All user reviews for the Roland MC-909 Sampling Groovebox

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USE

Very simple: I took in hand the beast in minutes. It all depends on its own logic. it turns out that it corresponded to my Manire thinking.
I haven not even read the manual ... Everything is easy to access.

SONORITS

I make electronic music (Techno / Electro jazz): there are all kinds of sounds, and much less realistic and not realistic. So there is a great selection, but the sampler is to bring spciale missing key to the machine.
Many of effect (twenty), which allow to give depth to the sound.
I dteste brass, and with orchestras I like tablecloths, bass, keyboard sounds, special effects ... If you want to hear, I put sounds here on youtube with MC 909 https://www.youtube.com/djgalactic

NOTICE GLOBAL

I have it for 4 years, and c is my first groovebox. I come from the world of the computer or I have used reason, cubase ... And though technically the groovebox are dpasses by the computer, I'm more cratif on the MC 909 with my pc .. .. I think that was the real instrument of creation and live for the person doing all type of music. What I have most c is its strength, synthesizer and sampler, and a squenceur. His only default and smart card which can only store 128MB, but hey I backup computer, so c is not a concern.

I will not go on because it was mentioned repeatedly.

UTILIZATION

Configuration if it has already been roland gooveboxs hands (which is my case mc303/307/505/808) is very simple and greatly facilitated by the big blue screen that is very readable. All functions are displayed above and it's really a strong point on this Groovemachine.

For those who have never had the opportunity to work on roland machinery it will be confusing at début.Le manual will help because it is very clear and precise. But once the grip made a lot of manipulation become instinctive.

SOUNDS

Sounds not sound bad. I will not say they are suitable for a particular style because it is the man who is behind the Bécanne who does what he wants to do as his.
For my part making techno and hardtek tribe sounds suit me quite so much and you can edit modulate we do what we want. Your limit is your imagination.
The compressor of the machine is excellent it sounds clear and precise large.
Samples returned to the stand nikels groovebox.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years now after releasing my mc 505. Apart from the megamix function disappeared I really do not regret my purchase.
It sounds fabulous and yet I have tested bécannes (korg er1/es1/ea1, emx / esx) it is clear that quality level buries his roland korg. Yamaha Depotte it well too but I did not like the logic of these machines.
I love + is its great sound quality hyper readable screen, separate outputs, the RPS mode allows for smooth transitions much like the mix and the arpeggiator which disconnects as well.
The only thing I do not like is having to stop playing to save.

The value for money is unbeatable I have long waited to buy it and I came across a OCCAZ nikel with 2 smart media for 400 €.
If one day she let me I bought a live.

All that one can dream

UTILIZATION

Must have a basis for the use as not a novice pose problem

SOUNDS

Nothing to say to its release year and all the possibilities

OVERALL OPINION

I used the last 9 years and never had a problem unimaginable possibility

If I can give just a hint, if you have followed the chronology roland MC and have a basic knowledge of music "music theory" a great passion for music and Electrical patient Buy again!.

If instead you want a machine to relax and have fun with correct and fast sound, it will not be your friend

I would recommend a Korg electribe esx or if you are an avid mc roland, a mc-505 will work perfectly for what to put in the bath MC roland: p

Product Details

equalization general, not track by track!

UTILIZATION

the MC-909 is not very intuitive but once read the manual and a few weeks earlier, the composition is a real treat.
the possibility of such machines are huge. after a year and a half already in my possession I am still discovering new opportunities.

Wholesale +: the screen that allows you to see everything we do on the machine.

SOUNDS

the sound of this machine is really open to any style: electro swing, hip hop, house, techno ...
I use to make hardtek / hardcore.
I do not use velocity, for fear of damaging the pads that seem a bit fragile.
effects are quite effective but not a substitute for real effects rack.

create your own Sythe, the preset is not terrible.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year and a half

I had in my possession a korg emx-1 and I had the opportunity to try the yamaha rm1-x. my favorite is the mc-909

the huge + this machine is the screen. you can view your stepper composition.

