Roland MV-8000 user reviews ( 9/10) - 12 user reviews

• 06/03/12

  AlanForPresident's review "good unit, but hard to understand everything"

  Characteristics

  The Roland MV 8000 is a machine that I do not own as of now. But I have used it several times and I must say it was one of the only machines that could even come close to what the mpc can do. The MV 8000 has sort of copied the MPC with a lot of its functions, but it has tried to out due them by adding more options and giving you more control over the whole project not just sequencing and drumming. There are a lot of things that you can do on the MV 8000 that I wish the MPC was capable of.

  Utilization

  It was not easy at all for me to understand this unit. It took sometime but maybe because I am used to the MPC and so many other sampling machines. But it did seem like this one was more difficult to understand that navigate through, even when I use it now I still have difficulty getting to what I want. I have opened the manual a few times but its so unattractive to me I just don’t waste my time reading it.

  Sounds

  Sounds are good, the pads are ok. They definitely don’t feel like mpc pads though.

  Overall Opinion

  At the end of the day, if you are looking for a sampling machine, there are a few to choose from but the reason that you would want to go with the MV 8000 is because it can do everything. It can really be the middle and focal point of your set up with its ability to do a whole song right on board and run it on a external screen so it will feel like a computer. Most all sequencers can do the same thing so is the MV 8000 worth the 1500 that it cost now? Could be, it just depends on what you need it for. But I wont purchase it because its too much of a headache trying to navigate through everything.
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• 08/05/11

  yoTrakkz's review "Mv 8000 is top of the line.."

  Characteristics

  At first I was skeptical about the MV 8000, but after playing around with it I was amazed. The workflow seemed to be extremely easy and self explanatory. I didn’t even have to open up the manual at first. As soon as I sat down and started messing around I got the hang of it and started creating sequences immediately. The MV 8000 packs a powerful punch! It has a great design and just sitting at it will give you some creativity you didn’t know you had. This is one powerful sequencer that is a computer program and a drum machine tied up into one piece of equipment with the ability to load vst’s and external instruments in a flash!

  Utilization

  Everything is very functional and easy to use, the manual is very straight forward!

  Sounds

  The sounds are top quality Roland has always produced rich warm sounds out of all of their products and this is no exception. You can also edit each individual sound on each pad. You can compare this to the MPC 4000. Both machines are great and have great sounds. It has 6 outs for speakers along with midi ins and outs which is a must have.

  Overall Opinion

  Overall this is a solid machine for a reasonable price, this is the only machine that can compare to the MPC. I love the grid editing fruity loops style editor. Makes me feel like im on the computer. Which you can actually hook up an external monitor so you don’t have to use the on board monitor. This is something that MPC hasn’t done yet! This is the real deal, full production studio from top to bottom. I was very happy with my purchase of this MV 8000. I bought mine for 2000 dollars. But it was well worth it and I still use the MV 8000 almost every single day in the main studio!
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  The features are top notch, I really dig the auto chop function it really speeds up the production work.the MV8 has built in efx,internal sounds,cd burner, hard disk recorder and more. it's a beast!! the pads can be a little stiff, but I use my m-audio 88 and the feel is tighter.
  
  
  
  1995.00 usd

  Utilization

  I had a learning curve of about a week, I purchased the dvd and it helped big time. but overall picking up the MV wasn't bad at all. if you've used an mpc you can learn an mv.
  
  
  
  mine stays at home, but the feel is rock solid and it's an impressive looking machine.

  Sounds

  I'm feelin the sound of the MV8, to me it has a warm quality about it with a really thick lowend sound. the patches that come with it are of high quality. I've always been a fan of Roland sounds.

  Overall Opinion

  The luv factor is high, for 1 I was looking to change my setup anyway. I don't like the idea of useing a certain piece cuz this or that guy does.and I still like hardware over soft samplers. the mv filled the void nicely by haveing software features.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: K-Diesel (January 2-, 2005)
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  To see videos of the unit go to http://www.phillyheat.com/Mv-8000.html I try to keep em updated...U also see me live workin with it. Its nice to be able to create tracks in a linear mode and pattern...It has an option for Vga and Mouse...Has an option for additional 6 outs if u need it!....upgradable to 512mb of ram but Ive seen people put a gig of Ram in there...This slaughters the sample times of other hardware sequencers....40 gig Hd for storage(I had mine since Feb 04 and only used 10 gig I have seen people upgrade to 120 gig hard drives they are standare Ide)....It has usb option for easy transfer from the computer...DRum grid is excellent for people who have used Fruityloops and like to program there sounds in . It also has a piano roll. Easy too sync loops when importing your own or from a sound cd . Unit has cdrom and Floppy....It has a built in Preamp to connect a turntable directly in. Mixer in unit is good along with the effects Roland should add anothe mfx processor or 2(but the medy fo this is the nice resampling feature + A moving locator in the sample edit screen....I wont be surprised if roland adds this in a new os update..
  
