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Sampling Sequencer from Roland belonging to the MC series

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  • mathlesubbermathlesubber

    It all depends ........ IT CAN BE USED

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 01/12/12 at 06:24
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    What connections (audio, MIDI ...)
    - 6 audio out (master out and 4 freely assignable individual, but no effect on these trips!)
    - Midi Full
    - USB (edit, load backup, update, etc.).

    How many sounds and styles are available? Are they edited? Through a utility for Mac / PC?
    - Lots and lots of sounds not great, but editable in-house or software, then it is doing.
    He has an effects section?
    - Full of effects, freely assignable in the chaining audio, but only on the master output, good distos on synth and kick!

    What are the characters of the sequencer? ...
    - Major sequencer, arpeggiator, big memory of events noon access to CC, pianoroll, editor MIDI events ................... …
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    What connections (audio, MIDI ...)
    - 6 audio out (master out and 4 freely assignable individual, but no effect on these trips!)
    - Midi Full
    - USB (edit, load backup, update, etc.).

    How many sounds and styles are available? Are they edited? Through a utility for Mac / PC?
    - Lots and lots of sounds not great, but editable in-house or software, then it is doing.
    He has an effects section?
    - Full of effects, freely assignable in the chaining audio, but only on the master output, good distos on synth and kick!

    What are the characters of the sequencer? ...
    - Major sequencer, arpeggiator, big memory of events noon access to CC, pianoroll, editor MIDI events ...................
    - This part of the mc909 is why I bought it

    UTILIZATION

    a gas plant!
    to everything, easy to use
    a large blue screen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so cool!



    NOTE 1: The machine is in GM (General Midi), which is problematic in composition to other drum machines external midi channel 10 because the assignment of the notes does not pad possibilities to transpose or offset Notes

    NOTE 2: The pads are fragile and wear out quickly, they must be replaced (not expensive, but very annoying)

    SOUNDS

    The sounds they are suitable to your style of music?
    - I do electro music for 15 years and I've never used the internal sounds: synth-rated "and BAR analog sound is a big shit, but that's very subjective ;-)

    Are they realistic?
    - I think not

    The effects are they effective and responsive?
    - Yes
    The expression is good? (Reaction to velocity, aftertouch to)?
    - Yes
    What are the sounds you prefer, you hate? ...
    - Except the sound of acoustic drums added with the extension Roland SRX, I do not like the sound texture of this machine

    OVERALL OPINION

    How long have you use it?
    - 6 / 7 years ago
    What is so special that you love the most, least?
    - For me it is one of superlecteur midifile
    - The basic sounds are not terrible but the effects, comp eq filter, etc.. your sound of pleasant surprises
    Have you tried many other models before buying it?
    - Yes
    How would you rate the quality / price?
    - To € 400 that's fine, 800 too expensive
    With experience, you do again this choice? ...
    - Well probably not, because there are midi controllers vintage analog synths for much better!
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  • Pakupaku (lcl)Pakupaku (lcl)

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 03/17/03 at 07:33
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    I will not list the characteristics of the machine (http://www.mc909.com)
    but rather talk about my use.
    I was looking for a rhythm sequencer box and use of samples.
    prcisment is what this machine, with a module synthse trs shame.
    Do not expect either of waldorf, but on this point is the level of a pattern "light" or a big XP. Good point.
    The connector is for, 6 stereo outputs, USB link machine / PC to transfer all data types (patterns, samples, patches, song). Trs flexible.
    sounds and styles are not rvolutionnaires, but for the use I make of me a will. And then to use rhythm, combining samples / drum kits / synthse allows for a wide range of things.

    The two multi-effects are …
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    I will not list the characteristics of the machine (http://www.mc909.com)
    but rather talk about my use.
    I was looking for a rhythm sequencer box and use of samples.
    prcisment is what this machine, with a module synthse trs shame.
    Do not expect either of waldorf, but on this point is the level of a pattern "light" or a big XP. Good point.
    The connector is for, 6 stereo outputs, USB link machine / PC to transfer all data types (patterns, samples, patches, song). Trs flexible.
    sounds and styles are not rvolutionnaires, but for the use I make of me a will. And then to use rhythm, combining samples / drum kits / synthse allows for a wide range of things.

    The two multi-effects are good, neither more nor less, routing is done simply by black dot against the rglage inveau effect by the party that is available only in menus.
    The Dbeams are trs gadgets, but I was even surprised at t employment opportunities they offer. So in the end I found a trs "physical" as manipulation, and suddenly the expressiveness is totally diffrent that of a knob, a wheel or tape. condition to go smoothly (the area of ​​action is short, but still trsgrable with a little practice).

    The squenceur is classic, effective, and if only one is connected to twelve one squenceur software, we can flexibly cope trs PC / Mac and copy the patterns vi recording "wait note."