The downside for me is the general equalization and not track by track.

The 909 is a 16-track sequencer and sampler editable computer.
It has a compressor, 2 multi-effects, reverb and 3-band compressor output. Over 300 sounds and samples directly editable or personal computer. Full of real-time controllers recordable and editable in the sequencer.

UTILIZATION

Against the publisher by pc / mac application specific configuration (sysex) that takes input and midi output, so no keyboard unless a sound card with 2 i / o noon. The pads can not fully restore the velocity must be another source of control.

SOUNDS

The basic sounds are generally good and realistic. Despite their small amount compared to current volumes, editions and combinations available with the effects we offers a wide range of sounds, not to mention samples.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 years, it is another world that would bring everyone differently, but as all the world, it has its limitations.

Ptain, I gave an opinion, it has not been sent.

Good effects but only two of the 50 are assignable to each track, so big disappointment. You can not assign a different effect for each track.

UTILIZATION

Complicated, three months of daily use to control it fully

SOUNDS

Sounds not very good, old-actuellemnt, but can be mixed waves, especially fiddle and sampler. Therefore create sound banks absolutely terrible.

The compressor of CD is very good, the mastering is simple and correct.

I even use it as qu'ampli, and I feel it even improves the sound returning. Qd I out of my computer sound via optical fiber and amplifies the VBAC I CD, it's just fantastic. The samples that we are creating a hallucinatory clarity.

The pads are déteriorisent fast enough, but there are ways to open the machine to clean and adjust them, (there is a thread on this site over there I think)

This machine is the one for you. Me who do not like using the computer to create sounds, this machine overwhelms me. Except for these bastards effects that are not assignable to each track, only two of them can be used.
(You can bypass it by using the resample)

Here is what is good with this machine, it has sometimes reduced capacity that can be circumvented by its possibilities, ultimately anything can be done using tricks.

OVERALL OPINION

3 years of use, no regrets. Psr 540 in the first synth, I dreamed of the MC, 2300 Euros new at the time. Now I see q'elle qd is 500 euros, skip it. I acquired it at 700 E.

For 500 euros, do not ask, do not buy especially the 808 which seems to be less powerful than the bcp 909, it has been castrated, stuff and less, even if the internal sounds sounds best.

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UTILIZATION

I think it's the easiest roland groovebox. The manual is a bible
I have not had much difficulty to take charge
the only downside sampler (I used the SP808) is chiantissime to use, but it is super complete headlock at will ...
I kept my SP808 and zip which is much easier and has a crazy MFX (much more configurable than the 909)
a super midi sequencer to control other boxes ... (I drive a dark energy and with a Microkorg)
a screen that makes your life easier as not allowed ...

SOUNDS

The kits are excellent batteries
there are good surprises (the sax and brass do not sound bad, some guitars are interesting for more electro it's pretty cool)
The multiband mastering compressor is a killer ...
Filters sound like roland filters ...

OVERALL OPINION

I love it despite its flaws (sampler and MFX).
A second would be welcome but must be reasonable ...

Everything is perfect ... except the boot time a bit long.
There are hundreds of patches used on ...
Finally, very hard to make the turn in 2 days!

UTILIZATION

The manual is clear.
Lots of features.
I have not tried the sampling for the moment.

SOUNDS

Wide variety of styles.
The D-beam is unnecessary.

OVERALL OPINION

Very happy with the beast.
The ideal would be to have a sound engine of the mc909 in the ergonomics of the RS7000 ...

the manufacturer's website to say much more than me!
but there's not too much trouble to make this aside, there's what it takes ...

UTILIZATION

Good groovebox whole, intuitive, with a clear manual.
You just take the folds of the operation groovebox!

