Interested in purchasing any of the gear in this video? Below are links that I would make a credit from AT NO EXTRA CHARGE TO YOU: ►Digitakt: bit.ly/3DJB4UB ►SP-404 MK2: bit.ly/3FLBlsf ►PC 12 Midi Controller: bit.ly/2QJBTu4
@joshhanson9321
2 жыл бұрын
Also, digging the deep house vibes of your tunes! Nice work!
@roryjineffect
2 жыл бұрын
I think you linked to the PO-12, not the PC 12, FYI.
@BobbyGeneric145
2 жыл бұрын
Liam, could you please recommend a midi controller that is closer to impulse buy price than 700 bucks?!
@Joedoriamusic
Жыл бұрын
GFY, Liam
@mattcero1
6 күн бұрын
Dude! I just updated to 4.05 and am sold on Roland and their dedication to their end users. I was going to buy a Volca drum today for $90 but will go with the Roland T-8 for $200 because of this great support! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ROLAND!
@LiamKillen
3 күн бұрын
Thanks ! And YAY FOR AFFORDABLE GEAR !
@kolektywpaliatyw
2 жыл бұрын
Liam, you can prevent FX menu from jumping back with holding REMAIN and pressing FX button of your choice :)
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
You’re right, the problem is that after about 3 seconds whatever FX you’re on closes and you have to open it up again. With 4 FX it feels like you’re juggling a bit IMO
@deepseadiver8191
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen you did not understand the tip at all.
@prestopasta_
2 жыл бұрын
So funny, I just learned this watching spvidz’ newest video on djfx tips
@ZETONEproductions
2 жыл бұрын
@@deepseadiver8191 yes he Did.. but the remain choose effect doesn’t help you with direct access to parameters like midi mapping does …so your comment is totally out of grid ..
@deepseadiver8191
2 жыл бұрын
@@ZETONEproductions You don’t understand the tip either, it was not a suggestion that it helps with direct access to parameters, but that it keeps the parameters pinned. Several times in the video he changes the parameters by first choosing the effect on the unit itself and complains that they disappear, such as at 3:39, simply pressing the Remain button and then selecting them would have prevented it from disappearing after 3 seconds. His reply itself confirms he does not understand the tip.
@gabrielmarin8730
2 жыл бұрын
You can also sequence pads on the sp 404 via midi. Patterns on the MKii will also start, stop, and sync automatically with the digitakt when selected in pattern mode. You don’t even have to have a channel selected it will just play whatever pattern you have selected with the digitakt. it’s so easy to quickly chop slices, put together a pattern and sequence it through the digitakt. You can also quickly loop a pattern or individual tracks off the digitakt to safe space when clocked together by using end snap to pretty much automatically create a perfect loop. The sp404 is getting better and better with each update! I’m using the same combo as a dawless setup and really hope you keep putting out more videos with this combo.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this addition!
@kathleencoveny3860
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another deep dive ... allowing us watching to come up for air ... as you navigate the many bells and whistles on this set up ... you just make it so easy to process .. thanks for taking the time to share your insights and expertise .. cheers!
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and cheers to you!
@cush7696
Жыл бұрын
Hey Liam, does the sp mk2 receive MIDI via usb? In other words can it be controlled using a usb controller without the 5pin connection? - if not, would a MIDI device like the Esi m4u do the trick? Thanks for your contents!
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure you need to use 5 pin midi
@mattcero1
6 күн бұрын
Video idea here. Consider making a video about how well devices from the same brand connect and play will with each other. Connect three Volcas together and same with Roland, Novation, Akai and Elektron to see which brand has the best "plug and pray" functionality. DO IT MAN!
@LiamKillen
3 күн бұрын
To be considered ! Thanks :-)
@commonbeats
2 жыл бұрын
thank you brother. such an exciting tool, and seemingly so much more to come! x
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
That’s what it looks like!
@timdanyo898
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you figured out the MIDI control issue over the MPC One.
@SonicVibe
2 жыл бұрын
Did he ? Curious how
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah this is the next iteration! And I’ve been sitting in it for a bit now- looks like it’s gonna stay. The only thing with the SP is that when you run an external audio source through it and you crank it, it distorts pretty easily. That’s the ONLY thing I’ve got my eye on now.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
This was the problem I was having: kzitem.info/news/bejne/z317mKyfbp-FpH4
@SonicVibe
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen I definitely keep trying to mention this to akai to fix in a update idk 🤷♂️
@thecalver
2 жыл бұрын
YES to the “drop progress” video 👍🏻 Great vid !
