Superstition (JP)

[jaspeter]

File Name: Superstition (JP)

File Submitter: jaspeter

File Submitted: 12 Sep 2013

File Category: PX-5S Stage Settings

Someone in the forum mentioned it would be useful to have the MP3 of the stage setting uploaded to check out before going through the trouble of downloading and transferring. Also, I'm a little disconcerted about the fact that the package ZPK file has a substantially shorter file length than the stage setting ZPF file. Maybe it compresses? Or maybe I don't fully understand how to use the package files? I'll try to test it and update, if necessary.

It just occurred to me that not everyone would be using the editor. So the different files need to be here:
Brasstition: Hex U:62
JasonSet1: Drm U:20
Superstition: Phrase 127 (Not a Zone phrase. Start using panel start/stop button.)

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[pianoralf]

Hi,

I analyzed the package file and came to the conclusion that it is packed (like zip) !

If you rename the ZPK file to [filename].zip, you will be able to unpack it with a standard unzip application.

Then you will see what the file contains.

0.ZDR -> This Drumset will be transferred to the first slot for dumsets (starts with 0), which is numbered as U20 in the editior.

12.ZLT-> Hextone will be transferred to the 12th slot for Hextone (which are numbered from 50 upwards, so it goes to 62)

127.ZPH > This is the Phrase which goes to 127 (start with 0) 

20.ZPF -> This its the Stagesetting for Slot 20 (start with 0) 

package.dat : This is a parameterfile , which manages where the components will be saved in PX5S. I also contains some additional data. So I expereimented to rename 20.ZPF to 21.ZPF and inside that file also the included name. But there is a following code included which forces the data to go into Slot 20. So, we can not easy manipulate the slots by renaming the files inside the package file.

The missing names, like "Superstision" and "JasonSet1" are included in the files itself. So if you put "0.ZDR" to the left side of the PC Editor and dragg it to the right side into slot 21 for drums, you will be surprisingly see the name JasonSet1 on the PX5S .

So your question about the lower filesizes is answered.
The mp3 or a recorded wav will not be included in the ZPK file, but it coud be supported. I zipped it into the file and I still was able to open it inside the editior. The edior just ignores the mp3 file inside the zpk.

 

Another important thing you must know:

- You must not include the (Hex)Tone Data into a Packagefile. It is already included inside the StageSetting data.

- You must not include the DrumTone Data into a Packagefile. It is already included inside the StageSetting data.

 

 

I tested that by removing the ZLT and JasonSet1.ZDR file from the Package and still found the "Brasstition" after transferring the ZPK to the PX5S in Zone1 

 

-The ZPK file overwrites the existing slots for the stagesetting, drum and Phrase. (I guess also the other included fieles)

So, if you have some important data there you have to backup them before.

The easiest way is to create a full backup with the keyboard before testing a zpk file and restore, if you don't like it.
 

I recommend the following steps before using a package file

In the PC press the Button "Package Edit" and then the Keys Str "o" or the Load Button to load the package file

Then press the TAB button inside the right window.
Then you can see what is included and where it will go to. (Slot Number)

If you want to change this, you have to select the corresponding category on the left side (e.g. phrase)
Then klick the Tab "Current category" on the right side !!! and then

you are able to dragg the component left side. 
Then you klick the "Transfer" button and dragg the file to the destination you want.

 

Be aware, that stagesettings contain a slot number for Drumsets, arpeggios and phrases. So you will have to correct this if you select a different destination for a phrase or arpeggio.

So as a conclusion I would use Packagefiles for publishing new StageSetting with phrases and arpeggios with fix numbers.

Every user should "free" the slots for experimental use.
I suggest:

 

Stagesetting 9.0

Phrase 990 - 999 (press the NUM key and the numbers or if you are on 0 press the - key  key to have quick access to the high values)

 

The following categories must not included into packagefiles. But if you want this, then use.

Tones:  

PNO U39

EPN U109

ORG U49

STR U89

GTR U59

VAR U120  

HEX U199

DRM U39

 

If we use these slots nothing will be overwritten. 

If you like the data, you simply must correct the slotnumber inside the Stagesetting for Phrase and Arpeggio for each zone which uses them.

 

Ralf        

 

[jaspeter]

Good analysis, writeup, and recommendation, Pianoralf! I was looking for a post or guide to uploading, but didn't really find anything. The package file looked useful, but didn't have too much documentation. I'd never have thought to see if it was a ZIP!