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MX88 as Cubase controller

Last post by mariosils32 « Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:32 pm
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by SiFi1960 » Mon May 25, 2020 12:42 pm

Hello everyone

I'm new to this forum and to the entire DAW universe too, so will doubtless post a plethora of the most mind-numbing noob questions....

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Last post by mariosils32
Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:32 pm
Remote Keyboard

Last post by anotherscott « Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:23 pm
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by Sausagefingers » Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:19 pm

I am getting to grips with the MX61, and I love it. However I am running into difficulties when playing split keyboard live. Either I don't have...

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Last post by anotherscott
Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:23 pm
Notes in midi file being degraded

Last post by yarrb « Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:16 pm
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by yarrb » Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:43 pm

Using MAC Air Catalina 10.15, I'm creating midi files with mx88 and Digital Performer 10.11.
Most files are OK.

But Midi files with 5-6 note chords...

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Last post by yarrb
Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:16 pm
MX49 Rhythm Pattern changing

Last post by stevedean « Wed Jun 10, 2020 3:00 pm

by stevedean » Wed Jun 10, 2020 3:00 pm

I've just bought a Yamaha MX49 synth and am trying to change the Rhythm Pattern associated with a particular performance. I can select the pattern I...

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Last post by stevedean
Wed Jun 10, 2020 3:00 pm
Identify arp from performance

Last post by Kier « Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:54 am

by Kier » Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:54 am

Can anyone tell me the name of the arp used on the Amb Pizza part of the MXCategory performance? I'm trying to recreate it on Montage. Thank you :)...

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Last post by Kier
Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:54 am
MIDI Volume Control - MX88

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Fri May 22, 2020 4:47 am
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by Dave12358 » Fri May 22, 2020 2:23 am

Is there a way to balance (reduce) the MIDI input volume with respect to the on-board volume of the keyboard? I am trying to play along with a music...

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Last post by SeaGtGruff
Fri May 22, 2020 4:47 am
mx49 stereo out

Last post by YamahaUser « Wed May 20, 2020 1:15 pm
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by tdavit » Thu May 07, 2020 1:57 am

I am having a problem with my mx49 keyboard.

I have it hooked into a mixer,
and a signal is passed from each of the outs if used separately.
but,...

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Views: 537

Last post by YamahaUser
Wed May 20, 2020 1:15 pm
Monophonic legato playing while retriggering envelope

Last post by Airlane « Mon May 04, 2020 7:32 am
Replies: 5
by Airlane » Sun May 03, 2020 4:40 pm

Is it possible, as on most synths, to have a monophonic patch which retriggers the filter/amp envelopes while playing legato? I want to use...

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Views: 474

Last post by Airlane
Mon May 04, 2020 7:32 am
MX61 Setup using Emagic MT4!

Last post by Ri-Mar « Thu Apr 23, 2020 6:30 pm
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by Ri-Mar » Sat May 25, 2019 11:58 am
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Hi There,

I am new to this forum but have recently purchased the MX61 :D. However, I am a little confused (no actually very :? :pray:) regarding...
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Last post by Ri-Mar
Thu Apr 23, 2020 6:30 pm
MX-Cubase hearing two voices..

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:00 am
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by Marty333 » Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:31 am

I'm having a slight problem with my MX88-Cubase(PC) integration that I'm sure will be child's play for someone on this forum to solve.

I think I...

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Last post by SeaGtGruff
Mon Apr 20, 2020 10:00 am
Cubase Ai Elements Bundle

Last post by Sausagefingers « Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:41 pm

by Sausagefingers » Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:41 pm

Can anyone give me some advice on setting my MX61 one up with the Cubase Ai bundle?

I have had my MX61 since August and have got to grips fairly...

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Views: 304

Last post by Sausagefingers
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:41 pm
Melas software: what does it offer?

Last post by Sausagefingers « Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:31 pm
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by Airlane » Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:37 pm

I'm thinking of buying the John Melas package. His site doesn't offer a comprehensive guide to what's in the software. Can someone who uses it tell...

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Views: 744

Last post by Sausagefingers
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:31 pm
LFO drifting out of sync

Last post by Airlane « Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:51 am

by Airlane » Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:51 am

:? I've got Cubase AI 10.5 with my MX. I want to sync the LFO on a pad/strings type patch to modulate the filter with 8th notes as a repeating loop,...