SOUNDS

For the rhythm part I would say that his days are always good and they are (a battery is a battery) but I will not speculate too much on sounds such as "synthetic" for example.
but the mc909 and foremost a secquenceur rhythm.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 years at the time I chose it because Roland groovebox with that we can approach as many styles / genres for my taste.

a port in a port out. Eslava, master or thru.
a section + reverb or delay effect or compressor. much effect!
large bank of its most highly effective sampling setion edited on PC!
sounds can be changed at any time wish as Roland.

UTILIZATION

this was not the first one I have already mc303, 505, 307 so its going to grip! ave the big screen if it goes well it rather clear even to go into the sequencer!

SOUNDS

many large Sinti, bass, pad has the roland, the fan will not complain. the sound is rather bright and clean, for the past 505 to the 909 WAS the shock but the two go very well. quite a good effect rather efficient but not effective énorment new "extraordinary". masticating well edited well! everything is aessible diretta touch: AMP, LFO, Filter, + matrix control and a random effect (although simpa)!

OVERALL OPINION

I can use it for a near two! she walks ave a korg EMX korg er1 a one mc 307 or 505 or 303. no prbléme at MIDI! for the tribe minimal electro tek hardtek drum and more!

Comprehensive connectivity: 6 audio output, SPDIF, USB. Regarding the sounds, it's Roland with virtualization technology found on analog JP-8000 series. Good effects section, with also a virtual guitar amp (COSM). I use it mainly to play samples live, and again, the machine fully meets my expectations. For many years I used a computer for live samples, with all the risks it represents. Now, no more worries.

UTILIZATION

The manual is not clear, but the machine is sufficiently user-friendly.

SOUNDS

I use virtually the part samples. The few sounds of the beast that I use, however well suited to my type of music (metal industrial). A downside, however: the additional sound banks in the SR-X series that can be added are still outdated today.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over 3 years and no regrets!

What connections (audio, MIDI ...)
- 6 audio out (master out and 4 freely assignable individual, but no effect on these trips!)
- Midi Full
- USB (edit, load backup, update, etc.).

How many sounds and styles are available? Are they edited? Through a utility for Mac / PC?
- Lots and lots of sounds not great, but editable in-house or software, then it is doing.
He has an effects section?
- Full of effects, freely assignable in the chaining audio, but only on the master output, good distos on synth and kick!

What are the characters of the sequencer? ...
- Major sequencer, arpeggiator, big memory of events noon access to CC, pianoroll, editor MIDI events ...................
- This part of the mc909 is why I bought it

UTILIZATION

a gas plant!
to everything, easy to use
a large blue screen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so cool!



NOTE 1: The machine is in GM (General Midi), which is problematic in composition to other drum machines external midi channel 10 because the assignment of the notes does not pad possibilities to transpose or offset Notes

NOTE 2: The pads are fragile and wear out quickly, they must be replaced (not expensive, but very annoying)

SOUNDS

The sounds they are suitable to your style of music?
- I do electro music for 15 years and I've never used the internal sounds: synth-rated "and BAR analog sound is a big shit, but that's very subjective

Are they realistic?
- I think not

The effects are they effective and responsive?
- Yes
The expression is good? (Reaction to velocity, aftertouch to)?
- Yes
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate? ...
- Except the sound of acoustic drums added with the extension Roland SRX, I do not like the sound texture of this machine

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
- 6 / 7 years ago
What is so special that you love the most, least?
- For me it is one of superlecteur midifile
- The basic sounds are not terrible but the effects, comp eq filter, etc.. your sound of pleasant surprises
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
- Yes
How would you rate the quality / price?
- To € 400 that's fine, 800 too expensive
With experience, you do again this choice? ...
- Well probably not, because there are midi controllers vintage analog synths for much better!

I will not list the characteristics of the machine (http://www.mc909.com)
but rather talk about my use.
I was looking for a rhythm sequencer box and use of samples.
prcisment is what this machine, with a module synthse trs shame.
Do not expect either of waldorf, but on this point is the level of a pattern "light" or a big XP. Good point.
The connector is for, 6 stereo outputs, USB link machine / PC to transfer all data types (patterns, samples, patches, song). Trs flexible.
sounds and styles are not rvolutionnaires, but for the use I make of me a will. And then to use rhythm, combining samples / drum kits / synthse allows for a wide range of things.

