Features of the MC-909

Cutting-edge groovebox that unifies MIDI and sampling

In a single unit, the MC-909 delivers the power of a conventional groovebox (an all-in-one synthesizer and sequencer) plus a full-fledged sampler. It’s a new generation of workstation that gives you everything you need to perfect your music.

Built-in mastering functionality

A three-band compressor is built-in, letting you apply the mastering operations that are the indispensable final step in music production. The output of the MC-909 can be recorded directly to CD or MD.

Sample synthesis

Waveforms sampled by the MC-909 or loaded from an external source can be freely manipulated using the filter, LFO, and effects in the same way as the internal preset waveforms.

Full-fledged sampler

The high-performance 44.1 kHz sampler provides five sampling modes for various situations. You can sample external analog or digital input sources, or resample the internal sounds. The full range of editing functions includes Time Stretch and Chop. Memory can be expanded to a maximum of 256 MB by adding DIMM modules. When added to the internal 16 MB of RAM (approximately 3 minutes of monaural sampling), this gives you up to 272 MB (approximately 51 minutes of monaural sampling).

High-performance synthesizer sound generator

Features Roland's latest high-performance synthesizer sound generator, with 800 patches and 64 rhythm sets that are based on new waveforms created especially for the MC-909.

You can also install one wave expansion board (SRX series) to increase the waveforms available to you when the need arises. In particular, installing the SRX-05 “Supreme Dance” board will let you use special patches and rhythm sets created specifically for the MC-909.

The latest patterns for creative use and immediate performance

For immediate playing or for use in your own compositions, the MC-909 provides 215 preset patterns and 440 different RPS patterns, covering a broad range of current dance styles, including techno, trance, house, hiphop, and R&B.

Plenty of external interfaces

The MC-909 provides a USB connector for file transfer with your computer. Waveform data files in .WAV or .AIFF formats and SMF-format sequence data can be imported or exported between the MC-909 and your computer with the click of a mouse, as easily as if you were using an external drive.

Highly evolved turntable emulation, and dual D Beam controllers

By automatically time-stretching a sample according to the sequencer playback tempo, you can maintain playback synchronization between the sequencer and samples. This lets you use the turntable emulation slider to control the sequencer and sample BPM in real time. You can also specify the variable range of the slider.

In addition, the MC-909 features dual D Beam controllers, located at the left and right of the panel. This gives you the capability for special effects that have never been possible until now.

Easy creation of original patterns

With a large LCD, knobs and a mixer section that can be operated at any time to modify the sound directly, and newly developed velocity pads, the MC-909 is an ideal recording environment. You can use realtime, TR-REC, and step recording methods, and manipulate your music with editing functionality that goes well beyond previous grooveboxes.

The sequencer has also been upgraded, letting you create 16- part patterns that are up to 998 measures long. SMF Convert Load/Save functions ensure easy data exchange with other sequencers.

Two multi-effects, a compressor, and reverb

The two independent MFX units (multi-effects: MFX1 provides 38 types, MFX2 provides 47 types) provide a complete array of effects that are ready to go whenever you need them. In particular, MFX2 can produce long delays of up to four seconds. The two-band compressor is a great way to power-up rhythm instruments such kick drum. The acclaimed reverb from the XV series is also provided.

V-LINK function

V-LINK ( ) is a function that provides for the play of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects can be easily linked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance. By connecting the MC-909 to the Edirol DV-7PR, you can switch images in synchronization with music, or use the MC-909’s knobs to control the brightness, color, or playback speed of the images.

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