V 2.0. Internal vs Direct Songbook

[Bernie9]

When I updated, I forgot to "Save-All", and later loaded an old one and linked it to my Songbook location. There is nothing in "Internal". I think I am missing part of the whole concept.

[Ron]

I believe the Korg factory Songbook should have loaded to "internal" with the update.

I don't think loading an old songbook (to internal) wipes out the existing. I think they merge. I'm not sure on this.

I am sure that anything in internal and a linked direct set songbook will merge.

[karmathanever]

Hi Bernie

Just clarifying the process and terminology here:-

If you LOAD any SET that comprises a SONGBOOK database, it will completely overwrite the internal songbook area.
If you link a SET for Direct Access (DA) comprising a SONGBOOK database, it will merge the internal with the DA songbook when you reference it BUT does NOT copy it to internal
...you still have 2 SONGBOOK databases - they simply appear merged together when you use songbook - they are not physically moved nor physically merged.

Another scenario:-
If you link a SET for DA which DOESN'T comprise a SONGBOOK database and you later "write" a new songbook entry and select "Direct" it will actually create a new SONGBOOK database on the DA SET (with just that single entry until you add more)

I personally do not have a need to keep a SONGBOOK database in my DA SET

Hopefully to clarify the confusion regarding backup (save all)
When you perform a MEDIA>>Save>>save ALL you are ONLY saving internal USER banks, songbook and settings etc.....

Your DA SET is already on disk and if you ever want to keep a safe backup of it you need to go into MEDIA mode>>Copy and "copy" it to another disk/location.

Hope this helps

Pete

[Bernie9]

Thank you Pete. That sure clears it up wonderfully.