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by stephenmendes
12:09, 20 June 2016
Forum: Latest News / Free Zone
Topic: Technical question about Roland Products
Replies: 0
Views: 970

Technical question about Roland Products

Hi all, I am trying to find out the master clock speed range used in Roland products. I own FA-06, VR-09, AX synth, A800-PRO All these digital products use microprocessors along with dedicated sound chips and memory chips.... can anybody tell me the speed range (approx.) of the master clock(s) ? Is ...
by stephenmendes
22:29, 31 May 2016
Forum: JD-XA Keyboard
Topic: My Analog experience
Replies: 2
Views: 729

My Analog experience

I was one who was eagerly waiting to get a JD-XA when it's release was announced. Then after it was out..... many reviewers gave it a lukewarm reception..... !. I remember somebody recommending buy a Dave Smith keyboard for the same money and dont go JD-XA 2. I remember another reviewer saying it wa...
by stephenmendes
22:05, 31 May 2016
Forum: Keytars & AX Synths
Topic: Becoming a keytar performer on the AX synth
Replies: 1
Views: 3289

Becoming a keytar performer on the AX synth

Just got through Mistheria Keytar Masterclass ..... it's a fantastic resource for learning keytar tricks..... and Roland AX synth, in particular (which is the instrument he uses throughout the course).

I recommend it to everyone using the Roland Ax synth
by stephenmendes
21:56, 31 May 2016
Forum: Synthesizers and Keyboards
Topic: Roland A-800PRO MIDI controller advice
Replies: 1
Views: 1775

Roland A-800PRO MIDI controller advice

After 3 years.... the pitch/mod stick and the 9 sliders became sticky to the touch. I did extensive googling and figured out it was probably decay of a rubberized coating that was applied originally to give a "higher quality feel" than the "plain old plastic"...... all the links ...
by stephenmendes
20:24, 14 April 2015
Forum: FA-06 / FA-07 / FA-08
Topic: Can case outgassing damage electronic instruments ?
Replies: 0
Views: 280

Can case outgassing damage electronic instruments ?

Hi Guys, I just bought SKB keyboard case.... and it smells real stink inside.... I am wondering .... can the outgassing of the adhesives and/or foam interior damage the keyboard in any way ? Can I risk leaving the keyboard in the case ? will the gasses spoil switch contacts ? .... I guess that's the...
by stephenmendes
01:03, 4 April 2015
Forum: FA-06 / FA-07 / FA-08
Topic: Drum pattern triggers as events on Track 10 ?
Replies: 7
Views: 796

Re: Drum pattern triggers as events on Track 10 ?

Thanks guys..... I figured it all out eventually..... I love my FA-06... once I got used to how it works :)
by stephenmendes
19:53, 17 March 2015
Forum: FA-06 / FA-07 / FA-08
Topic: Drum pattern triggers as events on Track 10 ?
Replies: 7
Views: 796

Drum pattern triggers as events on Track 10 ?

Hello, I am used to producing a (drum) "song" (on Yamaha RX11 or Alesis SR18) by compiling a list of pattern numbers in the sequence I wish them to play. Can I do this on FA-06/08 ? Everything that I find written on the internet and in the manuals says that I have to PLAY all the patterns ...