Yes, you are correct. DIMM memory is for the Sampler function where created or edited Samples (Voices from the CD Sound Library), etc. can be stored in the DIMM[S] but must be transfered to a computer (via USB, etc.) or to a Thumb Drive or external Hard Drive or a Smart Media Card since all stored Data in the Sampling memory, i.e. DIMM[S] will be lost on power down.

But you CAN save Voices loaded into the Motif ES (from the Sound Library CD, etc.) and like I said previously they can be saved into the Motif ES's "internal Flash ROM memory" or even to a Smart Media Card which can be inserted into the Motif ES's Smart Media slot and left in indefinitely. You WILL have to load the Data from the Smart Media Card back into the Motif ES on power up but the Smart Media Card makes it very convenient and it is a very quick process.

Tim, page 85 of the Motif ES Manual will explain the process of saving and storing data. Saving and storing the data, e.g. Voices from the CD, etc. to the Motif ES's "internal user memory" will save the data from being lost on power down. Otherwise if you save it to the SM Card, Computer, Thumb Drive, etc. you will obviously need to reload that data back into the Motif ES.

And as Keith said there is an Auto Load function which can be used in conjunction with the Smart Media Card or an external Hard Drive/Thumb Drive, etc. On Power Up the Motif ES will automatically load the Data you instructed it to load.

PS: The Auto Load function can be tricky to set up. You may want to check the Motifator.com Forums for a "how-to" step by step procedure about the auto-load process since the Manual I found was less than detailed on how to do so. Although you may find the Manual's explanation adequate nonetheless.

Best regards,
Mike



[This message has been edited by keybplayer (edited 01-22-2006).]

Mike, thanks. I got it. I had to save the voices to an autoload file and store the files on a smart card, which has to be in the board at power-on. Tried it, it works!

Tim

Coaster Tim: congrats on getting the Motif KB. Would love now to hear how you & your church are utilizing the Motif with your band, perhaps by sharing a song produced by your ministry on it. - Scott