Comments on: Synth: Sampler: Roland S770, Hexfix93′s take.

By: mutron3k

mutron3k — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:45:19 +0000

Very cool, good review. I just picked one up, ready to re-learn the art of the sample!

By: Hexfix93

Hexfix93 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:21:41 +0000

Yeah, I recently went with the emu e6400 ultra, it doesn’t sound as good, but it handles drums way better, and sound way better than software.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:45:29 +0000

I have one of these and it is awesome. It’s true it samples transparent, what you put in is exactly what comes out, but because its “vintage digital” it does add some character to the sound which makes this thing sound better than most samplers and soft samplers, its in the components, converters, proprietary software and high quality parts that make this sampler a high end sonic beast. Its like having a fairlight in a box. I would rather use this older gear than new soft samplers any day, having all the latest computer software is NOT going to make you a better song writer, sure it takes longer to assemble songs and sample and edit things on the S-770 but it SOUNDS much better than anything else out there so its worth the work. Its just way more fun to use hardware over software, who cares that I only have 32 megs and 40 gig of hard disc, just use a Zip disc to save files and or an SCSI drive, for the most part you can do alot with 32 megs, you just have to be more creative about sound length. Cheers.

By: hugh

hugh — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:52:15 +0000

hey i like this! i do shows out in cleveland, i would be very very very interested in purchasing this wonderful peice of equipment, please contact me via email and id be happy to purchase!!!

By: robert gorman

robert gorman — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:52:35 +0000

I want this sampler. I can’t pay you til the 3e\rd though. if u can hold onto it for me I would appreciate that. thanks!!!!!

By: franklin

franklin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:38:46 +0000

the s770 definately adds a flavor to the sound makes it stand out, library is awesome and the synthesis structure allows creation of sounds never heard before, I have converted the library to sample tank which overcomes the 16 mb limit. ssd technologu and software by chicken systems complete this wonderful and timeless instrument.

By: Roger

Roger — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:06:39 +0000

The S-770 is arguably the best instrument that Roland EVER built.

It was 8k when it came out (in 1990); and unbelieveably good in it’s pitch-shifting scheme.

The only real negative comment that can be made of it (and the S-750), is that it’s best to either lift the ground of the rgb cable, or unhook it entirely when sampling (if not, a 15k spike can be introduced into the sample).

I own a S-770 as well as a couple of S-750′s; they are world-class samplers.

Glad that you are enjoying yours!

Roger

By: The Silence (End)

The Silence (End) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:55:44 +0000

amazing!

By: Ludovic

Ludovic — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:17:27 +0000

The sound is very warm !
Thxs for your reviews Brian, please, continue !

By: phobos

phobos — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:50:51 +0000

im so glad u brought back the synth reviews.thank you soooooo much