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Views: 270

Last post by Airlane
Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:51 am
Actual Voice Names for MX88?

Last post by Dave12358 « Sat Apr 11, 2020 1:28 pm
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by OakvilleDave » Thu Jan 23, 2020 11:47 pm

Hi Everybody,

Has anyone composed a list of MX88 voices/sounds that use the actual instrument names for the voices, i.e. Fender Rhodes, Hammond B3,...

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Last post by Dave12358
Sat Apr 11, 2020 1:28 pm
Can I record music using my MX88 to USB?

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:45 pm
Replies: 1
by blobdog » Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:44 am

Hi friends
New MX88 user here. Hope you are all well in these weird times. I am not that tech savvy and have a questions which I hope someone can...

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Last post by SeaGtGruff
Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:45 pm
MX49 FL Studio Set Up

Last post by buddy_raptor_11 « Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:25 am

by buddy_raptor_11 » Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:25 am

I recently bought a MX 49 and use FL Studio 20 Producer edition on an Mac OS as my DAW
however i've not been able to find any comprehensive guide to...

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Views: 306

Last post by buddy_raptor_11
Mon Apr 06, 2020 1:25 am
How to best play continuous soft pad behind piano sound

Last post by YamahaUser « Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:48 pm
Replies: 2
by 1jmcgarvey » Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:18 pm

I just got an MX88 so I'm trying to learn some basics on how to use it. I'd like to be able to add a soft pad sound that continues indefinitely in...

Replies: 2
Views: 332

Last post by YamahaUser
Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:48 pm
Using MX88 sounds as midi

Last post by John_D « Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:16 pm
Replies: 4
by Tybward » Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:52 pm

I have read somewhere that you can use the sounds built into the MX88 as basically VST instruments in a DAW such as Ableton. That way the sounds sent...

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Last post by John_D
Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:16 pm
MX 61 MIDI in and out?

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:26 am
Replies: 6
by Bjarne Bertelsen » Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:53 pm

Hello everyone.
I recently bought an MM6 and have one big problem. When playing back MIDI recorded in Cubase The mm6 only plays back GM sounds, not...

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Last post by SeaGtGruff
Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:26 am
MX61 sound bank

Last post by talusier « Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:53 pm
Replies: 6
by richardlewisclements » Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:30 pm

Hi all,

I'm looking to buy either the MX61 or the MODX6. Does the MX61 have the same sound library as the MODX? All i really need my synth to do is...

Replies: 6
Views: 2271

Last post by talusier
Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:53 pm
Drum Kit removal

Last post by Pianolady « Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:07 am

by Pianolady » Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:07 am

I am a Newbie. I just purchased the Yamaha MX88 keyboard and am trying to learn all its nuances. I love this keyboard, as it has been fairly easy to...

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Views: 402

Last post by Pianolady
Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:07 am
Drum volume

Last post by Cindy12 « Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:07 pm

by Cindy12 » Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:07 pm

Is it possible to control the drum volume separately from the keyboard volume with a foot pedal on the mx49? If so, how? Thanks.

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Last post by Cindy12
Fri Mar 06, 2020 7:07 pm
Best amplifier for MX61?

Last post by Kcowen2210 « Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:17 am
Replies: 4
by Blakestyger » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:16 pm

Hello from Ottawa, Canada. New MX61 user would like members suggestions on best amp or speakers for the synth? Thanks.

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Last post by Kcowen2210
Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:17 am
volume

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:20 am
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by thisoldfish » Sat Mar 16, 2019 5:42 pm

hi there,

I'm finding that the output volume on mx88 is really low- esp on piano/electric keyboards. When I record on DAW I have to dial all the...

Replies: 2
Views: 1556

Last post by SeaGtGruff
Sat Feb 22, 2020 11:20 am
MX61 split

Last post by Sausagefingers « Thu Feb 20, 2020 6:15 pm
Replies: 3
by Schoolboy » Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:04 pm

I’m going from an MM6 to the MX61. MM6 is very user friendly, especially for live performances. On the MM6 I can layer two voices, plus use a third,...

Replies: 3
Views: 508

Last post by Sausagefingers
Thu Feb 20, 2020 6:15 pm
Obtaining Vycro MX Performance Editor software

Last post by Saul « Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:05 pm
Replies: 7
by Airlane » Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:24 pm

I've just noticed I could use this free software but the site ( from which it's downloadable is dead. Does anyone know of another source to obtain it?

