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This extra toggle switch makes life easier because it eliminates the need to constantly plug/unplug the USB stick when loading/saving image disk files

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If you are handy with a soldering iron, I highly recommend the Mini-Toggle Switch Mod which is an simple 47Вў DIY.

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Other models with similar part numbers look good at first but upon closer inspection, their user manual states that their Jumpers are disabled! Yikes!! The PCB silkscreen for the model shown above reads ' GOTEK system' and ' SFRC922' ( Detail) The USB/FDE you need will have a 3вЂ‘character LCD. Don't go near it because that one only works for nonвЂ‘image mode disks and it only has a 2вЂ‘character LED display. There's even one listed on eBay as 'SFRM72вЂ‘FU 720KB USB/FDE' but it's missing ' вЂ‘DL' at the end of the part number. Even then, it may not work unless it's the model number listed above. Anything with 1.44MB in the description will NOT work. The GOTEK needs to have 'Disk Image Mode', 720KB DS/DD and a 3вЂ‘character LED display. Model: SFRM72-FU-DL (USB Floppy Drive Emulator for Roland 720K)ДЇor Use With These Samplers: SвЂ‘50 / SвЂ‘550 / SвЂ‘330 / WвЂ‘30 This model will NOT work with the SвЂ‘750, SвЂ‘760 or SвЂ‘770 because those samplers use a higher density 1.44MB DS/HD 3.5' floppy disk drive I have received eMails from SвЂ‘50, SвЂ‘550, SвЂ‘330, WвЂ‘30, MCвЂ‘300 and MCвЂ‘500 owners who have had great success installing this USB/FDE model on their samplers and sequencers. To use the Roland floppy disk format, you must use a USB Floppy Drive Emulator (USB/FDE) which supports 'Disk Image Mode' and is set to work with '720KB DS/DD' disk image files. I have also installed this same device on my WвЂ‘30 and SвЂ‘50 samplers and it is working great!!!ДЄfter trying a couple of other inexpensive USB emulators which did not work, I received some very helpful instructions and ideas from user pitchbend over at and ordered this model which does work.

The internal floppy disk drive had failed so I was looking for a lowвЂ‘cost replacement solution.

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I decided to take the plunge and see if I could figure out how to add a virtual filesystem to replace the old 3.5' floppy diskette technology on my SвЂ‘50, SвЂ‘550 and WвЂ‘30. If you are not comfortable with soldering, DIY wiring or flashing firmware and just want an easier solution then read on.

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The GOTEK factory firmware on this model has a boring 7вЂ‘segment LED display and using the two buttons is a clumsy interfaceД«efore purchasing this model GOTEK USB/FDD, I encourage you to visit Keir Fraser's GitHub webpage and see if installing his free FlashFloppy firmware and mods is something you are interested in. The disadvantage of this is that there are very few bells and whistles available with this model and it costs about $25 (USD).

The easiest way is to buy GOTEK Model: SFRM72вЂ‘FUвЂ‘DL and simply plug it into the sampler where the floppy disk drive used to be. There are many methods of making a GOTEK USB/FDE work with the Roland SвЂ‘Series and WвЂ‘Series samplers. *** Additional information about using the S-760 with a GOTEK is at this link*** *** Installing FlashFloppy Firmware for use with Roland SвЂ‘50, SвЂ‘550, SвЂ‘330 And W-30 Samplers is available at this link*** *** The instructions on this page are only for GOTEK Model: SFRM72-FU-DL with the default factory firmware *** *** There are no instructions on this page for use with FlashFloppy firmware. (For Use Only With Roland SвЂ‘50, SвЂ‘550, SвЂ‘330 And W-30 Samplers)

I've not tried the instructions in this video yet but it appears to be a sound method for updating the newer GOTEK models To use any instructions and diagrams on this webpage, check with your vendor to ensure your GOTEK contains the STMВ CortexВ MвЂ‘3В ICДЄlso, if you do end up with a GOTEK containing the new AT Cortex MвЂ‘4 IC, you may find this instruction video at the YouTube retrofriends channel helpful. This newer IC version will not work with the instructions and diagrams shown on this webpage. March 2021: Due to recent shortages of STMВ CortexВ MвЂ‘3В IC's which are used in the manufacture of GOTEK's, some models sold on or after April 2021 will most likely contain the newer ATВ CortexВ MвЂ‘4В IC.