SDS Drop for Mac - Better Sample Upload

Not so - You know exactly why your post was flagged because you then edited out the part that was unreasonable conjecture. - you can criticise the situation as much as you like, but you can’t speculate on someone’s status/conduct and pass it off as fact when they’re not here to respond, especially such a valuable member of the community who has clearly moved on to pastures new

Please resist in any case this whole calling out flagging like it’s a bad thing (or simply assuming it’s for a reason other than your own doing) - community support is vital for the smooth running here


The topic was un-pinned to allow it to drop of the radar here as it’s clear the latest firmwares are not fully supported

As for what is on iTunes that’s something to clear up with apple/developer.

The bottom line is that the software may have worked for some on a previous version of the firmware and in updating the firmware the support will have been lost - this is a gamble we all play with OS roulette - as for the state of communications, well that doesn’t sound great, but i expect (and haven’t looked) that the app is stating which firmware is supported.

The same point would pertain to bugs on a supported firmware version, there’s no guarantee that there will be support going forward so you have to opt in based on what you know at time of purchase

Either way - it seems that the best and simplest option would be to seek a refund from Apple, i presume they can do this in cases where it’s clear that the App they have sold has been mis-sold, if this is indeed the case

I’m not sure if void will ever be returning here, so there’s limited benefit in dwelling on this here - take it up with Apple for a refund or to have the app advert fixed if it’s in error

This is also an unhelpful way to communicate, just sayin’ !

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I only edited what I did because it said I had to or my post would not show at all. I stand by what I wrote.
I wasn’t speculating, Void is gone. He is not supporting those products anymore which is clear.
I voiced my opinion that cannot run a reputable business that way.

Touché! :smile:
Take care… No offense, still working on controlling my post reflex…

Ha! Me too. Void is a sore subject for me. On to better things.

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anyone know what the last known rtym os working with SDS drop is? yes SDS drop only works with the MK1, i know. i just want to know what the last known operating system to work with it is. its kind of essential to have this program to work efficiently with samples. cant believe elektron still haven’t incorporated this simple feature into OB how useless can you get?

Have you had a browse through the SDS Drop thread? I see you’ve posted in there; too much noise / no clear answer to your question I presume?

Edit:

I think the last one would have been OSv1.36

With OSv1.45B Elektron made a number of changes; hence the potential failure point / why SDS may not work?

PS: I don’t have SDS drop; so um; I’m just talking shite as usual.

you made this? AND octaedit??! why the fuck haven’t they put you on the payroll? and STILL no efficient way to handle samples and file management, half baked products but release another tiny drum machine that no one gives a fuck about… brilliant strategy … ah yeah no clear answer and theres just way too many posts. ill have to roll back the os on my AR-MK1 but i don’t know which one.

ah ok, wasn’t sure if you and void where the same person. maybe you are? this is the internet and its a VERY strange place. i have seen things you wouldn’t believe… void has gone void so im not sure if there will ever be an update to SDS. would still be nice to know what OS to use though because i know after a certain number it doesn’t work.

oh i see EDIT

i have an MK2 as well but i think im going to sell it and buy another MK1 just so i can manage samples easier. they are buggy AF anyway, its in the shop now getting repaired because it has the REC button bug. my MK1 is also in the shop because of a VR ram bug. elektron are starting to piss me off a bit. i just want a working rig to play music on. two AR’s and two octatracks was a lot of fun when they where actually all working properly. eegghh. ah ok void is just (possibly) enjoying life and not coding stuff for people in a dark room somewhere …

Had this same issue yesterday: ”no free sample slots”
Formated the +drive, erased all sample slots. Updated firmware (1.46b2)
MacOS 14.5

Did you mean OS beta1? there is no B2?

Yes you are right. Beta 1.

SDS Drop did not work for me at all with an mk2 unit. I am seeing now that this is a known problem, but why not jpenca at least show a warning on this on the app store page?

I appreciate the effort put into the app, and understand that there are technical limitations that might make the app impossible to work, but honestly, I just feel scammed because I was not warned properly of this :frowning: I got a refund from App Store, but this left a bad taste in my mouth.

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HI guys,
Are anyone working with sds drop, RYTM MKI os 1.60A, and macosx 10.13 High Sierra?
I have the “no free sample slot” problem.
I already format my disk (samples and projects)
I have the RYTM like new, totally empty and the problem is still there.
tha pads works when i push them in my desktop, but …i can’t transfer samples.

any idea??
thanks

If you want to use SDS Drop you need to be on RYTM OS 1.30, which is very old. The new OS’s are no longer supported and the app has been abandoned.

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There is any chance to have an upgrade for sds to work with the new firmware?? I have buyed sds and also strom and can’t use them, have I lose my money?

I would strongly suggest you get a refund. The original author has been AWOL for a very long time.

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hi all, does this still work for current rytm OS?

ha… got my own answer there then…

Does anyone know of any apps which allow simple (and quicker) sample uploads to the AR MK 1? I have SDS Drop but have not used it in a long time, and looks like it is no longer supported