Backup midi files

[Ronieaz]

I need help understanding why my backup midi files on my flash drive do not contain the SystemTrack.  All this time I thought I was saving midi backup files of my music.  

Here's what I have been doing:

RecMode - MidiRecorder - NewData - Record with Accmp ON.  Play chords.  

NoTitle - UserDataEdit - Rename - NoTitle 012 to Test1.  

Test1 - Record - SoloTrack1 NoData.  Record Upper1 voice.  Save Test1.

Play Test1 - Monitor - Solo SystemTrack - I have chords.  Solo Track1 - I have notes.  

Goto Menu - Media - Save - MIDI Recording SMF 

Select Test1 to be saved as TEST1.MID - Enter - SaveComplete

Goto MidiRecorder - select Media Test1.  

Play Test1 - Monitor - Solo SystemTrack - no sound.  Solo Track1 - I have notes.  

What happened to my backup SystemTrack?  

[Brad Saucier]

The menu option "MIDI Recording SMF" converts recordings to (SMF) Standard MIDI Files.  The standard MIDI file format is not capable of saving more than 16 tracks.   To save the 17th proprietary system track data along with the 16 solo tracks, choose the other menu option labeled for midi recording data. 

[Ronieaz]

 

Ok guys, so I did - saves with the ZMF extension and when it comes time to play, it shows up in the menu.  Works well. 

         Sibelius is what I use to print out sheet music.  It can read mid, xml, mxl, opt  files.  I tried the zmf, but no.  For whatever reason the Casio recorded my Upper1&2 voices into PortC Part01 & Part02 and my Lower1 into PortB Part03, seemingly out of the PortA 16 tracks.  

         However, when I opened the mid file, Sibelius was able to display for me the Upper1&2 organ parts at least.  I can work with this because I typically only printout the melody.  

         I can generate good songs using arranger keyboards (PA600,PSRS775,MZX), but I am a terrible musician.  The sheet music helps with chords&melody.  Sometimes I even have to record at a slower tempo then goto EventEdit to type in the right tempo before recording a wav file into the Tascam.  

 

Thank you BradS and RickSterling for the clarification.  

[Jokeyman123]

Don't be too concerned about being a "terrible musician." I worked professionally with many of those, who still managed to have reasonably successful careers! 

Well, I am Jokeyman...sorry!

[b0br]

Hello guys, hope someone can help me (sadface)

 

I also am starting out with recording and exporting the midi file to usb.

 

I discovered my main piano is on the 'systemtrack' and is not in the midi file oO

 

I cant see how to copy that track to another track so i can export the mid file to usb - is that a possible solution here for me?

 

I have exported the ZMF - but what do I do now to get that systemtrack data?

 

Please and thank you in advance (smile)

b0br

[b0br]

Looking again, I think that the track I want to export to midi is on 'Port B' if that makes sense to people.

I muted all the tracks and still had the piano.. then pressed the port and I got another 16 tracks with the piano and instrument on 'PortB'

How do I export 'Port B' to mid please (^_^)

Thank you

[Brad Saucier]

Export to SMF will only convert the system track if none of the 16 solo tracks are recorded (blank).  A MIDI file can only be 16 tracks, so this is why the limitation.  You can delete the solo tracks, then it will convert the system track.  Perhaps make a copy of your song before deleting tracks.

[b0br]

Great tip Brad, thank you.

Deleting all the tracks, clear data, and on export I got the piano and the drums.