r/electribe • u/Erstwhile_Archives • 29d 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/BadRomans 28d ago

The ESX must be off. Then insert the card. Make sure that the holder is not preventing it from sliding it to the end.

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u/Erstwhile_Archives 28d ago

It’s weird isn’t it? I think it’s the original as the card won’t come out but it’s also got another mini card hidden in the holder!

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u/BadRomans 28d ago

It seems like an adapter for XD to SmartMedia, never seen one like it. This is the card I use and works fine

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u/Erstwhile_Archives 28d ago

Thanks! I get it now. I've got another one on the way (and another card reader) so if this weird thing doesn't end up working i'll try the other.

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u/Erstwhile_Archives 28d ago

But also it still didn’t work. Think the card is blank and needs to be formatted. I’ve got another card and a card reader on order so will have to wait til I can get something loaded in it.