Silvano Silva Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Rick Sterling said: My friend Rick You can do this with the Rhythm stopping. Try to make Rhythm in progress and me reply back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyW Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Rick, I'm wondering if Silvano means "loading" a rhythm and/or style from a defined MIDI file (like a Yamaha STY file) into the MZ-X where the Intro and Ending data may not load? If so, I think there might be a bit of a translation issue with what he means by saving into the MZ-X instead of loading into the MZ-X. If so, I've had this same issue with Yamaha STY files. I think most people know that the STY files are nothing more than a MIDI file renamed to .STY file. The STY files contain markers to detail the different parts; INTRO, MAIN, VARIATIONS, FILLS and ENDINGS. The formatting seems really specific and is a little different based on the manufacturer. To many details to go into here, but Casio does do it very well. I've found that if you want a more robust import, then you have to figure out the formatting for where ever the file came from and edit the MIDI files to be more specific. Yes, a pain, but it does work!! Just my 2 cents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Stirling Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Silvano Silva said: My friend Rick You can do this with the Rhythm stopping. Try to make Rhythm in progress and me reply back. Yes, no problem with loading registration when rhythm is playing. You'll need to create a YouTube video to show us the issue. I can't seem to replicate it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Stirling Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Rick Sterling said: Yes, no problem with loading registration when rhythm is playing. You'll need to create a YouTube video to show us the issue. I can't seem to replicate it here. OK I think I see what you are talking about. If you program a registration with synchro start Intro 1 when you select that registration while playing another rhythm it goes immediately to Variation 1 not Intro 1. Not sure how I feel about that, it's not a 'feature' I would ever use in my playing as when I change rhythms in the middle of a song I don't want the intro to play again. Looks like a two handed approach is needed. Press the new registration with your right hand while pressing Intro 1 with your left? ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvano Silva Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, Rick Sterling said: Yes, no problem with loading registration when rhythm is playing. You'll need to create a YouTube video to show us the issue. I can't seem to replicate it here. Rick before making a video. 1-Save a rhythm in the registration memory with start Sync in INTRO 1 or 2. 2-Press and play another Rhythm and press the registration you saved with freeze off and with the rhythm Playing to see if it enters the INTRO that you saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvano Silva Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 24 minutes ago, Rick Sterling said: OK I think I see what you are talking about. If you program a registration with synchro start Intro 1 when you select that registration while playing another rhythm it goes immediately to Variation 1 not Intro 1. Not sure how I feel about that, it's not a 'feature' I would ever use in my playing as when I change rhythms in the middle of a song I don't want the intro to play again. Looks like a two handed approach is needed. Press the new registration with your right hand while pressing Intro 1 with your left? ;-) Yeeessss. And what did you say. Now imagine a scenario in which you play a presentation of two different songs in which you want to link these songs and in the second song you have created an intro (INTRO 1 or INTRO 2) and then go to the variations. If registration does not save the link through INTRO 1 or 2. You do not need this today but many need and who knows for you in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvano Silva Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 1 hour ago, CoreyW said: Rick, I'm wondering if Silvano means "loading" a rhythm and/or style from a defined MIDI file (like a Yamaha STY file) into the MZ-X where the Intro and Ending data may not load? If so, I think there might be a bit of a translation issue with what he means by saving into the MZ-X instead of loading into the MZ-X. If so, I've had this same issue with Yamaha STY files. I think most people know that the STY files are nothing more than a MIDI file renamed to .STY file. The STY files contain markers to detail the different parts; INTRO, MAIN, VARIATIONS, FILLS and ENDINGS. The formatting seems really specific and is a little different based on the manufacturer. To many details to go into here, but Casio does do it very well. I've found that if you want a more robust import, then you have to figure out the formatting for where ever the file came from and edit the MIDI files to be more specific. Yes, a pain, but it does work!! Just my 2 cents... Friend CoreyW. The STY import tool until it works. But that's not what I mean. I was commenting on the evolution of Yamaha PRS and STY rhythms. Casio "evolved" from CPT CKF Z00 to AC7 The AC7 extension still needs enhancements to support the MZ-X As for reading STY rhythms what I advise is to rename the STY extension to MID and open it in a DAW (I recommend SONAR with INS file from RICK THAT HAS TO DOWNLOAD here in the FORUM) Editing the Rhythm connected to DAW and MZ-X. Then you put the edited MID and