Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "the_kin_doc" <softhouse@o...> wrote:
> I'm nearing completion of my DTXpressII kit editor but I've hit a 
> problem which is looking like a bug in either the sysex 
> documentation or the unit's operating software.  If anyone here has 
> any ideas to offer, or a contact at Yamaha they can send my 
question 
> to, I'd appreciate it.
> 
> Basically, I am using the Parameter Change Sysex message to edit 
the 
> kit and have no trouble getting the unit to respond correctly to 
> everything except the Song Tempo under KIT COMMON.  If I send 
> Parameter Number (8 8 - -) I have no problem selecting the song.  
> However, the two Tempo Parameter Change messages do not appear to 
> work.
> 
> Parameter Number (8 9 - - ), which should set Tempo MSB, appears to 
> do nothing while Parameter Number (8 10 - -), LSB, always resets 
the 
> Tempo to --- no matter what the value of the data byte sent.
> 
> Anyone got the experience or contacts to solve this one?

Peter,

OGD has been handling the correspondence about the kit editor with 
Yamaha. When he sees your post, he'll probably forward the question.  
If you hear from someone else or figure it out yourself, let us know.

Ed