Hello,
 
Situation: I import export a midi file from Sonar X2 and import it into my Fantom G. Now after additional changes in the Fantom G I want to export back to midi file but I get a "Copyright Protected" error. Initially suspected it was the Fantom G producing this but after digging online I found out that Sonar actually puts a Copy Protection to an exported midi file. Does anyone know how can I remove this protection?
 
I know I might be screwed with all the current midi files but I want to make sure future exports do not have this copy protection.
 
Please help.
 
 

I have never heard of that. 

Me either.  Can you please detail your results of digging, from which you concluded that?
 
I have imported and exported midi files for 20+ years, and do not recall ever running into that.
 
Thanks, 
 
Bob Bone
 

Never heard of this one myself...
 
Assuming this is the case it looks like DRM software misdetecting. Or worse DRM software running when it shouldn't be.
 
Check to see if you have the Sony Rootkit install under windows services.
Look for: XCP CD Proxy
If you do have this there is a procedure to remove this correctly (google it).
 
Also run windows update.
Try removing Apple software such as iTunes and other media subscription services and see what happens here.
Run an up to date virus scan on your system everywhere.
 
Cheers...

Well, I'm not the only one. I've been searching around to see if I can find info on how to disable this but have been unsuccessful.
 
http://forums.rolandclan.com/viewtopic.php?t=29082&p=178393
 

At the end of the day what I want to do is transfer my songs from my Fantom G to my new Yamaha Motif XF that will arrive tomorrow. I thought I could just simply export to SMF but now I'm screwed cause most of my sequences start in started in Sonar and I get the same Copyright error. Now I'm afraid to re-record the midi data into Sonar cause I might run into the same problem if I export from Sonar and import to the XF then try to export again.
 
I guess I probably should wait till the XF arrives and use Cubase to transfer the midi data since it's very integrate with the XF. I would hate to drop Sonar but this is a big deal for me since currently I mostly use Sonar for sequencing of my keyboards.
 
Really appreciate the help and quick responses.

I find the logic in that thread very odd. If the file that Sonar has made can be opened in the Fantom G and edited but the Fantom can't export it, why is it Sonar's fault?

As far as I'm aware there is no DRM protection on MIDI so I'm at a loss as to why Sonar may be to blame.

Any feedback on what I wrote #2 please?
It would also be nice to know about your system (see my footer), and please make sure you are on the latest software for your Fantom.
 
Thanks
 
Alex

I've also looked at your thread. So it was written in 2009. 
 
Here there is a "system program" dated 2010. So please ensure you are on the latest "system program" (1.50?) and drivers. If I've linked to the wrong hardware please check elsewhere on Rolands site:
http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=FANTOM-G8

ive done this before and had success but never with Fantom G,
so I would look closer at Fantom G.
 
Happy T day everyone