import into the MZ-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Stirling Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 19 minutes ago, Silvano Silva said: Yeeessss. And what did you say. Now imagine a scenario in which you play a presentation of two different songs in which you want to link these songs and in the second song you have created an intro (INTRO 1 or INTRO 2) and then go to the variations. If registration does not save the link through INTRO 1 or 2. You do not need this today but many need and who knows for you in the future. If I ever ,need to do this the two handed approach works fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvano Silva Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Rick Sterling said: If I ever ,need to do this the two handed approach works fine for me. Each has an operational mode to work with. Many of these features you will find in other brands. It may not suit you, but it will not hurt you in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyW Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 17 hours ago, Silvano Silva said: Friend CoreyW. The STY import tool until it works. But that's not what I mean. I was commenting on the evolution of Yamaha PRS and STY rhythms. Casio "evolved" from CPT CKF Z00 to AC7 The AC7 extension still needs enhancements to support the MZ-X As for reading STY rhythms what I advise is to rename the STY extension to MID and open it in a DAW (I recommend SONAR with INS file from RICK THAT HAS TO DOWNLOAD here in the FORUM) Editing the Rhythm connected to DAW and MZ-X. Then you put the edited MID and import into the MZ-X Sorry, I misunderstood! But yes, that is exactly what I do. As a side note and I've mentioned this before, but the track names seem to be non-existent in the MZ-X even though they appear in the MIDI files when opened with a computer program like Anvil Studio, Power Tracks and even Sonar (Cakewalk). There is a standard in the MIDI spec that is designated for Track names as a meta-event. Either there is a bug, or I'm just missing something. It would be nice to see the track names listed in the MZ-X since the feature is there, but it just doesn't seem to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvano Silva Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, CoreyW said: Sorry, I misunderstood! But yes, that is exactly what I do. As a side note and I've mentioned this before, but the track names seem to be non-existent in the MZ-X even though they appear in the MIDI files when opened with a computer program like Anvil Studio, Power Tracks and even Sonar (Cakewalk). There is a standard in the MIDI spec that is designated for Track names as a meta-event. Either there is a bug, or I'm just missing something. It would be nice to see the track names listed in the MZ-X since the feature is there, but it just doesn't seem to work. The DAW edit tool helps you pre-listen how it sounds in MZ. Importing the midi to the MZ-X has to remix to the internal Mixer. I do not know if it's bug or me that I'm doing the wrong way. But over time I'm going to edit a little sequence in DAW and see how the MZ behaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzman Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) On 9/6/2017 at 1:38 PM, Jazzman said: I found a couple other quirks. I haven't spent time trying to figure out what causes them. Occasionally the accompaniment rhythm locks up with just the drum set and no keys will play. There is no recovery other than a power cycle. This hasn't happened to me during a performance yet but when it does I'll be retiring the MZ-X500. When using the midi recorder and trying to save the performance to a USB memory stick I sometimes get a "no attached media" message which cannot be fixed by simply removing and replugging the usb stick. This is after successfully saving a few prior midi recordings to the same memory stick! Power cycle is required to recognize the memory stick. Here is a video showing the keyboard locking up when trying to play an audio recording after it has been successfully created. Most of the time it is necessary to physically unplug the keyboard to clear the fault. Rarely, on occasion, if the power button is depressed for an extended period that will clear the fault. I should also say that I have installed the latest OS Update. Here is a link to Youtube video: Edited September 29, 2017 by Jazzman Removed large video file and added a link to Youtube. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonh Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Operating system need an update that is obvious why is not coming yet who knows also no new videos from Rich or Ralph fells like they given up on MZ series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 9 hours ago, Jazzman said: Here is a video showing the keyboard locking up when trying to play an audio recording after it has been successfully created. Most of the time it is necessary to physically unplug the keyboard to clear the fault. Rarely, on occasion, if the power button is depressed for an extended period that will clear the fault. I should also say that I have installed the latest OS Update. Here is a link to Youtube video: I'm thinking something is not right about that particular usb flash drive. Is it a brand name drive under 32gigs in size? Have you tried another drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Stirling Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 9 hours ago, Jazzman said: Here is a video showing the keyboard locking up when trying to play an audio recording after it has been successfully