    UTILIZATION

    The functions are accessible in large part faade quickly.
    I find even when some poor choice.
    For example we can through the screen "mixer" (displays rglages for all tracks) change with a click of panning, which is not the most used live, but not levels of routing the multi-effects!? which would be much more useful in a lot of cases yet ...
    I recommend to learn so much on this based on what you want to do. In my case I knew I had drang a little but not dramatically as I am "mixquot; by a person lives in the output.

    Apart from a, as a whole, the 909 is ergonomic and trs trs well think of lots of points:
    - ACCS rapid mixer (track volume, panning, ...)
    - The filter envelope and amplitude Fully accessible faade (ADSR + level)
    - The Dbeams are fun and casually use trs INTERESTED ... - In the sequencer piano roll is awesome for rhythm
    - Management of files (samples, patterns, patches, song) and storage (smart media) is fucking
    - The interface is rather intuitive according to the screen, the screen is just large and clear
    etc ... dpend your use!

    The manual, well it's a manual.
    Good place for "my first song with Roland in a few pages."
    for the other pages, there's better, but there's also much worse.

    SOUNDS

    The Veloci pads is correct, but the physical quality of these is rather average.
    was no longer properly perform all necessary after a while ... but I did not so the usefulness is not a problem.

    Synthse module has good sound, low strings and percussion kits are trs shame.
    The sampler's converters are of good quality but again, working the samples on PC, I was a little gal.
    (Yeah, relevant comment! Thank you!;))
    The possibility of synthse are slightly above the MS2000 to give an ide, matrix modulation and "tones" (bunk up to four sounds in a patch) can CRER of textures ja well INTERESTED.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Ben plutt that résumé, I let you read all there is to it.
    I am flme
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  • RushouseRushouse

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 07/15/03 at 03:16
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    Sampler 16 MB to 256 MB internal ext
    Functions "CHOP", "Time Stretch", "Normalize", "Emphasis"
    Function "Resample" can resample a complete song.
    2 Multi-effects (type 2x56) with real-time controllers
    Mastering Integrated Tools
    Turntable Emulation: allows you to control pitch and tempo of any audio sample or all of the sequencer.
    Smart Media Reader
    Double "D-BEAM"
    USB connection for transferring samples
    6 analog outputs
    Stereo line inputs
    Input / output S / PDIF optical and coax.
    Real synthesizer
    Sound architecture derived from the XV series
    4 tones and control matrix
    693 waveforms included sounds from the SRX "Dance"
    SRX expansion card (1 slot)
    Large backli…
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    Sampler 16 MB to 256 MB internal ext
    Functions "CHOP", "Time Stretch", "Normalize", "Emphasis"
    Function "Resample" can resample a complete song.
    2 Multi-effects (type 2x56) with real-time controllers
    Mastering Integrated Tools
    Turntable Emulation: allows you to control pitch and tempo of any audio sample or all of the sequencer.
    Smart Media Reader
    Double "D-BEAM"
    USB connection for transferring samples
    6 analog outputs
    Stereo line inputs
    Input / output S / PDIF optical and coax.
    Real synthesizer
    Sound architecture derived from the XV series
    4 tones and control matrix
    693 waveforms included sounds from the SRX "Dance"
    SRX expansion card (1 slot)
    Large backlit LCD display
    8 faders control
    16 simultaneous games
    64 voice polyphony
    lacks a bit of polyphony for me but good

    UTILIZATION

    In fact it is not mine, but I'm working on it regularly, so I can not give you a definitive opinion ... Already the first thing that impressed me is the screen, monstrous taille.Très easy to quui we use for those practicing the old series and the user manual sampling and well fait.lLa part but unfortunately there is no undo. then 9 out of 10 because of the undo

    SOUNDS

    The sound is good to see wicked certain.On a sample CD that came with the beast that is not too bad there as all styles.Le thing that surprised me is the very cozy mastering.je thought it ' was a gimmick but it's not bad at all, it's not worth what is being done for the studios but good enough prix.Le compressor is demonic and easy to adjust thanks to the screen. At first seen (in store) I thought the mc909 was mainly oriented Rap Hip Hop because of the presets, and bah it just do not tous.le mini keyboard and pretty cool to the touch.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for one month and I think it's a damn good product for the live.Je am more focused and Virtual PC, no matter what I let myself be trying this one day produit.Ca can complement a home studio no problem thanks to the USB and digital.
    To a solution while maintaining it's great.
    Roland wanted to provide a device that allows for a project from A to Z it is we succeed.
    This is not necessarily to wear all budgets but the effort is worth it.

    Problem with Smart Media reader and keys 9 and 10 bloquent.Resulat return home Roland.On Service had released a 12''is postponed .... GALERE
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  • diabolodiabolo

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 08/11/03 at 04:02
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    Ditto for the characteristics of the machine (http://www.mc909.com).

    Purchase: New January 2003: € 1,750

    UTILIZATION

    Connectors

    The three stereo outputs allow a lot of handy configurations in home studio.
    The USB provides an opening to the outside (internet) handy.

