jaspeter Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 File Name: Superstition (JP)File Submitter: jaspeterFile Submitted: 12 Sep 2013File Category: PX-5S Stage SettingsSomeone 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:62JasonSet1: Drm U:20Superstition: Phrase 127 (Not a Zone phrase. Start using panel start/stop button.)Click here to download this file 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoralf Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 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 fileIn the PC press the Button "Package Edit" and then the Keys Str "o" or the Load Button to load the package fileThen 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 thenyou 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 9.0Phrase 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 U39EPN U109ORG U49STR U89GTR U59 VAR U120 HEX U199DRM 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspeter Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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