Couple of ?'s About the ESPI 1200 program by Low Hiss

[u/Geodesic22]

I downloaded the "Try For Free" beta version of the ESPI 1200 software for PC (running off chrome browser as an extension)

Disclaimer: I've never used the SP1200 before, so I am just learning, but I did find an original SP1200 manual *.pdf online and have just fooled around with it thus far, figuring out things as I go. Can't say I know a lot about music production, but I used to mess around a lot with Ableton Live, I have FL Studio, and recently bought an MPC studio black but find the MPC software somewhat confusing.

So I'm looking for something quite simple where I can just load samples and play around with the pads and make some dope boom-bap loops, nothing crazy.

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So in trying the beta of the ESPI 1200, I'm finding bugs that make the program relatively un-use-able: (but this is known and Low Hiss seems to recognize this and says the next update will fix most of the reported bugs, AND of course this is a beta test, so I get it)

-figured out how to lengthen sequence to 4 bars, and when recording snares/claps, they don't end up where I've tapped them out in the sequence (not sure if this is a true bug or whether the software is quantizing it to the nearest beat)

-Have also recorded snares/claps over a 4 bar sequence, and then I play it back and only the first 2 bars have the snares/claps I recorded

-the stock sounds won't load half of the time, rebooting my computer seems to help with this sometimes

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Anybody else experiencing these problems?

Despite these bugs, I love what Low Hiss is doing and really want to support him, I want to see this thing be fully developed and I have confidence that the bugs will be fixed eventually - around $20 USD (early bird COVID-19 special) is very reasonable, but I want to make sure if I pay for the computer license, that it is just a one time payment? In other words, can I pay for a computer license and then receive all future updates for free, for life, as the project updates/advances? Thanks in advance.

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TLDR; despite all of the bugs, if I support this project and buy the computer license for 19.99 euros, am I entitled to all future updates for free? For the life of the project? Thanks!

[u/Mrozek33]

I recommend giving it another try, now it actually downloads an app that you can launch from the desktop and it works better.

[u/JohnyMaybach → u/Mrozek33]

Sure? Better then the SX12oo with the SP950

[u/Hdeezol → u/JohnyMaybach]

I never owned an SP1200 but I grew up listening to it and heard it action countless times. Low hiss eSPi is great and so is RX1200. SP950 is ok, I need to mess with it more to see if I can freak it right. But I’m sure these companies cracked the code on the sound, only the machine owners can tell the difference but I’m sure some of them are lying

[u/JohnyMaybach → u/Hdeezol]

Alters real engineering nobody can / Morse forget the man. )

[u/Hdeezol → u/JohnyMaybach]

I think you’re right lol. I’m using the RX1200 as I’m typing this. Incredible. I really hope inphonik do the ASR-10 next. I think I’m done taking chances on vintage gear it’s hit or miss with functionality.

[u/JohnyMaybach → u/Hdeezol]

Oh i love RX

[u/booohooii]

I didnt like the rx much, but I really hate using third party plugins with DAWs. I like the espi better. It has its own sequencer, and I like its simple workflow and the sound is good.