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ARX-01 : more info?

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

7 Mar 2011, 01:03
keysme wrote:
Case in point... anybody hear a 'peep' from Roland lately? I rest my case. :D
My bet is that Roland has already advised their distributors of new hardware coming out because Guitar Center did not have ANY Fantom keyboard listed in their latest mailer. Best Buy also started dumping a bunch of gear. This info 100% ensures the Fantom's demise is eminent.

If there isn't any info by Summer NAMM then you can guarantee there is something going on. Their stock hasn't been doing very well lately.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

7 Mar 2011, 08:02
Yep made in china is coming...that'd be my guess. Id be surprised if Kronos was still made in japan at that price. JPY is too strong to bring happiness to Japan.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

26 Mar 2011, 22:13
I got a brand new ARX-01 coming for an unheard of price directly from a Roland dealer.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

27 Mar 2011, 00:13
Deneteus wrote:
I got a brand new ARX-01 coming for an unheard of price directly from a Roland dealer.


how much? just tell us and then post the proof later...
Can You Touch The Apex

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

27 Mar 2011, 02:59
I did that the last time and missed out. Once I have the product in hand we can use the receipt to price match.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

27 Mar 2011, 17:15
$99 at the following…

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/543016-REG/Product.html

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Roland-ARX-01-Super-NATURAL-Expansion-Board-104907027-i1388450.gc?CJAID=10449560&CJPID=3640578&CJSID=skim526X834X08015cb1f7e2552df1aacaf7ce4d2d14

http://www.wwbw.com/Roland-ARX-01-Super-NATURAL-Expansion-Board-703115-i1388450.wwbw?CJAID=10563961&CJPID=3629892&CJSID=ih-ih

I found these using a Safari 5 extension called InvisibleHand.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

27 Mar 2011, 21:09
Juno. Nice catch! I got a notification of a price drop on Friday. Now you know Roland is up to something.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

28 Mar 2011, 00:10
every single one of those businesses has this listed as an out of stock or not regularly stocked item...

so when exactly will you get yours? and do you really have to have a receipt to get a price match? I mean if it's the advertised price, then you know people will match it.

as far as roland being up to something... do you all really think they would completely ditch the arx technology with only 3 cards out? i mean it's not like ALL the arx cards are priced this low... it's only the drum card. maybe they are just about to release some new cards!!!!

wonder which it will be. and how much.
Can You Touch The Apex

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

28 Mar 2011, 01:26
All three ARX cards are getting the price drop to $99:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=roland+arx&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

http://www.guitarcenter.com/New-Gear.gc?internal=1&src=roland+arx&Search.x=0&Search.y=0&Search=Go

http://www.wwbw.com/Search/Default.aspx?internal=1&src=roland%20arx

Musician's Friend has 01 and 03 at $99, but 02 is oddly still $399:

http://backstage.musiciansfriend.com/search/search.jsp?question=roland+arx
every single one of those businesses has this listed as an out of stock or not regularly stocked item...
Yes. That is worrisome, but it is also not surprising. ARX cards are not big sellers.
do you all really think they would completely ditch the arx technology with only 3 cards out?
Yes, unfortunately. But that is just my guess. My crystal ball isn't the best.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

28 Mar 2011, 06:21
apex wrote:
every single one of those businesses has this listed as an out of stock or not regularly stocked item...
That is because they aren't normally stocked. Guitar Center doesn't even carry them in store. Even the B&M stores have to order them.
apex wrote:
so when exactly will you get yours? and do you really have to have a receipt to get a price match? I mean if it's the advertised price, then you know people will match it.


Sometime this week. If you know anything about bargain shopping a receipt is leverage for other vendors to drop their prices. For example. I can buy something from on store and buy 2 more of that item from another store for the same price.

Guitar Centers price didn't drop until later. I checked after I saw the price on B&H on Friday afternoon.
apex wrote:
as far as roland being up to something... do you all really think they would completely ditch the arx technology with only 3 cards out? i mean it's not like ALL the arx cards are priced this low... it's only the drum card. maybe they are just about to release some new cards!!!!

Look at how old the tech is. Is it really needed with todays hi-speed memory and flash storage options? It is not the first time they have dropped support of something.

wonder which it will be. and how much.
You are assuming they plan on pushing the same old series with all the new competition out. They would have to bring out another Fantom with some serious upgrades to compete with the Korg Kronos and all the plugins that are out there.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

5 Apr 2011, 07:59
WOW! With prices so low and already owning the ARX01, which to buy? Piano or brass? Anyone own either or have an opinion? Thanks.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

6 Apr 2011, 10:43
Got the Brass! ARX03. Well, on order I mean. I went with B&H. Seems like the most bang for the new low buck. A whole horn section at my command!

You guys are right though, there must be something coming down the pike here. Funny thing, I am now seeing ebay auctions for these starting at 99¢. Trying to fleece the poor G owners that are not hip to this astounding price drop.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

9 Apr 2011, 12:01
Got an ARX-01 for $99 with free shipping via USPS priority mail...ordered it on Thursday from the midi store cause they had it in stock...it's here today!

If anyone wants one and doesn't want to wait till the end of the month, the midi store has them!

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

9 Apr 2011, 12:49
BHPhotoVideo.com also has them in stock now. I wonder what Roland is doing.

Re: ARX-01 : more info?

10 Apr 2011, 04:37
Wow...I love the ARX-01 card! It's so much easier to dial in a great sound...Well worth the $99...!

Ordered it Thursday afternoon, got it Saturday! And I called BHphotovideo and they told me they had to order it, that's it's not a stocked item for them, that's why their site says "usually ships in 7-14 days"

But I can vouch for the midi store...they have them in stock and at the $99 price with free shipping!

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