The roland mc 909 is consequently called to become a cult item, as mellotron or the tb303. When you play a sample or pcm waveform on the mc909, you play it in something called a patch. The roland jx305 oddly uses the 5v and most sm cameras of the time were 3. Audio sequencers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Please read the instructions in the file on how to load the patch data into the mc909.
However, really, the sounds arent earth shattering. The only requirement for this sound pack is that your mc909 has 128mb of ram and that you have a card with capacity of 128mb. Roland mc909 sampling groovebox approximately 10 years old. The roland mc 909 is no longer in production by roland corporation. The discontinued roland mc909 sampling groovebox combines the features of a synthesizer. See who uses roland mc909 groovebox, including midera and others. Also, if you dont mind secondhand, dont rule out the mc909 more standalone that the mc808 with option for sound expansion card and also the yamaha rs7000. For this reason exactly, i decided to take one home to try it out. In fact, its really an integrated music production system.
Squarp pyramid since then, there has been surprising little discussion about its sequencing abilities compared to other sequencers. What are some major differences between rs7000 and mc909. It was intended primarily for live performance of preprogrammed patterns consisting of up to 16 tracks of midi data. Mc909 drum patches rhythm sets have much in common with normal patches. Srx01 patches pc srx01 patches this file contains patches that will work with the srx01 dynamic drums. It contains handson demonstrations to help visually guide you through. The mc909 is again the stronger of the too though, its synth is very powerful, great filters so are the rs7000 filters and probably has a more liquid and more of an analog quality than the yamaha rs7000. Roland mc909 roland mc909, standalone groovebox workstation. I also have a roland w30, s330, s760 sp606, sp808, and fantom xr samplers. The mc909 comes from the roland factory with 800 readytoplay patches, and you can create your own, too.
Pcm waveforms, like samples, can be stereo or mono. Suscribe if you like for being notified about more videos. Thank you for the feedback, its greatly appreciated. Srx02 patches pc this file contains patches that support the srx02 concert piano expansion board. You can also program different patterns among a few other things on the yamaha rs7000 so that you can get some really cool arpeggiator arrangements for the juno 6. We have 4 roland mc 909 manuals available for free pdf download. If your mc909 has more than 128mb of ram it is ok, but if it has less, then im sorry. Please read the instructions in the file on how to load the patch. Srx05 special patch list srx05 special patches are patches that can be used only if the srx05 supreme dance wave expansion board is installed in the mc909. Plus i have a couple of korg triton and even a yamaha rs7000. It can also be expanded with one srxseries expansion board. Roland s synth engine is deeper and allows for more tweakability.
Roland mc909 return of the king 2017 groovebox synthesizer sequencer rik marston duration. Roland mc909 manuals manuals and user guides for roland mc909. The downside for me is the general equalization and not track by track. I thought of the new pioneer toraiz thinghy but i dont think the sequencer would be good enough and besides its expensive. Replacing nonfunctional pads of a roland mc909 stereoping. Roland mc 909 digital rhythm programmerdrum machine sampler by roland.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I am mostly interested in sampling, programmed sounds. Based on an new generation xv synthesis engine expandable up to 272mb of sampling ram 16mb standard, the mc909 has evolved beyond the original concept of a groovebox. Roland mc909 sampling groovebox w 16mb smartmedia card. This professional workstation also boasts 800 new patches, 64 rhythm sets and 693 allnew waveforms with srx expansion.
The mc909 is rolands answer to the demands of serious producers who want a workstation that seamlessly integrates audio and midi. Yamaha rs7000 or roland mc909 for sequencing other synths. Djlampy 20091 yamaha rs7000 roland mc909 korg electribe. If you want do it click here karma is a great keyboard but, sometimes, we are in a hurry or we need simply a little help to start or to create a song. After playing around with the unit i was very disappointed at first by the rigid sequencerconcept. I primarily am into multisample hardware units rather than loop phrase samplers though.
Playing again with another loop i made on groovebox mc307 by roland. The sound of this thing is the reason why i bought this box in the first place, when i went to the store, i was convinced i was gonna walk out with a roland mc909, but i heard them both in the store on the same mixerampspeakers and the rs just sounds bigger and better so i ended up with this baby. Still, ill never forget when i was beginning to grasp subtractive synthesis and started recreating patches from 80s songs on those junos. I thought of the new pioneer toraiz thinghy but i dont think the sequencer would be good. Works great, all sliders and knobs are in great shapeone slider tip is slightly bent if you look closely no missing parts.
Rolands synth engine is deeper and allows for more tweakability. Learning how to use your new roland mc909 has never been easier thanks to the official roland dvd owners manual. But in this case, it really can do it all if you need it to. I am usually of the mind that all in one solutions are inferior to a combination of a few wellchosen pieces that each excel at one task. It was released by roland corporation on october 8, 2002. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds.
I use a yamaha rs7000 for sequencing an array of synths, digital piano, and external and internal drum machine duties. What roland should have done for the 909 was put 6 8 1 in diameter round drum pads on it that the user could. I find the yamaha a3000 pretty intuitive, easy, and fun sampler to work with once you figure out your own best. I looked up the mc 909 manual online, and it does indeed take a 3. Rs7000 mpc2000xl the mpc series dont come with any sounds as u kno, but they have great samplers specially the 4000, the 2000s one is getting a bit older now. Roland expansion cards stomp all over yamahas yearsold expansion card offerings. Being music makers ourselves, we love geeking out on all things gear. Yamaha a3000 editing and importing sounds jim atwood in. The sound of this thing is the reason why i bought this box in the first place, when i went to the store, i was convinced i was gonna walk out with a roland mc 909, but i heard them both in the store on the same mixerampspeakers and the rs just sounds bigger and better so i ended up with this baby. Learning how to use your new roland mc 909 has never been easier thanks to the official roland dvd owners manual. Now audio and midi can be integrated, synthesized and sequenced together within a single, easytouse environment. Roland mc 909 digital rhythm programmerdrum machine sampler. Based on an new generation xv synthesis engine expandable up to 272mb of sampling ram 16mb standard, the mc909 has evolved beyond the original concept of.
