All user reviews for the Roland MC-808

For which specific applications or uses have I chosen this product?

Used for sampling, creating melodies, and experimentation( R&B, Hip-Hop, Lo-fi and Soul)

In what context do I currently use this product?

I use the machine as a standalone unit connected to my lexicon to Cubase through KRKs 8", mainly as a sound design platform, and to work on indie tapes (beats)

Have you tested other comparable or competing products before purchasing this one?

I had the MPC 500, and I really didn't like it, I felt ripped off that in the modern era we still need to basically use a machine from the 90s. Roland has updated faster than Akai in this regard(adding auto chop in the update was great!). My MPC would sit for months unused because it was frustrating to have to chop samples manually I would just use fruity or Magix(cringe). I've also used Reason,Cubase, Fruity and Ableton extensively(geeking).

What are the pros and cons of this product?

The Pros!:

The machine is extremely versatile, allowing you to tweak your sound quite well. I've read people saying that the D-Beam is useless? No, you can filter on the fly and record that as a take, I mean come on!

Also I really enjoy the fact that it's just a bit simpler than the MPC and allows you to do the same things quicker.

I love the sounds, and after the firmware update the sounds are a little crisper, I've read people whining about the sound quality( I love the sound for the lo-fi effect, and I'm, buying a lot of cheap equipment for new tapes and lo-fi will always be cool. You can also really tweak sounds.

The sounds: I love sine waves and other tweakable parameters and sound wise the 808 is a smorgasbord.

The Cons:

Minimal tutorials, you literally have to scour the internet looking for ways to load samples, chop, update ram, use the unit, etc.

The unit is complicated and does have a learning curve, but with an understanding of mixing, recording and music theory, one can totally explore unlimited possibilities. I think instead of looking at it as just a groovebox, think of it as 40 years of advancement in one unit, you can create sounds from the disco era(JMJ), EDM, and sample for Hip-Hop(JMT) or dance. What more could one ask for?

You have to Learn to work with sound to enjoy this unit fully.

Lastly.

I've been making beats and music for about 12 years now and only in the past 4 years can say I have professional grade music. This piece of gear has really tweaked my sound in the way that I want, through allowing me to take the sounds I want and mix them how I want. I'm using mostly sampled drums and synths, so the multi-sampling function is a real dream, having said that I must say that the 808 is not for everyone, if you have a passion for old synths, and sound mashing and molding this is for you. Clap Trap creators should stick to Fruity or Logic for quick fixes.

Having this unit is a real dream come true for me, I can finally make those dark atmospheric beats. I mean Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind(Jedi Mind Tricks) used a four track recorder, and I can't remember the sampler he used, but he had a lot less than 200Mb of Ram.

Challenge yourself.

StonElbows

The MC 808 has the ncessaires connections to conventional connection, audio outputs and noon, usb to the computer (mac or pc).
200's and something like fifty rhythmic quality kit.
any fawn with a compact flash card, one can load SEVERAL hundred other sounds so if you bump the machine is not ungrateful.
the software allows to modify each aillor patch or new sample
the famous motorized faders allow to keep the memory movements like mao and ac 'is a class, you can concentrate on one part of the pattern to play manually (must, for fun ...) and program a complex life cot ....
squenceur is the standard: loop many of the different measuring tens nothing do with Korg.
the effects are a little below them, a pity, but coupled with good programming is compensated.

USE

I 've taste the Korg EMX1 at a mate, that is on the request of roland works, a lot of work (and gallons of hot coffee ....) but pay.
less direct than his colleague, it helps with a can of experience to do very nice things even live but less radical (change of effects for example)
for the edition, the more it's not easy, but life is hard I think, huge
it's like comparing Zelda fihgter street, the 808 is exciting from that point of view, and it's like a that you have to see, if it's not worth it ...

SONORITS

The sounds are varied, I made of electro, tech trend hard, but I mvade in extraordinary personal trips and I have to .... koi software and sampler allows anyway one of accder happiness no matter what.
but it's true that the guys at roland might think has some preset core a little more, it would be cool for them, but should not navel gazing, the purchase has gnraliste and more day passes, you Gave the new patch and the fact !!!
sounds realistic says: average more
I 'like SYNTH and PLS (pulsating synth) damage that it does not have any more .. (PLS)
finally sends it anyway!
less fat than korg but the potential variety is, it largely dessu, so more possibilities out stuff not heard ten thousand times Adi

NOTICE GLOBAL

I have the last 9 months, I 'am happy .... it m' has obliged progress ....
j 'AIMME most: -possibilit of edition fine
Programmable -faders
-the while a
least: -livr without RAM
-al fragile air
-the effects .......

It is a machine for hard workers, not srieux refrain ...

Noon x2 usb nothing alarming though
good but can do better especially point of view of routing 2 prosseseurs ffects

it is limited to 16 tracks 2 posibilities
there is no comutation matrix or routing of powerful effects.

a squanceur well with the mix in + the sampling function and the editor's sample map see 1GB max
and that the fader polifonie 128 channels that is very good as I regrete limitations comprsseur in sotie not routable souaits shame.
ps: MIDI and usb does not work in simultanbr />
USE

For use has still a groovbox Advent I had what differences MC303
the manual is very clear the fontions quickly asses on hand but if we no pc
even for live may become embarrassing the evolution of products that acctuelle
it is better to have a small notebook handy.

SONORITS

Sound very typ roland there is anything that makes the mc-808 a very polivalente machie
more than elctribe there are a lot of very good qualities patch asses realistic strong punch roland roland but it would have stopped in just echatilloner type of instrument violins or flutes small singing e clarinets and woods.

