At the organ concerts I would see the performer put a small disk into the organ and start playing. I later understood what the function of the disk was; The different performers can all use the same organ and it customize by using a disk that has their information stored.

ROM
“Read only memory” This pertains to all the features in the keyboard that the factory has put in that you CAN NOT change. For example a factory style. This cannot not be change – unless you copy it to another area which allows you access, in this case it would be the Composer Memory area.

RAM
“Read access memory” These are areas where we have our fun, we get to set up and make changes that give the keyboard our personality.

When I used another persons keyboard I ask permission to load my information and that if they have anything unsaved they will lose it.

Now all that, and most of it has been said, this is how I work with the RAM area of the keyboard.

What I have saved on my SD or floppy disk.
1-Current Panel memory
2-Panel memory – not three but ALL
3-Sequencer, if I have a song recorder
4-Composer
5-Sound memory
6-Performance Pads
7-Effect memory
8-Favorties
I do not use Midi, so I normally do not save it.

In a separate area I save the Custom Styles.
In third area I save Home Page.
I am now covered.
If I have forgotten any RAM area please correct me.

Every time I set to play my keyboard or record a song I do my first load. For me this a must, I start with the same base all the time, no surprises. – the difference in time to load all the above 8 or to load a few of them is very little.
The home page is only loaded when playing another keyboard. I have two sets of Custom Styles, one for seniors and one for Contemporary. When needed I load them.
If there is nothing wrong with the keyboard I can load and perform in complete confidence, I have it covered. Every time I load another persons work it changes my keyboard – but I am prepared. I call this my good habit.

As far as Bill’s Initializing thought, he is so right – if the house is dirty clean it, it is necessary when you have done all that you know. There have been times when I just stare with a puzzled look on my face –Time to Initialize.

As far as the Sequencer being on when you go to play, I can only say aaaaaah! Yes, embarrassing –annoying.

Benefits:
1-When you record a song you are always starting with the same information in the keyboard – it is your foundation.
2-When performing there are no surprises, (except for the sequencer) Grrrr.

I know that I have repeated some of what others have said but I needed to give a complete story. A N D it’s 3:25 AM and my old mind gets very wordy.

Hope this helps, John C.

Ain’t this a great place???