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Last post by Saul
Sun Feb 16, 2020 10:05 pm
Text file list of sounds

Last post by Macke « Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:23 pm
Replies: 1
by Modcuba » Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:58 pm

Is there a text file list of the sounds so I can search on a computer?

Replies: 1
Views: 318

Last post by Macke
Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:23 pm
Vycro MX Editor installation for Mac OS

Last post by Noni « Wed Feb 12, 2020 6:12 pm
Replies: 13
by ray_aina » Sun Dec 09, 2018 5:46 pm

Hi !

i saw on youtube that there is free apps called Vycro MX and Vycro MX Pro that are able to edit performances and voices on the MX Series...

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Last post by Noni
Wed Feb 12, 2020 6:12 pm
john melas

Last post by Macke « Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:08 pm
Replies: 5
by synthguy » Mon Feb 10, 2020 10:46 am

it appears his website has gone black . i sent him an email but if he doesnt respond could anyone help me with a registration key ? i currently have...

Replies: 5
Views: 612

Last post by Macke
Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:08 pm
Assigning a drum sound

Last post by ShaneWilks « Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:11 am

by ShaneWilks » Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:11 am

Can anyone help me with assigning a drum tone to a different key on the MX61?

I wish to use a tone for one of Bruno Mars Songs but only want the one...

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Views: 714

Last post by ShaneWilks
Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:11 am
Pitch Envelope Touch Sensitivity

Last post by Sausagefingers « Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:48 pm

by Sausagefingers » Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:48 pm

Hi. I am loving the MX61 and beginning to go deeper and deeper with programming, having got both the Vycro Editor and the John Melas editing kit.

I...

Replies: 0
Views: 350

Last post by Sausagefingers
Sat Jan 25, 2020 9:48 pm
Connecting using MIDI instead of USB

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:55 am
Replies: 3
by Airlane » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:36 pm

I use a Yamaha MX49 synth in my home setup and I'd like to change to MIDI connections from it rather than its USB in order to avoid the intrusive...

Replies: 3
Views: 504

Last post by SeaGtGruff
Fri Jan 24, 2020 8:55 am
Do you use a DAW with your MX

Last post by Saul « Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:44 pm
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by liquid153 » Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:18 am

Thinking of purchasing a MX88. Love the keybed. Just curious does purchasing a new MX come with DAW software. Also if you use a DAW which one?

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Last post by Saul
Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:44 pm
Using the MX88 With a Behringer Pro-1

Last post by Willy « Fri Jan 10, 2020 1:36 am
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by Willy » Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:44 pm

:evil: :evil: :evil: Hi fellow musicians. I say fellow musicians with caution, as I only started taking piano lessons a few months ago! However, I...

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Last post by Willy
Fri Jan 10, 2020 1:36 am
Recording MX Performances live into Cubase

Last post by Airlane « Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:13 pm

by Airlane » Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:13 pm

I use Cubase AI 9.5 and I'd like to play with the rhythm & layer/split Performances as a compositional tool, recording the MIDI output into parallel...

Replies: 0
Views: 393

Last post by Airlane
Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:13 pm
Sequencing "user voices" via MIDI on MX88

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:23 am
Replies: 3
by Diegaso » Fri Dec 27, 2019 11:38 pm

Please ,how can I select via MIDI my user voices on the MX 88 ?

I use an Akai MPC 1000 as a sequencer , and I can find any preset factory voice via...

Replies: 3
Views: 506

Last post by SeaGtGruff
Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:23 am
Need to remove '88 back !

Last post by JerryHooper0729 « Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:02 am

by JerryHooper0729 » Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:02 am

Can anyone help me ? I'm trying to get the back cover off of my 88. I have the screws out all around the outside of the case. I cannot for the life...

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Views: 362

Last post by JerryHooper0729
Mon Dec 30, 2019 5:02 am
Flash drive of recorded songs made on a psrEW400 won’t play on mx88

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:15 pm
Replies: 4
by Kcowen2210 » Thu Nov 28, 2019 12:51 am

I’ve been making backing tracks recorded to user on psrE400 then saved on flash drive SmF format believe is 0. These flash drives play on DGX 660,...

