U-220: Loading MIDI SysEx Data

The U-220 allows you to back up or transfer settings and patch data using system exclusive (SysEx) messages. When loading data that was backed up to a sequencer or settings from another U-220, please follow the steps below.

1. Connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the sending device (e.g., a sequencer) to the MIDI IN of the U-220.
2. Begin sending the SysEx data from the external MIDI device.
3. When data is being received by the U-220, the display will read: Receiving SysEx.
4. When the display returns to the patch window, press the VALUE up or down button to confirm that new data has been loaded.
5. If the new patches are not available, confirm that the U-220 is properly set up to accept SysEx MIDI data:
   1. Press the EDIT button.
   2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select "Setup" and press ENTER.
   3. Use the CURSOR buttons to select "MIDI" and press ENTER.
   4. Find the setting RX SysEx = ? and set it to On using the VALUE buttons.
   5. Find RX SysEx Device ID = ? and set it to 17 using the VALUE buttons.

The U-220 Owner's Manual can be downloaded from the following page: https://www.roland.com/us/support/manual_archive/