Roland MC-09
Synthesizer
| MC-09 PhraseLab | |
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| Manufacturer | Roland Corporation |
| Dates | 2002 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | monophonic, rhythm: 3 tones |
| Timbrality | 16-part |
| Synthesis type | digital modelling synthesizer |
| Storage 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 chopping and rearranging phrases
- Effect processor (exclusive with monosynth)
- Smartmedia storage
- MIDI in and out connections (but no MIDI thru)
References
MC-09 PDF Documentation Links:
- Roland MC-09 Owner's Manual
- Roland MC-09 MIDI Implementation
Other Links:
- Roland UK Corporation, Roland MC-09 PhraseLab site
- Roland US Corporation, Roland MC-09 PhraseLab site
- WAV to MC-09 specific sample to WAV conversion software download page
- The Roland MC-09 PHRASE LAB is the most underrated electronic bassline of all time
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