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Published on 11/14/14 at 00:59The MC-09 is really a particular design. I leave a comment to explain a little thing, because it had not seemed to me perfectly clear until you have between the legs.
It is therefore of a groove of the MC series, but that has nothing to do with the other (303,808,307,505,909 ...) that look more or less with different abilities. Unlike her sisters, the MC-09 does not have sound bank and "styles" based on foulitude waveforms. Its architecture is designed in an original way:
> Part "looper" 4 tracks can sample an external source or the synth part, designed to catch on the fly and fast editing, whence comes the appellation "phraselab." I read that the sampling degrade the sound is somewhat true. It is better to keep your hands on the synth part anyway you want to grind. BUT should not be exaggerated, quality sampling is very correct, it's not lo-fi, 8-bit sound or I do not know what other crap ....
> A particularly vivid synth part. His party claims sound emulation TB-303 with a rather conventional analog VA engine but highly efficient and configurable in depth. In short, do not expect him to play a piano or copper. This is a synth bass / lead acid that sounds. The engine can also generate rhythmic sets that they are not editable but decent quality (typed near TR909, 808 and consort).
> A common sequencer, so a single track, to play the synth (bass or lead or rhythm) OR a sample of the looper part cut or detune. One sequencable track, which therefore requires a (re) sampled in the looper to edit one second !!! Again, nothing to do with the other groovebox. this program is also in the manner of a TR more than other MC: placing notes on it, either visually (not Selected light) or step by step.
The effects section (Isolator, Phaser and Slicer) is not his strong point in my opinion. it applies only to the sampled phrases. Against by the filter is effective. Typically acid, the resonance can quickly toothache, and to shake down pass single glazing ...
Side connector is classical, midi in / out, stereo RCA inputs and outputs and headphone jack.
UTILIZATION
The general configuration is relatively simple for those who know the groovebox, on the other hand I have not found the manual very clear effect on the functions of the looper outbreaks party. Initially, however, better to have his elbow to identify under layers of menus. The display is very succinct (3 numeric characters ...) it takes time initially to decode the signs to the screens ... For example, midi setup is a little musty I think.
SOUNDS
The design of the machine requires to organize a minimum to keep your hands on what you want.
The typical process is (for example) the following:
make a loop with the rhythm sequencer, sampler in the looper. edit the mouth into the looper and the shift on the track side once you are satisfied.
looping bass with the sequencer, sampler in the looper. Edit, shift or merge with the track next to ...
sampler an external source in the looper. Edit, paste yours over effect, and shift or merge with the track next to ...
schedule a lead track in the sequencer, and play with while reading the 4-track looper ...
All on one card saves smartmedia starting casting a bronze, and in no apparent hurry.
for example
As it has been said, this machine is limited if it is used alone. In my case, it complements my MC-307, with a really effective synth and sampler part very flexible.
OVERALL OPINION
It's been one year since I got it. It is not the heart of my system but part of the instruments that I would keep because of its particular design. It sometimes helps me a box of ideas, and will help me to live if I resumed one day.
The pros:
> Its original design and fluid workflow
> Its power and possibilities of synthesis
> Its minimal emcombrement
> Start the car during the sampling.
> Bounce during playback.
> The loop editing sometimes surprising results system.
the -:
> Times infamous loading samples.
> Display on the screen unclear.
> The proprietary format of samples.
> No editing rhythm sets.
In conclusion, the ideal would have been for me a groovebox combines the MC-09 and MC-307 (or 505). The editing capabilities and sound territories are complementary. I use both all at once. I can understand the MC series say they have aged badly, especially when you do not bother to delve into their synthesis engine not exactly welcoming. This exception to the rule !!! I honestly think she does not have to be ashamed to do the latest products (roland or not) trying to approach the TB-303.
It is therefore of a groove of the MC series, but that has nothing to do with the other (303,808,307,505,909 ...) that look more or less with different abilities. Unlike her sisters, the MC-09 does not have sound bank and "styles" based on foulitude waveforms. Its architecture is designed in an original way:
> Part "looper" 4 tracks can sample an external source or the synth part, designed to catch on the fly and fast editing, whence comes the appellation "phraselab." I read that the sampling degrade the sound is somewhat true. It is better to keep your hands on the synth part anyway you want to grind. BUT should not be exaggerated, quality sampling is very correct, it's not lo-fi, 8-bit sound or I do not know what other crap ....
> A particularly vivid synth part. His party claims sound emulation TB-303 with a rather conventional analog VA engine but highly efficient and configurable in depth. In short, do not expect him to play a piano or copper. This is a synth bass / lead acid that sounds. The engine can also generate rhythmic sets that they are not editable but decent quality (typed near TR909, 808 and consort).
> A common sequencer, so a single track, to play the synth (bass or lead or rhythm) OR a sample of the looper part cut or detune. One sequencable track, which therefore requires a (re) sampled in the looper to edit one second !!! Again, nothing to do with the other groovebox. this program is also in the manner of a TR more than other MC: placing notes on it, either visually (not Selected light) or step by step.
The effects section (Isolator, Phaser and Slicer) is not his strong point in my opinion. it applies only to the sampled phrases. Against by the filter is effective. Typically acid, the resonance can quickly toothache, and to shake down pass single glazing ...
Side connector is classical, midi in / out, stereo RCA inputs and outputs and headphone jack.
UTILIZATION
The general configuration is relatively simple for those who know the groovebox, on the other hand I have not found the manual very clear effect on the functions of the looper outbreaks party. Initially, however, better to have his elbow to identify under layers of menus. The display is very succinct (3 numeric characters ...) it takes time initially to decode the signs to the screens ... For example, midi setup is a little musty I think.
SOUNDS
The design of the machine requires to organize a minimum to keep your hands on what you want.
The typical process is (for example) the following:
make a loop with the rhythm sequencer, sampler in the looper. edit the mouth into the looper and the shift on the track side once you are satisfied.
looping bass with the sequencer, sampler in the looper. Edit, shift or merge with the track next to ...
sampler an external source in the looper. Edit, paste yours over effect, and shift or merge with the track next to ...
schedule a lead track in the sequencer, and play with while reading the 4-track looper ...
All on one card saves smartmedia starting casting a bronze, and in no apparent hurry.
for example
As it has been said, this machine is limited if it is used alone. In my case, it complements my MC-307, with a really effective synth and sampler part very flexible.
OVERALL OPINION
It's been one year since I got it. It is not the heart of my system but part of the instruments that I would keep because of its particular design. It sometimes helps me a box of ideas, and will help me to live if I resumed one day.
The pros:
> Its original design and fluid workflow
> Its power and possibilities of synthesis
> Its minimal emcombrement
> Start the car during the sampling.
> Bounce during playback.
> The loop editing sometimes surprising results system.
the -:
> Times infamous loading samples.
> Display on the screen unclear.
> The proprietary format of samples.
> No editing rhythm sets.
In conclusion, the ideal would have been for me a groovebox combines the MC-09 and MC-307 (or 505). The editing capabilities and sound territories are complementary. I use both all at once. I can understand the MC series say they have aged badly, especially when you do not bother to delve into their synthesis engine not exactly welcoming. This exception to the rule !!! I honestly think she does not have to be ashamed to do the latest products (roland or not) trying to approach the TB-303.