    Interface

    Being a regular series roland (MC303 and JX305 and finally mc909), the principle has not changed and it took very little time to identify all the possibilities.
    The giant screen provides significant ease of use.

    The manual has undergone a weight loss compared to previous models roland MC.
    As a result, some parts starved of information (sampling, noon ... the list goes on).

    Most functio…
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    Ditto for the characteristics of the machine (http://www.mc909.com).

    Purchase: New January 2003: € 1,750

    UTILIZATION

    Connectors

    The three stereo outputs allow a lot of handy configurations in home studio.
    The USB provides an opening to the outside (internet) handy.

    Interface

    Being a regular series roland (MC303 and JX305 and finally mc909), the principle has not changed and it took very little time to identify all the possibilities.
    The giant screen provides significant ease of use.

    The manual has undergone a weight loss compared to previous models roland MC.
    As a result, some parts starved of information (sampling, noon ... the list goes on).

    Most functions are accessible from the front or on screen together all parties (Mixer, patches ...).

    The most important interface changes ... We are already in the second version of the OS.

    MIDI

    As there is nothing in the manual is a bit a hassle when there are several machines to synchronize.
    For my part, I use a box routing / filtering noon (Please LCL) handy.

    The effects

    Major weakness of the machine, not at the level of sound reproduction that I find very correct, but in use, it is a disaster (too many menus, lack of controllers ...)

    Sequencer

    faithful to the MC models, modes of classical recordings: TR, step by step real time.
    The editing mode is damn microscope.
    Small annoyance: when in edit mode pattern, all parties are active, because otherwise I would prefer to a change of only one party, they all redevienent active.

    The song mode is useless.

    Sampling

    Implementation of samples rather heavy.
    The edition is not used much since I prepared the samples for the PC.
    Some functions interresting: Chop, resampling ...

    The pads

    Ben actually, they are not solid. After 6 months, I have two pads that lock!!
    Shit ...

    SOUNDS

    It can go very far in the publication of a sound.
    After it is only a research question, this is the part that I like most. The possibilities are enormous.
    The sound is there, but my poor experience does not give any basis for comparison.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Goodies:

    simplicity, efficiency & playability.
    All in one.

    Cons:

    Prices, already dear to dépard, we must add more RAM, the card smatmedia ...
    A few crashes (machine taped.)
    Longuet start when you start having a lot of samples.
    I think Roland could make a little effort to accentuate the hand around the community 909.
    Their site is not bad but is updated once every 10 years.
    It should be users to experience the site (forums, songs, change requests ...).
    Personal message to Mr. Roland: I LOVE NOT TRANCE ...
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  • TseTseTseTse

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 01/21/04 at 03:02
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    6 spare outputs audio jack + headphone 1jack sro
    1midi in, 1 out
    2 multi effects Intgr and routable (part only) + multiband compressor software Intgr + resonance apart and customizable

    sequenseur efficiency and stable, precise, ... only problem: we do not just change the id controlchange
    Both tracks in 16 out with volume control for faders
    his wish was heavy, even ptant it right in the sounds acidzzzzzz

    UTILIZATION

    Yes but tellemnt of possibility that a lot of sub menus ...
    yes
    yes

    SOUNDS

    Yes (hardtek acidcore)

    yes but I Utilize as little trs (flanger (s), phasers distos)
    trtr good

    low acid type ... APRS must tinker synth sounds a minimum so as n…
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    6 spare outputs audio jack + headphone 1jack sro
    1midi in, 1 out
    2 multi effects Intgr and routable (part only) + multiband compressor software Intgr + resonance apart and customizable

    sequenseur efficiency and stable, precise, ... only problem: we do not just change the id controlchange
    Both tracks in 16 out with volume control for faders
    his wish was heavy, even ptant it right in the sounds acidzzzzzz

    UTILIZATION

    Yes but tellemnt of possibility that a lot of sub menus ...
    yes
    yes

    SOUNDS

    Yes (hardtek acidcore)

    yes but I Utilize as little trs (flanger (s), phasers distos)
    trtr good

    low acid type ... APRS must tinker synth sounds a minimum so as not to fall into the already known tro dance commercial prod ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    9 months
    most: the RPS, the less management of the South a little lightweight for a large sequenseur
    software and MC303, RS7K ...
    adaptbr />
    YES YES YES! the most flexible machine my needs just expand a modlisation analog + for editing and live sound is that of happiness to use and compact!
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  • lanquaremlanquarem

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 05/20/04 at 10:09
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    You'll find it all in on dtail mc909.org
    9 and 10 not becaufe the MIDI functionality is limited and becaufe the effects section is not always trs ergonomic use in real time.

    UTILIZATION

    Trs simple to use, good ergonomics gnrale. Mc909 with a trs we can work quickly and get in no time a rsultat poustouflant. It is mainly a sduit me.

    Manuel trs clear to beginners (I never had this type of machine before and it took just hours to start feeling comfortable).

