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Storing/Saving DataLoading User Files and Pattern FilesUser and pattern files residing on a USB storage device can be loaded into the instrument.CAUTION• When a User file is loaded, user songs 001–005, the user patterns,and the performance memory will all be overwritten. If you onlyload a pattern file, only the user patterns will be overwritten. Saveimportant data to a USB storage device before loading data thatwill overwrite it.•Pattern files created on other Yamaha keyboards (“sty” file extensiononly) can be loaded into MM6/MM8 User Pattern No. 169. Patternfiles cannot be created using the MM6/MM8.4 Use the dial to select the user file orpattern file you want to load.All user files in the USB storage device will bedisplayed first, followed by the pattern files.NOTE•Pattern files must be located in the root directory. Pattern fileslocated within folders will not be recognized.1 With the USB storage device containingthe file you want to load connected tothe USB TO DEVICE connector, checkthat “CONNECT” is showing in theMAIN display.2 Press the [MENU] button.3 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttonsto locate the Load item.5 Press the [EXECUTE] button.A confirmation message will appear on the display.You can press the [DEC/NO] button atthis point to cancel the operation.6 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, orthe [INC/YES] button, and the load operationwill begin.CAUTION• Once the load-in-progress message appears in the display, theoperation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power orremove the USB storage device during this operation.7 A message will appear on the displaywhen the operation is complete.Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAINdisplay.NOTE• The SMF saved to a USB storage device can not be loaded as auser song.MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual 71