio/Sysex/Set 39 Michael Boddicker VRC-1004
I have a DX7II and recently purchased a MODX. it is supposed to be possible to transfer DX7 sounds from the DX7/DX7II to the MODX but the local Yamaha staff, Yamaha dealers, manuals, CZcams etc provide no worthwhile help. Perhaps you would like to take up the challenge.
At around 28 minute mark: czcams.com/video/2pOUrS5fiiA/video.html Same as Montage. Conversion utility online. MODX will read resulting Montage files. Keep me posted.
Thanks for this video, but I’m running into an error that says “MIDI BUFFER FULL” when trying to use midi with the DX7. My other vintage synths work correctly with my setup, so I’m sure it’s something in the dx7 I. Any ideas?
Thanks for the quick reply! It was actually just user error. I'd plugged into the "midi through" port instead of "midi out" - got it working! @@Hedge777
Okay, good. because I was sitting here scratching my head, trying to remember. :D And then I did remember. Trivial now but one of my Yamaha VL70-m modules was hooked up in some funky way. Drove my Studio 4 insane. The VL had a soft Thru that could not be turned off. So I just hooked it up to the serial port of another Mac and edited it that way. Spent hours on the phone with SBT before I just switched to another method of connecting. lol ~Hedge
Of course. But I do suggest you eventually get a RAM4 cartridge and stick one in there. In case you ever need to store fractional scaling or other data. Don't worry about it now. just keep it in mind. :p
Yes. But the mod wheel/aftertouch/CC assigns would have to be reentered. Per patch (RTFM for more). Also, gonna sound cleaner and some patches that relied on original DX7 software bugs won't work the same. Something to keep in mind.
Thanks for this video! I have one question. I'm a new owner of this synth and new to the synthesizer world as well. So far I have managed to transfer the SysEx files for the original DX7 sound bank onto my DX7IID. But of course, as you said, all data for the modulation/after touch is gone. I was wondering if you had any information or file that gives the original mod. and aftertouch data/values for each of those patches on the DX7? I've managed to assign and save values for these settings, now I wanna be as accurate as possible to the DX7. And honestly most of these patches aren't as fun without a little pressure modulation
Pink Litmus I remember there were recommended settings for breath controllers. However settings for pitch and amplitude modulation for every patch were left to interpretation. I personally prefer a little vibrato on aftertouch and then vibrato and amp modulation for the mod wheel. But that’s only my personal preference.
brother i need your help. i have the dx 7 2 fd im using logic 9 pro i would like to know how can i work with the syex liberary like you showed up here? or how to buld one from the computer thank you sir.
SysEx Librarian can be downloaded here: www.snoize.com Otherwise it's a matter of connecting everything, choosing the correct port and getting your DX ready. All in my videos man. I also have a Logic environment for DX7II but it will only work with Logic Pro X. Logic 9 won't open it.
hi hedge, i bought a DX7 II FD and finally wanted to load SYSEX..watched your video and many more. but i'm going crazy have sysex librarian on the mac and only for the dx a simple usb to midi part from amazon. Otraki.. when I send the data, the dx receives something and then always tells me a midi checksum error. the programs are then all broken on the memory locations, just confused names. battery shows 29 v. I can load the sounds again from disk. what am I doing wrong? do you have an idea and solution? many thanks!!
@@Hedge777 Thank you for your answer. I have 2x Emagic. Unitor 8 and amt 8. runs perfectly for normal midi networking. but not for sysex. probably too many stops or too long cable routes. I couldn't get sysex there with a roland d 50, so I bought this short, direct cheap part and ran straight away. it also communicates with the dx7 and also sends data, but they arrive there in shreds and a midi checksum error occurs. I'm ordering a better cheap part from the music store today to test it and not from amazon. it's worth trying.
Hedge says something like Unitor 8 should work. Swap all cables, Try older versions of SysEx librarian. Disconnect everything else. Short cables, direct connections. And try different synths too. DX could be going nuts for any number of reasons. And if you’ve tried all that. Another, newer Mac. Another interface. If possible. But no cheap stuff. Gotta have the 5-pin config.