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! 😊
@bjamminsincebirth3494
2 жыл бұрын
I’m loving my SP404 MK2 since that new update.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
They really went in on this one. Roland’s on a ROLL these days lol
@RomainClaisse
5 ай бұрын
Hello Liam, Good job ! Peux tu me dire quel programme tu as utilisé pour le midi Mapping, s'agit il d'un programme "max for live" si oui lequel ? merci beaucoup! Romain
@LiamKillen
5 ай бұрын
You can midi map directly through whichever midi controller that you're using ! It's kind of different for each controller too, so you have to spend time on yours specifically !
@Dominant1mw
2 жыл бұрын
I really love you go in detail,I might just get an SP to add to my MPC One,Thanks🙏🏾
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Highly recommended
@MrFritzTube
Жыл бұрын
nice video! I just got my 404 and didn't know about these other pieces of gear
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! :-)
@domenichaberer5713
Жыл бұрын
hey i have a question can you control any parameter with a keyboard too? ik that you can control the vocoder with a keyboard but what about all the effects with pitch parameter? or there are some effects that have a parameter from 0 to 100 that also sound chromatic... that would be so cool to control. i dont really understand midi fully... is any midi cc# controllable with only knobs or also with keyboard?
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
If i'm understanding correctly, no you can't. For FX control you'd have to use a midi controller, or a keyboard WITH a midi controller.
@domenichaberer5713
Жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen no i mean: can i use they keyboard part of my midi controller to control a parameter... like when playing from low to high note -> assigning parameters from 0 to 100 or -12 to +12. there are just some parameters that would be really cool to be able to play chromatically (like some cutoff frequencies or pitch parameters of 2nd voice, ...)
@nothingmemorable486
Жыл бұрын
Hiya... Tyhanks for the video. When you map a controller to the 404 is it done forever or does it need to be done on every project??? Like on the MPC's...... Many thanks indeed. CRG
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
It's mapped forever as long as you don't change the midi routing in whatever it is that you're mapping to.
@nothingmemorable486
Жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen I think that is way better than on the MPC... I think I might have to give one a whirl asap.
@hasan7786
2 жыл бұрын
If I didnt have kids, I'd have known I could do this already. Got dam quality time! Thanks for the heads up, will be trying this out after bedtime.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Haha glad to save ya some time!
@psysword
2 жыл бұрын
Karma
@Tapepusher
Жыл бұрын
Is the PC12 connected to the SP via a TRS-MIDI cable there? I was also curious if I can connect a usb midi controller to the SP directly to control it that way? EDIT: oh scrap that 2nd question, Roland says you can’t.
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
Yes! That's how I have them connected :-)
@viktorfrih3843
Жыл бұрын
Hi Liam! I have a question, thought you might know the answer... I have a problem when trying to sync the midi clock signal coming from my boss loop station to my roland sp 404 mk2 when using an external usb midi host. It works fine without it but I want to use it to be able to control my effects using an external midi controller (novation launch control xl). I can control the effects now but the midi clock signal is no longer coming through the usb midi host, is there a setting or something that needs to be changed?I saw there is a setting called midi through, usb through or something? Has there something to do with that? Would appreciate your help!
@viktorfrih3843
Жыл бұрын
I figured it out 🙏
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
OK cool- glad that your figured this out! :-)
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
cheers.
@pyrox2518
2 жыл бұрын
Can I ask you how to link the parameters to the midi controller? Does it have some kind of MIDI learn feature or do you need some cheat sheet to see what midi channels to use? I really found nothing about this in the manual.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
I used the cc info ! I put it in the frame about mid way through the video.
@prsmo
5 ай бұрын
hello liam! have you by any chance made a video about diving into the dj mode and midi? i still don’t know how to set specific knobs for the efx on the mk2
@LiamKillen
5 ай бұрын
This video might help you out ! kzitem.info/news/bejne/zapp13xsgoReZW0 Also, my Discord community might help as well if you've got more questions! :-) kzitem.info/news/bejne/zapp13xsgoReZW0
@PaulWhitingQuirk
6 ай бұрын
A very informative video. In my set up I am using midi channels 1- 4 for other instruments and certain controller values are affecting the 404 effects. I really would like to disable the midi control of the effects. It seems strange that Roland gave over 4 midi channels instead of just using different combinations of cc commands on one midi channel. So far I can see no way to change these channels or turn them off.
@LiamKillen
6 ай бұрын
Hmm interesting take...there must be a reason!
