The roland sp808 groovesampler and sp808exemix studio are both discontinued workstations, which function as digital samplers, synthesizers, and music sequencers. Wav convert application mac 956k use this application to convert sp808 samples to. Aug 10, 2000 upgrading an sp808 to an sp808ex officially there isnt a roland upgrade path from the 808 to an ex. Roland sp404a 2017 unlike the predecessors, the sp606 was designed in collaboration with cakewalk. Please look at the readme file for information on how to install the operating system. The sp808 sampling groovebox along with smaller roland classics like the sp404 sampler and mc303 groovebox was the first machine to bring a professional performative flair at an. Register your product and stay uptodate with the latest warranty information. If a unit is not listed here, it does not have an initialization procedure that is userexecutable. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Roland sp808 updating the operating system using midi. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team.
Get your questions answered by a roland product specialist. Roland sp 808ex emix studio sampler workstation 100v the sp 808ex emix studio is a complete production studio for sampling musicians, remixers, broadcasters and djs. I use the sp808 wwac converter program on my computer to import wav files. The sp 808ex emix studio is a complete production studio for sampling musicians, remixers, broadcasters and djs. Roland sp808 varying the pitch using the d beam sweetwater. Essentially the sp808 is a phrase sampler with a pattern sequencer, harddisk digital multitrack recorder, high. The sp808 groove sampler is the first product of its kinda sampling and recording workstation which is one part professionalquality phrase sampler. My wacky viewpoint with visits from the cat and wacky music all around. Many of these procedures will erase all memory in the unit. Sp808 emix studio manual english 325 downloads roland sp808 emix studio manual. Check out the roland sp808 frequently asked questions faq page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer.
Yes 55cancri, we should had our own programer to tweak the os in some of the sp xxxs. The process is simple and can be set up in as little as a few minutes. Aug 06, 2012 since the roland sp 808 samplers doesnt have a chopping function this video show a little on using the divide function. I will use komplete audio 6 from native instruments.
Roland sp808ex emix studio phrase sampling workstation reverb. How to record roland td11 sounds on a computer youtube. Converting zip drives to cf or sd card drives for roland gear. Roland sp808 ex manual roland sp808 groove sampler. The roland sp 808 groovesampler and sp 808ex emix studio are both discontinued workstations, which function as digital samplers, synthesizers, and music sequencers. If someone would take the time to remove the check devise i. It combines digital multitrack recording and proquality phrase sampling with an outstanding collection of effects for creating tracks quickly. The roland vs840 already was an ex version and i upgraded the two sp808 samplers to the ex software version using os midi files found online. This is the vintage flagship sp altho the 555 is anotheri use to have the output board with the spdif and would bus samples to and fro from the comp ect. Both the roland sp808ex and vs840ex are excellent for triggering samples. However, while trawling around the net it became obvious that there are many original sp808 owners doing just that.
Developed to meet the needs of a growing remix and samplingbased music market, the sp808 provides everything djs, sampling musicians and remix artists need to lay down fat grooves and create professionalquality remixes. You have to connect your sp808 groovesampler to your computer using a midisound card. Connect the midiout from your sound card to the midiin of your sp808 groovesampler. Oct 17, 20 the sp808 sampling groovebox along with smaller roland classics like the sp404 sampler and mc303 groovebox was the first machine to bring a professional performative flair at an. Make sure you have backed up any data you wish to keep before performing these procedures. Its a matter of fact that ive read somewear on this forum that someone has the intent to try to hack the os in the sp 808ex to overcome the a6 conversion need and get the latest os in the sp 808ex to understand a wider range of media. Actually the roland cdx1 was more of the hybrid of the vs880 and sp202, it would of been a sweet machine as well if it didnt use a shtty medium cdrs like the the sp808.
As a result, the sampler was bundled with the thennew p606 software from cakewalk for enhanced integration and functionality with a pc. This is a very practical machine to transpose the sample part from a song to live act. Yes 55cancri, we should had our own programer to tweak the os in some of the spxxxs. Get the latest updatesdrivers, owners manuals, and support documents for your product. The roland sp808 groovesampler and sp808ex emix studio are both discontinued workstations, which function as digital samplers, synthesizers, and music sequencers. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. The operating system of the sp 808 sp 808ex can be updated by using midi files supplied by roland.
