Not sure about that error message. Here's a link to the PDF of the service notes for the MC-80: www.synthxl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Roland-MC-80-80ex-Service-Note.pdf There is a diagnostic test procedure that can be run and may shed some light on the issue with your disk drive error. Let us know if it helps.
Do you know how to access the user patches and edit them on the Roland MC 80 ex? Apparently you can store 256 patches by modifying existing instruments.
I was not aware of that feature set; I have yet to dive into the onboard synth in the expansion board. Thanks for the heads up --- this could be the basis of a future video.
Cool to see. But just because I have a feeling you and I are somewhat alike, I was surprised you didn't zoom waaaaaaaay in and obsess over a millisecond or so of timing jitter that might be hiding in the audio tracks. Haha. Sounded good and tight though! [random fact: I even had the Tascam 85-16B multitrack you showed in this video for a few years]
You are correct, aanon2550.... there is indeed some timing jitter. Connecting old & modern tech is always a challenge. And the original MIDI spec isn't perfect by any means. (Then again, the 'jitters' recorded by human players is often more dramatic and certainly audible enough to be called 'groove', which I find entertaining.) I have been obsessive about the technology and accuracy, but as I age, I tend to revel in the fact that I got it to work at all. How did you like the 85-16B? Always wanted one of those back in the day. Nothing sounds like tape at 15 or 30 ips. Worked on a Sony JH-series multitrack for years and loved it.
@@vintageMIDI 85-16b was a source of wonder to me and my musical friends. We loved working with it and got lots done. That said, it came to me well used and I'm sure could have used a tune up. I recall different recording tracks having slightly different characters to them! Mine also had a DBX unit, which was impressive in terms of removing tape hiss but overall I preferred recording hot without it. All long past now though - my unit went in for a service and caught fire in the tech's workshop!
Thanks this was helpful
Imagine what will be possible with MIDI 2.0 when it becomes mainstream!
I realize it is kinda randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to watch new series online?
@Ayden Enoch try FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)
my roland mc80 shows the error message IMPROPER DISK with all diskette while formating or any disk operation, any idea?
Not sure about that error message. Here's a link to the PDF of the service notes for the MC-80:
www.synthxl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Roland-MC-80-80ex-Service-Note.pdf
There is a diagnostic test procedure that can be run and may shed some light on the issue with your disk drive error.
Let us know if it helps.
Do you know how to access the user patches and edit them on the Roland MC 80 ex? Apparently you can store 256 patches by modifying existing instruments.
I was not aware of that feature set; I have yet to dive into the onboard synth in the expansion board. Thanks for the heads up --- this could be the basis of a future video.
Cool to see. But just because I have a feeling you and I are somewhat alike, I was surprised you didn't zoom waaaaaaaay in and obsess over a millisecond or so of timing jitter that might be hiding in the audio tracks. Haha. Sounded good and tight though! [random fact: I even had the Tascam 85-16B multitrack you showed in this video for a few years]
You are correct, aanon2550.... there is indeed some timing jitter. Connecting old & modern tech is always a challenge. And the original MIDI spec isn't perfect by any means. (Then again, the 'jitters' recorded by human players is often more dramatic and certainly audible enough to be called 'groove', which I find entertaining.) I have been obsessive about the technology and accuracy, but as I age, I tend to revel in the fact that I got it to work at all.
How did you like the 85-16B? Always wanted one of those back in the day. Nothing sounds like tape at 15 or 30 ips. Worked on a Sony JH-series multitrack for years and loved it.
@@vintageMIDI 85-16b was a source of wonder to me and my musical friends. We loved working with it and got lots done. That said, it came to me well used and I'm sure could have used a tune up. I recall different recording tracks having slightly different characters to them! Mine also had a DBX unit, which was impressive in terms of removing tape hiss but overall I preferred recording hot without it. All long past now though - my unit went in for a service and caught fire in the tech's workshop!