  
  
  Price paid
  
  
  
  $2100 but that was in Feb '04

  Utilization

  Its easy as hell to use providing previous Akai users get deprogrammed from the MPC's language(I have attempted to get into akai products but there are too many sub screens to do the simple things they make good products though) ...lol...You have to speak roland now...its too easy really...Once u learn how to load patches eand save everything then falls into place...I tell people to peep my videos and chechk out the #1 forum for the machine www.mvnation.com over there u got a resource of Mv vets that can help u easily get into this machine.
  
  
  
  I have never had to get it repaired...Never has locked up ....Beats the hell out of a Pc or Mac....lol...I do know a few peeps that have pressed buttons not pads to hard and they sunk in but I was like wtf thats abuse....lol

  Sounds

  Roland hasnt slipped up here has decent factory patches to start with....Has a great mastering section to give u that knock!

  Overall Opinion

  My girl is Jealous of the machine because Im always on it....I wake up 4 in the morn to get on it....I feen for this machine like a crackhead to crack..like Jayz to Rap....It actually gets tempting to call out of work....ha ha
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: DaMADMAN ( 9-, 2005)
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• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  -96 khz of sampling. -More Drum Kits.
  
  
  
  Price paid
  
  
  
  $2000

  Utilization

  Very after you spend time. Nothin beats time invested you'll learn without knowing.
  
  
  
  It has a real great design.

  Sounds

  The sound quality on this machine is great. The features is off the hook; sampling, making beats, its like pro tools in a box for beats. crisp sound, intense editing features, u can edit each sound on the pads individually; volume, LFO, Amplifier and much more for the quick edit feature. Mastering tool kit, Pix jam. It is truly a piece of machinery for you if your trying to create a different sound, especially if your on a decent budget. This machine obtained the Remix Award. An optional card can be installed MV8-OP1, this adds 6 analog outputs Speakers etc., digital and coxial inputs and an R-Bus connectors, those are just to connect to other devices, digital recorders etc. You can also add the MV8-VGA; this allows you to connect a screen and mouse to use it like an station, it doesn't just operate it uses a software, 3.0 is the latest version. This includes pattern and sequence mode, drum grid editor for all you fruity loops users; the drum grid editor makes those hard drum parts easier and you can change the velocity on every note easy as hell. With MPC you always have to switch pages. It allows you to make finished beats and songs. The downfall of this is you can't connect a condenser mic but you can record on a workstation and transfer vocals and master them and create finished songs. This piece of machine is living up to 'Production Studio'. but i cant make you buy it, in this business you can't just buy things because of wut you heard. The MPC has always been raw though, its that hardcore drummin'. I plan to get the 4000 next year. The MV-8000 is new in the game, you'll hear producers like us in the street talkin bout the MPC, thats wut everbody know about, I be killin niggas with this even producers who been doin it longer than me (grown men) they cant believe i'm so knowledgable. You have to do research and find wuts comfortable fo you. It still needs more time to develop, but when they do, u can get the free updates.

  Overall Opinion

  I wouldn't change it Its an MPC and a half.
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: Rudeboy_407 ( 7-, 2005)
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• 04/02/13

  ipm's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  - A little chick midi (two ports only)
  
  - Very stingy with audio output
  
  - A very good effect processor
  
  - The sounds are good, especially those that I mete it!
  
  - Editable sounds
  
  - Works without ordo, except for transferring my samples
  
  - A sequencer that I would call the real killer!!

  Utilization

  simple but not vraiement frankly not so complicated, when one comes to MPC anyway! (Contrary to what I've read here and there)
  
  
  
  The manual is good, usual functions are not easy to find at first post ... must use the machine for the master and especially want
  
  
  
  it suits me perfectly

  Sounds

  and yes even though I'm pretty house! term good, the pads can be a little too sensitive (normal I went through R8 at roland pad to drive!)
  
  
  
  very good effects
  
  
  
  it's 16 bit 44kHz, personally I work in this format so no problem for me, then there will always be those who are 96 or 24 ... 192
  
  
  
  but on my side, it hits hard even very strong

  Overall Opinion

  few weeks
  
  tried many models say, quite a lot of sampler and bar, some MPC. you have to see this machine as a great sequencer, this is not really an MPC and he must be aware.
  
  
  
  after the options with the VGA and mouse are multipliers. But much to say right now, if you have a laptop with ableton sft type and a small controller, the interret be pretty useless
  
  
  
  However, if you do not want computer, a machine built like a tank (just the transport keys ... it explodes any control surface today and it feels not plastoc) while wanting to work as a patient on the pace and not necessarily on sound then this machine is for you
  
  
  
  I put him 9 because it lacks the separate outputs and functions quelqes facade ... but it is magical (especially Grid mode / step sequencer)
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• 04/23/11

  papi1970's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Potential!"