@OliverEvergreen
6 ай бұрын
really, it eats 1-4 channels? I mean, there are only 16. definitely, it should have different CCs for different parameters. changable, preferably.
@DeathTrapProductions
2 жыл бұрын
I’m really curious how to get midi mapping working with the Keith McMillen KMix. Is there a list of 404 midi mapping in the manual? Can they be assigned or are they fixed?
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
They should be in the manual and to my knowledge they’re fixed.
@elsantoproductora
2 жыл бұрын
These new updates are insane. I want to try it out but I can't find it anywhere. Fingers crossed
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Ah damn hang tight dude
@VincentTessier
6 ай бұрын
Works great BUT, I cannot find a way to change the midi channel settings. Like, i'd like to use channel 10 for Bus 1, 11 for bus 2... or do I have to use 1,2,3,4 and cannot change this?
@LiamKillen
6 ай бұрын
I haven't tried doing this and i'm not sure how you'd change them. I'm sure there's something in the manual though, if it is possible.
@thebrianmaiden77
7 күн бұрын
Hey! I have exactly this setup (DT2) but can’t work out how to differentiate between channel 1 on the DT2 and channel 1 on the sp404. I have read the manual but can’t work it out! Any help is appreciated…
@LiamKillen
3 күн бұрын
Hit up my DIscord for help: discord.gg/xj8J2xJuBP
@bkeating
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see DJ mode midi control. i.e. map crossfader, volume faders, play, bend, etc to a midi controller.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Already in the works!
@bkeating
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen Excellent😀 While top of mind, other killer features for DJ mode would be: 1. Setting / triggering cue points throughout the track 2. Allow EFX bus 3&4 to be routed in parallel. Ex: bus 1&3 are routed sequentially; 2&4 Sequential. While in DJ mode this would allow users to put an equalizer on bus 3&4 while bus 1&2 are open for EFX. This would basically make the sp404mk2 have an internal mixer where Dj’s can manage the high, mid & low of their tracks and effects per channel.
@TTelf
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Keep up the good work!
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Always!
@vznquest
Жыл бұрын
great news. looks like i'll be pairing my incoming mk2 with the LCXL!
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@OFFMike
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lam thanks for the tips, I’ll try with my Mpd218, I think that you can also use the Digitakt (if you have one) midi tracks to control Fx if you don’t have midi contrôler, those midi controllers are really dope, but I have to control my gas😅. Great content🤜🏾🤛🏼
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed! Digitakt can do it too!
@serpieromusic
6 ай бұрын
Do you know if this would be possible with the midi fighter twister and the sp? The outlet in the twister its USB B and the inlet in the sp 404 as you know its jack 3.5, so with an adapater would it work?
@LiamKillen
6 ай бұрын
If you have the correct adaptor then yeah it should be possible !
@terrymacklin5935
Жыл бұрын
Hey, have you complete your follow up vidoe for DJ mode with a controller? It would be amazing if Roland made a contoller to accompany the 404 mk2.
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
There are so many to choose from! I'm currently using the EC-4 from FaderFox.
@terrymacklin5935
Жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen I will check it out. Can the levels of Ctrl1, Ctrl2 and Ctrl3 knobs be controlled via midi.
@terrymacklin5935
Жыл бұрын
Hi Liam, does this Faderfox allow standalone operation?
@willmyers8600
Жыл бұрын
Where did you find a list of CC numbers for the 404? I can't find documentation for those anywhere. Anyone have a link?
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
I think I linked it in the description although I’m not 100% sure. I got it from a Roland rep so it may not actually be online. The best would just be to screen shot it from this vid
@ripsniff9742
5 ай бұрын
Still now in 2024 a list of cc can't be found!!
@Hakucho64
4 ай бұрын
@@ripsniff9742 it's the last section in the manual, titled "MIDI Implementation Chart".
@Vadlife
Жыл бұрын
Im thinking of getting keylab controller to do similar stuff with sp404 for live performances, but without any computer.
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
That's clean!
@schmapps1
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a dedicated video to your ‘drop journey’! I struggle with that a bit myself.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
I worked on it a bunch today- it’ll be a bit before I have something. Wish I had 4 hands too lol
@joshhanson9321
2 жыл бұрын
I'm stoked to give the MKII a test drive when it arrives. Do you think they'll add multitrack over USB like the Elektron stuff? I feel like that is the next big technological advance is to have sweet analog gear with USB audio and for things like this to have multiple audio outs over USB. I love my Electribe 2 and have done full tracks and sets with it, and it exports each of the 16 parts as Ableton loops or WAV loops, but can't include all of my on-the-fly track mutes and knob twists and when I export the stereo audio it sounds less than professional and hard to just EQ the master. If it had at least 4 stereo busses out it would be much easier to get a pro mix. That's what I forsee happening with this unit as well. Where is the best place to give Roland our thoughts?
