E-MU E-Loader Operation Manual
E-Loader Operation Manual
Multi-Function Tools for E-MU Instruments
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E-Loader Operation Manual
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Before you Begin -
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Read and follow the instructions
given in the “READ BEFORE
INSTALLING” file that comes
with the E-Loader installer
program.
E-Loader is a multi-function application for E-MU instruments. The first
two features are applicable to the Proteus or EOS family of products without
a sequencer. The Sequence Bank Browser and Sequence Downloader are
extremely useful if you own an XL-7, MP-7 or Proteus 2500.
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An
Operating System Downloader
software of your E-MU product. When a new version of the OS is
released, we immediately post it on our web site (www.emu.com). This
makes it easy for you to get the latest software for your instrument.
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A powerful suite of
MIDI data in order to troubleshoot any component of your MIDI setup.
MIDI Utilities
which enables you to upgrade the
which can examine and generate
•A Sequence Bank Browser
patterns and songs from your XL-7, MP-7 or Proteus 2500, then upload
them to your computer for backup to use with another sequencer or
any Standard MIDI File application.
• A Sequence Downloader which allows you to download a group of
patterns or songs at once to your XL-7, MP-7 or Proteus 2500. Any Standard MIDI file (SMF) can be downloaded.
Songs should be “Type 0” SMF’s. (Type 1 SMF’s will automatically be con-
verted to Type 0 when loaded into Song locations.) Either Type 0 or 1 SMF’s
can be downloaded into Pattern locations.
that lets you examine complete banks of
Open the E-Loader application
On the Macintosh, double-click the E-Loader application icon. On the PC,
select the E-loader item in the Start Menu. After launching the application,
the E-Loader Toolbar will be displayed. Continue reading for detailed information on the E-Loader functions.
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Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
Bi-Directional MIDI Connection
Before you can begin E-Loading, you must establish a connection between
the E-MU instrument and your computer. A bi-directional MIDI connection
can be used on both Macintosh or PC computers. An example of this
connection is shown below.
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See the “Read Me” file
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placed on your hard disk by the
installer for a listing of supported
systems.
Bi-directional MIDI Connection
MIDI
Interface
Out In
Computer
Bi-Directional USB Connection
Supported systems* can take advantage of USB, which provides a higher
speed connection than MIDI. USB is intended for accelerating sequence
transfers. You will continue to use MIDI for realtime performance data or
OS downloading. Connect a USB cable as well as bi-directional MIDI cables
between your computer and the E-MU instrument as shown below.
Used for realtime
MIDI
USB combined with
MIDI Connection (Bi-directional)
MIDI
Interface
Out In
Computer
USB
Cable
A USB connection greatly accelerates data transfers between your E-MU
instrument and the computer.
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Toolbar
MIDI Setup
This screen lets you know at a glance which MIDI device is currently
selected. Select MIDI Setup from the MIDI menu bar or by clicking on the
Device button located in the upper left corner of any of the E-Loader
windows (as shown at left) .
After making the MIDI connection and launching the E-Loader appli-
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cation, choose “MIDI Setup…” from the MIDI menu on the toolbar.
The following window appears:
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If you forget the
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meanings of the icons in the
Toolbar, simply position the
cursor over the icon and a label
will appear beneath it.
Set the Input and Output ports to match those connected to your E-MU
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instrument.
A USB option will appear in the Input/Output Port list if you have USB
connected.
The SysEx Device ID should also match the MIDI SysEx Device ID on
3.
the E-MU instrument you want to address (Default = 0). This is
especially important if you have more than one E-MU instrument
connected. When using multiple E-MU instruments, set each
instrument’s Device ID to a different number.
Press OK to select and save the MIDI settings.
4.
Toolbar
The Toolbar (shown below) appears after launching the E-Loader application. If the Toolbar is not visible, you can call it up by pressing
Command -T (Mac)
Sequence
Bank Browser
Sequence
Downloader
OS
Downloader
MIDI
Monitor
MIDI
Tracker
Edit
Preferences
Quit/Exit
E-MU Systems
Click here to
select the OS file.
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OS Downloader
OS Downloader
The Operating System Downloader makes it easy to update the software in
your E-MU instrument. Whenever we release a new version of the software
to add features or fix bugs, it is immediately posted to the our web site.
Using E-Loader and MIDI, you can transfer the software to your module in
minutes.
…or you can drag and drop
OS .dli files to this area.
Click here to
select your E-MU
instrument.
1. Turn on your E-MU
instrument while
holding the correct
buttons. (See
2. Press the Download
button to begin
downloading.
To Enable a Download
Request:
• Power-up while holding…
Audity 2000 - Clock & Enter
Proteus 2000 & all other
Modules
EOS Samplers
below.)
- Audition & Enter
- Enter
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To Download a new Operating System:
Make sure you have a bi-directional MIDI hookup as described on
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page 3. Verify that you have proper 2-way communication using the
MIDI Tracker feature (page 15) .
Download the new OS from the E-MU web site. Be sure to read the
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Release Notes which accompany the OS .dli file.
Select the Downloadable OS file by clicking the Downloadable File
3.
Selection button. The standard file picker window appears. You can
also drag and drop OS .dli files into the OS file selection box.
Select your E-MU instrument using the MIDI Setup button.
4.
Power up your E-MU instrument while holding the correct button
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combination . (See the
sidebar note at left for details.) The display on
your E-MU instrument should read, “Searching for OS…”
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