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Chris.angel
Published on 10/02/02 at 04:02
Of Manir overall, the Groovebox MC-303 can be used in two modes:
- A normal mode to the ACCS all buttons, ideal for live;
- A mode expander. The latter is used to control the MC-303 from an external sequencer. Attention in this case, all Real Time Controller is inactive.
The polyphony is, of memory, 28 channels ... That little bit trs for a machine of '90, especially when used in expander mode!
INTERESTED Caractrisque for the occasion: it is not compatible GM / XG. Roland has focused on sound for Dance. He does not waste memory with pseudo-acoustic sounds inintressants.
UTILIZATION
The big problem (as Roland partially rsolu with the MC-505) is the impossibility to use the Real Time Controller mode expander.
The normal mode gre not a MIDI channel in between. Unable to send multiple intruments time.
Expander mode, it will be necessary to program all the changes paramtres 'his' (in SysEx please) ... or acqurir module CONTRL spar.
SOUNDS
The MC-303 has a good range of sounds good trs good quality (mainly electronic sounds). They are, however, Aging, and the possibility of shipping is low.
Dance machine requires many samples have t Reboost for the occasion. N'esprez not find the sounds of TR-606 or 909 as is! And not content with that, Roland put the rear of the machine allowing a potentiomtre add yet serious.
Powerful filters allow the MC-303 INTERESTED effects in real time. Be careful not exploded membranes utiliss pregnant when the extreme ...
OVERALL OPINION
Let sincre: is it really worth it was worth was to line the store to get one?
Yes, the innovative concept silent (for those not VCU in the late 70s) ...
Yes, the rhythmic taient powerful as was the music beginners '90 ...
Yes, the real time to play with the sounds as they could not manage more recent years.
But it is a machine that quickly shows its limits in a (home) studio, along with a host of other instruments. It regrets in particular weaknesses in MIDI (1 channel in normal mode, 8-channel mode module) and the polyphony of 16 voices.
- A normal mode to the ACCS all buttons, ideal for live;
- A mode expander. The latter is used to control the MC-303 from an external sequencer. Attention in this case, all Real Time Controller is inactive.
The polyphony is, of memory, 28 channels ... That little bit trs for a machine of '90, especially when used in expander mode!
INTERESTED Caractrisque for the occasion: it is not compatible GM / XG. Roland has focused on sound for Dance. He does not waste memory with pseudo-acoustic sounds inintressants.
UTILIZATION
The big problem (as Roland partially rsolu with the MC-505) is the impossibility to use the Real Time Controller mode expander.
The normal mode gre not a MIDI channel in between. Unable to send multiple intruments time.
Expander mode, it will be necessary to program all the changes paramtres 'his' (in SysEx please) ... or acqurir module CONTRL spar.
SOUNDS
The MC-303 has a good range of sounds good trs good quality (mainly electronic sounds). They are, however, Aging, and the possibility of shipping is low.
Dance machine requires many samples have t Reboost for the occasion. N'esprez not find the sounds of TR-606 or 909 as is! And not content with that, Roland put the rear of the machine allowing a potentiomtre add yet serious.
Powerful filters allow the MC-303 INTERESTED effects in real time. Be careful not exploded membranes utiliss pregnant when the extreme ...
OVERALL OPINION
Let sincre: is it really worth it was worth was to line the store to get one?
Yes, the innovative concept silent (for those not VCU in the late 70s) ...
Yes, the rhythmic taient powerful as was the music beginners '90 ...
Yes, the real time to play with the sounds as they could not manage more recent years.
But it is a machine that quickly shows its limits in a (home) studio, along with a host of other instruments. It regrets in particular weaknesses in MIDI (1 channel in normal mode, 8-channel mode module) and the polyphony of 16 voices.