Roland MC909

Further Information on Roland MC-909:

• Roland MC909 Features
  
  Audio and MIDI can be integrated, synthesized and sequenced together within a single, easy-to-use environment;
  
  Professional 64-voice workstation with new-generation XV synthesis, sampling, 16-track sequencer, effects and oversized graphic LCD;
  
  SmartMedia™ storage for sample data;
  
  V-LINK function for integrating audio and video in performance;
  
  Expandable synthesis including new ROM waveforms and professional sampling;
  
  USB port for exchanging samples and sequences with a PC;



• Roland MC909 Sampling
  
  16MB of sample memory;
  
  Expandable up to 272MB using optional DIMMs;
  
  Audio can be recorded via the stereo analog inputs or digitally using the S/PDIF input;
  
  Import .WAV/AIFF files from a computer via USB;
  
  Resample the output and export it back to a PC for CD burning;



• Roland MC909 Editing
  
  With Wave Edit, a waveform can be truncated and looped while viewing it graphically on the LCD;
  
  Timestretch function makes it possible to change a loop’s tempo without affecting pitch;
  
  Use Chop to slice up loops to create your own loops;
  
  Trigger samples chromatically from the velocity-sensitive pads or via an external MIDI keyboard;



• Roland MC909 Sequencing
  
  480 TPQN resolution;
  
  Hundreds of new high-quality patterns, sounds and rhythm sets;
  
  Patterns can also be up to 998 measures (for linear programming);
  
  TR recording method (like “Piano Roll” editing) allows user to view several notes at once using the pads and LCD;
  
  Sequencer is fully compatible with Standard MIDI Files, to import and export SMF sequences via the built-in USB port;



• Roland MC909 Programming
  
  4-Tone synthesis engine with stereo waveforms per Tone;
  
  64-voice polyphony;
  
  Easy to program as an analog synth with a generous supply of knobs, buttons and sliders;



• Roland MC909 Effects
  
  Studio quality 24-bit reverb that can be applied to each sequencer part;
  
  2 independent multi-effects (MFX) for the new filter algorithms: including a 36dB filter and Step Filter—plus tempo-synced delay up to 4 seconds (MFX 2 only), phasing, distortion and other proprietary effects like Lo-Fi, & Slicer;
  
  Dedicated Mastering processor: this special tool includes 3-band compression for creating “final” mixes with superb clarity;



• Roland MC909 Equipment
  
  LCD screen makes it easy to locate sounds, sample audio, edit waveforms and sequence MIDI arrangements;
  
  User-friendly dedicated knobs for each frequency band;
  
  Dedicated Part Mixer makes mixing easy;
  
  Turntable Emulation makes it possible to adjust pitch and time independently for MIDI or audio;
  
  Twin D Beams use an infrared beam of light for triggering samples, tweaking filters