DR-202: How to backup your data

To back up patterns and settings created on the DR-202, record (bulk dump) them using an external sequencer or DAW. 

DR-202 Owner's Manual: https://www.boss.info/global/support/by_product/dr-202/owners_manuals/

Follow the steps below:

Saving Data

1. Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the DR-202 to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI sequencer/USB MIDI interface using a MIDI 5-pin cable.
   * You can also use a DAW instead of a MIDI sequencer device. In that case, connect the DR-202 to your computer via a MIDI interface, and set up the MIDI track of DAW to record System Exclusive (SysEx) messages.
   * Please note that we do not guarantee operation with all existing external MIDI sequencers and DAWs. You may also use a Roland UM-ONE MKII USB to MIDI 5-PIN adapter interface for USB MIDI connectivity between computer and DR-202. 
   
   
2. Press [MIDI].
   The MIDI Mode screen appears in the display.
   
3. Press the [>] cursor key so that the MIDI Bulk Damp parameters are displayed.
   
4. Rotate the VALUE dial to select the data to be sent.
   
   • All: Sends all the DR-202's internal settings
   • Song Pattern: Sends song and pattern settings
   • Kit: Sends kit settings
   • Utility MIDI: Sends UTILITY and MIDI settings
5. Press [TAP/ENTER]; transmission begins, and the status during transmission is displayed on the screen.
   
   After a few moments, the transmission is completed, and this fact is shown on the screen.
   

Loading Data to the DR-202

NOTE: This operation will overwrite all the DR-202’s current data. Make sure you have made the needed backup.

1. Connect the DR-202’s MIDI IN connector with a MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT connector of the
   external sequencer.
2. Press [MIDI] to put the DR-202 into MIDI mode.
3. Press “PLAY” on the external sequencer to transmit the data to the DR-202.
   Received data is written into the DR-202.