  Characteristics

  Nothing to say compared to what has been rightly said, with two keyboards and two sound modules, I had some concerns about the inclusion of MIDI MV8000 in my instruments, and after an early test I could find my game layer: Do not forget as this MV is a sequencer!

  Utilization

  If you are not pro Roland, this is not obvious, especially the logic Fractional-Sample-Patch ... the Users, not at all obvious at first but this is achieved.
  
  A tutorial on DVD would be welcome and French, but that's the kind of Bécanne where everything is done in a day, you must customize it, make your own sound banks, organize projects ...
  
  Using the sampler seems to me great, very intuitive and clear!
  
  But I am only at the beginning in a few months, I refine my thinking.

  Sounds

  Here, I think it's all good, very clean, warm and dynamic. Despite its qualities, I am not sure that the filter is worth that of MV8000 JD990 I have, it is already very very good. But I am sure that the VM can sound monstrous!

  Overall Opinion

  I've had only three days, I discovered, long hours of work in perspective .....
  
  FYI, my VM is version 3.54, 512MB of RAM and a 80GB HDD, which surprised me, thinking that only the 40GB equipped the MV8000.
  
  The hardware seems very sturdy (better !!!), a little less for the LCD not always stable in its contrast, but nothing terrible either!
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• 01/29/08

  roro's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  It is full trs: audio connectors, midi, usb etc.
  
  it has an effects section that I have not had time to get to know.
  
  squenceur 16 track mono or Stereo 8-track that I used to record dja squence I had the PA80
  
  everything is ditable PC via cubase or another software
  
  not need software to communicate with cubase.
  
  you plug your USB and go.

  Utilization

  Setup is simple because the very first time I use this type of treatment plant, in 2 5 years I dj not understand much although I am not a crack in Mao
  
  Now I have the book in French is a rgal it is explained. We are discovering in 2011 I still do extraordinary things on the MV so big that you can do it and spit Masterring Mixdown mode. All concerts are recorded on the deuxime that I got and it's the bomb by eight years of use Zro crash

  Sounds

  The first effects I test in the mastering is effective and trs trs pro
  
  trs sound sounds good and I think because I make music afrocaraibenne, I'm on the trs require Ralite color and sounds that come out.
  
  I was chanche test the other effects it is hot and trs practitioner. I confirm my impressions after 8 years

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 5 years, I dplac at least 40 times to go rptition or concerts.
  
  no problem.
  
  it's solid, you can leave the light on 10 pm and put your beer cool derrire so it does not heat.
  
  for me it is an investment cost trs.
  
  updates from the Roland amliore better and better.
  
  I think if I break today, I Rasht on.
  
  dailleurs I bought in July 2007 the MV 8800 is his big sister and is a regal and stability of conviviality
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• 12/12/07

  zenzen56's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Mv 8000 V 3.5 vga output without option spares.lecteur cd burner + floppy disks and 512M of ram 40gig + dd
  
  I put 8 / 10 because there is no XLR input.

  Utilization

  The configuration is simple provided you have no time to spend on the machine. The possibilities are standards and it has a vritable music computer. Everything is here Designed for the musician who wants only one project couraging a z with a good quality sound. I had a jou squenceur twelve o'clock that silent yamaha QY700 trs friendly and I found the same opportunity but with incomparable sound and chantillonage.
  
  The manual is 500 pages prs saw the possibilities of the machine.
  
  It is more a studio 16 mono tracks.
  
  I put 10/10 because everything is indoor (well almost)

  Sounds

  The internal sounds are good trs. It is possible to modify them with synthetic filters.
  
  The effects are excellent and the possibility of rglages are rich. Everything is assignable external controllers.
  
  The brass sounds are ugly sr, as always in this type of gear, but that may be fiddling with the filters I can use CRER sounds.
  
  However, I regret that there are no sounds of hammond b3.
  
  I also regret that the cd roland LCDX instruments are as expensive in France (: 199euros) while in the states they only cost 49 dollars.
  
  I put 8 / 10 because I wanted more sounds can be used directly. It will come later

  Overall Opinion

  I have used for 1 week and 1100 euros for me the price quality ratio, in this context, is unbeatable.
  
  I do it again this choice without hsiter.
  
  on 12/12/2008
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• 10/06/07

  ben 15's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  I possde extenssion with a mv 8000, that is a powerful machine trs, which allows for the tek, hard horn, as well as the Rn'B or break.
  
  There is a large capacity of sample, and a visiulisation easy thanks to the screen.
  
  However, it is intended for musicians who know dja many software types (Fruty, live, reason ...), because that is the stuff of pros, has not put in any hands.

  Utilization

  N / A

  Sounds

  N / A

  Overall Opinion

  N / A
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