Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: Faded SP-808ex Hello everyone. I pulled my sp-808ex out of my closet after 9 months or so of sitting unused....
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synthiemoogin
Jun 9, 2008 11:39 pm
Have you tried adjusting the LCD contrast? ... or so of sitting ... all that, but my ... real hard, I can make out a ... screens supposed to display. ... help....
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astakoume
Jun 15, 2008 1:54 am
Hi! Finnaly I have a new intel imac with leopard (OS 10.5). The problem is that i can't load samples from the SP 808 zips to the computer...I've tried...
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astakoume
Jun 18, 2008 4:29 pm
Everything O.K. now. Problem is solved:-) ... problem...
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gabrielle boddhisatva
decibeljunkies
Jun 20, 2008 2:43 am
where can we get the converter? i want one...;-) and, how to get an OP-1 for the sp808 and an external zip drive? thanks ... From: astakoume...
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redsxr
Jun 20, 2008 3:01 am
Hi all, I have a Roland SP808 Emix Studio in perfect condition for sale. This unit has never been used outside of my home and I must admit, has collected dust...
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synthiemoogin
Jun 20, 2008 3:09 am
Hi, if you're in the US I have an OP1 I'd sell for $150 delivered. You can contact me offline if you're interested. ... OP-1 for the sp808 and an external zip...
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Andreas Fertig
raedikow
Jun 23, 2008 3:15 pm
Hi there! FOR SALE: OP-1 Multi IO Expansion for Roland SP-808/EX = 199,- EUR SHIPPING: Germany: 6,- EUR Europe: 17,- EUR worldwide: 37,- EUR Best working and...
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djolder
djteclas
Jun 25, 2008 10:00 pm
Hola,Me gustaria saber como puedo conseguir el manual de usuario para mi Roland SP 808 EX en Español,Gracias a todos y un saludo....
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Andreas Fertig
raedikow
Jun 25, 2008 10:00 pm
Hi, there! Has anyone already upgraded a SP-808 to an A6? We have some Exclusive MIDI in Files section. You loose the (in my opinion useless) Beam Controller...
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Andy Ready
raedikow
Jun 25, 2008 11:12 pm
Hello again! I alreday done it. Yes, you can upgrade a SP-808 to an A-6. And yes you can use a hard disk with this "A6" machine. After installing an 120GB 2,5"...
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Hermes Mercurius
hermesobscure
Jun 26, 2008 2:29 pm
Hi Andreas, This is interesting, but I don't understand. What do you mean with "We have some Exclusive MIDI in Files section"? And what will happen to the FX...
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Andy Ready
raedikow
Jun 26, 2008 7:11 pm
Hey H(ermes)! The thing is, that we have on the one hand 3 physical (nearly) identical machines SP808, SP808EX and A6, but on the other hand this machines run...
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Hermes Mercurius
hermesobscure
Jun 27, 2008 7:43 am
Hai, Â Thanx for the info. I could not find the manual of the A6 anywere, not even on the RolandUS.com site. If the A6 has all of the extended FXÂ features,...
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synthiemoogin
Jun 27, 2008 7:44 am
Hi, the manual for the A6 is in the files section. ... RolandUS.com site. ... it a try. ... implementation? The midi implementation on the SP is very poor. ......
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Andy Ready
raedikow
Jun 30, 2008 4:39 pm
Hey, there! 1. I was able to crossgrade my "A6" back to 808EX. No problem. It works in the same way. 2. For differences between A6/SP808 see some quotation...
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trenten.healy
Jul 1, 2008 10:27 pm
But has anyone tried the MC Disk (cf drive) with an SP808EX scsi4samplers has them for 70 bucks I used this on several other machines and it works but just...
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synthiemoogin
Jul 1, 2008 11:41 pm
If it's SCSI it won't work in the SP....
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ayalajob
Jul 1, 2008 11:47 pm
wouldn't it work if you conect it through the OP1 expansion board? ... wondering ... just...
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synthiemoogin
Jul 2, 2008 12:06 am
The OP1 is not really a full SCSI interface since it only supports Zip drives. It's really only useful for making slow backups. I suppose if you had a SCSI...
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trenten.healy
Jul 2, 2008 6:39 am
So apparently the only CF multi card disk that is able to be used via the IDE connection in an SP 808 would be the discontinued one.. has anyone tried this...
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hermesobscure
Jul 2, 2008 3:01 pm
I think there are more solutions possible. There are still some card readers available that are compliant with the SP808. Just take a look at the VS840 forum...
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Andy Ready
raedikow
Jul 2, 2008 10:41 pm
Hey, there! ... I'm not shure, that it works. This connector is for expansion, which is SCSI and Audio IO. I think, some pits of this connector are used a ...
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trenten.healy
Jul 3, 2008 6:47 am
So does anyone have a compliant card reader they want to sell or point me to an order form since the original ones are gone. I asked the guy at mpcstuff.com...
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hermesobscure
Jul 3, 2008 3:54 pm
Hai, I don't know if it's not an ordinary SCSI header, why not? Doesn't the motherboard has other connections for supplying the OP-1 of audio I/O? Why would...
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markuskoistinen
Jul 5, 2008 5:26 pm
Would be nice if some mpc owner could lend this MPCstuff-drive to check if it works on the SP808. Anyway.. since the IISDMC drives are gone nowadays, i think...
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markuskoistinen
Jul 5, 2008 5:27 pm
Oh nice news! What about the harddisk, what type did you use? Basic IDE 2,5"? Or is it some special type? Just swap the HDD with the ZIP drive? Also.. i didnt...
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Andy Sherman
black_economics
Jul 7, 2008 3:09 pm
Hi, where can I get the WAV Converter for Mac 10.4 Tiger? Kind Regards, Andy Sherman. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Andy Ready
raedikow
Jul 7, 2008 3:11 pm
Hi, there! Hi, Markus! ... I have used an Samsung 2,5" notebook 120 Gb IDE/ATA HDD with an 3,5" to 2,5" adapter for this test. Is quite inefficient, but I have...
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Andy Ready
raedikow
Jul 7, 2008 3:41 pm
Hey, Hermes! ... Right! It has an 7-pin connector, but near external SCSI connector is some controller electronic at the OP1 board. I'm not an expert, but it ...