    A more comprehensive manual on certain aspects would be welcome: sampling, Fast Fashion particular sound and midi (in fact, which is very well Manir of exhibitions is the CRER grooves, record , etc ...)

    SOUNDS

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    You'll find it all in on dtail mc909.org
    9 and 10 not becaufe the MIDI functionality is limited and becaufe the effects section is not always trs ergonomic use in real time.

    UTILIZATION

    Trs simple to use, good ergonomics gnrale. Mc909 with a trs we can work quickly and get in no time a rsultat poustouflant. It is mainly a sduit me.

    Manuel trs clear to beginners (I never had this type of machine before and it took just hours to start feeling comfortable).

    A more comprehensive manual on certain aspects would be welcome: sampling, Fast Fashion particular sound and midi (in fact, which is very well Manir of exhibitions is the CRER grooves, record , etc ...)

    SOUNDS

    Sounds are Ingala. Some seem cheap when played solo, but often they s'intgrent perfectly in just over an orchestration toffe (eg pianos).

    By judicious use of effects, we get something faster stronger.

    And diving in the edition of sounds should be able to do great things (I have a Triton so I did not really look into this aspect of things ...)

    The effects rack is not bad. Too bad only two effects are available for intgralit tracks of a song. Sometimes it's a fair bit (you have to resample the parties wanted to get your exact).

    The pads are useful for the CRER rhythmic enjoyable handling .. To enter Młoda prfre I use a small keyboard CONTRL.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Prs bought there a year. I do not use it every day, plutt by "crises". A bit heavy and bulky for the live (dj I carry too much) then I leave the house.

    What is really good, it's quick work. Ideal for recording an ide, test something, which would set a groove then I export the samples to my PC. I do not use all the features. As far as I am doing is enjoyable to use trs. And in addition it is beautiful trs.

    Sure, it's expensive. I do not know if I Rasht a day (so much more .... buy the prampli aaaah, aaaah the Nord Electro), but now that I have, I don ' not to spare.

    9 everywhere and not 10 because it's an excellent machine, trs enjoyable and useful, but not perfect all the same (its default and its limitations are its charm may be ...).
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  • volfoniqvolfoniq

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 09/23/04 at 05:55
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    I do not m'tends dtails, the site builder is more talkative!

    basically it is a groovebox with:
    - A sequencer like TB, a microscope and piano roll mode for the edition and of course no time and no rel
    - A sampler that works with the RAM (16MB standard) which can be stretched (128MB) to play the samples, and a smart media card for storage (maximum 256 MB I think)
    - A synthesis that allows the use of 4 parts multitimbral sound.
    - 2 multi-effects Intgr

    particluarits:
    - Transfer mc / pc via USB connection. the mc is recognized as a player and can TRANSFR files in both directions Manir transparent!
    - 16 tracks> 16 part. each unit can be a drum kit, or a patch (or synthse sample,…
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    I do not m'tends dtails, the site builder is more talkative!

    basically it is a groovebox with:
    - A sequencer like TB, a microscope and piano roll mode for the edition and of course no time and no rel
    - A sampler that works with the RAM (16MB standard) which can be stretched (128MB) to play the samples, and a smart media card for storage (maximum 256 MB I think)
    - A synthesis that allows the use of 4 parts multitimbral sound.
    - 2 multi-effects Intgr

    particluarits:
    - Transfer mc / pc via USB connection. the mc is recognized as a player and can TRANSFR files in both directions Manir transparent!
    - 16 tracks> 16 part. each unit can be a drum kit, or a patch (or synthse sample, or shuffled) by going up to 4 layers

    short, unless you like rler, there's enough to make even when many things.

    UTILIZATION

    Well, was not always a logical and MODEL ergonolie it must be said, the shift by CASC and sub menus are a little stick anywhere ... rgler can not send levels in multi-effects ...
    So some big gaps, but however, compensated by a large LCD screen and is well trs was a direct apperu utiliss 16 patches with their name, or the mixer, the fen Retailer of very edition, etc ...
    USB is a big plus, soon to dye the machine s TRANSFR something you want on the map.

    otherwise the controls in faade are numerous and fairly well made.
    other default: can not choose custom settings that modify the effects, both controllers have an assignment DDIS freezes for each effect.

    otherwise we may have in simultanment ACCS faade for a patch br /> - ADSR amplitude
    - ADSR filter
    - Filter cutoff and reso
    - Tune
    - Form, frquence LFO (only one ... shame, was a shift t welcome!)

    and thus both paramtres for both mfx.
    addition to the mute of course, and such trifles usual start stop.

    oh yeah, there's two d-beam. a can be fun with a bit of mastering ...