We do not have sounds disyner or what one must modify to get the balance tec otherwise dimension of bateries and diver rhitmyques the kits you have the best of the best

groovbox the 808 and 909's worthy of the dcendantes tr-tb-909 and 303 short rhytm a box with a good squanceur and are chationner (better than a Korg) for tablecloths of synt better prvoir synt buying a pc or mac or Logicil

ps: the lfo way that sounds very configurable (must touch the ball) and paser there alot of time
for effects there are much better than a 303 or 505 can do cool mods asse (parcontre of the above are very lectcribe for effects) with a firmwar More efx delay and chorus would be the must and we pourait advantage of new effects synt g6

the warning at roland there can tracking groovebox he focuses on novelties they tell the sav europe if you speak tinoi help us translate the mail that are.
in the forums please

NOTICE GLOBAL

I have to then a year

What is the particular feature you like best and least

I mamuse well with you have to work for aprendre c is the best (better than a soft pc I think)

the squanceur works well the arpeggiator (programable) soft pc gives full of very end rglages access.
good stuff for that price 800 there is nothing else on the walk even with a PC except squanseur point of view of SYNTS or effect that is almost at will on a routable daw logic confrre bank and the outcome of the v-synt would be the 808 meter in
another dimension since there the potetiel and 3 tones SETTINGS disponiles.aler patch structure and change the sound of a patch on a v-snyt and on 808 there is a big diference + n is its modrne Csaire the beep sounds bib back too easily as the juno g (for having tested) and especially not fair nou the shot samples Pouris sp 555.
despite the defects that I denounce highest mc-808 is a good affordable product unless its release in 1100 but poorly followed by Developeur roland
so why should it not new waveforms of aditionels patches and integrates new .so effects because of only 6 notes.

else the south of mc-808 with aure brand roland son gives trouble more than one (see the forum) and more than 3 because of the south

for MIDI does not cont recorded midi messages from an external apareill to control the aver mc 808 especially if it is not a roland product.

8 motorized faders
Same characteristics as the MC-909 for squenceur and sampling section (44.1 kHz / 16bit)
New sounds and patterns
622 waveforms
128 voice polyphony
CompactFlash slot for memory storage
USB port for storage and import files AIF / WAV
16 pads, D Beam Controller
Editing software included (PC / Mac)

USE

Not enough used to be able to give information about it, but the manual is clear and full apparently.

SONORITS

Used for only one week, no time to traverse enough.

NOTICE GLOBAL

Machine buy a little on a head shot and therefore uses a week, from sorry blow to the lack of information.

Good

UTILIZATION

The attention is here I say we go back or forward?

the use of this machine is not simple in the beginning and even after a year or more for sure lol, and I had gotten used to the 303 505 307 909 mc and with its large screen is not reduced by any intuitive unless experience on roland mc ... and yet, for me it is even more complicated than the 909 mc and yet it was not already at the beginning of the cake!

back? end screen if I can say lol screen as a 505 mc 1998
Require the use of a computer for further settings "software supplied with"
Disappearing cursor "FAT" to head after a "solo univision" which was essential for me on mc 909 mtn I am obliged to turn 909 mc cursor to go midi mode for mc 808, or then make it work via pc ... Damn me if I chose to work on roland mc home was to avoid computers (mtn thus not the right choice "even without the pc on c has come out something quite that + correct

I'm not that hard as this will be as bad honest,

Many complained of his is useless motorized faders "is the flashy ect ...
Personal because it helps me to really moin more joke with filters, volume ect when the modified real-time tj we know it or even if you go to another track thank you.
I would prefer to see the round cursor automatically rotated as it is big rectangle that rises and descends like a volume tuning is ... not serious.

lire the manual several times to understand it says go little by little with this machine is c casi do exactly the same as the 909 mc but will require more work, but the product will put you on the ass you forget moments of crisis with it.

that's basically for me

SOUNDS

I have nothing to say they add some sound + is compared to the 909 mc
+ this + compressor and adapted to modern music.

OVERALL OPINION

I need to have my 808 with 909 mc to choose between the two I chose the 909,
But view its strength ect 808 is superior and a compressor + present and firmer and warm and pure kicks.

After a good control of this machine and have good songs tweak your machine you will get an unrivaled sound to others ...

I'm just saying that the mc me on the most is the mc-505, mc-909 and mc 808 bheuuuuuuuuuu the rest I have already forgotten that I had (mc 303 307 mc and D2)

He will follow up the MC at roland??? :/ The Machine style pads are rather mtn trend i / phone ect ...

For those who want to have fun or have a nice song without taking the head forget this machine rather watch a korg electribe esx ...

Already said.

UTILIZATION

First point: the manual is quite clear and sufficient. However, it is sometimes difficult to navigate. The question that everything is thoroughly described.

If it is usual functions, everything is in front and quite quickly, EXCEPT some parameters for which we need to find "tricks" live. With a little resourcefulness and some contortions it is doing pretty well, I think.

For more advanced functions, yes, we have the software, but there are few people to say how easy it is and watch as a virtual continuation of the facade. I'm not bored, or not much!

In the end, I find it quite "open" many ways of working are possible, including mine (it is what it is not?) And I enjoy composing.

I would have liked an easier access to editing tracks etc. ... without having to deal with a shift to 13 have access to reverb and effects wheel (for example).

Anyway, this is not insurmountable monster that some were willing to describe, and overall I like the ergonomics after a period of adaptation. And I still think it is what is appropriate for me!

SOUNDS

Already discussed below, the sounds are good as long to spend a little time, there are some effects that I love frankly, although I have not yet done the trick.

Again, I do not understand some opinion, and I doubt that these people are used to working with sound, even to hear. I analog synthesizers side, everything fits very well when it comes to synths - sometimes I like less drum kits, I finally I sample.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for eight months and I am very satisfied;
over time it is built differently to my setup:
I'm using it more like groovebox but primarily as sampler, and as long as you have the RAM there really is plenty to do. I love the sound processing, it amazes me "send" without effort, faders and automation are very very very nice ...

I tried a few models groovebox, a 505 mc, an EMX ... I prefer it even though I felt sympathetic EMX.

