reloading all the factory stuff

synthman50 · Post by **synthman50** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:42 pm

Hi all. I've just upgraded my Triton (classic) OS to 2.5.3 and that went well. I now want to get the factory sounds, songs, ect back on it as most was changed/erased by past owner(s). I've downloaded the factory preload data from korg, which I now have on 2 hd floppy disks. Thing is, im Not sure what to load.

Example..disk 1. Preload.ksc 54 has no open option. Preload.pcg 699k has open option. Preload.sng 662k has open option....

Disk 2.....gospeooo.kmp 208 no open option. gospeoo1.kmp 98 no open option. gospeooo --- gospeooo--- both have open option.

Sorry if this goes on a bit, I would like to know what files I need to load from the above , I don't want to end up erasing anything on my triton

Oh, it's a non expanded triton with 16 meg sample memory.

Thanks.

Synthoid · Post by **Synthoid** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:22 pm

You don't necessarily need to load the samples (.ksc and .kmp files), but the Preload.pcg file will reload all the original factory programs, combis, and global parameters.

You don't need to open that file, just insert the disk in your floppy drive and load it into the Triton. The exact procedure is explained in the manual.

If you don't have a manual, you can download a .PDF copy from Korg.com.

billbaker · Post by **billbaker** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:13 pm

S-50,

For now, limit yourself to loading .PCG files only - these files contain the parameters and data you need to load programs, combis and global data, and everything should pretty much work together.

The factory preload set will leave an empty bank (I believe it's D+E for programs and D for Combis) so you have a place to put extra stuff and save yours.

The gospel organ pcg file may need samples (kmp = key-mapped sample set) and the programs may not work exactly as intended without them.

You don't need to load ANY additional samples to completely load the factory pre-set.

EXB (expansion board) .pcg files reference samples contained on a computer-type memory board that must be installed in order to use those programs.

Finally, by highlighting them in disc mode you can audition and play sounds contained in a .pcg file from the disc without actually loading them first. This makes it simpler to find the sounds that you want to save if you are looking for a particular type of sound -- you'll have to guess at some voices based on odd naming but most things should be fairly obvious.

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synthman50 · Post by **synthman50** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:38 pm

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All the combi banks have stuff in them. Of the programme banks, all have stuff in them except, bank "E" has some vocoder programmer in it and bank "F" which does not do anything. Not even light up when pressed and is blanked out in the drop down menu? And G which still has GM sounds.[/b]

billbaker · Post by **billbaker** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:44 pm

F bank is reserved for MOSS board voices and can't be used for non-moss programs. The vocoder programs are not part of the normal factory download. I think it may be a case of not having banks on the pcg file that would overwrite existing banks - I think factory banks are a-b-c only.

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Synthoid · Post by **Synthoid** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:44 pm

billbaker wrote:The factory preload set will leave an empty bank (I believe it's D+E for programs and D for Combis)

Actually, the preload set should fill up A-D for programs and A-C for combis.

To the original poster, I would recommend reading the manual which explains banks F & G.

synthman50 · Post by **synthman50** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:31 pm

Well I've just reloaded the preload data and the bank load for the Combis is banks A-D. And for programmes it's banks A-D with E for user programmes, F for Moss and G for GM programmes.

billbaker · Post by **billbaker** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:45 pm

synthman50,

No duplicate banks? Your preload is different than mine was then - possibly modified by another user - or maybe the Studio vs Classic pre-load?

My recollection is that there was an option to load the "3rd" bank to C or D (or both). This may be the case here.

Anyway... If I got extra voices I think I's just say "bonus!" and just start playing.

Have fun.

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Synthoid · Post by **Synthoid** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:03 pm

synthman50 wrote:Well I've just reloaded the preload data and the bank load for the Combis is banks A-D. And for programmes it's banks A-D

Yes, that's correct. I believe the original Triton Classic only shipped with A-C Combi banks filled, and A-D for all subsequent models.

I can't seem to find the word "programme" in the manual, however.

synthman50 · Post by **synthman50** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:19 pm

Ok, "programs" then,

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:10 pm

For your understanding, a combi consists of 8 timbres (for a Triton), and a timbre can be a program (or a patch on a slave synth).

A program consists of 1 or 2 oscillators.

synthman50 · Post by **synthman50** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:12 pm

I already know that. Your point is????

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:44 pm

synthman50 wrote:I already know that. Your point is????

Sorry, just want to help you ... I don't meant to offend you in any way.

synthman50 · Post by **synthman50** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:13 pm

No probs and no offence taken, it's cool.

michelkeijzers · Post by **michelkeijzers** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:54 pm

Thank you.