@@Hedge777 now everything plays..the yamaha dx 7 II FD doesn't like almost all midi - usb adapters. not my emagic unitor`s, no simple ones via amazon, mididtec midiface only conditionally. pure midi also plays with the cheap ones, as soon as the information gets more complicated, they get out. sysex data and communication didn't work at all. ESI MIDIMATE EX was the only solution in the 6th attempt. 20€ and midi sysex works perfectly and fast. with all programs. many thanks for the support!
Well, if you are curious. Specs, A/B comparisons and opinions of all sorts are all over the web. But if you do decide to get one. TX802 would make a better studio box.
@@Hedge777 i have a pretty high end digital console that im connected to via midi i/o and it works fine for my Roland Gaia. i actually wasnt able to get the dx7 into the mode you demonstrated by holding edit +16 and 32. seems to do sort of a restart but doesnt enter the mode displayed in the video. i tried following a bunch of different videos that demonstrate slightly different techniques but still nothing seems to work. i even opened up dexed and setup params, and upon restarting dexed it looks like it recognises there is a midi device plugged into the i/o of my interface and after i send the sysex information it says successful on the computer but nothing happens on the dx. same thing when i use "Midi sysex file transfer" app for windows 10. Ps. its a japanese dx7 IID unit
I only use Dexed to transfer DX7-specific data. If that’s all you’re sending then that’s fine. But if you want to try sending DX7II banks. Use something like MIDIOX. Speaking of. Connection should be one-way. To prevent any unwanted feedback loops. MIDI OUT from interface to MIDI IN on the DX. Swap cable. And if possible still try another interface. Generally professional stuff means no issues but I’ve had problems in the past where one high end interface would not work with specific synths. It’s a rare thing but it does happen. Also, rather than relying on reset procedure. Set it all manually (in one of my DX7S videos: czcams.com/video/91fiTVwHC2A/video.html
See video description for additional info/ download links. This is an old video. I no longer do any kind of tech support but feel free to check out my new content here: czcams.com/play/PLMVE1e9C0x_bLdOaH9rVou_QJEXLuu0se.html
Well the good news is that there’s sound. The bad news is E does complicate things some. I’m presuming you’ve tried turning local on, turning off any/all arps or any kind of patterns playing? I’ve only got a scanned copy of a manual here: www.dropbox.com/s/sqzfw145u0kyknd/dx7IIe-manual.zip?dl=0 You’re gonna have to RTFM since with E things do change quite a bit. Including the diagnostic mode illustrated in the video. But if you do get buttons working. And manage to turn local on, turn arps/sequences off ...And you still hear random notes. Then a tech and a minor surgery would be in order. Even if it’s just a battery it will have to be installed properly without any steps being skipped.
@@Hedge777 Thank you for your quick reply. I can't change local 'cause buttons are stuck. I tried replacing the internal battery but nothing changed...I don't know how tu dump sysex, nor which sysex to the machine.
That's what I thought... I’d like to help but there’s nothing I can do from here. It’s not a remote procedure. Get a real tech to open it up and see what’s going on. First get the unit working. Then SysEx.
@@Hedge777 Hi! The tech guy was able to restore the machine! Now, can you please guide me in how to load sounds for E!? I think to have all the necessary files
See video description for additional info/ download links.
This is an old video. I no longer do any kind of tech support but feel free to check out my new content here: czcams.com/play/PLMVE1e9C0x_bLdOaH9rVou_QJEXLuu0se.html
OMG the Normal setting@ Edit + NO29 (Midi In) made my DX7 ii-FD with the E! upgrade take Sysex again. Thank you SO much!! I tried so many things for hours and this simple information did it for me!
Glad it helped!
This video has saved my life
Thank you very much for your prompt response, and for your patience, and I tried this and I did not succeed, I sent you a new video, following your steps and the files you sent me... You are the best...
