Roland MC-09
| MC-09 PhraseLab | |
|---|---|
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| Manufactured by | Roland Corporation |
| Dates | 1998–?? |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | monophonic, rhythm: 3 tones |
| Timbrality | 16-part |
| Synthesis type | digital modelling synthesizer |
| Memory | Lead preset patterns: 40, Bass preset: 60, Rhythm preset: 100, Effect preset: 30, User: 20, Optional SmartMedia Card: 50 |
| Effects | Filter, Isolator, Phaser, Slicer, Overdrive, Distortion, Ring Modulator |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | No |
| External control | MIDI in/out |
The Roland MC-09 "PhraseLab" is a Roland synthesizer, described as a Roland TB-303 emulator featuring an effects processor and a 4 part phrase sampler.
Features
The key features of the MC-09 are:
- Single DSP monosynth for bass (TB-303 emulator), lead and drums
- Pattern sequencer for up to two measures with 16 beat per measure resolution
- Four track audio looper, samples patterns or internal input as "phrases"
- Loop control function, allows sampling phrases with varying pitch or choping and rearranging phrases
- Effect processor (exclusive with monosynth)
- Smartmedia storage
- MIDI in and out connections (but no MIDI thru)
References
External links
MC-09 PDF Documentation Links:
Other Links:
- Roland UK Corporation, MC-09 site
- WAV to MC-09 specific sample to WAV conversion software download page