"A rare find!! Purchased in 1980, this 6 voice synth has been in a climate-controlled area since it was last played in 1982.
We're offering this vintage synth at a discounted price since it may need some cleanup/repairs. The OB-X powers up, makes sound and the keys all feel good but due to its age, should be looked at by a tech."
"The panel LED is Luna (white) and the body color is Maple. It was purchased new at Ikebe Musical Instruments in the winter of 2007, and was carefully used indoors in a smoke-free environment. It's been sitting in a box for the last 10 years"
"I have a few generative sequencers I've not had time to play with, and figured
I'd compare how they...play. Three are generative in one form or another, and one, the Berlin School, is not. I leave you to suffer with that incongruity in silence.
This is my first exploration with each of them, so I'm just getting a feel for how they work. You're along for the ride, but don't expect too much.
VCO is Acid Rain Chainsaw. LPG is Rabid Elephant Natural Gate. No envelope. Delay here and there is Make Noise Mimeophon. Quantizer is 2hp Tune.
"Free Update for the Industry-Leading Compact Sampler Delivers Improved Performance, Workflow Enhancements, and Powerful New Features for DJs and Dance Music Producers
Los Angeles, CA, March 9, 2023 — Roland announces the Version 3 update for the SP-404MKII Creative Sampler and Effector. Since its release in 2021, the next-generation SP-404MKII has been the instrument of choice for performance-based beatmakers and creative musicians everywhere. Version 3 offers improved performance and a host of new workflow features developed with feedback from the wide-ranging SP artist community. The free update also includes many pattern sequencer and DJ Mode enhancements that make the SP-404MKII an even more powerful tool for live performers and dance music producers.
SP-404MKII Version 3 Features
Perform with Multitrack Files from DAW Sessions and Other Projects—The SP-404MKII sequencer offers improved stability for playing multiple long audio files in perfect sync, enabling users to perform with tracks created in music production software.
Expanded Motion Recording—Motion recording is now available for effects parameters.
Pad Mute and Pad Mute Automation—Easily mute/unmute patterns during performances and capture mute actions in sequences.
Optimized MIDI Sync—Improved clock timing and adjustable delay on the MIDI clock output for tight sync with external instruments.
One-Shot Playback—Allows users to perform with long, evolving samples while jamming with short loops underneath.
Convert Patterns to Samples—Convert any pattern into a sample with the press of a button, transforming complex programming into manageable loops for quick song building.
Expanded DJ Mode—Many new DJ Mode enhancements include the ability to manipulate eight cue points per sample, adjust fader curves, sync external MIDI instruments, assign time stretch, and more.
Additional Features—Version 3 also includes many other workflow enhancements, including quantize after recording, finer tempo setting range, default MFX setups, and more.
SP-404MKII App—The latest version of the companion editor/librarian for the SP-404MKII features greatly increased import/export speed and AU3/VST3 plug-in support for using the app within music production software on Mac and Windows computers.
Availability & Pricing
The Roland SP-404MKII is available now for $599.99 in the U.S. The Roland SP-404MKII Version 3 update is available now for free."
This OS allows users to fine tune aftertouch and velocity for much more musical use of both. it is saveable per patch too! along with this they have added Q Compensation / Control, which is similar to bass compensation but allows more of the original signal / body through on higher resonance patches, gives much more punch and body to pads / leads / basses etc.
this isn't a walkthrough, it was merely to show how even more expressive the P5 & 10 can now be! just stunning!
Complete Changelog below for 2.0.4
P5/10 Main 2.0.4 / Panel 1.1.3 Changelog
New Feature: Q Compensation adjustable per patch New Feature: Adjustable Velocity and Aftertouch Amounts per patch New Feature: High Note Priority Added for UNISON New Feature: Link Layers by holding UNISON and pressing PRESET, changes to panel will affect both layers simultaneously Changed Feature: Adjust balance between programs in a split/stack by holding PRESET and turning the volume pot. Volume pot centered is equal volume on both patches. Bug Fix: Module Only - Certain params being set to 0 when Live Panel mode entered, regardless of physical pot position Bug Fix: AT/Velocity/Voice Allocation settings not retained after power cycling if an alternate tuning is selected Bug Fix: in split mode, value indicator LED only shows stored value for layer A Bug Fix: No MIDI control to indicate switch between layer A/B in stack/split mode - Assigned to CC80 Bug Fix: reduce unison detune on 2nd voice card in Unison 2 mode Bug Fix: After the Mac comes out of sleep mode, MIDI not transmitted from the synth via USB until USB cable removed/reinserted."