What I like best is the opening: whatever place I give luis, it makes me very well, sometimes it is the nerve center of my live, sometimes effects processor, right now I sequence a shruthi -1 with and meets all, it gives flexibility to the mutable and nice effects.

I consider the money pretty amazing report: prices fall, each selling his and it seems that nobody is happy with. I'm afraid whether people who are not really looking to play music. The frustration they feel about their machine seems more due to their talent:

It is a machine that does everything we ask him, I'm almost never felt blocked me. Any "limitation" can be circumvented in one way or another and, in general, it makes the creative user: at first, I thought the evening, outside etc. ... and have always ended up finding a creative solution bringing "by mistake" alternatives.

It is a choice I would do, for sure,
I think the average rating opinions AF is too low,
the price is affected: it is a good thing.

The roland MC 808 is a device that I had a chance to use a few times before when I was searching for the right sampling sequencer for me. After using it for about an hour or so, I must say that it was pretty good. It seems to have the capabilities of almost any other sampler that is out. Its pretty big and it has a lot of knobs and sliders at first glance, but after you open the manual and start to understand the boards interface it will all kind of make since. So after you figure a few things out you will be up and running right away, plus it was made by Roland and they always bring quality products to the tables though this is one of the first samplers I have used by them mostly just the keyboards I have seen from Roland.


UTILIZATION

Like I said with the quick start guide, it will get you going in the right direction pretty quick. Its easy to understand and is right to the point. But just navigating through menus and to get the specific stuff you are looking for can be a hassle with so many knobs, buttons and submenus. it’s a pretty complex machine. Its hard to compare it to the MPC though because the MPC is known for its pads and layering of drums. The nice big square pads just don’t exist on the Roland MC 808. Which is pretty much a deal breaker if you ask me because sampling and chopping on pads is a huge part of my creative and musical process.


SOUNDS

One of the good functions that it does have is the auto fader functions which took me a while to figure out how to get them to fade automatically for a while so I had to pick up the manual for that. The sounds a pretty good though just like most sounds that Roland produces.


OVERALL OPINION

Overall, it’s a very good sampler and im not surprised that so many people like it. Its more of an all in one sampler though and can be pretty dependent and doesn’t need to be synced with a computer for you to really finish a project which I like.

The Roland MC 808 is a groove box that was created about 6 or so years ago. This groove box never really had a chance to reach its full potential in my opinion. it’s a great piece of equipment be was over looked because of all the other drum machines on that market that are so powerful. The Roland MC 808 can take up to 512 MB similar to an MPC. I supports a flash card memory as well. Has all of the functions like the chopping, auto chopping sampling as well as full patch editing.


UTILIZATION

Pretty easy to understand but I did have to pick up the manual just to get some of the basics down because I have never used one of these before when I was at a friends house. Me being and MPC user, this didn’t work for me. Sorry to say, but it will give you NO satisfaction if you use an MPC. I just couldn’t get in my groove with this groove box (no pun intended) . It cost about 1200 dollars brand new when it came, that was around the same time the MPC 1000 came out for 200 dollars cheaper. I just cant see why anyone would choose this over the MPC.


SOUNDS

Sounds good, doesn’t provide that gritty sound that I love but it does exactly what someone would want it to do, load up your kits or samples and start creating songs. Not really sure about the song mode on this, I didn’t get that far because I got frustrated with its basic features not being able to compete with the MPC.


OVERALL OPINION

Overall, I say it’s a great piece of gear. But if you are coming from an MPC don’t get this. If you have this or want to get this now that’s fine you will love it. But once you get your hands on a MPC this thing will no longer matter!

Roland MC808 Reviews:

I just received my last order from early March 808, and my faith, the wait is up to my expectations!

Product of an excellent finish way Fantom X Roland.
the screen is ridiculous compared to the mc909 but hey, with a little practice it will be easy enough to navigate easily through the various menu.
For the moment, I discovered the bug, and c is the big surprise his cot, it sounds really top, far ahead of a mc909!!
AC in all styles ensures that they be current or retro, no problem!
to buy eyes closed for lovers of groovebox, c is what it's best to date.
I will say more after the test to have more time

UTILIZATION

Manual in English, but available in french on www.roland.fr (unprintable)

SOUNDS

Sounds top notch.
super effects.
d - beam configurable wish

OVERALL OPINION

I have since the June 15, 2006!

Groove box that is the most compltes has provided you have the pc avec.l 'is a publisher of the indoor bte and frankly rarely has more complete.
motoriss faders, the screen is ridiculous but still readable and practical, 16-track modular effects by moving the hand over an infrared thing ....

UTILIZATION

INTUIS enough but when having fo m 2 or 3 knowledge and read the manual
Personal chui I go to a vendor for a BMD and it's really convenient to find if

SOUNDS

Good for any sonrai

OVERALL OPINION

It is the competitor of the doubt mpc 1000.C 'trs is complete and the faders are motoriss trs cool like all the rest of aillor