This is really useful. I did not know about the combination function button press thing to reset.
Thanks for this video… I own Simple Minds DX7 llD and I backed up the sounds to laptop before I changed the memory battery. Will dump the sounds back into memory
Thanks a lot for this!
Thanks! You're a good Man....
crazy dx enthusiast this gy could not fake it !
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Good information. My 2 cents:
$0.01; The sound transfer also works with other FM synths, even 4 operator models. e.g. DX7 to DX9. Manny DX7 sound will work just fine. It won't sound exactly the same, mainly for 2 reasons. 1) Only the first 4 operators are used (duh). And 2) You need to dial back the operator output levels a bit.
$0.02; Some very old Yamaha firmware for DX7 and DX9 does not play nice with any "newer" Yamaha gear/firmware. The "newer" gear locks up when you connect the midi cables.
A bit technical: Those very old DX7 and DX9 do something nasty: Instead of standard midi sensing messages they send Yamaha sysex headers.
The problem is those headers are not followed by a sysex close block. The receiving unit simply does not know what to make of it .
Note: Gear from other brands ignore those sysex headers so everything works fine in that case.
Thanks for more info.
This should explain why my friend’s DX9 never played nice with any of the 6OP stuff (we’re talking 1987-88(. I had no trouble using another unit to do a bit of limited editing on some of the TF1s. So we could never figure out why one worked and another didn’t.
I have done my best to demystify compatibility between different FM synths in the FAQ section otherwise. facebook.com/hedge777/posts/124799085893714
Just sharing my DX7II EDIT->16&32 result: My display shows v1.3 87.01 and no battery voltage info. Instead, on the right side there are two blinking cursors. The one on the bottom is normal. The one above it is faint. Then, all the lights illuminate momentarily and the LCD reads Yamaha DX7II Synthesizer, like the startup message.
Excelente plain as the day TUTORIAL, you have a talent explaining things 😘
Question, I hope you could help: I recently got a D7X IID but not cartridge and battery a issue. I’m l manage to load DX7 I sounds but I’m looking for the sounds and performance for IID specifically... I looked everywhere without luck in 2 weeks.
Do you know where I can get the original cartridge In SySex?
Thanks 🙏
Link for DX7II )d and FD) including both factory voice and performance data (+ some additional banks) is in the description. I just updated it actually :-)
Keep in mind that without a RAM4 cartridge you’ll only be able to load 32 performances and 64 voices at a time.
Hedge 777 AMAZING!!!! Thank you infinitely 🤩
thanks for the video, hedge.. i was wondering if you would share a video that involves sending patch *from* the DX7ii to SysEx Librarian. i'm having trouble finding the right instructions for it.
It’s in MIDI pages. Hit “edit” and then buttons 31 or 32 (can’t remember exactly). MIDI out stuff (where you can send edit buffer contents, voice, performance, bank data) is all there.
I’m about 7000 miles away from my DXs. NO videos until I get back inland. Whenever that’s going to be.
Now I just need you to make some E! Response based videos for the Mk1 so I can learn it a bit faster. Working with a scanned pdf of the manual is a nightmare.
LOL I had to learn the original E! on a DX with broken display and no manual. That was before the internet... I WISH I had the E! for my MKII. Really hard to track down. But I hear ya. Scanned PDFs can be a time waster. Think I even tried looking at the one for E! and it was rotating pages and zooming in every other page. Not the best way. With the E! Response it's probably a hack of a lot more to learn. Original one was basically MIDI enhancements and not much more. I should do a vid on it anyway. It's not the most intuitive thing.
I hope you do. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't change half the original DX7 functions as well. Took me an hour to figure out how to disable internal memory protect so I could play around with some voices. I love this thing, got it for a great price and it's practically mint condition, but it sure is frustrating sometimes. I'm still trying to figure out how to change the MIDI velocity out so it sends from 000 to 127 instead of 016 to 127 as it's set right now.
Oh that memory page... Probably took me just as long to figure it out...
