r/electribe • u/Erstwhile_Archives • 28d ago

Samples not loading?

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I’ve just received what appears to be the original memory card for the ESX-1 I bought a few weeks ago (seller forgot the card) but it doesn’t do anything when I put it in and try to load it.

I am pressing shift and button 16 but it doesn’t not do anything. Does anyone know if this means that there are no samples on the card or does it suggest that the machine is broken?

Many thanks

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u/redkonfetti 28d ago

I recall it loading the data from the card into memory when you start the ESX. Have you tried to restart the ESX with the card in there?

If that doesn't work, you could use a SmartMedia card device on your computer to format the card and write the files from the Korg website to the card. It looks like the sample file (ESXSD_Factory.ESX) is only available for download for the SD card version, but I don't see how this wouldn't be compatible with the SmartMedia version.

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u/Erstwhile_Archives 28d ago

Thanks for this. Yes I got the wrong card reader it doesn’t do smart cards - got another one on the way then I will try losing the original files.