The operating system of the sp808sp808ex can be updated by using midi files supplied by roland. Used, roland sp808sp808ex audio dvds video dvd genuine imported dvds if you need to crush your supplied with power supply and 8gb sd card loaded with blade runner samples can be wiped clean if wanted i have extra disks that ill through inwill be expertly packed and shipped anywhere in the uk. Great fx box,excllent resampler,cool d beamsuperb collage machine. You need a zip drive connected to your computer to use this software. The sp808 isnt really meant for making beats from scratch. The sp808ex emix studio is a complete production studio for sampling musicians, remixers, broadcasters and djs. Software program to send the os to the sp808 download here. We all want to solve the zipdrive issue of the sp808. Actually the roland cdx1 was more of the hybrid of the vs880 and sp 202, it would of been a sweet machine as well if it didnt use a shtty medium cdrs like the the sp 808. The digital samplers are a part of the long line of roland corporations groove gear, which includes the more popular and successful sp303 and sp404 versions. Its a matter of fact that ive read somewear on this forum that someone has the intent to try to hack the os in the sp808ex to overcome the a6 conversion need and get the latest os in the sp808ex to understand a wider range of media. You will need the pc smf update application if you do not have access to a sequencer program. Use the following procedure to update the operating system via midi.
Here you find two downloads with system info of the sp808ex. The updated sp 808ex pictured adds a cool new translucent design, many enhancements, and is now dubbed the emix studio. Upgrading an sp808 to an sp808ex officially there isnt a roland upgrade path from the 808 to an ex. Wav convert application pc 186k use this application to convert sp 808 samples to. Check out the roland sp808 varying the pitch using the d beam page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer.
It combines digital multitrack recording and proquality phrase sampling with an outstanding collection of. Roland sp 808 for sale in uk 21 used roland sp 808. Sp808 service notes 308 downloads roland sp808 service notes. An overview and demo of the beloved roland sp 808 sampler, recorder, sequencer. With any luck ill have extra storage and a nice quiet place to work. The sp808 groovesampler was originally released in 1998 as an allinone phrasesampling music workstation. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Wav convert application mac 956k use this application to convert sp 808 samples to. The sp 808 groovesampler was originally released in 1998 as an allinone phrasesampling music workstation. Roland sp808ex emix studio sampler workstation 100v. The upgrade can be considered a two stage process, hardware and software. Roland sp808ex emix studio phrase sampling workstation.
You will need the upd smf update application if you do not have access to a sequencer program. Limited like other sps no envelopes no pitching except as an effect but instant. Effect section is the core of the sp 808, the are infinite, beatiful, complex. Its an outstanding sampler, and havent heard another sampler with better effects than this one.
New listing roland sp606 sampler sampling workstation with calkwalk kinetic software 3. Oct 12, 2015 in this video, i show you how to record roland td11 sounds on a computer. Roland sp808 frequently asked questions faq sweetwater. Sampler with 4 voice polyphony, 20bit convertissuers which i think are of good quality, good amount of effects specific to roland, memory 250 mb zip low connectivity, aux rca line inputs and rca jack, headphones, and the master output on rca and midi in and out. The updated sp808ex pictured adds a cool new translucent design, many enhancements, and is now dubbed the emix studio. Roland sp808 ex emix studio workstation w midi effects. The roland sp808 is a grooveboxsampler made in japan in 1998. Roland do their best by only showing the left or right bit of a stereo sample at a time you can switch at any time and by providing horizontal and vertical zooming via the cursor buttons the further you zoom in, the finer the edit resolution, but the process feels fairly claustrophobic nonetheless. The roland sp808 has its downsides but its a handy sampler and does the job, having said that i am looking for a rack mount akai at the moment to use with the sp808. Roland sp808ex emix studio sampler workstation 100v the sp808ex emix studio is a complete production studio for sampling musicians, remixers, broadcasters and djs. Jan 18, 2012 ill update this post after i get the cf and sd card adapters into the roland sp808ex and roland vs840ex. The digital samplers are a part of the long line of roland corporations groove gear, which includes the more popular and successful sp 303 and sp 404 versions. Wav convert application pc 186k use this application to convert sp808 samples to.