Don't think it lets you go lower than 016 now that I think of it. I'll have to investigate again. I've been scaling velocity in Logic for the past 20 years. I know that the SER-7 actually did 0-127 but I'd rather suffer with E! or SuperMAX.
Brazil tks
Hello, SysEx working fine here. And no "normal" found in #29. But what I'd like to know is:
Is there a way to transmit a single voice from a DX7II by sysex for archiving?
Or is it only 32-voice dumps? ThX!
NovaDetour I think it's called transmit the edit buffer. Or something about edit buffer when you go to transmit system exclusive Page. Will check later. On the road right now. but do check the menu.
I have a problem with Mod Wheel, is not working with patches i load via SysEx. Are the patches wrong? or a kind of incompatibility between the patches and my DX7IID?
Leopoldo Velasco there is no problem. It’s just the way it is. Performance/function data is different on the DX7II. I actually have a few videos covering this issue. czcams.com/video/CyJkQ4UKPT4/video.html
quick question.... can i load sounds from this dx7 to a dx7s? looking for that hard bones sound... thanks
Yes, voice data would load no problem. Do a search for "DX7 All The Web". Somewhere in the subfolders there are VRC cartridge sets. You need the DX7II VRC1004. Alas can't really coach you through it. Packing for my next surf sabbatical.
Great video and helpful! Ive been looking for the 'normal' function under button 29 too!
Where Can I download the original patches ?
Here you go: www.dropbox.com/s/dyu90ll9qq3gwp8/DX7II_factory.zip?dl=0
Thanks Hedge. I have been trying to dump that exact file to my DX7II following your steps but it's just not happening.
I'm using a USB to MIDI interface, I do the reset, change MEMORY PROTECT INT to off, press play on Sysex Librarian, the files appear to be sent from the computer, but I have no visual message or feedback on the DX7II and the patches do not load. This is so weird.
I have tried couple of different sysex applications, still no joy, th DX7II just won't receive sysex. I don't know what else to try.
I’m presuming you’ve also tried different interfaces and different cables.
Have you tried recording SysEx messages from your DX into Sysex Librarian? Then playing them back?
I have done it. The issue was I am using my new laptop and it hadn't occurred to me that I don't have the drivers for the interface installed ! Thanks for your help.
In that case have some more: www.dropbox.com/s/xqnsdiozrrsvzsq/VRC.zip?dl=0
Can you dump voices through midi directly from a DX7II to a DX7 mk1?
Please see FAQs
Hi.
Thanks for tour videos.
Where can i find/download sounds for my DX7IID ?
To transfer them with a Windows 10 PC, can I use Windows Media Player ?
I also have a RAM4 Data Cartridge.
Thanks
Best regards
PL
Gotta read description my friend. Link is there. But here’s your shortcut to all my DX7II stuff: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mPz4n7BNXIOPJCFrQeOen_v-2MXpNdWw?usp=sharing
Also, for windows I suggest you use MIDIOX.
Where did you find the patches? I can't find em anywhere! :O
Try: bobbyblues.recup.ch/yamaha_dx7/dx7_patches.html
Unzip the file, then: DX7_AllTheWeb/Bridge Music Recording Studio/Sysex/Set 39 Michael Boddicker VRC-1004
I have a DX7II and recently purchased a MODX. it is supposed to be possible to transfer DX7 sounds from the DX7/DX7II to the MODX but the local Yamaha staff, Yamaha dealers, manuals, CZcams etc provide no worthwhile help. Perhaps you would like to take up the challenge.
At around 28 minute mark: czcams.com/video/2pOUrS5fiiA/video.html
Same as Montage. Conversion utility online. MODX will read resulting Montage files. Keep me posted.
Thanks for this video, but I’m running into an error that says “MIDI BUFFER FULL” when trying to use midi with the DX7. My other vintage synths work correctly with my setup, so I’m sure it’s something in the dx7 I. Any ideas?
I honestly don't even rmembr the last time I had this issue. Nor I remember the solution. Sorry.
