Muting and Resetting a PLG100XG Plug-In Board in an S80

The Voices on the PLG100XG Board can only be selected from Performance Mode in Parts 17-32. When the PLG100XG Board Voices are selected for Parts 17-32, MIDI Receive Channels 1-16 are used. However, the Internal Voice Banks ALSO use MIDI Receive Channels 1-16 on Parts 1-16. Therefore, to hear an Internal Voice Part by itself, without triggering a PLG100XG Voice Part at the same time, the corresponding MIDI Receive Channel in Parts 17-32 must be turned OFF (muted).

This can be accomplished via MIDI by sending the PLG100XG an 'XG OFF' message, which will turn all the PLG100XG Parts OFF at once. The message can be downloaded as a Standard MIDI File by clicking the link in the steps below. Another MIDI file ('GMXGrset.mid) which turns all the Parts back ON, and resets all other parameters on the board to the factory default, is also available below. This file is useful when a MIDI file without proper reset commands is played using the PLG100XG Board.

NOTE: The Parts can also be muted and un-muted manually on the instrument.

To send these messages to a PLG100XG Board, a MIDI sequencer (software or hardware), capable of transmitting system exclusive data is required. Additionally, the files can be sent from a SmartMedia Card in the '3.3V Card' slot of the S80.

TIP: It is recommended that both files be stored on a SmartMedia Card and kept with the keyboard. In this way, when a mute or reset is necessary, an external sequencer is no longer needed to play the files. These files can be played using the same method as pleaying a Song. Click here for 'Saving and Playing a Song using a SmartMedia Card on an S80'.
Initializing the Performance:
When creating a new Performance, it is helpful to first clear the settings by initializing the Performance. Click here for 'Initializing a Performance on an S80'.


Downloading the 'XG_OFF.mid' and 'GMXGrset.mid' files (PC):

1) Download the files:


1] Click here to download the 'XG OFF' (XG_OFF.mid) file for PC.
2] Click here to download the 'GM/XG Reset' (GMXGrset.mid) file for PC.

NOTE: If a default media or MIDI player appears and it's not possible to save the file, close the player application and then click the download link using the right mouse button. Select 'Save Target As' from the drop-down menu to download the file directly to the desired location.

b) Select the 'Save this program to disk' radio button in the 'File Download' dialog box.

c) Click the <OK> button. The 'Save As' dialog box will appear.
d) Select a destination folder in the 'Save As' dialog box.

e) Click the <Save> button. The saving progress dialog box will appear until the download is complete.

2) Extract the files:


a) In Windows, navigate to the destination folder specified in the download procedure, i.e. 'C:\download.'

b) Double-click on the downloaded application file, i.e. 'Cxxxxxx.exe.' The 'WinZip Self-Extractor' dialog box will appear.

1] (optional) Select a destination folder in the 'Unzip to folder:' box.
2] Click the <Unzip> button. The files will be unzipped into the destination directory and the 'WinZip Self-Extractor' confirmation dialog box will appear. 3] Click the <OK> button.
4] Close the 'WinZip Self-Extractor' dialog box.

Downloading the 'XG_OFF.mid' and 'GMXGrset.mid' files (Macintosh):

1) Download the files:


a) Select a file:


1] Click here to download the 'XG OFF' (XG_OFF.mid) file for MAC.
2] Click here to download the 'GM/XG Reset' (GMXGrset.mid) file for MAC.

2) Extract the file(s):


a) Click the <Pick app> button from the 'Download' dialog box to select the program with which to open the downloaded files.

b) Navigate to the location of 'StuffIt Expander' on the harddrive.

NOTE: 'StuffIt Expander 5.x' is required to expand the downloaded Firmware files. If 'StuffIt Expander 5.x' is not available on the MAC, click here to download a shareware version from Aladdin.

c) Select 'StuffIt Expander'.

d) Click on the <Open> button. The unstuffed files will be automatically saved into a new folder on the desktop.

Using the 'XG_OFF.mid' and 'GMXGrset.mid' files in a sequencer:
NOTE: The 'HOST SELECT' switch on the rear panel of the S80 must be set to 'MIDI' when connecting to a sequencer using MIDI cables, 'PC-2' for a PC or 'Mac' for a Macintosh when using the 'TO HOST' connector. Click here for 'Connecting an S80 with a computer or hardware sequencer'.

1) Follow the file loading procedure of the Sequencer being used in order to load the 'XG_OFF.mid' or 'GMXGrset.mid' files.

2) Press the [PERFORM] button to enter 'Performance' mode.

3) Play the file on the Sequencer in order to transmit the data to the PLG100XG Board.
NOTE: It may be necessary to press the [PERFORM] button again to recall the Performance.

Muting the PLG100XG (Parts 17-32) manually:

1) Press the [PERFORM] button.

2) Press the [EDIT] button.

3) Press and hold the [SHIFT] button, then turn the (PAGE) knob until the cursor points to 'LYR' at the bottom of the screen.

4) Release the [SHIFT] button, then turn the (PAGE) knob until 'LYR Mode' is displayed on the left side of the screen.

5) Turn the (A) knob to select a Part. EXAMPLE: 'Part17'

6) Turn the (2) knob until 'off' is displayed for the MIDI Receive Channel ('RcvCh').

7) Repeat steps 5 - 6 for Parts 18 - 32.