All user reviews for the Roland MC-808

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.

The sequencer is powerful, the Groove Quantize are still present.
There are 16 runs ahead on the mc 505 y 'had only 8.
Y 'sound has tons, more than enough for any style of compounds apart from film music style can be john william and again.

UTILIZATION

- Well, if you just dial noraml ok, you just get used to.
- The manual is ok
- The sampling is ok too.
- I not sure how he should use effects is more complicated than the mc 505

SOUNDS

- Yes, the are very good and very realistic. there are tons categorized by genre.
- Only disappointment, the drum kits do not prennnet full extent of the keyboard as on the mc 505, but there are good sound, I do not like the sound of the compressor, but no, we hear nothing.
- I is not even the computer software for now, without running the chop.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 month. I do not know yet all these functions, but hey there 's plenty to do.
I never had a mpc 1000, but I think the MPC should not be bad, except that there's no all the sounds of roland.
Sampling is a good thing you can tap your good instrumentals.

896 Patches slamming!
256 patterns of plant and most of NEEDS-go box lol it rocks whether or techno rnb

UTILIZATION

the manual is very clear is true that the mc 808 is complex, but without the manual good luck

SOUNDS

point of view I'm having severe sound (I have since 2 days!)
ideal for my songs (Trance, Hardtrance ...) the kiks petes thunder
Brief 850euros (I buy new) no regrets, nothing to do with my mc 307 (if someone wants to sell it elsewhere I)

OVERALL OPINION

for 2 days
I already had my hands the mc 303, mc 307 and d2
I chilled this choice without problem!
Friends and tranceur technoman YOU EXPLODED!

all characteristics that are expected to total a machine in terms of technical capabilities (features) and nothing in terms of ergonomics ..
(For details, see the previous posts to understand what I mean .. see more))

UTILIZATION

voila groovebox Miss plastoc designed by robocop!
the interface is completely rotten ... a 2000 miles from what we want to groovebox ...

This machine is cool in concept as the north pole ...
Roland we sell tons of products with real-time access .... the 505 and 909 (which I've had and adored before purchasing a 808) were thinking machines for fun and ... musicians with access time Réél ..

Think that you can not even have access to any parameters in terms of real time synthesis except through the computer is shocking ..

When was his motorized faders ... it s in motion ....( go left right me a knob for my pan for example.) C is just a smokescreen to make marketing history gnagnagna positive on the bike.

Ps: if the manual, ca va!

SOUNDS

nothing negative to say about the sounds given what is expected of this type machine ..
There are things to do .. and it can sound very good!

OVERALL OPINION

lovers and users of roland groovebox for ages (505 and 909), I had bought the 808, thinking back the spirit that I adored groovebox ..

Nay!
This machine provides no pleasure roland s. .. use has destroyed the concept car with this machine ..

This machine has the ass between two chairs (computer, not computer?) And anything that was that little thing we kiffa the 505 (better?) For example.

I've sold after 3 weeks ... disappointed and surprised to have n no desire to make music with.

(And tell yourself that this is not a control problem .. I make music on a large multimedia station pro and I have mastered and worked and often possessed with all the main synthesizers of the past 20 years ... so I'm not supposed to be a ball either ..)

This is definitely the machine hardware that I have found the worst in its concept for a long time .. roland c is fucking the mouth of all fans groovebox with this Bécanne ..

Money:
Today I work with Ableton Live 8 and the APC akai 40 (with any such arturia synths that sound so much better at the limit, and an apple macbook for exemplary reliability, the best in the world ?)... and groovebox although of course ableton live has 10000 miles is in terms of power of the 808 ... and that would force the hardware (the usability) of the akai is still 10 times better that a dedicated machine as the 808 (the sprinkler watered) with a feeling on the knobs plastoc much less and more productive!

And in my opinion is better GPA for the sampling, or Electribe EMX, or a Machinedrum (boxes of pace at least take advantage of real-time hardware design ... s. 808 opposite the bastard!)

My conclusion?

I am surprised to see so many positive opinions on this machine finally to be honest .. but actually I think that c is also because all those who think like me were a little less stupid than me: they did not have bought ... so at least they have not lost no time has put a negative review ..
(Yes ok, my opinion is a bit of a rant but if you search the forums internationals you'll see that I am far from being the only one thinking that eh ...)

connetable convenient USB connection is missing the pedal is to the ball on the sp 555

UTILIZATION

machine not accessible enough without the software it is not easy to transform the sounds and yet he must have pumped up a PC so it does not ram.

SOUNDS

the sound quality of the machine is unprecedented, but the basic sounds do not sound quite electronica. a lot of piano and guitar that can nevertheless ask good instrumentals hip hop and trip hop

OVERALL OPINION

the downside is the listing has argus. 400euros you lose focus for resale even though it has less than 1 year and under warranty roland. NOT ABUSED
I sold the EMX1 and my sp 555 for the 808 and I bite my wad.