~Hedge
Thanks for the quick reply! It was actually just user error. I'd plugged into the "midi through" port instead of "midi out" - got it working! @@Hedge777
Okay, good. because I was sitting here scratching my head, trying to remember. :D
And then I did remember. Trivial now but one of my Yamaha VL70-m modules was hooked up in some funky way. Drove my Studio 4 insane. The VL had a soft Thru that could not be turned off. So I just hooked it up to the serial port of another Mac and edited it that way. Spent hours on the phone with SBT before I just switched to another method of connecting. lol
~Hedge
Thanks!!
I will buy a used dx7iid but no cartidge included. Can I really use it without the cartridge?
Of course. But I do suggest you eventually get a RAM4 cartridge and stick one in there. In case you ever need to store fractional scaling or other data. Don't worry about it now. just keep it in mind. :p
@@Hedge777 Thanks!!:)
I have a DX7 II FD with an E! card and the button 29 Midi "NORMAL" option. I am having all kinds of trouble loading sysex files!
Denuvo Music I don’t have much experience using DX7Ii with E!... That and I’m too far from my studio at the moment.
no problem, I am beginning to think it is my midi interface cable.
hey do dx7 patches work for the dx7 fd II?
Yes. But the mod wheel/aftertouch/CC assigns would have to be reentered. Per patch (RTFM for more). Also, gonna sound cleaner and some patches that relied on original DX7 software bugs won't work the same. Something to keep in mind.
Thanks for this video! I have one question. I'm a new owner of this synth and new to the synthesizer world as well. So far I have managed to transfer the SysEx files for the original DX7 sound bank onto my DX7IID. But of course, as you said, all data for the modulation/after touch is gone. I was wondering if you had any information or file that gives the original mod. and aftertouch data/values for each of those patches on the DX7? I've managed to assign and save values for these settings, now I wanna be as accurate as possible to the DX7. And honestly most of these patches aren't as fun without a little pressure modulation
Pink Litmus I remember there were recommended settings for breath controllers. However settings for pitch and amplitude modulation for every patch were left to interpretation. I personally prefer a little vibrato on aftertouch and then vibrato and amp modulation for the mod wheel. But that’s only my personal preference.
brother i need your help.
i have the dx 7 2 fd im using logic 9 pro i would like to know how can i work with the syex liberary like you showed up here?
or how to buld one from the computer
thank you sir.
SysEx Librarian can be downloaded here: www.snoize.com
Otherwise it's a matter of connecting everything, choosing the correct port and getting your DX ready. All in my videos man.
I also have a Logic environment for DX7II but it will only work with Logic Pro X. Logic 9 won't open it.
@@Hedge777 Thank you brother!
hi hedge, i bought a DX7 II FD and finally wanted to load SYSEX..watched your video and many more. but i'm going crazy have sysex librarian on the mac and only for the dx a simple usb to midi part from amazon. Otraki.. when I send the data, the dx receives something and then always tells me a midi checksum error. the programs are then all broken on the memory locations, just confused names. battery shows 29 v. I can load the sounds again from disk. what am I doing wrong? do you have an idea and solution? many thanks!!
As Hedge talks about it in FAQs. Simple USB to MIDI adaptors don’t handle SysEx well. I know that Hedge uses his MOTU stuff and swears by it.
@@Hedge777 Thank you for your answer. I have 2x Emagic. Unitor 8 and amt 8. runs perfectly for normal midi networking. but not for sysex. probably too many stops or too long cable routes. I couldn't get sysex there with a roland d 50, so I bought this short, direct cheap part and ran straight away. it also communicates with the dx7 and also sends data, but they arrive there in shreds and a midi checksum error occurs. I'm ordering a better cheap part from the music store today to test it and not from amazon. it's worth trying.
Hedge says something like Unitor 8 should work. Swap all cables, Try older versions of SysEx librarian. Disconnect everything else. Short cables, direct connections. And try different synths too. DX could be going nuts for any number of reasons. And if you’ve tried all that.