    SOUNDS

    I heard a lot of blah blah about 909, comparisons, dnigrements, reviews the "grain" of the sampler ...
    arrtez then some guys, that was you like it or not (and I say no because I had a mean us well, I'm too old)::: 909 LA sounds so it makes it sound correctly.
    saw the possibilities of the machine, a would be stupid to say that it does not ring.
    dj synthse allows the engine to draw cool sounds, and then a sample, a sample is a.
    then be less than one acoustic nvros I do not think its grain can pcher;)

    OVERALL OPINION

    Well, at least good, as usual we do rptera enough: try before you buy and find out whether a prior right for you!
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  • copy controlledcopy controlled

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 01/18/05 at 00:33
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    I synchronize the mc midi for live use with a 2 ordis
    USB connectivity is excellent
    128 mb max samples (not possible to store +)

    UTILIZATION

    <p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>The manual is clear and sufficient? ..</span>
    compared to 1 + rs7000 is much easier parcontre I master tjrs not sampling, it be quick tour (parcontre in fx is very broad level buttons .... I think the machine limit ... c ' is really not practical for live, you can not view the evolution of the filters etc ... on the lcd

    I find it hard to get used to it, eyeGO board on the rs7000 + much broader level sequencer

    SOUNDS

    The sound is clear That a rs7000 +, + big too, but lack of heat, it's i…
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    I synchronize the mc midi for live use with a 2 ordis
    USB connectivity is excellent
    128 mb max samples (not possible to store +)

    UTILIZATION

    <p class="bbcode-cite"> Quote: <span>The manual is clear and sufficient? ..</span>
    compared to 1 + rs7000 is much easier parcontre I master tjrs not sampling, it be quick tour (parcontre in fx is very broad level buttons .... I think the machine limit ... c ' is really not practical for live, you can not view the evolution of the filters etc ... on the lcd

    I find it hard to get used to it, eyeGO board on the rs7000 + much broader level sequencer

    SOUNDS

    The sound is clear That a rs7000 +, + big too, but lack of heat, it's interesting for the music electronica, electro .... however for the drum and bass is pretty average
    the sounds are very realistic, very large selection of bass, synth, high quality kits ... however with a side ll'ordi they seem sometimes too sharp

    level effects is not expected to live, the effects are accessible as menus, y 'has tons of very good quality if not, although I find a little slanted fx ca claque enough
    expression is good, but it lacks real heat .. for the distortion, some acid sounds etc. ..

    the bass is excellent for the dnbass (octav3) if the presets are terrible oriented trance, dance etc. ... or prefabricated dnbass
    with respect to a rs7k recording in real time is very hardy I can not

    while on rs 7000 I am very productive at this level
    Apart from that putting the piano roll is excellent

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's been one month I use
    I love the crossfader, play with the pitch live is the part I find interesting + unique ...
    Otherwise, the sampler seems very efficient and accurate for a groovestation, parcontre nothing beats a computer

    just before I tried a Machinedrum exchanged with the mc909 machine .... lla + ergonomic ... I know the mc909 creating a pattern is less precise, the keys are hard + etc. ..
    A few months ago I used a RS7000, which I miss for his sequencer, for its grain ...

    value for money means I can not call it, I really feel like wasting my time
    in the future I do not think this choice again ... rather take a laptop + controller pti
    l
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  • zipzap_frzipzap_fr

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 04/30/05 at 15:12
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    1midi out / 1 in, 3 output jack Stereo / usb + 1 in
    Especially not to rely on factory presets, they are rotten compltement
    when the effects are really bad tudis, some buttons on the sound we lose 50% of their shopping is shameful especially considering the price
    The sequencer works well but I do not use it

    UTILIZATION

    The config is simple plutt, features easy to thank you ACCS LCD Monitor (bravo), the manual clearly

    SOUNDS

    Bravo synths there are deadly killer arpeggiator by dception against big on quality sound, if I put the volume at max is a saturated halucinant I remains at 3 / 4 and walk although it is not normal but hey, finally in brief is an excellent synt…
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    1midi out / 1 in, 3 output jack Stereo / usb + 1 in
    Especially not to rely on factory presets, they are rotten compltement
    when the effects are really bad tudis, some buttons on the sound we lose 50% of their shopping is shameful especially considering the price
    The sequencer works well but I do not use it

    UTILIZATION

    The config is simple plutt, features easy to thank you ACCS LCD Monitor (bravo), the manual clearly

    SOUNDS

    Bravo synths there are deadly killer arpeggiator by dception against big on quality sound, if I put the volume at max is a saturated halucinant I remains at 3 / 4 and walk although it is not normal but hey, finally in brief is an excellent synth but it's ... In + to live is really unreliable, I mean by that the machine restarting bug often forcing compared to the yamaha rs7000 conus is much better.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have been using for 1 + years
    I think it's a gadget + a real instrument dedicated the scne,
    I tried several other models and frankly in the same CATEGORY rs7000 is much better ...
    some say that the RS has much less grain .... it's true unless you use the integrated compressor (a wonder) and we get an even better grain hhbr /> in in short it's really too expensive for what it is in retrospect I would do not have that choice unless it is sold 3 or 4 times cheaper.
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  • FurykaneFurykane

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 06/18/05 at 03:45
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    We would have AIM deuxime a midi output.