created. Most of the time it is necessary to physically unplug the keyboard to clear the fault. Rarely, on occasion, if the power button is depressed for an extended period that will clear the fault. I should also say that I have installed the latest OS Update. Jazzman, How many recordings did you do in one continuous session before the keyboard locked up? I think I have seen this behavior myself when I was doing a long series of recording sessions. Makes me think there might be a memory leak in the OS related to the Audio Recorder. After a period of time the OS loses enough memory to these processes that it eventually freezes the OS. Not nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Stirling Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 47 minutes ago, Leonh said: Operating system need an update that is obvious why is not coming yet who knows also no new videos from Rich or Ralph fells like they given up on MZ series. Maybe they're busy creating new videos for the new MZ's ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzman Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 23 minutes ago, BradMZ said: I'm thinking something is not right about that particular usb flash drive. Is it a brand name drive under 32gigs in size? Have you tried another drive? I have two Silicon Power 16gig flash drives, they both have this problem. I recently purchased a third with 32gig and I am starting to use it. I didn't format the 16gig drives on the MZ-X500 but I did for the 32gig drive. Could this be the issue? I'll let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Stirling Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 44 minutes ago, BradMZ said: I'm thinking something is not right about that particular usb flash drive. Is it a brand name drive under 32gigs in size? Have you tried another drive? If it is the USB drive then there's still the issue of MZ-X OS error handling. ;-) The OS should make sure the USB drive is the right size, tested, formatted and ready for use. Error handling is the one way for mfgs to cut corners to save time and firmware memory. Unfortunately when they do this you end up with fragile systems that will crash or freeze if the environment is not perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvano Silva Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 18 hours ago, Jazzman said: Here is a video showing the keyboard locking up when trying to play an audio recording after it has been successfully created. Most of the time it is necessary to physically unplug the keyboard to clear the fault. Rarely, on occasion, if the power button is depressed for an extended period that will clear the fault. I should also say that I have installed the latest OS Update. Here is a link to Youtube video: Congratulations. One more bug for the list !!! Next!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvano Silva Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 8 hours ago, Rick Sterling said: Maybe they're busy creating new videos for the new MZ's ;-) Many endorsers do not have new videos here. I already think it's they're jumped out.. We were abandoned. And Casio does not give us a position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobbard Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 to Jazzman, hi there, That is a very clear video explaining the problem, thanks. Maybe recorded on a phone, but IMO better delivery than some Casio MZ-X500 video tutorials! This 'freezing' fault of the Audio Recorder only once happened on my MZ-500 some time back. Like you, I had to unplug the power to get it going. Hasn't happened again, despite regular use and tried without success (so far) to replicate the fault. I note that the manual says(page 46 of guide) to stop a recording a new file by using the onscreen touch stop button (not the hard AUDIO button). Might this be in some way relevant? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amado Jose Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 On 29/08/2017 at 12:07 AM, Amado Jose said: INFELIZMENTE ESTAMOS ABANDONADOS PELA CASIO SEM NOS DAR QUALQUER EXPLICAÇÃO SOBRE OS ERROS DOS MZ-X QUE JÁ FOI PERCEBIDO À MUITO TEMPO E NÃO CORRIGEM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzman Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 20 hours ago, Rick Sterling said: Jazzman, How many recordings did you do in one continuous session before the keyboard locked up? I think I have seen this behavior myself when I was doing a long series of recording sessions. Makes me think there might be a memory leak in the OS related to the Audio Recorder. After a period of time the OS loses enough memory to these processes that it eventually freezes the OS. Not nice. Probably did 10 or so before the first lock up during this session. After that it would lock up each time a power reset with just one recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amado Jose Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Help casio, we need a new update for the MZ-X line to work, it's no use just putting tutorials and the instrument does not work, the errors are serious and need to be corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Amado Jose said: Help casio, we need a new update for the MZ-X line to work, it's no use just putting tutorials and the instrument does not work, the errors are serious and need to be corrected I have combined your threads on this topic to help keep things organized. Please, only post in this thread for anything regarding MZ-X bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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