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Anything is possible at this point!
@xxjoshbrownxx
2 жыл бұрын
Tracks in the Digitakt are organized a bit different from the mkII. The digitakt is organized into 8 channels which makes it ideal for routing to a DAW. The MKII has way more polyphony and freedom than the digitakt but it doesn’t quite fit the multitrack concept of a daw natively. Roland might be able to pull it off but it’d probably look very different from overbridge
@joshhanson9321
2 жыл бұрын
@@xxjoshbrownxx I picture it as separate bus outs that you can send any track to like you would send to effect busses but for USB audio out...
@yoshwazap6747
11 ай бұрын
Hey I am struggeling to connect my sp404mk2 v3 with my pc12 and i tried a lot to make it work out but i just wont seems like it doesnt send and recieve though i have the specific midi - trs cable (maybe not but if roland says it works it should work right) what midi settings do you use and is there a setting on the pc12? i am lost trying this for 2 weeks straight HELP!!! 70
@LiamKillen
10 ай бұрын
I’m still willing to bet it’s an adaptor issue because it should work
@Hakucho64
4 ай бұрын
Double-check that you have a Type A (not B) "TRS to DIN" adapter cable.
@bomfie
2 жыл бұрын
If you hold Remain then press the MFX button the effects page will stay open so it wont keep closing on you when you're adjusting effects.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Sweet baby jesus- I didn’t know that it remained! I think I misunderstood. Either way this still does change the workflow of the MK2 especially if you’re rocking several instruments in a performance. In my opinion it’s still more efficient and I’m glad they added it.
@bomfie
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen Yeah I think the set up is rad. I want to get the Faderfox EC4 after seeing ur PC12
@quirklesswonder
Жыл бұрын
Is there a list of the mk2 CC’s anywhere for reference?
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
Other than what I pasted ion screen n the video, I couldn't find like a URL for them- maybe it's up by now, i'm really not sure.
@quirklesswonder
Жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen not that I’ve found 😔 also, is it possible to change the parameters for bus 3 and 4 without entering the efx settings screen with this method?
@martronimous5607
Жыл бұрын
Love this!! Any idea if the mk2 could be used to send a midi "start/record" message out to a loop pedal? I'm trying to figure out if the footswitch on the new eventide h90 would quantize to the mk2's midi clock. The h90 manual says it requires a "start" message from the external device (mk2) in addition to the midi clock. Thanks!
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
I’m sure it could but I haven’t tried this set up! Good luck!
@3ertin
2 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to connect the akai midimix to sp404?
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
5 pin midi I believe - you’d need an 8th adaptor as well
@anthonygato407
2 жыл бұрын
this will be the new CDJ. also the new DJ controller. so simple of a solution and so dope.
@anthonygato407
2 жыл бұрын
wamt to run it with the Roland 2000 old school mixer. the 4 channel with the entire effects section with a main out isolator, sampler, and also midi so it can trigger the 404. most likely the 404mk2 will save the world.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah it’s gonna change shit for sure
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
🔥
@MrCosmicVictory
2 жыл бұрын
i wish we could program transport buttons of a controller. but since the SP doesnt have that to begin with... 🤷🏻♂️ Maybe if using another set of pads, they could always be left on pattern select. and program a mute button? I wish
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe there’s a way
@raytbrown2
2 жыл бұрын
TY!
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
🍻
@hyperion2502
2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are very instrucriv. I'm looking for a fun dawless setup. I will finally receive my first sampler, an mpc one. Hope it will match with a korg ms20 a roland mx1 (mixer) and eventually beatstep pro or keystep. I definitively dislike my old roland tr8 and the system 1.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the MPC one is a big step up from the tr8!
@mandalamadness3625
Жыл бұрын
So i am trying to find some information on how and where to do the actual mapping? Please help
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
The mapping would be done on whichever midi controller you're using- it's different for all of them so you'd have to find like a specific video on whichever controller you're using.
@gomi_cat
5 ай бұрын
could one use something like a minilab 3 midi controller with its assignable knobs/sliders or pads in the same way to control the sp404?