* Maximum Polyphony 128 voices (shared with the sampling)
* Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
* Parties 16 (main) + 16 (RPS)
* Waveforms 622
* Patches User: 1024 (factory: tbc.), Map: 256
* Battery Kit User: 128 (Factory: tbc.), Map: 128 [sampler]
* Data Format 16-bit linear (WAV / AIFF)
* Maximum Polyphony shared with the sound generator
* Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz (fixed)
* Maximum Sampling Time Internal memory only (4MB) mono: 45 sec. (Stereo: 22.5 sec.) Maximum range with DIMM (516Mo): mono: 97 min. (Stereo: approximately 48 min.)
* Samples User: 2000, Card: 7,000 [sequencer]
* Parties 16 + Tempo Control / Mute
* Resolution 480 ticks per quarter
* Tempo 5 ~ 300
* Maximum memory capacity approximately 1.3 million marks
* Patterns User: 800, Map: 800
* Recording Mode Realtime, TR-REC, Step
* 50 tracks
* 128 Styles of arpeggios
* Memorandum of Agreement 128
* RPS Sets 50
* 50 sets of patterns [effects Section]
* Reverb 1 (4 types)
* Compressor 1 (Type 1)
* Pitch Shifter (for the input) 1 (type 1) [mastering Section]
* 3-band Compressor 1 (type 1) [expansion Slot]
* Expansion of sampling memory DIMM connector 1, Number of Pins: 168 pin, Speed: 100MHz (PC100 CL = 2), 133MHz (PC133 CL = 3), Voltage: 3.3 V Capacity: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB , height of the card: 38mm or less
* External Memory Backup pattern / patch / sample, CompactFlash card: 1 slot, supports up to 1GB (3.3 V) [controls, screen]
* Screen Display of no. Reason: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED) x 2, BPM Display: 7 segment 4 character (LED) x 1, LCD 20 x 2 characters (backlit)
* OUTPUT Volume: 1, INPUT Volume: 1
* Motorized Sliders Sliders x 8 (touch sensitive)
* Other control D Beam Controller
* MIX OUTPUT jacks (L (MONO), R), DIRECT 1 OUTPUT (L (MONO), R), INPUT (L (MONO), R), Headphones, MIDI (IN / OUT), USB (USB MIDI, archiving), DC IN
* Power Supply 117V/230V/240V
* Power consumption Approx 40W
* Accessories Owner's Manual / Quick Guide, Packing List, AC Adaptor (PSB-3U, Power Cord), Card Protection

UTILIZATION

* Machine easy to use.
* Manual in anglai - downloadable in French at Roland.
* The motorized faders are nickel for live.
* The D BEAM (solo synth, turntable & filter) just move her hand near an infrared sensor that activates D BEAM.
* The screen is small but readable frankly not need big +.
* Port CompactFlash card required (optional card: 1GB ± € 50) but I recommend buying a card directly, otherwise you will have only 7.3 MB of sounds for your transfers.
* Program MC-808 Editor PC / MAC to change its AIF or WAV files, add effects, ...
* The aesthetics of the machine is really perfect.

SOUNDS

* The sound quality is really perfect.
* The audio connection is perfect too.

OVERALL OPINION

* 3 months of use.
* Value / Price: frankly affordable for the beast (1000 €)
* And yes I do it again this choice without asking questions.

Already seen

UTILIZATION

I am a beginner, this is my first sampler and sequencer I galley for 15 days!
Indeed, despite a notice in French (not clear), it must be a computer almost tame machine.Difficile pout of a simple loop sampler external source and then listen!. should be handled constantly and the memory is full after 10 seconds of use, why? because it is necessary to add an SD RAM chips not included!. I do not understand the functionality of the software edition because you can not directly access the card flach, let alone paste samples in the internal memory because the machine reconus is not as external unit (such as a hard disk). if you intend to use this tool to sample an external source, I do not recommend it.

SOUNDS

Sounds: Hot and hit strong.

OVERALL OPINION

Hopefully I can tame this machine because I have only been 15 days, I did well to not use all the features of groovebox, I think it's primarily a tool for composition and certainly not a sampler would do so I do not have the same purchase.

- Everything has been said above by psychoslivemusic.

UTILIZATION

- The configuration of the machine is simple once we took the stuff lol
- The functions are easily accessible despite the ridiculous display.
- The printed manual is clear in French but it does not detail the functions of editing software, but we manage to get by.
- I installed a linear array of ram (256 PC133) from an old PC lying, it works nickel. Provide a 1GB CF (about 25 € to Montgallet) and you get something perfect.

SOUNDS

- Fart sounds good in any case I like it
- The effects are good but not excellent
- The pads are not velocity (which is a shame) but I use those and I was thinking of my microKONTROL pay me an MPD24 to compensate for this lack.
- The sequencer and the possibilities of automation can make good mix
- I'm still looking what I do not like it ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two weeks, I had an MPC 1000 and I use Reason 3 and FL Studio 6. I find the concept of groove box with its excellent sequencer, sampler and synthesizer integrated. The sounds coming out of the animals are warm and the possibilities are endless but I understand it may not be suitable for a lot of people, find you well before taking (or not). I have never used mc909 (but I've heard a lot about) so I would not compare them. Compared to the MPC 1000, I find the most comprehensive MC808 what I'm doing even if the sequence of the first is a reference.
The price / quality ratio is good compared to what the machine offers: o)
This is my first groove box, if I were to redo this choice would be without hesitation.

Many sounds and very good quality. anyway that is also a sampler so you can prndre sound we want ...
Good effects but the chorus is, to my taste, not efficient enough ...
The sequencer is, I think, easy to use when we know the machines of this type, if not at the beginning that is rather difficult ... personally, then to have it I 'd unséquenceur Yamaha QY 70, so big change ... I thought to perfectly control the sequencer would be useful, but not at all. creéation the first beat after 2 hours without reading the manual.

UTILIZATION

Some parameters are difficult to configure ... the effects are very effective, but to learn how to operate, attention ... on this point, the manual is not at all clear mzis that is, I think, the only downside that I can put.

SOUNDS

I do hip hop, so the base is all the same sample ... on this side, nothing to say, I didn 't need to do things "infeasible" is no problem, it works well.
the sounds of plants are quite effective, as the violins and electronic sounds. but some instruments like the piano is poor ... I must still admit that muvaise quality instruments are few ...

OVERALL OPINION

it's been two months since I use it. I think knowing about 70% capacity of the machine ... the least: some things can be difficult to use, even with the instruction manual
most: everything else! that is a very good machines. at the same time, I don 'ais never tried MPC 1000, s = concurrete its direct ... but I think the MC 808 is more effective just by the fact that their pads, with easy to set certain settings, can be effective as a keyboard. It is better for me to compose a machine that has sampler. € 999, it hurts, but believe me you will not be disappointed at the quality / price ratio.
This choice I would do without hesitation. and do not be undecided by the fact that this is not the "legend" Akai, because in general people prefer the security and n 'dare not think outside the box. It is on that we do not know what to s wait, I have hesitated too long between MC 08 and MPC 1000 ...

