Okay, we know that it is impossible to import samples in the XP and that it is impossible to re-write the XP's ROM so it could.

What about the Expansion SLots though. Follow me on this one. Could it be theoretically possible to write some kind of program and install it on a "new" expansion board ROM to insert in an expansion slot so that the XP can import samples off of a Floppy into RAM installed on the Board.

For example, the SRJV80 boards have 8MB of info right? Imagine having a program installed in say 0.5 MB of ROM on the board and having 7.5 MB or RAM on the board to write samples or new waveform too. That would drive XP users insane? We would be able to use samples on this board.

Okay, 7.5 MB is not a lot of RAM to play with today, but remember, the Yamaha SY85 had 0.5 MB of RAM to play with. 7.5 could go a long way!

Just food for thought! Somebody present this idea to Roland!

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