    Compressor + reverb + 2 + multi-effect multi-band compressor (3).

    UTILIZATION

    For those who want to keep the ergonomics of the PC:

    Patch thanks ditable a nice little program on the PC.
    The squence may be working on a software sequencer and then imported into the MC 909 via a USB cable.

    Without computer, you get there but it's longer at the sequencer.

    SOUNDS

    Like any good synth presets there and worse.
    Manir gnrales of the rhythm section is excellent and is the main expectations of a grove squenceur box is on it's going to not sound like a virus not IT!
    In most cases, Roland resume sounds of machines that produced …
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    We would have AIM deuxime a midi output.

    Compressor + reverb + 2 + multi-effect multi-band compressor (3).

    UTILIZATION

    For those who want to keep the ergonomics of the PC:

    Patch thanks ditable a nice little program on the PC.
    The squence may be working on a software sequencer and then imported into the MC 909 via a USB cable.

    Without computer, you get there but it's longer at the sequencer.

    SOUNDS

    Like any good synth presets there and worse.
    Manir gnrales of the rhythm section is excellent and is the main expectations of a grove squenceur box is on it's going to not sound like a virus not IT!
    In most cases, Roland resume sounds of machines that produced adj.
    There are leads and pads and the trs nice work you get a little punchy sound and original trs.
    Effects, even if they are limited (the same two multi-effects for 16 shares) are well made and trs effective (against the laser beam work less well than the air fx)
    Those who feel that the sound is bad patch ct possibility of the machine. The sound does not saturate even the background volume (see comments below)! Just rgler properly multiband compressor that sends a lot at the dynamic. Ct Obviously if you pay way to a synth or analog modeling analog ca compltera well!

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's been 3 months that I have. We find a lot in time.
    This machine will both live in home studio.
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  • steve tecksteve teck

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 08/02/05 at 15:21
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    Midi in out
    3 stereo outputs / spdif / coax
    2M + 1 fx compress (29fx by multifx)
    sequencer terrible / no no / real

    UTILIZATION

    Simple machine off the screen that gives all full of info ...
    everything is easily accessible with a little practice
    Manual clear without too much decision-head

    SOUNDS

    Frankly It's been a year and a half that I have the surprise I always found the sound blaring am doing hardtek tribe .... but sincerely working thoroughly sound fx and the sampler is doing as well as style
    fx the effective ca eat a little of the amplitude sounds especially Distomum frankly a lot of parameter to be set on each section of fx ...
    we'll just hip hop wes…
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    Midi in out
    3 stereo outputs / spdif / coax
    2M + 1 fx compress (29fx by multifx)
    sequencer terrible / no no / real

    UTILIZATION

    Simple machine off the screen that gives all full of info ...
    everything is easily accessible with a little practice
    Manual clear without too much decision-head

    SOUNDS

    Frankly It's been a year and a half that I have the surprise I always found the sound blaring am doing hardtek tribe .... but sincerely working thoroughly sound fx and the sampler is doing as well as style
    fx the effective ca eat a little of the amplitude sounds especially Distomum frankly a lot of parameter to be set on each section of fx ...
    we'll just hip hop west coast was very heavy in hardcore trance has hardteck ....

    OVERALL OPINION

    This machine I sell it for any other j xl7 also have an emu but do not measure up in ergonomics and possibilitbr /> frankly to purchase eyes closed ...
    Here is a good sound all
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  • PoaPoa

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 08/09/05 at 15:27
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    I will not go back on CHARACTERISTICS. WWW.ROLAND.FR

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is extremely well done for. The screen is too practical. The handling is very simple and the manual super clear. The sampler is easy to use. But it must add more ram ...

    SOUNDS

    The basic sounds are not bad but there are so many possibilities of working with sound that can really do anything. Those who say that the MC-909 sounds bad, do not save what he's talking. IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I'm working on it for 6 months and it's madness. What I like is the sound and its possibilities. I worked on many machines (Emu XL7 and MP / MC-505 / Korg Triton Rack /...) and 9…
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    I will not go back on CHARACTERISTICS. WWW.ROLAND.FR

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is extremely well done for. The screen is too practical. The handling is very simple and the manual super clear. The sampler is easy to use. But it must add more ram ...

    SOUNDS

    The basic sounds are not bad but there are so many possibilities of working with sound that can really do anything. Those who say that the MC-909 sounds bad, do not save what he's talking. IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I'm working on it for 6 months and it's madness. What I like is the sound and its possibilities. I worked on many machines (Emu XL7 and MP / MC-505 / Korg Triton Rack /...) and 909 is really the weight. (Even in the face but still TRITON TRITON not to be XTREME DCON not ...) The machine is really not a given but it is worth the Investica paine. I reselect carefree ...
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  • ShakeShake

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 09/02/05 at 04:54
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    No need to go back on CHARACTERISTICS, Heiniger? Synthse four tones, the samples are treated as forms of internal waves so we can make them suffer the most ignominious transformations, etc. etc.. Since the OS 1.2, full of little features to simplify your life come.

