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Roland MV-8800

Sampling Workstation with Sequencer, CD-RW Drive, Sound Library, and Roland Instrument/Effects Models
Item ID: MV8800

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Great Groove Production from One Box!

The Roland MV-8800 is a fully functioning sampler, synth, and multitrack recorder. This unit packed with features, including parameters that can be assigned to the automated control surfaces, a built-in 24-channel stereo mixer, and extensive signal-processing functions. The MV-8800 also includes a powerful hard drive with a 128-instrument sound library, as well real-time BPM tempo-matching and pitch-matching and a host of effects and models. You can create and manipulate great-sounding tracks right out of the box with the MV-8800!

Roland MV-8800 at a Glance:
  • Synthesis, sampling, recording, mixing, and mastering all in one box
  • Sound library onboard
  • Amazing pitch and time control
  • Vintage and modern effects onboard

Synthesis, sampling, recording, mixing, and mastering
The MV-8800 is a fully equipped sampler and synthesizer with parameters that can be edited and automated with the assignable sliders and/or with a VGA monitor and mouse (VGA monitor optional; mouse included). It's also an advanced multitrack recorder equipped with an automated 24-channel stereo mixer and mega effects processor. Mastering tools are provided as well, including a parametric mastering EQ, enhancer, expander, multiband compressor, mastering limiter, and soft-clip algorithm with output dithering.

Sound library onboard
With the MV-8800 you can create your own sounds or load up to 128 instruments or drum kits at once from the MV-formatted sound library that's preinstalled on the hard drive. Newly created drum kits are provided, including a special collection of 16 vintage drum machines such as the legendary Roland TR-808 and TR-909. Acoustic and electric pianos, strings, guitars, horns, synth basses, and other essential instruments are also included in the MV-8800's sound library.

Amazing pitch and time control
The MV-8800 lets you load hundreds of loops, hits, or vocal phrases at once, all with realtime BPM matching. Just tap the tempo and all the samples lock to your new tempo! You can match the pitches of melodic phrases just as easily. Create loop-based tracks on the fly, all locked together in perfect pitch and time sync.

Vintage and modern effects onboard
An incredible lineup of modern and vintage effects is built into the MV-8800, including models of classic Roland SRV reverbs, SDD-320 Chorus, SBF-325 Flanger, Boss BF-2 and HF-2 pedals, and the legendary RE-201 Space Echo. The MV-8800's multi-effects processor includes an Analog Modeling Bass that turns the MFX engine into a virtual SH-style bass synthesizer. All MFX knob tweaks can be automated as you mix.

Roland MV-8800 Features:
  • Drum machine-style pattern recording and DAW-style linear recording
  • Realtime control of audio pitch and time, groove quantize, and pattern/song arrangements
  • World-class sound library pre-installed
  • Legendary Roland instrument and effects models onboard, including TR-808, TR-909, SRV reverb, SDD-320 Chorus, SBF-325 Flanger, Boss BF-2, HF-2, and RE-201 Space Echo
  • Three MIDI ports
The Roland MV-8800 is a complete sampling and production machine!

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: MV-8800

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Billy Fortenberry

After putting the Roland MV-8800 through its paces in my home studio I can say without reservation that the MV8800 represents a major advancement in the eternal quest to develop a comprehensive in-the-box production solution for the producers of R&B, rap, hip hop, and electronic music. The MV-8800 offers 16 velocity-sensitive pads arranged in a 4x4 matrix, giving users a comfortable, intuitive interface to create beats and sequences. The MV-8800 has a large, full color display right of the box, but one of the most exciting features of the unit is its native compatibility with a mouse and VGA monitor. These features place the MV-8800 in a class by itself in terms of ergonomics and ease of use. In addition to its high-quality internal sounds, the MV-8800 is capable of recording up to eight tracks of audio in song mode. This is the feature that allows the MV-8800 to transcend the level of mere "beat machine," into the category of comprehensive production platform. I can say without hesitation that the Roland MV-8800 offers greater flexibility (both in sonics and workflow) than most similar units. With an expansive library of internal sounds ranging from the classic TR-808/909 to a full complement of strings, pianos, horns, and basses, the MV-8800 will open up a wealth of sonic options for the professional musician or producer.
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Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.

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