Roland MC-909

Description
The Roland MC-909 groovebox combines the features of a synthesizer, sequencer, and sampler. It was released by Roland Corporation on October 8, 2002. This product was announced at the AES Fall Convention in 2002. It is the successor to the Roland MC-303, Roland MC-307 and Roland MC-505, and is the predecessor to the Roland MC-808.

Who uses the Roland MC-909?
RZA

Specs

  • Sound generator with 64 note - voice polyphony
  • 16-track sequencer+Tempo/Mute Ctrl Track
  • 16MB sample memory (expandable to 272 MB max.)
  • SmartMedia card handling (8-128 MB) to store audio and midi files and backup (16MB)
  • Effects generator (24-bit reverb, two multi-effects processors, compression/EQ and mastering effects)
  • Large LCD screen
  • Expandable with SRX-series wave expansion boards, SmartMedia cards (smf,wav)
  • USB port for MIDI and transfer of data (full duplex) and for remote editing (groovemanager)
  • S/PDIF input and output plus coaxial I/O (digital)
  • Line In with selectable sources (line in,mic) for sampling, re-sampling
  • Dual D-Beam controllers (solosynth, cut+reso, turntable, assignable(midi))
  • Turntable emulation (pitch control, BPM control, hold, push)
  • Velocity sensitive pads
  • V-LINK connecting audio & video in performance

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Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_MC-909