    UTILIZATION

    Accustomed to squencers Roland: we stay in familiar territory. Less flexible than RM1x Obviously, but there is not rocket science to finesse CONTRL an external device.
    Everything is visual, graphic, logical ... kooooool whatever. Pianoroll to mention specially, never seen on a groovebox, and proven Systmes PatternCall and RPS.

    The main diffrence with Yamaha is its main default, it is not the 9 and 10: …
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    No need to go back on CHARACTERISTICS, Heiniger? Synthse four tones, the samples are treated as forms of internal waves so we can make them suffer the most ignominious transformations, etc. etc.. Since the OS 1.2, full of little features to simplify your life come.

    UTILIZATION

    Accustomed to squencers Roland: we stay in familiar territory. Less flexible than RM1x Obviously, but there is not rocket science to finesse CONTRL an external device.
    Everything is visual, graphic, logical ... kooooool whatever. Pianoroll to mention specially, never seen on a groovebox, and proven Systmes PatternCall and RPS.

    The main diffrence with Yamaha is its main default, it is not the 9 and 10: you can not switch to a pattern the other live, like a instantanment RM1x, then exit of station wagons dcrbr snif ... basically it takes the current pattern has finished playing for the transition.

    SOUNDS

    ARGH! The strong point. Synthse four waves simultaneous modulations galore, matrix CONTRL, perfect intgration samples, effects and compelling ever gadget, multiband compressor output hand that provides good service live, etcetcetc ... and above all, it's clear, it's clean and dynamic ... roland is, Heiniger kou?

    OVERALL OPINION

    900 Zorros bought with 256 MB of ram.

    I used to lug around a notch barebone + + + CONTRL RM1x the table for the analog mix.

    Now I have the same sound and almost as much flexibility with this bte boiboite in metal. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

    Its limitations are default and all its charm, and go and never talk to me mpc lolllll
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  • djangologiedjangologie

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 10/08/05 at 16:18
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    Not bad ..

    - Possible to connect a USB computer INTERESTED (also weird little groovebox offer this possibility),

    - The factory sounds are blah, but traditional (TR 808.909, etc.) ..

    - The possibility of large effects are trs, one would lose.

    UTILIZATION

    - The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
    - The usual functions are they easily accessible?

    These two issues are the joke of the day on the MC 909.

    The mc909 is a concentrated .. of inconsistencies, redundancies, of little prs anything that does not affect the ease of the intuitiva Accs.

    Report my exprience, I used to work on computers with VSTi. Everything is clear to gnralement can we know what we did. Unfortuna…
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    Not bad ..

    - Possible to connect a USB computer INTERESTED (also weird little groovebox offer this possibility),

    - The factory sounds are blah, but traditional (TR 808.909, etc.) ..

    - The possibility of large effects are trs, one would lose.

    UTILIZATION

    - The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
    - The usual functions are they easily accessible?

    These two issues are the joke of the day on the MC 909.

    The mc909 is a concentrated .. of inconsistencies, redundancies, of little prs anything that does not affect the ease of the intuitiva Accs.

    Report my exprience, I used to work on computers with VSTi. Everything is clear to gnralement can we know what we did. Unfortunately this is not the case mc909 .. quite the contrary. It comes even wonder if the designers have spent more than 30 seconds rflchir the design of the interface that links between man and machine, which is essential . Use the mc909 is like trying to paint a picture without a brush, it is possible, but remains difficult.

    I do peus certainly not compare with the quality of other groovebox, since it is THE FIRST I have. For his defense, even when it's one of the better-see-what I read.

    SOUNDS

    Not bad .. The sounds of plants are modular means but trs. As can import / export via USB it quickly becomes intrssant trs.

    OVERALL OPINION

    In short, and this is only my opinion, the mc909 is a good machine when I have never seen a computer in his life. You can do a lot of things, but do book your journalists and your nights as the Prior ownership takes time, (too) much time.

    Strengths:

    - More robust than a PC (no or almost no crashes)
    - Large opportunity at scultage of sounds, effects,
    - Possibility to import / export sounds easy,
    - A stand-alone station, everything is there for a title, Dumoine level design phases: prtraitements, inception, squencage, mastering etc. ..

    Weaknesses:

    - Intuitivit0,

    - Potential incomparable a PC and a user expressed. Mc909 -> Stone Age. PCs are scrolls, in hard in soft .. Mc909 not, or else some trs.

    - Without adding RAM + Card smartmdia the machine rev limit (in terms of memory / storage).

    - Much too expensive for what it is. When compared with a PC + soft .. limit limit is ca ....

