"The ARP 2600 is one of the finest analog synthesizers ever made. Celebrated by the most respected musicians over the last thirty years, it is capable of creating amazing sounds, heard in numerous popular tunes from Herbie Hancock to Stevie Wonder. With its sound palette varying from heavy drum n’ bass stabs to angular arpeggiated electro bass lines, whatever your chosen genre, the 2600 is a truly versatile sound creation tool, which still finds a good place in today’s music.
2.0 FEATURES: * New Syncrosoft copy protection * A revolutionary preset navigation system called SoundMap ( V 2.0 ) * Lower CPU utilization on Mac OSX ( V 2.0 ) * Better Audio Unit compatibility (Digital Performer most notably) ( V 2.0 ) * Ability to use NRPN midi messages for automation ( V 2.0 ) * Better handling of control surfaces while changing preset ( V 2.0 ) * Fresh batch of presets made by a selection of top sound designers ( V 2.0 ) * MIDI RPN "pitch bend range" message is now recognized ( V 2.0 ) * Presets adapted to respond to modulation wheel ( V 2.0 ) * and numerous bug fixes." full specs
"Los Angeles, CA, November 30, 2009 — Roland Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce general availability of the SP-404SX Portable Sampler. This update to the popular SP-404 offers 44.1kHz/16-Bit sound quality, improved DSP effects, a more versatile pattern sequencer, and easier data management.
The SP-404SX includes 29 DSP effects — including filter, delay, unique voice effects, subsonic, and looper — that switch seamlessly for a smooth performance. Twelve trigger pads, three control knobs, and a Sub Pad for rapid triggering allow DJs, musicians, and sound engineers to trigger samples and jingles and apply effects on the fly at the club, gig, or theater.
The built-in microphone, simple user interface, and optional battery operation enable recording with the SP-404SX anywhere inspiration strikes. It is also easy to import samples and utilize the high quality effects onboard for sound design or unique live performance purposes. The more versatile pattern sequencer now includes an improved quantize mode with new shuffle feel for creating the latest in hip hop, R&B, and reggaeton grooves.
“Roland’s SP-Series samplers are popular worldwide among DJs, musicians, and sound engineers alike,” says Vince LaDuca, Product Marketing Manager. “This year Roland celebrates over 3,000,000 SP samplers sold across the world and we are excited to add the SP-404SX to this legacy.”
The SP-404SX is now available with an MSRP of $465.50.
--------- About Roland Corporation Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, audio processors, and multimedia products. With over 35 years of musical instrument development, Roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow. For more information, visit http://www.RolandUS.com."
SP-404SX Sampler Introductions
YouTube via RolandChannel "http://www.rolandconnect.com/product.... Rolands acclaimed SP-404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new SP-404SX. In addition to the fun, fast, hands-on features of the original, the new model offers enhanced sound quality with pure 16-bit linear sampling, improved DSP effects, smooth FX switching, a more versatile pattern sequencer (with a new shuffle feature), and easier data management with SD-card compatibility. Its a creatively stimulating, powerful tool for DJs, musicians, producers, and live-sound engineers who trigger jingles."
YouTube via LF0 "TR-626 triggers arp of Korg monopoly which then triggers the LFO of the Voyager OS (when used for filter) drum beat put over top of recoding and also an extra minimoog lead"
YouTube via RothHandle "Today was a productive day in two paralell ways...I have been making CDs with files for Jacob and White Willow.
So while Akai dps-24 #2 was working away on the discs...I could explore my new euro rack modular system. I have had some issues trying to figure out the doepfer a-155 trigger sequencer. But today I actually managed to make a useable beat in 4. Good times are guaranteed for all...While I was at it I also made a tonal sequence than ran beside it...There is of course nothing wrong with the gear...its all my fault. I have no idea what I am doing.
This film was recorded at Roth Händle studios in Stockholm. If you are curious to find out more...please visit www.roth-handle.nu"
YouTube via tonvibration "Midisequencer on the Jazzmutant Lemur triggering Ableton Impulse for Drumsounds. for more details see: www.music-interface.com"
The Oberheim OB-X is one of the best analog poly-synths ever. The sound is stunning, organic and very powerful. The sound character (based of the discrete circuits and the SEM design VCF) is different to the later curtis chip based OB-Xa and OB-8."
"The ARP 2600 is one of the finest analog synthesizers ever made. Celebrated by the most respected musicians over the last thirty years, it is capable of creating amazing sounds, heard in numerous popular tunes from Herbie Hancock to Stevie Wonder. With its sound palette varying from heavy drum n’ bass stabs to angular arpeggiated electro bass lines, whatever your chosen genre, the 2600 is a truly versatile sound creation tool, which still finds a good place in today’s music.
