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PostPosted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:28 am 
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midi pitch-bend to current pad or all.
midi mod wheel, volume and expression controllers to the FX parameter knobs.

A computer editor so you can assemble samples in a virtual SP & when it's right, export to a CF card so everything is ready to go with the samples already imported to SP card banks.
By virtual SP, I think you only need to see how the banks, pads and sample modes go - no need to cover the FX and edit functions.

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you know i think what's his name from roland was talking about that one, would there be any interest, etc. wouldn't hold your breath though...

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MIDI Out & maybe USB would be nice, but not necessary. I'm not bothered about autochop, I hate it on my 505, you have to wait ages just to preview the chops & you have little idea what you're gonna get beforehand.


Yeah, I think the concept of autochopping by 'level' usually doesn't work very well. Of course it depends on the kind of samples, but I think having something that chops at regular intervals would be great.

Also, I believe manually adding in markers, so you can chop it up in one go is what should be added to a future SP-707. Having to preview unusable autochopped parts is fine, as long as you can manually adjust afterwards. Now, at least on the 505 and 606, it takes more time than it should.


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MIDI Out & maybe USB would be nice, but not necessary. I'm not bothered about autochop, I hate it on my 505, you have to wait ages just to preview the chops & you have little idea what you're gonna get beforehand.


Yeah, I think the concept of autochopping by 'level' usually doesn't work very well. Of course it depends on the kind of samples, but I think having something that chops at regular intervals would be great.

Also, I believe manually adding in markers, so you can chop it up in one go is what should be added to a future SP-707. Having to preview unusable autochopped parts is fine, as long as you can manually adjust afterwards. Now, at least on the 505 and 606, it takes more time than it should.


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As regards pc "helper" software - Roland belatedly provided some for the first gen recorders such as Boss BR8 and SP-808 zip drive discs (after originally saying the discs couldn't be used in a pc!). There probably is a family format for all the card based SP units so something that supports most of them, including older models is probably not impossible.

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Jim Y wrote:
As regards pc "helper" software - Roland belatedly provided some for the first gen recorders such as Boss BR8 and SP-808 zip drive discs (after originally saying the discs couldn't be used in a pc!). There probably is a family format for all the card based SP units so something that supports most of them, including older models is probably not impossible.

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word, they need to give up the goods, go open source or whatnot, throw us a bone. or some genius like JJ needs to step out of the shadows wit da remedy UGGHHHHHHHH SO FONKY


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All in all the 404 is as near perfect for what it is. I had an mpc, but gave it up quick after I got this. I am just more creative with this "instrument" than an actual machine. Remember those old school Hip hop beats which a lot of producers are trying to recreate? LIMITATIONS (and alot of analogue).

Anyway the 2 things I think would make this machine perfect would be usb/midi to control other programs or whatever, and maybe some better algorithms for certain effects, like the reverb. But the first is my only real concern. I would pay roland to add this into my unit however they can do it. It would be def worth the money.

Also maybe a drink dispenser so that way I don't have to keep getting up when I am in the groove.

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And for the Holy Father's sake........NO AUTOCHOP!!!!!!

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I want accurate BPM when not synched via midi.

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Sample tuning per half note.
A real sample and pattern copy.
Bpm saving per pattern
And last but not least panning per sample.
And extra ADSR envelope effect.

Although thinking of it so far the 'limitations' of these wonderful boxes seem to have deterred the I-is-a-ghetto-cool-producer-I-don't-read-manuals-how-do-I-turn-this-machine-on-crowd.

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303 pads and i'm set


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does the 303 have nice pads like the 606?

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Nope, except that 303 pads are supposed to feel better.

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303 pads and i'm set


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