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Does Roland hate the 'net or something?

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by Joris, Oct 14, 2001.

  1. Oct 14, 2001 #1
    Joris

    Joris

    Jan 20, 2000
    Zevenbergen, The Netherlands
    Does Roland hate the 'net or something?

    Whenever I need info on Roland/Boss stuff, I walk up to this outrageous silence. Roland must really hate the internet, because they supply NO info on their stuff. They're missing advertising opportunities BIG TIME. Every manufactorer I ever considered looking into have tons of info on the net about their products, you can download the manual, hear soundsamples, get the specs, dealer addresses etc etc etc. Roland only supplies a brief description and a small picture. That's all.

    Do you guys have the same experiences? Care to let them know? I did send them an email about this, but guess what? No answer! Would it help if we all united and jammed their mailbox with complaints?
     
  2. Oct 14, 2001 #2
    downstairs

    downstairs

    May 13, 2001
    Pasadena, MD
  3. Oct 14, 2001 #3
    EString

    EString

    Nov 20, 2000
    Los Altos, CA
  4. Oct 15, 2001 #4
    ImNotGeddyLee

    ImNotGeddyLee

    Mar 13, 2001
    Providence RI
    broken link?
     
  5. Oct 15, 2001 #5
    EString

    EString

    Nov 20, 2000
    Los Altos, CA
    fixed
     
  6. Oct 17, 2001 #6
    eli

    eli Mad showoff 7-stringer and Wish lover Supporting Member

    Dec 12, 1999
    NW suburban Chicago
    I too was astonished at how ridiculously little information there is up at Roland. Surprising for a hi-tech outfit like them. It's alomost as though the Roland site thinks their competitors will get too much info...

    Definitely more info at bossus.com. Thanks!
     
  7. Oct 18, 2001 #7
    JHMAVRO

    JHMAVRO

    May 29, 2000
    hooksett NH USA
    I have Roland studio equipment, V-drums and, Guitar synth. I moved recently and lost all Of my Manuals (And lots of expesive/unreplaceable literature), I've been trying to repace my manuals but I'm getting no help From Roland US:mad:
    I think Ill have to check out some new companies. ;)
     
  8. Oct 18, 2001 #8
    CaracasBass

    CaracasBass

    Jun 16, 2001
    Madrid, Spain
  9. Oct 18, 2001 #9
    Joris

    Joris

    Jan 20, 2000
    Zevenbergen, The Netherlands
    With all due respect, that's not what I mean. I don't want to see a 2 line description of a unit and a small picture, I want to see through the manual, get MIDI implementation tables, SysEx lists, sound samples, a tech page, software upgrades, drivers, etc. etc. of past, recent and new, unreleased equipment.

    All the other manufactorers are doing it, why doesn't the market leader?

    I believe Roland holds the highest count of user groups, exchanging information Roland doesn't supply.

    Man, they must hate the net!
     
  10. Oct 18, 2001 #10
    brianrost

    brianrost Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 26, 2000
    Boston, Taxachusetts
    If you ever read a Roland manual you should be glad that they don't post them...

    "If you desire sound changing, parameter selection will satisfy".
     
  11. Oct 18, 2001 #11
    CaracasBass

    CaracasBass

    Jun 16, 2001
    Madrid, Spain
    Ok, now I get the point........

    I you are so rigth!!!!!!!
     
  12. Mar 15, 2004 #12
    Phat Ham

    Phat Ham

    Feb 13, 2000
    DC
    I know exactly what you mean Joris. I was looking at synths over winter break, and just couldn't find what I wanted from Roland's website. Ended up getting a Yamaha instead. I wonder what Roland customer service is like. If it's anything like their website I'm glad I don't own any Roland gear.
     
  13. Mar 16, 2004 #13
    the low one

    the low one

    Feb 21, 2002
    UK
    I'd like to hear the ODB3 samples from the BOSS web site but am having problems with my PC. Can anyone post them here in .WAV format?
     
  14. Mar 16, 2004 #14
    lbanks

    lbanks

    Jul 17, 2003
    Ennui, IN USA
    I've been trying to find a manual for my D-20 for about 2 weeks; no luck. I've seen references to places to buy a manual but it always leads no where. The best help I've found is at alt.music.synth.roland.
     
  15. Mar 16, 2004 #15
    NJL

    NJL

    Apr 12, 2002
    San Antonio
    i don't think this is too much to ask for either; i do a lot of research for new gear and i haven't bought some Roland products due to the lack of info on the site.

    :(