Another, newer Mac. Another interface. If possible. But no cheap stuff. Gotta have the 5-pin config.
@@Hedge777 now everything plays..the yamaha dx 7 II FD doesn't like almost all midi - usb adapters. not my emagic unitor`s, no simple ones via amazon, mididtec midiface only conditionally. pure midi also plays with the cheap ones, as soon as the information gets more complicated, they get out. sysex data and communication didn't work at all.
ESI MIDIMATE EX was the only solution in the 6th attempt. 20€ and midi sysex works perfectly and fast. with all programs. many thanks for the support!
Is it worth it to get a DX7ii if you have a mk 1?
Well, if you are curious. Specs, A/B comparisons and opinions of all sorts are all over the web.
But if you do decide to get one. TX802 would make a better studio box.
I just cant seem to get tyhis to work on my IID. no idea what im doing wrong but i just cant seem to dump anything into my unit :(
If you’ve tried everything I showed in the video. Then the only other obstacle to consider is the MIDI interface. Real cheap ones won’t do (see FAQs.
@@Hedge777 i have a pretty high end digital console that im connected to via midi i/o and it works fine for my Roland Gaia. i actually wasnt able to get the dx7 into the mode you demonstrated by holding edit +16 and 32. seems to do sort of a restart but doesnt enter the mode displayed in the video. i tried following a bunch of different videos that demonstrate slightly different techniques but still nothing seems to work. i even opened up dexed and setup params, and upon restarting dexed it looks like it recognises there is a midi device plugged into the i/o of my interface and after i send the sysex information it says successful on the computer but nothing happens on the dx. same thing when i use "Midi sysex file transfer" app for windows 10. Ps. its a japanese dx7 IID unit
I only use Dexed to transfer DX7-specific data. If that’s all you’re sending then that’s fine. But if you want to try sending DX7II banks. Use something like MIDIOX.
Speaking of. Connection should be one-way. To prevent any unwanted feedback loops. MIDI OUT from interface to MIDI IN on the DX. Swap cable. And if possible still try another interface. Generally professional stuff means no issues but I’ve had problems in the past where one high end interface would not work with specific synths. It’s a rare thing but it does happen.
Also, rather than relying on reset procedure. Set it all manually (in one of my DX7S videos: czcams.com/video/91fiTVwHC2A/video.html
@@Hedge777 Just wanna say, I really appreciate you getting back to me about this issue
Try another setup/ MIDI interface. If problems persist. Could be a hardware issue.
See video description for additional info/ download links.
This is an old video. I no longer do any kind of tech support but feel free to check out my new content here: czcams.com/play/PLMVE1e9C0x_bLdOaH9rVou_QJEXLuu0se.html
I bought a DX7 II-D with E! and when I turn it on it plays random notes and no keys nor buttons are working. Could you please help?
Well the good news is that there’s sound. The bad news is E does complicate things some.
I’m presuming you’ve tried turning local on, turning off any/all arps or any kind of patterns playing? I’ve only got a scanned copy of a manual here: www.dropbox.com/s/sqzfw145u0kyknd/dx7IIe-manual.zip?dl=0
You’re gonna have to RTFM since with E things do change quite a bit. Including the diagnostic mode illustrated in the video. But if you do get buttons working. And manage to turn local on, turn arps/sequences off ...And you still hear random notes. Then a tech and a minor surgery would be in order. Even if it’s just a battery it will have to be installed properly without any steps being skipped.
@@Hedge777 Thank you for your quick reply. I can't change local 'cause buttons are stuck. I tried replacing the internal battery but nothing changed...I don't know how tu dump sysex, nor which sysex to the machine.
That's what I thought...
I’d like to help but there’s nothing I can do from here. It’s not a remote procedure. Get a real tech to open it up and see what’s going on. First get the unit working. Then SysEx.
@@Hedge777 Hi! The tech guy was able to restore the machine! Now, can you please guide me in how to load sounds for E!? I think to have all the necessary files