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An Overview of the 
MC-909
 
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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