Boss DD-500 - Restoring the Factory Default Settings; Procedure for resetting the unit to its factory state or specific ranges.

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Restoring the Factory Default Settings
Here’s how to reset the settings to their factory state. If you like, you can also reset just the system
settings or just a specic range of patches.
1. Press the [EDIT] button.
2. Use the [
H
] [
I
] buttons to select “FACTORY RESET,” and then press
the [EDIT] button.
3. Use “FROM” and “TO” to specify the range that you want to reset.
Parameter Value Explanation
FROM
TO
SYSTEM System parameter settings.
01A–99C Settings for Patches.
4. Press the [EDIT] button.
A conrmation message appears.
5. Press the [EDIT] button to reset the settings.
If you decide to cancel without resetting, press the [EXIT] button.
Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device
You can use Exclusive messages to set another DD-500 to the same settings or to save eect sound
settings to MIDI sequencers and other such devices. This transmission of data is referred to as bulk
dump.
1. Press the [EDIT] button.
2. Use the [
H
] [
I
] buttons to select “MIDI BULK DUMP,” and then
press the [EDIT] button.
3. Use “FROM” and “TO” to specify the range that you want to reset.
Parameter Value Explanation
FROM
TO
SYSTEM System parameter settings.
01A–99C Settings for Patches.
TEMP Current settings in the panel display.
4. Press the [EDIT] button.
The bulk dump is executed.