Zoom HD-16 MIDI issue

[N1rium]

Hello everyone!

I'm having one single problem with my HD-16 that i desperatly want to solve. How do I import midi files to the studio so it can synchronize the file? I tried burning a data CD-R but when Im trying to read the cd it just spits it out. And as far as i know you cant really burn an audio CD containing midi files?

I just want to be able to get a midi song into my HD-16 and make it synchronize it so I can get "realistic" drum sounds of my midi file.

Thanks in advance

~N1rium

[Whammo]

http://www.samsontech.com/products/r...ser_manual.pdf

Starting on page 158...


Using the SMF player function, the HD8/HD16 can read
Format 0 SMF (Standard MIDI Files) from a CD-ROM/R/RW
disc and load the contents into a project. Once loaded, an SMF
can perform playback in sync with the recorder section or
rhythm section, using the sounds of the rhythm section or
MIDI sound sources connected to the MIDI OUT connector.
This section explains how to use the SMF playback function.
HINT
“Format 0” is a type of SMF that contains all MIDI channel
playing information in a single track.
NOTE
The following files cannot be read.
• Format 1 or Format 2 SMF
• Files located on a CD-ROM/R/RW disc not complying to the ISO
9660 Level 2 standard
• Files on a CD-R/RW disc which has not been finalized

By performing the following steps, you can read an SMF from
a CD-ROM/R/RW disc and load it in a project.
The maximum number of SMFs per project is 100.
NOTE
The SMF must have the file extension “.MID”, otherwise it will
not be recognized.
1. Insert the CD-ROM or CD-R/RW disc
containing the SMF into the CD-R/RW drive.
2. From the main screen, press the [PROJECT/
UTILITY] key.
The indication “REC UTILITY” appears on the first line and
the indication “PROJECT” on the second line of the display.
3. Use the cursor left/right keys to bring up the
indication “SMF” on the second line of the
display, and press the [ENTER] key.
The menu screen for SMF selection and playback appears.
4. Verify that “IMPORT” is shown on the second
line of the display, and press the [ENTER] key.
The names of SMFs on the CD-ROM/R/RW disc are shown.

[N1rium]

Thank you, Ive read that. But im not quite sure how this SMF 0 format is working? I'm exporting midi files out of guitar pro and what does that mean? Isn't that an "SMF"? I dont get it...

[Whammo]

That's because guitar pro exports midi files as format 1.

You might be able to get away with exporting one track at a time.

The best solution would be to convert the format 1 files to format 0

[Bootstrapped]

Standard Midi File format 1 exports all midi channels on individual tracks.
Standard Midi File format 0 exports all midi channels on ONE track

the ZOOM HD16 will only support format 0

[Whammo]

midi 1 to 0 converter

install dll first (midifile)

then miditype

Highly recomended, but not tested by me. use with caution, i.e virus scan etc.