I have a psr225gm and it has capacity to record only 3 songs. I need increase the capacity to record and playback songs from other sources. I heard about mdf3 midi data filer, but I don't know if its works fine used with any psr model.
If anyone has information, please let me know. I have to be sure that this unit works good, before buy one.

Carrero

The computer that you're typing on right now can serve as a storage device; or do you need a portable solution? If so, then the data filer will work nicely.

Yes, I need a portable device, because my computer is a big one. And I can't carry out.
edcarrero

The MDF3 will work fine; you may be able to pick up a used model on ebay or sweetwater.com - but just to whet your appetite, check these out:
http://www.bck.co.uk/htm/okyweb.htm http://www.bck.co.uk/htm/m88.htm

The OKYWEB uses SmartMedia cards and the M88 uses 3.5" floppys.

I haven't seen or heard one, but a discussion thread a month ago turned these up. Very interesting alternatives.

Cass

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Cass Pawlowski - Motown
PSR2000, SC88, Cakewalk

i used a cheap laptop (100.00} i think it was a ibm thinkpad (486) i bought on ebay
for 59.00 and a midi interface with a cakewalk program (less than 100.00. for me
this setup was about the same price and i
got more flexability out of it. loading
time was just as quick as my 233mhz thinkpad.
less than 2 seconds. i had a playlist i could
call on. i could load one while another
was playing. however the midifiler will
do a good job.
regards
wrinkles303

I have an Alesis MDF that I no longer use. $50. plus shipping if you want it.
DonM

Thanks guys, cass,wrinkles303,donM and uncle dave for your information. I'm using my pc to store my songs, probably is better for me, use a data filer when i'm playing my music in other places, because the only things that i need in that case is the data filer and all floppies recorded.

Thanks again, friends...

Carrero

DonM, are you referring to the Alesis Data Disk unit? I used to have one and it really worked great...It's definitely one of those pieces that I wish I still had!

By the way, Casio makes a unit called the FD-1 that sells for around 150.00. I uncovered info on it this last year when searching for alternatives to the Yamaha unit.

Hope this helps!

Michael

Casio FD-1 Floppy Disk Player

Connect the FD-1 to any General MIDI compatible keyboard and you can use it to play back Standard MIDI format files. The Easy Mode and normal Mode can be used during MIDI file playback, which means you have access to a virtually unlimited collection of music data for your practice sessions and lessons. Easy Mode means the
accompaniment playback waits for you to play the correct note on the keyboard before it advances. Use this mode to play along at your own pace. Normal Mode means the accompaniment plays along at normal speed regardless of the notes you play on the keyboard.
It also features a large LCD display screen which shows tempo, Keyboard keys being played, measure number, beat and other information appear on a large display during playback.

Specification for FD-1
Drive Type 3.5-inch FDD
Disk Formats
2DD (720KB MS-DOS format)
2HD (1.44MB MS-DOS format)
Sequence Format SMF Format 0
Playback Modes1 All file repeat, single file
Playback Controllers Play, Stop, Song Select
Lesson Function Easy Lesson, Normal Lesson; Single file repeat playback only
Tempo Variable (30 to 255)
Displayed Channels:
Display Contents 16
Channel note indicator, Solo
Function Settings:
Transpose:
Lesson Part Octave Shift:
Playback Mode:
Key Flash:
Navigate Channel:
Key Count:
Contrast Level:
25 steps (-12 to +12 semitones)
5 steps (-2 to +2)
All file repeat, single file (Default: All file repeat)
On,Off (Default: On)
Channel 4, Channel 1 (Default: Channel 4)
88, 76, 73, 61, 49 (Default: 61)
100 steps (00 to 99/ Default: 50)
Terminals
MIDI Terminals:
IN, OUT
Power Jack: 9V DC
Power Supply
AC Adapter
AD-5
Power Consumption 9V 6.5W
Dimensions 16.9 x 20.0 x 5.2 cm (6 11/16 x 7 7/8 x 2 1/16 inch)
Weight Approximately 1.0kg (2.2lbs)

Right it's the Alesis Data Disk. Complete with update that allows it to store sequences.
DonM

Don,

I just sent you an email about the Alesis Data Disk...definitely want to purchase it from you!

Take care,

Michael