hola group... i am wondering if there is somthing specific about the zip 250's that are in the 808ex... mine shit the bed and i bought a atapi 250 off ebay and...
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AURELIO GARCIA
mprrpi
Nov 2, 2007 10:16 pm
Can you please help me out here..my sp 808 ex does not want to work properly. I am looking for a good repair facility who can specialize? in fixing circuit or...
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synthiemoogin
Nov 2, 2007 10:17 pm
Hi, it's just a standard ATAPI internal drive. You may just need to check the jumper setting to make sure that's correct. Was the drive you bought new? Good...
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omar pichette
opchando
Nov 3, 2007 8:02 pm
cheers... i changed the jumper setting and it works!!!! but the new drive wont read the u250 disks!!!! the part numbers are different but both drives are the...
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synthiemoogin
Nov 3, 2007 8:04 pm
Hi, did you check the model number on the new drive and verify it is a 250? Also, did you format the new disks? ... new drive wont read the u250 disks!!!! the...
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corymarshall2008
corymarshall...
Nov 5, 2007 2:58 pm
Sorry, I read about using the MIDI.. I just don't quite know what a MIDI interface is or how to get one. Can you get one for your PC? If you can update the OS...
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corymarshall2008
corymarshall...
Nov 5, 2007 2:58 pm
Now I was wondering if anybody knew of any PROGRAMS I may need now to update the OS of my Sp-808 to the EX version using my USB to MIDI converter, I don't know...
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synthiemoogin
Nov 5, 2007 3:02 pm
Yes, you can upgrade with a 100MB Zip disk. You will need a Zip attached to your PC and the Zip OS update file in the files section. I sent a message to the...
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synthiemoogin
Nov 5, 2007 3:10 pm
You can use SMFPLAYR.zip in the files section for updating on a PC. Good luck...
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Kevin Sears
capone_48048
Nov 5, 2007 8:59 pm
I have a Sp-808 that has the ex firmware upgrade for sale for $200. Im in New Haven, Michigan. Cash only and pick up is necessary....
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corymarshall2008
corymarshall...
Nov 5, 2007 9:00 pm
... I just searched and read through TONS of old messages and can't find it, My USB to MIDI will be here in a couple weeks, but I do have a 100MB ZIP Drive in...
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synthiemoogin
Nov 5, 2007 9:02 pm
- Format a 100Mb disk on the SP - Insert the disk into a zip drive attached to a PC or Mac - Unzip the ZipEX.zip file - Copy and paste the contents of the zip...
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unstable_ken
Nov 8, 2007 7:52 pm
A couple options here-- Check the roland site for authorized repair centers, there may not be one local to you so you're going to have to mail it. The other...
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unstable_ken
Nov 8, 2007 7:53 pm
almost forgot- If you are certain it's a problem with one of the electronics components and you do not want to send the unit out to be repaired-- Look in your...
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corymarshall2008
corymarshall...
Nov 13, 2007 8:28 pm
I formatted a disk on my Roland SP-808 and then I opened the ZIPEX and copied the files.. It has one extra file on it that the formatted didn't have and that...
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synthiemoogin
Nov 13, 2007 10:18 pm
Hi, you'll need to format first on the SP and move to the PC. Delete all files and folders on the SP formatted Zip disk and replace with the contents of the...
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markuskoistinen
Nov 19, 2007 3:31 pm
Hello! Any progress with installing card reader to SP808? Anyone using the suggested model "Delock" ? Is anyone able to save FX patches on the card? I would...
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markuskoistinen
Nov 20, 2007 3:13 pm
... Hello again... Anyways.. the problem for me is that most of the preset FX dont straitght suit my needs. But it should be possible to copy FX patches to the...
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Hermes Mercurius
hermesobscure
Nov 20, 2007 8:38 pm
Do you mean you want to install two IDE zipdrives on one IDE header? I think the IDE bus on the SP is strictly for one drive only, but I'm very curious what...
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markuskoistinen
Nov 21, 2007 12:13 am
Yes, this is what i did. I connect two IDE zips on the SP808, with no special ressults. When both drives are set to master, the other drive works fine. When...
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markuskoistinen
Nov 21, 2007 4:34 pm
I've uploaded in the photos a picture of the OP-2 interface. I think it wont be very easy to make your own interface for spdif, since there are quite some...
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Hermes Mercurius
hermesobscure
Nov 21, 2007 4:35 pm
With the SD card you can save everything of what you can save with the zipdrive. I've only used my SP808 with a cardreader so I can't really compare if the...
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ayalajob
Nov 21, 2007 5:10 pm
hey <hermesobscure@...> H what is the brand of the card reader drive you have install in the 808 you're using? where did you buy it? DJLP ... the...
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ayalajob
Nov 21, 2007 5:29 pm
nop -markus I tried conecting (y cable zip drive and flash drive)one zip drive to use de eject button and virtually eject whatever the system does and at the...
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Hermes Mercurius
hermesobscure
Nov 21, 2007 6:38 pm
I used a DeLock model 91528 cardreader. I ordered it maybe 3 / 4 months ago on a German site, I forgot the name of the site. Other cardreaders should also work...
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markuskoistinen
Nov 21, 2007 10:55 pm
Yeah. No virtual Eject for the SP808... and it really seems the DeLock is totally sold out. Aswell as the other similar readers.. I've sent mail to Delock...
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ayalajob
Nov 21, 2007 11:11 pm
defentily! count me in for two of them even maybe three. I also had wrote amtron to ask them how many items would they ask for in a special order to redo a...
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Hermes Mercurius
hermesobscure
Nov 22, 2007 3:32 pm
I use the Classic one with EX-firmware markuskoistinen <markuskoistinen@...> wrote: Yeah. No virtual Eject for the SP808......
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Hermes Mercurius
hermesobscure
Nov 22, 2007 3:32 pm
Damn if I knew this before I had ordered more of them. Is it stupid to ask someone to trade his OP1 expansion for my cardreader? anybody? H ayalajob...
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markuskoistinen
Nov 22, 2007 6:06 pm
Yeah... i feel stupid, since i didnt check this group for some months and now its impossible to get this reader. I got a reply from Delock about the card...