    In short .. If you are buying a mc909, you never used to groovebox before and you work on your computer: Go your way, it is not worth the trouble. All existing effects are Grable with high configuration PC + VSTi well chosen.
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  • Ceddie1974Ceddie1974

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 11/29/05 at 02:05
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    - What connections (audio, MIDI ...)?

    noon, 6 spares outlets, USB ... Full ...

    - How many sounds and styles available? Are ditables? Through a utility Mac / PC?

    How many sounds? Chais more ... a lot!

    They are all ditables ... and for the first time on a Roland Groove, one can speak of a vritable synthtiseur with all the options sound ncessaires edition ...

    The utility is PC and Mac and render services in ergonomics Contents!

    Search the forum, there are plenty of tips and tricks donns by aficionados of the 909!

    - Has he an effects section?

    Yes, it has an effect section ... I would call quality variable ... but enough ...
    The bad thing (I think) the effects routing f…
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    - What connections (audio, MIDI ...)?

    noon, 6 spares outlets, USB ... Full ...

    - How many sounds and styles available? Are ditables? Through a utility Mac / PC?

    How many sounds? Chais more ... a lot!

    They are all ditables ... and for the first time on a Roland Groove, one can speak of a vritable synthtiseur with all the options sound ncessaires edition ...

    The utility is PC and Mac and render services in ergonomics Contents!

    Search the forum, there are plenty of tips and tricks donns by aficionados of the 909!

    - Has he an effects section?

    Yes, it has an effect section ... I would call quality variable ... but enough ...
    The bad thing (I think) the effects routing frankly not easy or ergonomic ... Again, look on the forum about this, there are explanations prcises ... parenthse small, most users advise the couple with a multi-purpose external)

    - What are the characters of squenceur? ...

    Squenceur the Roland ... ie loop ... for those who come from around the roland, no dpaysement in this area ... Song forget how ... go through a squenceur software in this case ...

    All CHARACTERISTICS MRIT September 1 because you have to add the sampler super simple and super efficient machine that gives a dimension largely suprieure a simple expander;)

    UTILIZATION

    - The configuration gnrale Is it easy?

    So ... Friend ... if you come in 303 or 505 ... but you will remain in Roland you&#39;ll change the world!
    Whereas the configuration was more complex ... but for a good ... sound!

    - The usual functions are they easily accessible?

    Well, most orders are on the interface ... this is a request groove ... edition is the sounds that demand is going through the menus (wide screen life-changing!) or by the soft!

    - The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

    Clearly, he is ... probably not enough ... especially in terms of teaching ... but ...
    For those looking perptuellement manuals in French, by downloading and there to do this, look on the forum or www.mc909.org ... especially do not post a thread about this ... it is so rcurrent ... it exaspre Dornava;) recommendation!

    SOUNDS

    - The sounds they agree your style of music?

    I am a guitarist based ... and I use to strengthen my groove bass lines and drums and sampler for my riffs and fiddling! Gnial for me! For cons, I do not use it 100% ... shame ... but no time!

    - Are they ralistes?

    This is done for the electro ... acoustic sounds are not good mdiocres see ... but the sampler is to address the everything! And yes, it is full of resources that small bote (now big!)

    - The effects are they effective and responsive?

    The effects are more or less effective ... as said above ... the big problem is their routing!

    - The expression is good? (Raction VLOC the aftertouch)?

    Say anything in this field!

    - What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest? ...

    The bass is heavy desire ... The sampler allows even greater exploration of the game synthse ...

    The sounds are the sounds j&#39;apprcie least say "sound" that are weak people ... but the sampler is for everything!

    OVERALL OPINION

    - How long have you use it?

    For a little over a year now but not 100% ... shame ...

    - What is the particular feature you like best and least?

    I prfre Dornava this is that Integrates perfectly into a groove configuration studio (may be in the dtriment live according to some) ... complte connection ... sampler, expander, synthse, CONTRL, squenceur, BAR, effects etc ... is complete and autonomous!

    The least ... not having explored the background so there is something to find!

    The effect section which gives me the ball every time I want to route effects!

    - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

    I started with the 303, then 505 and finally 909 ... is a logical continuation for me ... not a fan of Yamaha empty despite the qualities of his groove!

    - How do you report qualitprix?

    Today at around 1500 euros 1000 euros new and used, it becomes a bargain!

    More than 2500 euros its release, the c&#39;tait too expensive!

    So today&#39;s good report quality price

    - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

    Yes, I think ... even if I wonder if it is not too over-size for my needs ... o there are days I tell myself that I&#39;d better sell it plutt than leaving it to the dusts (no inquitude, it is being protected lol!) while I do something else ... I shall decide and then I give up ... There&#39;s such an emotional bond with the bote! Bizarre!

    Last advice: think about the forum and research before any basic question ... there are many great specialist in the 909 on the forum ... trs all cool ... apprcient but, given the number of which have now rponses dj t give a little research before!

    Do also check www.mc909.org that collects a lot of practical information, FAQ etc ...

    9 for this great big groove box!
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