Hardware Compatibility Matrix

Hardware Synthesizer Compatibility Matrix

The bipluk.com platform features modular synthesizer adapters located in sysex_adapters/. Each adapter implements synth-specific header identification, edit buffer auditioning, bank parsing, and checksum recalculation.

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1. Synthesizer Memory Architecture Taxonomy

Different manufacturers structure SysEx memory through distinct message topologies:

graph TD
    Root["Synthesizer SysEx Memory Topologies"] --> TypeA["Bulk Bank Dumps (Monolithic)"]
    Root --> TypeB["Single Voice / Edit Buffer Dumps"]
    Root --> TypeC["Realtime Parameter Streams"]

    TypeA --> A1["Packed Raw (e.g. DX7 4,096 bytes / 32 voices)"]
    TypeA --> A2["Block Checksummed (e.g. Roland D-50 35,920 bytes / 64 voices)"]
    TypeA --> A3["Nibblized (e.g. Korg M1 16,384 bytes)"]

    TypeB --> B1["Immediate Audition (Writes to volatile RAM edit buffer)"]
    TypeB --> B2["Direct Patch Storage (Writes to targeted memory slot)"]

    TypeC --> C1["Continuous Controller Emulation (e.g. Roland Juno-106 sliders)"]
    TypeC --> C2["NRPN / High-Resolution SysEx Parameters"]

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2. Comprehensive Synthesizer Compatibility Guide

Warning

Counterfeit USB-to-MIDI Cables: Budget unbranded USB-to-DIN converter cables (commonly priced under $10) frequently lack internal optocouplers and microprocessor FIFO buffers. These cables reliably fail or corrupt large SysEx bulk transfers. We strongly recommend using genuine Roland, Yamaha, MOTU, or iConnectivity interfaces.

Tip

Roland Super JX / MKS-70: Individual parameter SysEx transmission requires upgraded ROM version 4.08 or Colin Fraser / Fred Vecoven aftermarket firmware. Earlier stock ROMs only support bulk dump transfers.

Below is the verified compatibility matrix for hardware instruments supported by bipluk.com:

