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Sampling Sequencer from Roland belonging to the MC series

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  • Kobese SiphiwoKobese Siphiwo

    Enjoyable

    Roland MC-808Published on 05/04/18 at 05:20
    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…
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    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
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  • itakitak

    Roland MC-808Published on 05/05/09 at 14:33
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    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 …
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    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 ...
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  • laulau010laulau010

    Roland MC-808Published on 04/17/08 at 14:14
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    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 embarras…
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    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.
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  • BogabBogab

    Good product.

    Roland MC-808Published on 03/15/12 at 14:10
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    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.
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    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.
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  • *ARNO**ARNO*

    huge but a bit complicated

    Roland MC-808Published on 06/09/14 at 04:23
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    A super machine that is difficult to exploit half of the opportunities, many effects, it is possible to play anything related to electro see a little more.

    UTILIZATION

    Really not easy when you're not used to this kind of machine!

    SOUNDS

    The quality is there, good sounds that work well (once you understand to the machine).

    OVERALL OPINION

    In the adaptation challenge is really fun, fun, nice, pro ... Everything you want positive!
    I used to mix rock and electro, reggae and electronica, really good!
    Many very pro option allows not to lose time as automated knob for example ...
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    A super machine that is difficult to exploit half of the opportunities, many effects, it is possible to play anything related to electro see a little more.

    UTILIZATION

    Really not easy when you're not used to this kind of machine!

    SOUNDS

    The quality is there, good sounds that work well (once you understand to the machine).

    OVERALL OPINION

    In the adaptation challenge is really fun, fun, nice, pro ... Everything you want positive!
    I used to mix rock and electro, reggae and electronica, really good!
    Many very pro option allows not to lose time as automated knob for example ...
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  • juxy_jjuxy_j

    continuiter? mc 808 -

    Roland MC-808Published on 01/16/14 at 17:57
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    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 tur…
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    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 ...
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  • hugo-rillehugo-rille

    Underestimated

    Roland MC-808Published on 09/08/13 at 03:39
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    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 …
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    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.
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  • AlanForPresidentAlanForPresident

    roland sounds

    Roland MC-808Published on 05/08/12 at 21:31
    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…
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    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.
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  • theaudioandvideoguytheaudioandvideoguy

    its not for me

    Roland MC-808Published on 03/25/12 at 21:47
    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 M…
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    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!
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  • bombalatinabombalatina

    Roland MC-808Published on 06/16/06 at 16:29
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    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 availab…
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    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!
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  • dj breakbeatdj breakbeat

    Roland MC-808Published on 06/22/06 at 09:46
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    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
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    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
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  • psychoslivemusicpsychoslivemusic

    Roland MC-808Published on 09/11/06 at 04:31
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    * 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
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    * 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.
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  • davpardavpar

    Roland MC-808Published on 10/10/06 at 23:20
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    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 sampl…
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    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.
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  • SokakuSokaku

    Roland MC-808Published on 10/16/06 at 04:45
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    - 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 …
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    - 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.
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  • nicolaseddiknicolaseddik

    Roland MC-808Published on 11/20/06 at 08:29
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    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 manua…
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    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 ...
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