16 channels / Sequencer multistep 3 Recording Modes / Sample-based synthesis or a Roland synth made in multilayer powerful.

Connection Midi / Audio / USB / CF (bridge Midi possible)

Motorized faders, Pads, rotocoder "classic" Roland, Section effects, optical remote controller, etc ...

Specifications are detailed on the website of Roland. It is a complete machine, mixing in a form factor of a sampler groovebox multilayers, a powerful synthesizer, a sequencer and powerful aid to live performance (Chord bank, arpeggiator, one button call pattern, etc. ...).

There's no denying it, there are many functions. E is not around in 10 minutes.

UTILIZATION

Side "I can do anything" makes configuration pretty winded. The functions accessible with the machine itself is very limited, the user can change a few synth patch paramètrse as the filter, or LFOs rates.

the essential functions of composition are available live, but the advanced user will always use the supplied software, heureseuement comprehensive, patches and to refine his songs.

Auto faders are a very good initiative, they can easily change a patch or a beat live without losing other settings. This is a great addition that makes the machine very comfortable to use when we had the bar winded millions of features.

this machine can not do without a PC for advanced editing, but provides all the functions to lay a pipe in 30 seconds.

SOUNDS

The sounds are very good. Basic presets are basic, but with a little tweaking and synthesis of knowledge can be drawn from large sound system lutitimbre classic Roland. When the sampler, with the addition of some RAM, it very well decrease its function.

effects are correct, and are used easily.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for almost 4 years now and I am fully satisfied.

Its bad credit / reputation is mainly due to purists who thought buying a groovebox 1990 under the term, and felt prisoners. This is not a groovebox primary meaning of the term, but a studio work including sound sampler, synth and sequencer with other systems seen in the live well.

It's a Swiss Army knife of impressive live setting allows the well to make any beat with ease. on the other hand, are accessible from the front that controls that can be reasonably fit to live in a benefit. The rest of the setup is done with a PC. This phase can be quite tedious but ultimately, we can not really blame him for doing his job poorly.

Instead, the controls available on the machine are a synthesis of all she can do. those who do not find their happiness were wrong machine: it does everything, but does not allow the same freedom in facade on a more specific device. to dig, push in the software menus.

You just have to have that in mind to get a view of the beast.

This choice I would do without hesitation, although I admit having to use a master keyboard in order to fully enjoy the features of the beast.

Everything has been said, some additional audio outputs would have been welcome, the editor for Mac / PC is rather well thought out, the motorized faders are a treat to live!

UTILIZATION

Use the "basic" simple, provided that we know a little MC-X0X, if the manual is clear and the first patterns are written quickly, soon you sail in different modes and menus, but many thought.
As against a MIDI setup just loaded (controllers, synthesizers and other sequencer), things get complicated and many of the constraints appear. Master in the configuration of the DC is quite complex, as a slave, the real-time recording or step is laborious ...
These defects are specific to my use (a little weird I admit!) But very annoying for creativity, with a machine of this series I am a little disappointed, but I insist to use "classic", no worries !

SOUNDS

I use it for the hardtek and electronica, the sounds are very good, very many and varied, with good momentum, for against the realistic sounds (pianos, violins, etc.) are not very ... realistic! But the sampler is to compensate for this problem ...
The effects are good, especially the compressor and mastering, very effective.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for four months, the style all-in-one of the groovebox is really convenient modules sequencer, synth and sampler are of good quality and easy to use, the faders are very useful.
I tried the MPC1000 and 2000, the 808 has a much warmer, for against the sequencer is not worth that of the MPC, I think the choice is a matter of taste.
If it was the only sequencer in my config (we play many) I would do this choice, but too many constraints imposed on me with my other machines, a shame as it sounds!

Everything is already di ... everything seems nikel except that Roland could have provided the ram with the machine, it's not a pc! In addition to the RAM is not very recent, since it is not even DDR. Do not throw away your old PC! Otherwise I would say that the faders are not bad but autom it should not be violated with, they serve more to mastering and effects of changes (possibly) live. If not quite a classic, friendly chtite VTR functions such as D BEAM (a must on now Groovebox. Another downside for some: the small screen, but with a little experience, there are ways to easily navigate.

UTILIZATION

Having already had an MC 505, I know the "basics" of the famous MC, the start was not difficult but useful to compare the two machines as long as ... The manual we cleared up quickly on the possible manipulations and there are koi have fun live (advantage over a 909 more oriented components). To be honest I am still far from exploiting the bowels of the beast but it only two days that I have the.

SOUNDS

That's it surprises me that! By itself (without module in the ass) I would say that the sound quality is amazing if you hack a bit. If I'm facing this machine because it is a grain of warm, melodic CD. Seems realistic sounds and effects are effective and non destructive.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 days (live hardtek / tribe) and who bought the RAM (512 MB) I can now put him 10. this machine is a beautiful piti jewelry and the ratio Q / P is decent compared to a 909 that has more of a big screen (it's only € 800 on the beast it's still bad ... jl finally got a 600), if it again, I would do this chosen without hesitate for one second!

I add that I find it unacceptable that some (slightly lower) retrograde this machine because of a lack of experience !!!!! It's not a korg sure!!

After several months of use, I add that the extension of the PC edition is very intuitive and easy to use ... Although he happens after parties not to connect to pc feniantise and there is always a way out of good sound, though the editor is a real plus buy a 808 if you have a pc or you don ' not have access to all the editor's! on the other hand for a live, no need to pc since sounds are stored in the machine! Namely, the PC edition is probably simpler than the internal editor consists of a 909 Desousa menu and sub menu ... Here it is super fast, I di ingénieu Mr RELAND and thank you for that groove that kills live !!!!!

