5 things I already LOVE about the Roland MS-1 Sampler 💖💖💖

[@diggadirt393]

Pretty cool how these old pieces are still getting noticed years later. Piano sample reminds me of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood 😊

[@karoi4952]

Long2&Pitch-20% is my second name. Congrats on the MS! Yes, it is an outstanding effects unit as well.

[@spvidz]

haha nice. Yep thats my goto now as well. It just sounds incredible! Thanks for tuning in

[@CALITRIXfitness]

I just copped an MS1. Barely spent time with it yet but I am well impressed with its timestretch. Beautiful unit!

[@spvidz]

Nice! Yeah that and the sample grades are great. I also like the workflow. It feels quite fast and intuitive

[@dontcallmejon]

this was my first sampler in the late 90s, we never bothered figuring it out, just would manually loop to a tascam four track for three minutes and overdub, serious crunch.

[@spvidz]

Cool hearing that people used to have these back in the day! It’s really fun so far

[@dontcallmejon]

@@spvidz The dude at the music shop recommended it when we couldnt afford an mpc lol

[@Ross_Antonich]

awesome! I’m slowly but surely getting into the ms1 via your videos

[@koncreteto2758]

Not sure if I'll ever get one , I have a yamaha su10 and su200

[@NacidoUnSabado]

Last Tuesday I finally got my hands on a Roland MS1 and quickly started making beats. I really liked how easy it is to use and I particularly liked the pads. One of the things to notice about this sampler is that if you set a certain sample rate to record and then want to record another sample at another sample rate, the first sound you sampled is modified. In other words, if I record in Hi-Fi and then want to record a sound in Standard, the first sound that was recorded in Hi-Fi remains at half the speed, which is also very interesting because it allows for a much lower pitch. which is achieved by modifying the pitch in the System section. It really is a great acquisition.

[@spvidz]

Yeah I couldn’t work out why that was happening at first but you’re right. I have started sticking to one grade for now but I’m sure there is a lot of interesting things that can be done by taking advantage of that! Thanks for the info ✨

[@davidscott2095]

Thank you, SP. Blessings!

[@spvidz]

appreciate it man!

[@dimensionstomorrow]

I have no idea why Roland would not add a sample downgrading function to the current SP line considering how many people use the SP for lofi.

[@MK-vi2cm]

Because there's more than enough contrived "lofi" beats in the world. Also you can manually downgrade your samples multiple ways. Resample your sample at the highest pitch and then repitch it back to the base pitch and there's also the lofi effect and that's just for starters.

[@dimensionstomorrow]

@@MK-vi2cm still not as convenient as it used to be on older devices and it brings a nice aesthetic for stuff like old boom bap, etc.

[@MK-vi2cm]

@@dimensionstomorrow I see where you're coming from

[@NEALBEARD2]

I think this is a really great idea… think How popular OTO biscuit is… I’ve been fiddling with lo-sample rates in various hardware devices, and software for years, but Roland have a particular knack for this… and getting it to sound GOOD… so if it could be integrated into a unit like say, the MK II- I would use it a lot! One situation I find myself in regularly is trying to mix music of different sample rates and qualities, which is where something like this would be really helpful.

[@pushsantana]

Just got mine today😁

[@MS-1]

I believe you bought yours from me in the US off ebay lol.

[@pushsantana]

@@MS-1 hahaha😭sounds about right.lol

[@spvidz]

Sick man! Hope you enjoy it

[@n-spired]

Another great lofi roland sampler is the s330. You find them sometimes for 100€. A 12 bit sampler with a vga put for monitors and a mouse input. You can draw your synth waves in there. Lovely sounding sampler.

[@spvidz]

Nice. I’ll have to have a look into that one 🙌

[@n-spired]

@@spvidz you definately should. A better choice will be the s550 because of a better workflow and larger display. But with a monitor the s330 is fine. Theres a nice controller available. Not necessary but nice to have.

[@bliss3174]

I was gonna grab a Gemini 12bit sampler but I think ima get this

[@spvidz]

Nice man 🤙

[@chadpescod-realtor3308]

Both

[@daehtnulb]

M8, why this additional sampler? Did this fulfill some need based on the limits of the 404 mk2? Thx and for what you do and share brotha 🤙🏼 Inspired like fire 😎🍻

[@spvidz]

Not really man, just felt like I needed to mix things up a bit as I am finding the SP stuff a little uninspiring at the moment. Glad you like the content, appreciate it!

[@spvidz]

The sample rates do fill a gap that the MK2 doesn't provide though...I hope they can bring that in with an update

[@johngalt4606]

Hello, is there a way to load samples from PC to memory card?

[@spvidz]

I'd be surprised if there is anything available now as the cards are so old. I just use the line-out on the back + ableton

[@SuperLinuxAudioGuru]

I sold my MS-1 a few years ago for around £40, was in mint condition and I was the original owner from when they were released. Kinda regret it now tho tbh :)

[@spvidz]

That would have been a nice keeper as you had the history yeah 😧

[@SuperLinuxAudioGuru]

@@spvidz true mate, but hopefully someone is having fun with it now :)

[@wiggesobk]

It's definetly a nice mashine. Do you plan to make a sample pack?

[@spvidz]

Yes I do :)

[@wiggesobk]

@@spvidz 👌

[@jasonflanagan9264]

Hi SPVIDZ, I recently bought a Roland MS-1 at a good price. Even came with a sampling CD. I need a memory card. I'm sure the firmware is from 1995. I'm looking for a memory card to use banks C,D,and E. Any suggestions?

[@spvidz]

I don’t have any advice really no. Mine came with a card and it’s a 1.8mb flashdisk card by Sandisk. Your best bet is checking the manual to see what it takes and then trying to hunt one down I reckon!

[@jasonflanagan9264]

Thank you for your quick response and time!

[@ruffiankick]

I love how this has sample Choke for chops. So easy to use for them Roc Marci type beats 🔥 And you are definitely going to ruin the price of these😂😂😂

[@spvidz]

😂 damn, grab one quick!

[@wariusgaius]

Appreciate the demo. I don’t feel any special warmth with this one. Sounds like a lowpass to me. Doesn’t add to what a Digitakt can do with it’s overdrive and bitcrusher. Anyway thanks for the demo, now I can let the one that came up for sale locally pass me by without a heavy heart :)

[@Thomassito007]

I just got my first one for 50$. Have yet to figure out how to plugin and set up.

[@spvidz]

Decent price for the device 👍

[@constantinflux]

Luv!

[@MrAnselm77]

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[@maxwarfield6699]

But it doesn’t have an effects section, right?

[@spvidz]

No built in fx for this one no. It’s definitely a companion device 👍

[@maxwarfield6699]

Great video. Cheers!@@spvidz

[@Rd30269]

u were already using a lofi sample to begin with though 😒