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Published on 09/11/06 at 04:31
* 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.