- Maximum Polyphony 128 voices (shared with lchantillonneur)
- Frquence dchantillonnage 44.1kHz
- Parts 16 (Main) + 16 (RPS)
- Forms donde 622
- Patches User: 1024 (Dusina: conf.) Map: 256
- Battery Kit User: 128 (Dusina: conf.) Map: 128 [sampler]
- Format of give linear 16-bit (WAV / AIFF)
- Maximum Polyphony shared with the sound gnrateur
- Frquence dchantillonnage 44.1kHz (fixed)
- Time dchantillonnage maximum internal memory only (4MB) mono: 45 sec. (Stro: about 22.5 sec.) Maximum range with DIMM (516Mo): mono: 97 min. (Stro: about 48 min.)
- Samples User: 2000, Map: 7000 [squenceur]
- Parties 16 + CONTRL Tempo / Mute
- RESOLUTION 480 ticks per quarter
- Tempo 5 ~ 300
- Capacity of memory maximum Approximately 1,300,000 Notes
- Patterns User: 800, Map: 800
- Denregistrement Mode Realtime, TR-REC, Step
- Cuts 50
- Styles darpges 128
- Memory daccord 128
- RPS Sets 50
- 50 sets of patterns [effects Section]
- Rverbration 1 (4 types)
- Compressor 1 (Type 1)
- Pitch Shifter (for signal dentre) 1 (type 1) [section mastrisation]
- 3 bands Compressor 1 (type 1) [dextension connector]
- Extension of the memory DIMM dchantillonnage 1, Number of Pins: 168 pin, Speed: 100MHz (PC100 CL = 2), 133MHz (PC133 CL = 3), Voltage: 3.3 V Capacity 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, Card Height: 38mm or less
- External memory backup pattern / patch / sample, CompactFlash card: 1 slot, supports up 1GB (3.3 V) [Controls, Screen]
- Screen display no. Reason: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED) x 2, BPM Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED) x 1, LCD 20 x 2 characters (rtroclair)
- OUTPUT Volume: 1, INPUT Volume: 1
- Cursors Cursors motorissx 8 (touch sensitive)
- Other Controller D Beam control
- MIX OUTPUT jacks (L (MONO), R), DIRECT 1 OUTPUT (L (MONO), R), INPUT (L (MONO), R), Headphones, MIDI (IN / OUT), USB (USB MIDI, archiving), DC IN
- Power 117V/230V/240V
- Power consumption Approx 40W
- Accessories Operating Instructions / Quick Guide, Packing List, AC Adaptor (PSB-3U, power cord), Protection of the card.

UTILIZATION

After a few hours of getting started with glances to the instruction manual to learn Necessary for the commands, the MC-808 begins to the best of it even.
The simplicity is the appointment and the combination of touch with the 'SHIFT' ACCS provides a wealth of practical function of edition, correction, cancellation, positioning, quantization .... ...
Pure happiness!
The afternoon is squenceur gnail with mute and all rglages ncessaires style worthy of the software cubase ... mixing and effects possible with recordings of several patterns for endless variations and mixes of the song type between professionals several patterns Different.
The quality Roland sounds with effects and mastering compressor giving an overall record of sound quality CD.
Possibility to import sounds. Wav or through the USB or compact flash card and sample all the sounds and sounds unimaginable for mic or line inputs.
In short, a simple machine used despite its impressive resources.

SOUNDS

Say nothing of the ct Roland we are pleased at both the quality of the sounds Varita sounds. In addition, it is possible to edit directly on the MC-808 almost total paramtres sounds, which can not always be connected to the PC.
Only regret edition software is not compatible sound windows ME.

OVERALL OPINION

You want to stay mobile and not always dpendre a PC which is not always good enough for the music edition.
You want to get in the mix in real time, the scne, Fast Fashion in the home studio or Fast Fashion or musical arrangement combined MIDI and audio: head down then go ahead e, the MC-808 does give you that pleasure.
And for those who sulk because they are too techno or dance, she possde tons of classical style guitar sounds sche ... CRER that allow more traditional pieces, the same variation on. If you are fan of your music type 'Ambient' she can also occur, as long as your imagination and musical crativit are waiting for you.
Of pure happiness, without making head and much more Ractive some good software can be difficult to configure.
Here, just plug in, switch on and go!

Well I do not return it CHARACTERISTICS available on the site roland
not previously noted as the srx slot 909 and a single output more ... not cool
The pcm t have changed from the 909 and frankly to cover most basic needs (except rhythmic level since I am the dnb / breakcore but the sampler is to have!)
A compressor on the master reverb dosed for each track and three multi effects INTERESTED enough (but only with Editor ditable on computer)
Squenceur powerful enough (I have not tried APRS squence other machine) A default mode will not step beyond the 1 / 32 therefore have to use the microscope to a it sucks!
the sampler is the largest of all it's cool groovebox has
In addition to the edition (with the computer) is really in depth not really need a synth can be more than something typical for analog, FM etc ...

UTILIZATION

Trs same easy to use rather than on the 909 almost everything is done with shift + button
For against the edition is still no full games squence a little boring!

