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MDF3

MIDI Data Filer

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This product is discontinued in the United States and may not be available at all dealer locations.

Compact, Convenient Data Storage Device with Easy MIDI Recorder and SMF Playback Functions

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Data Storage

The MDF3 provides quick, simple and portable data storage of MIDI data from synthesizers, samplers, tone generators, drum machines, sequencers, signal processors or other MIDI devices with bulk dump capability, on handy 2HD or 2DD floppy disks.

Quick, Simple MIDI Data Recording and Playback

Straightforward realtime MIDI data recording and playback features let you sketch out musical ideas quickly. SMF formats (0 and 1) lets you play back files of sequences created on a separate sequencer or a computer.

Powered Flexibility

Battery-powered for flexibility in the field, the MDF3 is right at home in any MIDI setup, whether used as an ideal data storage companion for a single MIDI device or an indispensable MIDI data filing workhorse in even the most complex of modern music systems.

Additional Features

Playback of Standard MDI Files; holds up to 99 files, each with an original name; quick start and stop using optional footswitch together with Pause button.

MDR Section	Number of Files: 99 max.; File Size: 1200 KB per file max.; Time Resolution: 10 msec/tempo 60 (fixed); Record File Format: SMF format 0; Play File Format: SMF format 0
Sequencer Section	Number of songs: 99 max.; Tracks: 1 (16 MIDI channels); Number of Notes: Approx. 150,000 max.; Note Resolution: 96 clocks per quarter note, MIDI sync 24 clocks per quarter note; Tempo: Play 30 to 250, Record 120 (fixed when using internal clock); Simultaneous Notes Recorded and Played: 64 max. (each); Record Mode: Realtime Replace; Record File Format: SMF format 0; Play File Format: SMF format 0 and 1, and ESEQ files
Recording Medium	3.5" 2HD/2DD floppy disks
Number of Files	198 max.
Disk Format	MS-DOS standard
Power Supply	LR6 (AM3) or "AA" size alkaline batteries x 6 or optional PA3B (or equivalent) AC adaptor
Dimensions (W x H x D)	160 x 50 x 220 mm (1-1/4" x 2" x 8-5/8")
Weight	1.0 kg (2 lbs., 3 oz.) without batteries and disk

Manuals

MDF3 Owner's Manual
MDF3 Owner's Manual (MANUALS)

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ADAPTORS AND PEDALS:
PA3B	AC power adaptor
FC4	Piano-style sustain Footswitch
FC5	Foot switch style sustain pedal
FC7	Volume control foot pedal
FC9	Dual volume foot controller

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