Roland D-70
Using SYSEX to Backup and Restore

The D-70 has a relatively good MIDI implementation. The implementation is closer to a MIDI controller of the time that a synthesiser. This implementation works well until you try to backup and restore the keyboard using the instrustry standard SYSEX method. You will read the manual and still be none the wiser how to actually achieve these two tasks.

I was asked by several musicians though my YouTube channel if I could tell them how to perform the backup and restore processes on the D-70 and links to the videos are set out below.

I also get asked a lot whether I will be willing to supply my copy of the Roland D-70 SYSEX file. The answer is yes, but!

The but being a $10 dollar donation to the running of the website and channel and I will send the SYSEX through to you by e-mail. Use the contact form at the foot of the page.

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Roland D-70 - Part 1 Backing up the D-70 using SYSEX

Roland D-70 Backing up the D-70 using SYSEX video card

A number of community members have asked how do you restore the D-70 using SYSEX following a previous video when I performed this process using a memory ROM card.

This is the first of a series of three videos that will explain how to backup the keyboard using SYSEX.

The other videos in this series will explain how to restore the keyboard using SYSEX and resetting the User function.

Click anywhere on the image or title to see the work undertaken on this synthesiser.

Roland D-70 - Part 2 Restoring the D-70 using SYSEX

Roland D-70 How to restore D-70 using Sysex video card

A number of community members have asked how do you restore the D-70 using SYSEX following a previous video when I performed this process using a memory ROM card.

This is the second of a series of three videos that will explain How to restore the keyboard using SYSEX. This process will load the factory sounds onto the D-70.

The other videos in this series will explain how to backup the keyboard using SYSEX and resetting the User function.

Click anywhere on the image or title to see the work undertaken on this synthesiser.

Roland D-70 - Part 3 Reseting the direct jump menu

Roland D-70 How to restore the direct jump menu video card

A number of community members have asked how do you restore the D-70 using SYSEX following a previous video when I performed this process using a memory ROM card.

Unlike using a ROM based memory card to perform the backup and restore process on your D-70. The SYSEX method to backup and restore the instrument does not restore the direct jumps menu.

This is the third of a series of three videos that will explain How to add the Direct Jumps links to the User button following the restore process. During the restore process all the direct jump Links will be reset to point to menu #1

The other videos in this series will explain how to backup the keyboard using SYSEX and how to restore the keyboard using SYSEX, including reloading the factory patches using this method.

Click anywhere on the image or title to see the work undertaken on this synthesiser.

Roland D-70Using SYSEX to Backup and Restore

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Roland D-70
Using SYSEX to Backup and Restore