Serious Audio & MIDI Integration!
The MC-909 is Roland's answer to the demands of serious producers who want a workstation that seamlessly integrates audio and MIDI. Based on an new generation XV synthesis engine with up to 272MB of sampling RAM, the MC-909 has evolved beyond the original concept of a Groovebox®. The MC-909 is more than a Groovebox with sampling. In fact, it's really an integrated music production system. Now audio and MIDI can be integrated, synthesized and sequenced together within a single, easy-to-use environment. Sample some phrases and sequence them alongside MIDI tracks as the MC-909 synchronizes your loops automatically. One look at the front panel and it's clear the MC-909 is a serious machine. On the inside is a powerful 4-Tone synthesis engine with stereo waveforms per Tone and 64-voice polyphony. The MC-909 comes with 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. You can even import .WAV/AIFF files from a computer via USB The MC-909 ships with a dance-oriented ROM containing 800 new Patches, 72 Rhythm Sets and 693 all-new waveforms exclusively sampled and created for this next-generation workstation. New sounds can be added by installing an optional SRX-Series Wave Expansion Board. And if you choose the SRX-05 "Supreme Dance" expansion, you'll get special Patches that can only be accessed on the MC-909. Another welcome feature is the MC-909's SmartMedia slot. These optional memory cards can be used to store User data such as samples, Patches, Rhythm Sets and patterns-all on ultra-thin cards that literally fit inside your shirt pocket! Features:
- 16MB sample memory expandable up to 272MB using optional DIMMS, and SmartMedia storage for sample data
- Hundreds of new high-quality patterns, sounds and rhythm sets; expandable via SRX-Series wave expansion board
- Studio-quality effects including 24-bit reverb, 2 multi-effects processors, compression/EQ and mastering effects
- Built-in USB port for sample/Standard MIDI File transfer and User data backup
- S/PDIF digital I/O, six analog outputs and stereo analog inputs
- Dual D Beams, Turntable Emulation and velocity-sensitive pads--plus front-panel knobs, buttons and sliders to modify sounds and patterns
- New V-LINK function for integrating audio and video in performance
