{"product_id":"roland-s-550-vintage-digital-sampler-2u-rack-mount-w-gotek-100v","title":"Roland S-550 Vintage Digital Sampler 2U Rack Mount  W\/ Gotek  - 100V","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoland S-550 Vintage Digital Sampler 2U Rack Mount W\/ Gotek - 100V\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cspan data-end=\"\" data-start=\"\"\u003eRoland S-550\u003c\/span\u003e is a vintage \u003cspan data-end=\"\" data-start=\"\"\u003erackmount digital sampler\u003c\/span\u003e released in \u003cspan data-end=\"\" data-start=\"\"\u003e1987\u003c\/span\u003e. It offers \u003cspan data-end=\"\" data-start=\"\"\u003e16-voice polyphony\u003c\/span\u003e, sample rates of \u003cspan data-end=\"\" data-start=\"\"\u003e30 kHz and 15 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e, and doubled sample memory compared with the earlier S-50. The rear panel includes \u003cspan data-end=\"\" data-start=\"\"\u003eeight individual outputs\u003c\/span\u003e plus a \u003cspan data-end=\"\" data-start=\"\"\u003emix output\u003c\/span\u003e, making it useful for studio routing and external mixing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is important to note that the S-550 was designed to be used with a screen and mouse. \u003c\/strong\u003eThere are modern adaptors to get this set up with modern equipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo use the sampler without the screen is extremely difficult and very limited as you cannot view all the menu options when using the small screen on the sampler itself. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese units seem to have a bit of a following and there is lots of information online. You can also find the user manual online for free too. If you are unsure please feel free to check in with us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unit has been used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan size=\"\" face=\"\"\u003eThis unit has been thoroughly tested and everything is working as it should. It has no faults to note. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003eThis unit has had a brand new Gotek USB floppy emulator installed. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003et boots from the USB and loads sounds from USB. There are currently around 90 or so library sounds on the USB for its new owner to get started. (If you are unfamiliar with the Goteks, we would recommend doing a little research to get familiar with how they function).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cosmetic condition of this unit is good. It shows some general wear from use and age like some marks, nicks and scratches. There is some rack rash. Nothing major at all. Please see all photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease be aware, this unit is \u003cstrong\u003e100V.\u003c\/strong\u003e This means you \u003cstrong\u003eMUST \u003c\/strong\u003econnect it to the correct step-down transformer before powering it on. If you are unsure about this feel free to send us a message as we would be glad to help you source the correct item. We also have some for sale \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"stepdown\" href=\"https:\/\/lofimusic.com.au\/products\/240v-100v-50w-isolated-step-down-transformer-use-japanese-gear-in-australia?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=c676561c9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe use of a step-down transformer may also apply to international buyers as well. Please ask if you are unsure so we can help you source the correct item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\" size=\"\" face=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sale is for the S-550 only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePostage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are in a remote area you may incur extra fees. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour order will be processed within 3-5 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational import tax, duty, vat, custom fees or any other charges are not covered by us, nor included in the shipping fees. These are the responsibility of the buyer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturn Policy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns will only be accepted for manufacture defects \/ faulty items. Please contact us if you have any problems with your purchase and we will strive to work it out with you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us with any enquiries, and check our other listings for more pro audio and accessor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47002291044527,"sku":"INS-240111_0005- 841626-040626","price":854.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8904\/6537\/files\/01-968d709d329c.jpg?v=1780554981","url":"https:\/\/lofimusic.com.au\/products\/roland-s-550-vintage-digital-sampler-2u-rack-mount-w-gotek-100v","provider":"LOFI Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}