Bcp function for shipping samples or require the patch editor. To beginners is boring since we have not used that breaks the rhythm of a component, but in fact it is not so bad especially when the screen is forcment more!
The manual is not exactly clear, but TRS explanation is trs technique and then have to know rperer for essential functions (like unison in the patch that is a little stash!) . is clearly a technical manual, one wonders if aa t done by musicians finally nothing serious!
EDIT finally matters is hyper sucks to have to constantly alternating between the computer and bcanne like I load a sample on the machine I go to save I return the computer to edit the patch I return the machine to make a loop with I return the computer to edit the patch to the hair ... grr sucks, though prvoir to put both sides on the same side table if you become phew! :-(

SOUNDS

Noise level as well say at once I find a ring of death! although the presets are sound and hyper pourraves own. waveforms are also a neat surgical but ... in fact it should be understood The systems of the layer (4 layers that make up the sound). Their modes of association and by which they are associated Manir and distorts the sounds you can get really fat, dirty and powerful! Basically has used it as a basic groove is one takes the direct sound is more synth or large optical sampler is immersed himself in it and it really happens to the sound you're looking!
Ralistes sounds are not very good INTERESTED but I think with the sampler must be a possible but not so good in fact multichantillonage ... it has not done too much for what!
ryhtmiques kits covers the need classic techno bar, lots of the end of the bar roland (cr78 tr909/tr808 etc ...) sounds better than a mc on the 909 -> clear they ate vitamins!
The effects are really good, except the various distortion that blows dead but an accumulation of guitar amp replace it! bcp something a bit wacky but the truly classic (chorus phaser delay) of good quality!
Just do not think you understand how this machine sounds by relying on preset ... I have APRS hsit bcp test in the store but good as it is the same engine as the 909 (I had too!) I felt good going ! it's really the main strength of this machine (as in mc 909)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months and I have to sell ... I do not need much power since I do all my computer components on and I load the machines live!
I find that to be the computer's hard enough but hey you get used to it. ca a little closer to the composition of the computer I find the Manir to -> done on his patch, and then we compose APRS. I think that is gaining rapid and synoptic vision of the patches but that loses in the composite intuitiva :-( for a 909 mc the best silent

Relative price level quality for someone who does not use the computer too (but a little of the same) is unbeatable -> edition sampler pushed wide and ditable, squenceur powerful (with diff rent basic mode) no machine is as powerful for the price

It's everyone know
or see Roland

UTILIZATION

The gate is by ca cons:

I explain my c Premire machine and I must admit that I was before BAV to understand nothing but the base but I think to get them used to do roland ca

functions are difficult to achieve (sub menu)

The manual of chinese and c which are designed inge what should laugh watching the guy this gallery for their espiont camera placed in the D-BEAM

SOUNDS

Pete sounds ok but as in any of the machines are no trick
the effect may serve me casiment jami
If not for my musical style quite acid c-tek has Harkor is not always fair even in the coutry musik looking good (VIVE SUB MENU OUF)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since May 2007

The +: polivalante and efficiency (eg maaf)
the -: this operation has hit the head in the wall if your c Premire machine

I quickly tried the korg fai blue and pink lamp collgue but its my pa enjoyed

Report quality / price I am therefore Electronics BOF but since I had new avai has 700 neurons and gonna c your not a korg advantageous time to shop around

I do not think I do it again this choice I've seen the RAVE O LUTION and seem cardboard or I not say a bad machine c fo just put it right in and not be suicidal

Everything is already said.

Editing with a PC (for those who) is a definite plus. But it is more than enough on its own.

UTILIZATION

A big point by opening the box: Manual.
In French in the text, it is very educational, gives examples, a good tutorial for starter before going into the details of each part of the beast.
It is so well done that has almost pleased to open a random page that gives us a new idea, we return to another detail, etc ...
The only downside, he sometimes referred to page numbers ... are not good or do not exist!

All this is not to say that the machine is difficult to access. It is well thought out, even intuitive, you just look at it. Otherwise would not have as much power and opportunity.

SOUNDS

There are a multitude of different sounds, which are configurable entierrement: In other words, the possibilities are endless.

The card will help me personally to add loops or vocal samples (although there is as well).

The effects are quite numerous (47) but some useful for me. Their quality is average, not bad.

The motorized faders are useful though fragile (they seem anyway).

The pads are nickel, although not velocity sensitive.
Using much the Redrum in Reason, I much prefer this arrangement of pads linear rather than "square" of Akai, because it allows you to place sounds on the timeline much more user friendly. In addition they light up the rhythm of the pattern.

For my part, I made the Deep / Hard House and I board found are round and fat as I like, contrary to what I feared watching the demos on YouTube and there are mostly clips of Trance .. .

OVERALL OPINION

I ais I board for 1 week and already made a very nice loop.

It will go almost as fast as with a computer over time, except that with this machine the perfect size, no need to bother in the living room with MIDI devices and a multitude of son, and it is incidentally more stable than the software for reliability on stage. Everything is within reach (even one) hand.

I love the linear pads to place sounds. Arpeggiator functions and agreements make the job easier and more efficient, especially for the pure musician I'm not.

I had an MPC 1000 as I board sold: sampler only, no editing sounds, nazzzz, all that Roland is not ...

The value for money is good, even if everything is plastic now, but it is only better for the weight (it is light enough). By the way, we can not use the faders like a mixer, you have to go under penalty molo ... to be in pain.

I am finally happy with my machine, especially after the bad experience with the MPC. It is complete, easy to use, sounds are good, and of grouping in the studio or on stage are enormous.

All features are detailed on the website of Roland http://www.roland.fr/
To summarize:
Generator synth sounds 128-voice polyphony
8 motorized faders
Oriented sounds Dance / Techno editable at will
Sampling & Sequencing
Editor software included (PC / Mac) for editing samples, patches and parties
CompactFlash card connector (archive)
USB port (MIDI & archive: file sharing AIF / WAV) + MIDI In / Out
16 pads (several banks), D Beam, V-Link ...
No complaints, the features are excellent for the price offered. Just one problem: it lacks a MIDI Through ...
It is in fact mainly the addition of the sampler (from the MC-505) which is remarkable.

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
Those familiar with the Roland Groovebox know they are (initially) not easy to handle. Some manipulation 'are not very intuitive. But this is generally user-friendly.

The usual functions are they easily accessible?
Me who used the MC-303 and 505, I quickly found my bearings, despite the substantial progress functions in terms of quantity and quality.

- The manual is clear and sufficient?
Enough and even though complete! (150 pages anyway)

SOUNDS

The sounds are great and fit perfectly to the style that I do (dance, techno, dream, or pop). They are also subject to change at will.