Manufacturer	Model	Single Patch Size	Bank Dump Size	Checksum Algorithm	Recommended Inter-Packet Delay
Yamaha	DX7 (Mk1)	163 bytes (155 raw)	4,104 bytes (4,096 data)	7-bit two's complement sum	40ms
Yamaha	DX7II-FD / DX7II-D	266 bytes	4,096 / 16,384 bytes	Yamaha DX7II checksum	35ms
Yamaha	TX7	163 bytes	4,104 bytes	7-bit two's complement sum	50ms
Yamaha	TX81Z	93 bytes (VCED)	4,096 bytes (32 V + 24 P)	Yamaha 4-OP checksum	40ms
Yamaha	Reface DX	1,024 bytes (SysEx/JSON)	Bulk voice dumps	Standard Yamaha Syx	USB Native / 10ms
Yamaha	FS1R	1,842 bytes	128,490 bytes (Bulk)	Yamaha FS1R block check	30ms
Yamaha	YC Series	Custom SysEx	Stage settings	Yamaha YC protocol	USB Native
Roland	D-50 / D-550	458 bytes	35,920 bytes (64 patches)	Roland 7-bit two's complement	30ms
Roland	Juno-106	18 bytes (parameter)	Realtime slider stream	Direct parameter execution	Immediate / 5ms
Roland	JV-1080 / JV-2080	1,088 bytes	65,536 bytes	Roland 7-bit two's complement	25ms
Roland	MKS-70 / Super JX	156 bytes	8,960 bytes	Roland two's complement (V4 ROM)	40ms
Roland	JX-8P	128 bytes	8,192 bytes	Roland direct block dump	50ms
Roland	JD-Xi	Variable	Variable	Roland 7-bit two's complement	USB Native / 15ms
Roland	SE-02	128 bytes	Bulk patch dumps	Roland Boutique standard	USB / 15ms
Roland	U-20 / U-220	256 bytes	Multi-timbral bank dumps	Roland 7-bit two's complement	35ms
Korg	M1 / M1R	156 bytes	16,384 bytes (100 combi/prog)	Korg 7-to-8 bit nibble sum	50ms
Korg	MS2000 / MS2000R	480 bytes	61,440 bytes (128 programs)	Korg MS checksum	30ms
Korg	microKORG	256 bytes	32,768 bytes	Korg micro checksum	25ms
Korg	DW-8000 / EX-8000	52 bytes	3,328 bytes (64 programs)	Korg DW nibble checksum	45ms
Korg	Minilogue XD	Variable	Bulk program dumps	Korg CRC checksum	USB Native
Sequential	Prophet-5 Rev4	512 bytes	Bank dumps	DSI/Sequential packed nibbles	30ms
Sequential	Prophet-6	1,024 bytes	Bulk program dumps	DSI/Sequential packed format	20ms
Sequential	OB-6	1,024 bytes	Bulk program dumps	DSI/Sequential packed format	20ms
Sequential	Prophet '08	384 bytes	Bulk program dumps	DSI packed format	25ms
Sequential	Prophet 12	1,024 bytes	Bulk program dumps	DSI packed format	20ms
Sequential	Tempest	Multi-packet	Drum sound/kit dumps	DSI Tempest packet framing	25ms
Oberheim	Matrix 6 / 6R	275 bytes	27,500 bytes (100 patches)	Matrix nibblized format	60ms
Oberheim	Matrix 1000	275 bytes	55,000 bytes (200 RAM)	Matrix nibblized format	60ms
Oberheim	OB-8 / OB-Xa	Variable	Cassette / SysEx format	Oberheim standard	50ms
Oberheim	TEO-5	1,024 bytes	Bulk program dumps	Sequential/Oberheim format	20ms
Waldorf	Blofeld	384 bytes	Bulk bank dump	Waldorf Blofeld checksum	USB / 15ms
Waldorf	Pulse / Pulse 2	128 bytes	Bulk program dump	Waldorf Pulse checksum	35ms
Waldorf	MicroWave 1	256 bytes	Multi-bank dump	Waldorf MW1 framing	40ms
Alesis	Andromeda A6	1,024 bytes	Bulk voice dump	Alesis A6 SysEx format	30ms
Ensoniq	ESQ-1 / SQ-80	102 bytes	4,080 bytes (40 programs)	Ensoniq nibble stream	50ms
Kawai	K1 / K1m / K1 II	98 bytes	6,272 bytes (64 single + 32 multi)	Kawai K1 block checksum	45ms
Kawai	K4 / K4r	131 bytes	8,384 bytes	Kawai K4 block checksum	40ms
Kawai	K5000 / K5000S	Multi-block	Additive sound bank	Kawai K5000 protocol	30ms
Novation	Bass Station II	512 bytes	Bank dump	Novation AFX/BS2 SysEx	USB Native
Casio	CZ-101 / CZ-1000	270 bytes (nibblized)	4,320 bytes (16 voices)	Casio 4-bit nibble stream	50ms
Casio	CZ-5000 / CZ-1	270 bytes	8,640 bytes (32 voices)	Casio 4-bit nibble stream	45ms
Akai	S900 / S1000 / S3000	Variable	Sample dumps (SDS)	MIDI SDS XOR 7-bit checksum	40ms
Ensoniq	Mirage	Variable	Disk/Sample dumps (SDS)	MIDI SDS protocol	50ms
Behringer	Pro-800	256 bytes	Bulk bank dump	Behringer SysEx format	USB / 20ms
Behringer	Deepmind 12	Multi-packet	1,024 programs	Deepmind SysEx protocol	USB / 15ms

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3. Adapter Inheritance Architecture

The adapter engine in sysex_adapters/ uses an object-oriented modular design:

classDiagram
    class GenericAdaptation {
        +string manufacturerName
        +string modelName
        +identify(bytes) bool
        +extractPatches(bytes) List~Patch~
        +calculateChecksum(bytes) int
    }
    class GenericProgramDumpCapability {
        +parseSingleVoice(bytes) Patch
        +buildSingleVoice(Patch) bytes
    }
    class GenericBankDumpCapability {
        +int patchCount
        +int patchByteLength
        +sliceBank(bytes) List~bytes~
    }
    class GenericEditBufferCapability {
        +buildEditBufferMessage(parameterId, value) bytes
    }

    GenericAdaptation <|-- GenericProgramDumpCapability
    GenericAdaptation <|-- GenericBankDumpCapability
    GenericAdaptation <|-- GenericEditBufferCapability

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4. Contributing New Synthesizer Adapters

To add support for a new synthesizer model:

1. Review the protocol mathematical specifications in SysEx Specifications and Checksums and buffer timings in Web MIDI Protocol Engine.
2. Implement the parser class inheriting from GenericAdaptation in sysex_adapters/.
3. Provide unit tests in sysex_adapters/test_<ModelName>.py with representative .syx test data.
4. If testing against physical DIN hardware, consult the Hardware MIDI Troubleshooting Guide.
5. Submit a Pull Request to https://github.com/maxcomperatore/bipluk.com.