Please list below, as per my request in the other thread, any yahoo groups you have finished archiving. May 10, 2011 i also have a roland w30, s330, s760 sp606, sp808, and fantom xr samplers. Roland s editor for the mc909 the mc909 editor enables intuitive parameter editing of the mc909. The rs7000 is a major groove production workstation. If novation made a circuit pro that did all the mc909 does, but with a modern. View and download roland mc909 owners manual online. Hopefully roland will release a 6voice reissue with proper sliders soon. Ive just bought an mc909 after 15 years of wanting one, and a few comments. May 10, 2011 the yamaha rs7000 sampler is perfect for me because i can also sync with midi and have any other drum machine, sampler, synth, etc. I had in my possession a korg emx1 and i had the opportunity to try the yamaha rm1x.
Roland expansion cards stomp all over yamaha s yearsold expansion card offerings. Owners manual, getting started manual, quick start manual, supplement manual roland mc 909 owners manual 180 pages. The mc909 sampling groovebox ships with 16mb of sample ram and is upgradeable to 272mb. I sold my roland mc909, but not before capturing a few of the tracks i had created but did nothing with for so long. This file contains patches that will work with the srx01 dynamic drums expansion card. Buy roland mc 909 digital rhythm programmerdrum machine sampler. Rolands editor for the mc909 the mc909 editor enables intuitive parameter editing of the mc909. We are selling this roland mc909 on consignment in our show room. Page 1 owners manual thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the roland mc909 sampling groovebox. Now, lets be honest the internal sounds when edited a little arent all shit though there is some doo doo there.
This demo is not totally untouched, i did some 2bus processing, but all the sounds and effects and mixing are done on the mc909. I am a musician and engineer, but ive never had a chance to get to know the roland mc909 groovebox. The discontinued roland mc909 sampling groovebox combines the features of a synthesizer, sequencer, and sampler, with extensive handson control of both the sound engine and the sequencing flow. The presets are full of these disgusting, ridiculous, unusable, loud chartstechno sounds. However it faced serious competition from the equally powerful yamaha rs7000. The mc909 has been the heart of my studio for some time now. Iconic riot has teamed up with soundshock to release this incredible free multisample pack of the roland mc 909. Roland mc909 the mc909 has been the heart of my studio for some time now.
Yamaha really should of used an ex5 or motif engine. This demo is not totally untouched, i did some 2bus processing, but all the sounds. This dvd explains everything you need to know to get up and running quickly. Found a yamaha cs80 that needs maybe minor repair, now i need a us tech. Owners manual, getting started manual, quick start manual, supplement manual. Rm1x vs rs7000 unread post by clyde wed nov 02, 2011 12. If anyone used any of the 2, let me know whats better or whats worse. Roland mc 909 sampling groovebox approximately 10 years old. List of archived yahoo groups music player network. I currently own rs7k and would like to know, which one is better. Srx01 patches pc srx01 patches this file contains patches that will work with the srx01 dynamic drums expansion card.
Oct 17, 2005 the mc909 is again the stronger of the too though, its synth is very powerful, great filters so are the rs7000 filters and probably has a more liquid and more of an analog quality than the yamaha rs7000. It would just be good to know whats out there, even if most of it doesnt end up being fully integrated or whatnot. It was released before the mc808 and could be considered the flagship model of the roland mcseries grooveboxes and the followup to the mc505 specifications. The yamaha rs7000 sampler is perfect for me because i can also sync with midi and have any other drum machine, sampler, synth, etc. Roland mc 909 sampling groovebox w 16mb smartmedia card. Id like to see how this machine compares to emus xl7.
We have 4 roland mc909 manuals available for free pdf download. May 30, 2016 playing again with another loop i made on groovebox mc 307 by roland. Akai s5000 s6000 emu emax s6000 sampler roland sp404 sp404 roland sp404 portable sampler roland sp404 portable roland sp555 rackmount sampler digital sampler rack custom akai mpc emu esi emu sample yamaha rs7000 emu akai emu e6400 music production center sampler akai s950 sampler akai s950 emu emu emulator midi stereo digital sampler akai s900 sp 808 sampler os akai. Based on an new generation xv synthesis engine with up to 272mb using optional dimms of sampling ram, this grooveproducersoriented workstation features 800 new patches, 64 rhythm sets and 693 allnew waveforms with srx expansion. It features a really cool sub37 unison piano patch that i think you guys will dig. It contains handson demonstrations to help visually guide you through your new product so you can start making great music. One small ding on the rear cornersee pics really nice condition throughout. My beloved yamaha rs7000 was a lot more flexible and intuitive concerning the sequencer. The pack includes mc909 synth tones in wav format, and for a variety of samplers such as ableton, exs, kontakt, nnxt, sf2, sfz, apk, maschine.
Yamaha a3000 editing and importing sounds jim atwood in japan. Sold it fully expanded in mint condition for around. The mc909 blurs the line between sampler, sequencer, and playable instrument, and was a blast to play with in my studio. Check if the converter handles one or both voltages. They form the basis of the mc909s factory sounds, or patches. Roland mc909 return of the king 2017 custom pattern demo by rik marston watch in hd turn it up. Admittedly best used to trrigger other synths, nonetheless does that extremely well.
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