The effect (applicable to a hundred sounds) are compelling. Everyone will find his account, according to its affinity and style of music.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
For three weeks, but I know the Groovebox for years (I already had before: MC303, 505).

What is so special that you like most and least?
The next "all-in-one" is great (sampler, drum machine, synthesizer, sequencer).
For cons, the difficulty of getting started for beginners can put off some.

How would you rate the quality / price?
It is excellent when one considers the overall quality of the product.

With experience, you do again this choice?
No problems in the Groovebox "tear" at all! I will always trust the Roland Groovebox.

See other advice and Roland website for an exhaustive list.

The MC-8O8 is at the same time an evolution and a little sister of the MC-909 (see pros and cons). The 909 is a cult because it groovebox complte (with all the time CONTRL tural and functions derived from Fantom keyboard workstation (effects, sampling, large LCD screen).

The 808 is less practical in the home studio but musically more powerful 909 with better ergonomics live for half the price.

UTILIZATION

Using live with the pads, the keys from select / mute by the motoriss faders and mixer functions (RPS, enchantment pattern) is excellent (9).

Only BMOL the squenceur is rigid and does not allow the edition as live on Electribe. Cel having induced any prparer home. And my opinion is more mixed.
Indeed, if the MC-808 is more powerful than Electribe also more complex.

The main functions are easily accessible via the mode button + shift + a pad. I love the TR-Rec mode for programming drums. However, when we enter the bowels of the can (which is a small gas plant), the cell complex. The complte edition (some paramtres be accessed via the faders) patches, samples, drumkits and effect is only through the MC-808 Editor software. As against the vnements of squenceur ditables are on the machine and the screen becomes a big brake ridiculous. Only through a solution squenceur software (Sonar, Cubase ...). So do not be neither pro nor anti soft to use the MC (6).

SOUNDS

Sound (pad, lead, synth bass and brass) are generally good electro, but if we Whereas it should be the highlight of the MC, we would like to synthse modlisation analog. The drums electros (TR 909 808) collide well, acoustic means.

To the sounds of organ, ep, and clav sound of it plutt way, ie that Integrates well in mix, but will sound a bit cheap to play alone.

The effects come from the Fantom and are very good at all (well above electribe and MPC) (8).

I had the opportunity to cost a Korg Micro X, and I find the best leads, organs and ep.

I have a Fantom G6 and set apart from the drums and some electro synth bass the Fantom is 1 (strings, brass, clav ...) 2 (organs, ep, leads, acoustic drums ...) notches according to the above sounds. The Fantom score 3 times more.

OVERALL OPINION

I have since late 2006. This is a great machine to play live electronic music (techno, house, hip hop, r'n'b, ragga ...). I really like this machine, but for me the ergonomics home studio, the sounds and effects are not enough I got. Fidler Roland, I opt for the Fantom G6 is a good trs workstation but on which I lose a little mind groovebox. Finally I found the instrument that combines the power of a workstation with a CONTRL live groovebox, the Korg M3, but I keep my MC-808.

Pros
+ + + All the major functions of the MC-909 (squenceur, sampler, synth the internal PR ...)
+ + + Technological evolution over the MC-909 (polyphonic waveform, RAM, memory card
+ + + Faders motoriss
+ + The price (half of 909, slightly less than the MPC-1000, slightly more than electribe)
+ MC-808 editor
+ Sounds and electro drums (for the base synthse waveform audio)
+ The size and weight (compared the MC-909)

Cons
--- The screen (no comment)
--- Obliged to go through the software to edit patches, samples, drumkits and MFX
- The MFX (5 including 3 fixed) is lightweight compared to standard software
- The number of audio outputs and rigid management (compared to the Fantom)
- The non-dynamic pads
- No multisampling
- No squenceur ACCS to the MC-808 Editor
- No synthse modlisation analog or SRX slot for the sound palette toffe

Dj previous ones cited in the posts

UTILIZATION

I have bought three days ago and arrived dj lay paterns correct is relatively simple when you know something about this kind of machine I have also a electribe is really more accessible here You must dig a little menu to get to what you want but it's powerful opportunities are multiple edition ...

SOUNDS

The sound is clean with clear electribe see anything I knew.
Many rglage possible for the balance 16 shares.
with a MIDI keyboard is a pleasure chord arpege etc.

OVERALL OPINION

I used the last few days and I'm doing pretty good dj is complex I think it's enough to search for a long time.

Polyphony and multi effects the rich sounds and shipping the samples to the knobs motoriss the beam ...

It really is a war machine sound good slap and a wealth of possibilities that I now I know a little bit to protrude with my emx I think that was going to be nice.

For the pleasure that this machine provides a person who plays with I think the price is not extreme but it's good criiiiiiiiise 700 and it's still a good investment but I am far from regretting this purchase I really m'clate with the beast ...
The only thing for me is the memory dimm drang house is really cheap is to add memory to take full advantage of the functions of samplages ...

Electribe bought this brol your life will change

See other reviews.
BUT it lacks an input jack for receiving a pedal with assignable MIDI effect. Genre Sustain, Start, Modulation, etc. ....
It also lacks a MIDI THROUGH, it was not hard to make anyway ....
A further negative point is that when touched the knobs are normally posted their values. And it works not always, for example, when the outputs Jack came into my sound card in my computer, or local said, according to the outlet being used.
A big plus for my part: The 2 separate outputs, ie programmable separately.
I also appreciate the INPUT that allows you to enter an instrument.

UTILIZATION

Complex, it took me a week to understand its handling and use as I please.
Afterwards, if you do not have the manual, you're dead. Basically, it's a bit laborious.

SOUNDS

It sends the block, it's unbelievable.

OVERALL OPINION

2 years that I have. Basically, I bought it to dial and now I'm serving in my band to play on sequences electro / indus.
It is not given, but I think it's worth. This is an excellent machine versatility. But not as it should be usable without MIDI keyboard.