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Last post by SeaGtGruff
Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:15 pm
Select Parts on the MX49 Using MIDI

Last post by YamahaUser « Thu Nov 28, 2019 8:17 pm
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by brenttauro » Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:11 am

I'm fully aware that the MX series has parts assigned to separate MIDI channels. I use Ableton Live and using a MIDI clip, I can send Program Changes...

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Last post by YamahaUser
Thu Nov 28, 2019 8:17 pm
Does anyone gig out regularly with the Yamaha MX49?

Last post by brenttauro « Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:19 am
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by kyleinmo » Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:29 am

Curious to who gigs with the MX49 regularly in their setup and even if they use it as their primary keyboard. I have a couple of them since they are...

Replies: 2
Views: 1615

Last post by brenttauro
Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:19 am
MIDI PC change

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:31 pm
Replies: 7
by mojo_plasma » Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:58 pm

I am VERY new to the MX88 I bought one for my wife to replace her MO8 which was dying...
I was wondering how to program my FCB1010 to switch programs...

Replies: 7
Views: 939

Last post by SeaGtGruff
Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:31 pm
Foot Controller Issues

Last post by mojo_plasma « Tue Nov 19, 2019 2:21 pm
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by Sausagefingers » Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:32 pm

Hi!

I am starting to get to grips with my MX61. I absolutely love it! I have created a number of performances, and just started venturing out into...

Replies: 1
Views: 452

Last post by mojo_plasma
Tue Nov 19, 2019 2:21 pm
Edit performance and saving on MX

Last post by mojo_plasma « Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:42 pm
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by Zingman » Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:30 pm

Hi.

Can anyone explain step by step and in simple terms how to edit a performance so that I can recall a sound with a single button press in a live...

Replies: 2
Views: 592

Last post by mojo_plasma
Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:42 pm
MX88 and Logic Pro X problems

Last post by Coffeeholic101 « Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:30 am
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by Coffeeholic101 » Sun Nov 17, 2019 2:32 pm

:confusion-confused:

Hi, I'm a newcomer here and also a novice when it comes to MIDI and keyboards.

Recently got the MX88 and am hoping to use it...

Replies: 2
Views: 622

Last post by Coffeeholic101
Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:30 am
MX49 and external click - BOSS DB-90

Last post by sunspotmike « Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:30 pm

by sunspotmike » Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:30 pm

Hey guys,
My band has been using an MX-49 for the past couple years and most of it is great. However, our keyboardist and guitarist are the same...

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Views: 366

Last post by sunspotmike
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:30 pm
MX61 v1 or v2 ?

Last post by Saul « Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:42 am
Replies: 7
by Grolux » Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:55 pm

Hello,

How can I see the difference between a v1 or v2 model of the MX (in the case I want to buy a used one) ?

Thank's

Steven Grolux from...

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Views: 11150

Last post by Saul
Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:42 am
Split zones on the MX61

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:17 am
Replies: 8
by steveg » Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:26 pm

Hi All,

I wonder if anyone can help. I have spend days trying but unsuccessfully. I am trying to use the split function of my MX61. I have had...

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Last post by SeaGtGruff
Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:17 am
are there vibes (voice) and 3/4 meter in mx88??

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:50 am
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by laurileinchen33 » Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:12 am

should be simple, maybe im just blind: I cant find any vibes voices in the mx88, same with a 3/4 meter for waltz... tried to check the listing online...

Replies: 1
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Last post by SeaGtGruff
Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:50 am
Changing time signature on rhythm pattern

Last post by ghh0726 « Sat Oct 12, 2019 3:08 pm

by ghh0726 » Sat Oct 12, 2019 3:08 pm

Hi all.
I’m new to this forum and a new MX88 owner. I’m fiddling around with the various drum patterns in the MX88 but for the life of me I cannot...

Replies: 0
Views: 602

Last post by ghh0726
Sat Oct 12, 2019 3:08 pm
Editing MIDI files for use on MX49

Last post by SeaGtGruff « Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:39 am
Replies: 1
by guellis » Sun Sep 29, 2019 3:22 pm

Hi, I am a new MX49 user. I play in a cover band and am trying to figure out how to use the MX49 to play some synth parts (from midi files) while the...

Replies: 1
Views: 567

Last post by SeaGtGruff
Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:39 am

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