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<t>Hi Moondog,<br/> <br/> I think that the easiest way to make the MC808 sound like a real TR808 is to load up the TR808 kit and turn off the effects. This may be a whole lot simpler than using TR808 samples made by someone else, as Roland has provided a bunch of kits based on their most popular dru...

<t>Hi Waterboy,<br/> <br/> If you were looking for a quick fix by getting another piece of kit, I'd recommend the Korg PadKontrol (may be cheaper than the Kaoss, unless you already have the Kaoss). The PadKontrol has an XY touchpad that is one button press away from creating rolls and flams.<br/> <b...

<t>Hey Robbie,<br/> <br/> I'm wondering if any of the V-Synths come with a software editor, that could also be used with the VC-2 in a Varios. Although I've not used a V-Synth, I see that Roland has a Librarian Download for it. Could be worth trying, or asking another forum member.<br/> <br/> Perhap...

<t>Hello all,<br/> <br/> I, too, would like to see more support from Roland for my Varios, and for those who bought the original V-Synths. If Roland is not about to support these products any more, I hope that they would release SDKs for these machines. Therefore, nobody would have to reverse-engine...

<t>Hi Robbie,<br/> <br/> I'm not certain that there is an official software editor for the VC-2 (I don't have this card, but I'm seeking one), but Sound Quest make the official Roland VC-1 editor, and Sound Quest take requests. I'm looking into purchasing the Sound Quest software bundle, because it ...

<t>Howling Terror, et al.,<br/> <br/> The VC-1 is still for sale in Canada and the U.S. (as far as I know, the rest of the world, too). I got one, new, for $200.00, and I've seen them online for less than that.<br/> <br/> It may be worth you picking up a VC-1 while you can. I've been trying to get t...

<t>I'm with you folks on this one. I'm a Varios owner, and I'm pretty heartbroken with Roland's hype-'em and leave-'em behaviour. I've managed to buy a VC-1, but I really wanted a VC-2. I can't afford to go out and buy a V-Synth XT or GT, or a VP-550.<br/> <br/> I've been trying to pick one of these...

<t>I've had one for the last year, and I love it. I haven't done much programming on it yet (getting there, though), but I loaded it up with Ion patches, and I really appreciate the 40-band vocoder.<br/> <br/> It's small, inexpensive and decent sounding (and pretty versatile), so I would recommend a...