FUTURE STYLE


Roland MC 808
Groovebox with Motorized Faders





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eur 1.000


Main features
128-voice polyphony synthesizer engine
8 motorized faders
Brand new sounds and patterns
sampling & sequencing features
Editor software included (PC/Mac) for editing samples, patches, and parts
CompactFlash slot for memory backup
USB for MIDI and storage to import and export AIF/WAV file
16-step pad bank, D Beam controller





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Editing Software
Live performance with the MC-808, and fine edits on your computer. The MC-808 ships with an editor software (Mac OS X, Win XP/2000) that lets you perform serious sample editing tasks on the luxury of your large computer monitor. Use the patch editor to tweek sounds and work on the part editor for part mixing to finish up your patterns.






Specifications

Sound Generator
 
Maximum Polyphony
128 voices (shared with the sampling section)
 
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
 
Parts
16 (Main) + 16 (RPS)
 
Waves
622
 
Patches
User: 1,024 (pre-load: 896), Card: 1,024
 
Rhythm Set
User: 256 (pre-load: 128), Card: 256
Sampling Section
 
Data Format
16-bit linear (File Type WAV/AIFF)
 
Maximum Polyphony
shared with the sound generator section
 
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz (fixed)
 
Maximum Sampling Time
When sampling memory isn't expanded (4MB) mono: 47 sec. approx., stereo: 23.5 sec. approx.
When sampling memory is expanded with DIMM (516 MB) mono: 102 min. approx., stereo: 51 min. approx.
 
Samples
User: 2,000, Card: 7,000
Sequencer Section
 
Parts
16 + Tempo/Mute Control
 
Resolution
480 ticks per quarter note
 
Tempo
5 - 300
 
Maximum Note Storage
approx. 1,300,000 notes
 
Patterns
User: 800, Card: 800
 
Recording Mode
Realtime, TR-REC, Step
 
Songs
50
 
Arpeggio Style
128
 
Chord Memory
128
 
RPS Set
50
 
Pattern Set
50
Effects Section
 
Reverb
1 (4 types)
 
Compressor
1 (1 type)
 
Multi-effects (MFX)
2 (MFX1, 2: 47 types)
 
Pitch Shifter (for external input)
1 (1 type)
Mastering Section
 
3-bands Compressor
1 (1 type)
Expansion Slot
 
Sampling Memory Expansion
DIMM 1 slot, Number of pins: 168-pin, Speed: 100 MHz (PC100 CL=2), 133 MHz (PC133 CL=3), Voltage: 3.3 V, Capacity: 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, Board height: 38 mm or less
 
External Memory
For saving Pattern/Patch/Sample, CompactFlash card: 1 slot, Compatible up to 1 GB (3.3 V)
Controllers, Display
 
Display
20x2 character Type LCD (with Back lit.), Pattern Number Display: 7 segment 3 character x 2 (LED), BPM Diplay: 7 segment 4 character (LED)
 
Control Knob
OUTPUT Volume: 1, INPUT Volume: 1
 
Control Slider
Motorized Fader (60mm) x 8 (touch sensitive)
 
Other Controller
D Beam Controller
 
Connectors
MIX OUTPUT Jack (L (MONO), R), DIRECT 1 OUTPUT Jack (L (MONO), R), INPUT Jack (L (MONO), R), Headphones Jack, MIDI Connectors (IN/OUT), USB Connector (USB MIDI, Mass Storage Class), DC IN
 
Power Supply
DC 12 V (AC adaptor)
 
Current Draw
1500 mA
 
Accessories
Owner's Manual, Sound & Parameter List, AC Adaptor (PSB-3U, Power Cord), CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI Driver)
Size and Weight
 
Width
431 mm
17 inches
 
Depth
327 mm
12-7/8 inches
 
Height
104 mm
4-1/8 inches
 
Weight
3.4 kg
7 lbs. 8 oz.



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advanced technologic sound magazine
2006 June issue 150


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