@LiamKillen
5 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure - yes - if you'd like a definite answer on this though, and on like any music tech question you have, my Discord is a good place to reach out for resources! discord.gg/xj8J2xJuBP
@ChumpyDumps
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the MK2 is pretty easily the best sampler you can buy right now. When you consider the price and features it just kicks ass. And I say that owning a lot of samplers. Octatrack is still my favorite of all time but for the money and feature set MK2 punches above its weight class.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
I think I’m destined to own an octatrack one day…maybe soon
@jedilicious7025
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen yes, join the darkside 😎
@pvndvlce_music8812
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if i had the right idea but i couldnt get midi to work with my Midi Fighter Twister. wouldve liked to use it alongside the MK2.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
I’m not familiar with the midi fighter twister!
@rdean150
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I haven't tried my Twister with the 404 yet, but in general the Twister usually needs a full blown computer hosting it, due to its weird, VERY chatty MIDI implementation. It basically uses every CC on almost every channel of an entire MIDI port, and it needs the host to talk back to it consistently so it can keep its LEDs up-to-date with the levels of every control it has configured. Typically instruments don't respond to the barrage of status update requests it sends. But if you connect it to a laptop and then route it back out to the external instrument in your DAW it works well. You may have to do the MIDI learn in your DAW too if you want the LEDs to be accurate tho. Basically, using your DAW as the middleman is usually the trick with the Twister. Faderfox stuff is much more friendly for DAW-less.
@immersive_______9925
2 жыл бұрын
Where can I find all the midi mapping implementation charts?
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
They should be at the back of the 404mk2 manual. I’d not theyre def somewhere on the interwebz lol
@Hakucho64
4 ай бұрын
They are at the back of the manual.
@UnknownESIAH
2 жыл бұрын
Still trying to figure out how to get my Mpc to work nicely with the 404… a headache 🤕
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
MPCs a bit of a bitch in combo with other instruments TBH
@spacebrothermusic
2 жыл бұрын
I’m excited to try this, getting an Mk ii next week I hope. I had good luck using the Mpc live and sx together via midi. Rock solid actually it was plug and play as long as I played from start using Mpc as master clock, keeping my pattern length and bpm the same on both devices.
@thecalver
2 жыл бұрын
I ‘only’ have a UC4, that PC12 us giving me bad GAS ! 💨
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
It’s gas worthy
@jaxager
Жыл бұрын
I am having problems getting this guy to sync via midi to my other gear. I just want it to sync to the tempo of my LXR-02 drum machine so I can grab some samples off of it. I've tried every single setting pertaining to midi on both machines and no joy to be found. I usually don't have this issue with syncing Roland gear to my other stuff. And the LXR-02 syncs to all my other Roland gear with no problem. I'm about to start pulling my hair out. Lol.
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
Make sure you’re using the right 5 pin to 8th inch midi cable adaptor- it’s beyond annoying that there are different adaptors that are compatible with different machines
@jaxager
Жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen Yeah. That's pretty annoying. I have the TRS variety. Thanks for the info.
@jefferywarren734
Жыл бұрын
how would i do this with a un-powered controller
@LiamKillen
Жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean
@mwhitelow9312
2 жыл бұрын
PC-12 link goes to the PO-12 - I’ve got one of those!
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Ah shit I’ll correct that tmrw
@SmartSleeper
2 жыл бұрын
How do I do this with ABLETON?
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Got up some Ableton videos!
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Hit*
@Joeybonez
8 ай бұрын
Where can I find the CC chart?
@LiamKillen
8 ай бұрын
I can't remember but maybe it's in the 404 manual? If not, take a screen shot! :-)
@chelloward
2 жыл бұрын
how do you midi map
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Depends on the midi controller you’re using
@chelloward
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen Somewhat figured it out . I’m trying to find away to trigger the on/off for the backspin effect. Don’t see the cc for it .
@bjamminsincebirth3494
2 жыл бұрын
You must have a young man’s memory. I would forget what knobs or what.
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
It’s really just about trial and error and using them a lot
@bjamminsincebirth3494
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiamKillen So when you have them mapped that way…can you use more effects at the same time?
@EHLOSMTP
2 жыл бұрын
How tf are you calling it a MEATY controller and a DIGGY takt
@LiamKillen
2 жыл бұрын
Always got meat on the mind and love those hard geez
@PsyCodeqz
7 ай бұрын
lol, this video is so fake!, you can't control an sp 404 with a faderfox pc12! it's not possible, thats why he doesn't tell you how to do it, he just twists knobs and edits videos with pure manipulation video editing skills, and even if you could do it, none of you people watching this would know where to start or even how to even grapple the idea of using something like the pc12 or the sp 404 mk2! HAHA
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