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| 1071.1 |  | ECADSR::SHERMAN | Correct as always, King Friday ... | Wed Dec 16 1987 23:21 | 18 | 
|  |     By the way, the reason I'm looking for a RAM module (a cheapie
    32-voice cartridge, would rather not have to go for the $50, 64-voice 
    jobber) is because I've found that I *cannot* do a system dump
    from/to my CZ-101 to/from my QX-5.  Why?  Because Casio requires
    waiting inbetween F0 and F7 in a system-exclusive message, and
    Yamaha requires no such waiting.  More than that, the QX-5 is
    incapable of doing any waiting between F0 and F7 in the sysex
    message.  Aaaargh!  Of course, I could be wrong, so feel free
    to correct if you know a workaround (besides dumping each byte
    one at a time).  It's no good trying to keep my system alive via
    batteries 'cause my little boy likes to turn it on and off.  So,
    within a few days the batteries are dead in spite of APO.
    
    Oh, well.  If I have to, I saw a RAM offered in the latest
    KEYBOARD for about $50 (64-voice).  But, naturally I wouldn't
    make a move without consulting you 'experts' ...
    
    Steve
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| 1071.2 | Me No Unnerstan | MINDER::KENT | But there's no hole in the middle | Thu Dec 17 1987 03:50 | 12 | 
|  |     
    RE .-1
    
    2 Things I don't understand here. What is waiting, or do you just
    mean a timed lapse. If so, how have you tried to make this work o
    the QX5. (I own both a QX5 and CZ1000, although I have never done
    SYSEX dumps from the CZ Because I have never needed to. I have run
    it without batteries for the last 2 years or so and have never lost
    a patch yet ?                                       
                                                        
    				Paul.
                              
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| 1071.3 | My motto:  You can always find a better deal. | AKOV76::EATOND | He who toys with the most wins, dies. | Thu Dec 17 1987 08:38 | 10 | 
|  | RE < Note 1071.1 by ECADSR::SHERMAN "Correct as always, King Friday ..." >
	I jus haddit here in frunna me...
	I know you can get the 64-memory cartridge for less than $50.  I bought
one last year for $39.  I just had an order sheet from a company called livewire
(they advertise in Keyboard's classifieds) that was selling a blank 64-cartridge
for $39 as well.  Look aroun'.
	Dan
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| 1071.4 | gettin' ready to do COMMUSIC IV | ECADSR::SHERMAN | Correct as always, King Friday ... | Thu Dec 17 1987 14:15 | 8 | 
|  |     Well, I checked in a few recent KEYBOARDS and didn't find under
    about $50 for a 64-cart.  And, I've called Acton music to see what
    they had.  They are selling RA-3's for $39.98 and a '4-bank' cart
    for $59.99.  If I understood correctly, the 4-bank cart can hold
    128 voices.  It has two switches on it that get flipped before you
    power up.  Maybe I'll give Shane a call ...
    
    Steve
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| 1071.5 | Checking with my ol' buddy Shane ... | ECADSR::SHERMAN | Correct as always, King Friday ... | Fri Dec 18 1987 09:55 | 10 | 
|  |     I gave Shane a call about cartridges.  He sells the RA-3 for $39,
    too.  So, pricewise, there's no difference between getting the cart
    from Acton Music or from Shane.  However, Shane indicated that he
    knew some guys that had some 'heavy-duty' CZ patches that he might
    be able to copy onto the cart before sending it to me.  He's also
    checking into whether the TZ string patch used on the Yamaha sound
    sheet where they demo'd their wind controller is available.  I'll
    post results ...
    
    Steve
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| 1071.6 | finally settled on a cart | ECADSR::SHERMAN | No, Rodney. That's *old* science! ... | Thu Feb 11 1988 09:24 | 7 | 
|  |     Well, I finally decided to ge with Maartists Music Pack CZ.  It's
    a 64-voice, 4-bank cart going for $39.95.  It'll have a 10-year
    lifetime and includes 16 patches.  Looks like the best deal I've
    seen so far.  If anybody else has interest, their number is 
    (404) 623-1559.
    
    Steve
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