Adding Memory to the S760

To take full advantage of Roland’s outstanding CD-ROM sample library, you will want to expand the memory of your S-760 sampler. Many of the Performances, and in some cases Patches, are configured for up to 16 megabytes (MB) of memory.

To increase the amount of memory available for your sampler, you’ll need to install SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module) chips in the slots on the main circuit board of the sampler. The S-760 can have many different memory configurations. See the chart below:

Internal Socket 1 Socket 2 Total
2MB – – 2MB
2MB 8MB – 10MB
2MB 16MB – 18MB
2MB 8MB 16MB 24MB
n/a* 1 6MB 16MB 32MB

The S-760 uses the new memory Interleaving technology, so you can install SIMMs with different memory configurations. The S-760 comes with 2MB already installed, which is added to the total amount of memory that you install.*

You can use either 8MB or 16MB 72-pin SIMM chips that are compatible with the Macintosh Centris and LC-III to increase your memory. The S-760 already has 2MB of memory built-in, you can install one SIMM chip at a time. To upgrade to 10 or 18 megabytes, you can use one 8MB SIMM for 10MB, or one 16MB SIMM to 18MB. To expand to 32* megabytes, you’ll need two 16MB SIMMs. We recommend that you use the highest quality memory possible, otherwise you will experience data corruption (“crackling”).

Steps to upgrade memory:

1. Unplug the S-760 from the AC power outlet.
2. Remove the outer case of the sampler.
3. Place the SIMMs chip(s) into the slots provided on the main circuit board.
4. Gently press the chip back into the latches until the SIMM snaps into place.
It’s important to use anti-static precautions when installing RAM into your sampler. Be sure to ground yourself before installation by touching the metal case of a grounded AC device or use a grounding wrist strap before installing the SIMMs. Be careful not to touch the metal contacts of the SIMMs chips before installation, and hold the SIMMs from the outside edges-don’t touch the modules on the chip.

*The 2 megabytes on the main board are no longer active when both SIMM slots are taken-up with 16 megabyte SIMMs. Maximum memory is 32 Megabytes.

Knowledge Base