>Olaf--
>
>I don't think that's what Knownodus means. What I believe he means is can he use the
>RM1x's memory and floppy drive to load/save OS updates for other machines that do
>flash rom updating of the OS by playing MIDI files, like an Access Virus. And the
>answer to that question is, to a certain extent, yes. It depends on how big the OS
>update for your synth/device is. There is limited memory in the RM1x for
>songs/patterns/etc. which also translates into maximum loadable files sizes for those
>OS updates. I tried to update my Virus B's OS via the RM1x so I wouldn't need to
>deal with a softseq (Cubase Demo), but apparently the file size of the OS update
>(3.0b) and the factory sounds for the 3.0 update are too large (512Kb ish and 530
>KB). It was almost done loading the file when it stopped because it ran outta
>memory. I wonder how much internal RAM the RM1x uses? I am able to update my Virus'
>sounds for banks A&B and also single patches via the RM1x, since the file sizes are
>all under 150-200Kb.
>
>So to make a long story short, yes, it should be able to be used to update other
>synth's OS'es, assuming the OS file size isn't too large.
>
>--wasted
>
>On Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:25:45 Olaf Molenveld wrote:
>>no there isn't...OS upgrading is done by EPROM changes..
>>
>>Olaf
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 1:14 PM
>>Subject: RM1X Upgrade transfers
>>
>>
>>> I know the Rm1X can take Sysex dumps which is good for me because I
>>currently
>>> have no way of hooking up my external gear to my computer. Was wondering
>>if
>>> there was a way for RM1X to recieve and transmit OS upgrades for synths
>>and
>>> the like? This question may seem ridiculous--i'm new at all this. Thanks.
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