The two multi-effects are good, neither more nor less, routing is done simply by black dot against the rglage inveau effect by the party that is available only in menus.
The Dbeams are trs gadgets, but I was even surprised at t employment opportunities they offer. So in the end I found a trs "physical" as manipulation, and suddenly the expressiveness is totally diffrent that of a knob, a wheel or tape. condition to go smoothly (the area of ​​action is short, but still trsgrable with a little practice).

The squenceur is classic, effective, and if only one is connected to twelve one squenceur software, we can flexibly cope trs PC / Mac and copy the patterns vi recording "wait note."

UTILIZATION

The functions are accessible in large part faade quickly.
I find even when some poor choice.
For example we can through the screen "mixer" (displays rglages for all tracks) change with a click of panning, which is not the most used live, but not levels of routing the multi-effects!? which would be much more useful in a lot of cases yet ...
I recommend to learn so much on this based on what you want to do. In my case I knew I had drang a little but not dramatically as I am "mixquot; by a person lives in the output.

Apart from a, as a whole, the 909 is ergonomic and trs trs well think of lots of points:
- ACCS rapid mixer (track volume, panning, ...)
- The filter envelope and amplitude Fully accessible faade (ADSR + level)
- The Dbeams are fun and casually use trs INTERESTED ... - In the sequencer piano roll is awesome for rhythm
- Management of files (samples, patterns, patches, song) and storage (smart media) is fucking
- The interface is rather intuitive according to the screen, the screen is just large and clear
etc ... dpend your use!

The manual, well it's a manual.
Good place for "my first song with Roland in a few pages."
for the other pages, there's better, but there's also much worse.

SOUNDS

The Veloci pads is correct, but the physical quality of these is rather average.
was no longer properly perform all necessary after a while ... but I did not so the usefulness is not a problem.

Synthse module has good sound, low strings and percussion kits are trs shame.
The sampler's converters are of good quality but again, working the samples on PC, I was a little gal.
(Yeah, relevant comment! Thank you!)
The possibility of synthse are slightly above the MS2000 to give an ide, matrix modulation and "tones" (bunk up to four sounds in a patch) can CRER of textures ja well INTERESTED.

OVERALL OPINION

Ben plutt that résumé, I let you read all there is to it.
I am flme

Sampler 16 MB to 256 MB internal ext
Functions "CHOP", "Time Stretch", "Normalize", "Emphasis"
Function "Resample" can resample a complete song.
2 Multi-effects (type 2x56) with real-time controllers
Mastering Integrated Tools
Turntable Emulation: allows you to control pitch and tempo of any audio sample or all of the sequencer.
Smart Media Reader
Double "D-BEAM"
USB connection for transferring samples
6 analog outputs
Stereo line inputs
Input / output S / PDIF optical and coax.
Real synthesizer
Sound architecture derived from the XV series
4 tones and control matrix
693 waveforms included sounds from the SRX "Dance"
SRX expansion card (1 slot)
Large backlit LCD display
8 faders control
16 simultaneous games
64 voice polyphony
lacks a bit of polyphony for me but good

UTILIZATION

In fact it is not mine, but I'm working on it regularly, so I can not give you a definitive opinion ... Already the first thing that impressed me is the screen, monstrous taille.Très easy to quui we use for those practicing the old series and the user manual sampling and well fait.lLa part but unfortunately there is no undo. then 9 out of 10 because of the undo

SOUNDS

The sound is good to see wicked certain.On a sample CD that came with the beast that is not too bad there as all styles.Le thing that surprised me is the very cozy mastering.je thought it ' was a gimmick but it's not bad at all, it's not worth what is being done for the studios but good enough prix.Le compressor is demonic and easy to adjust thanks to the screen. At first seen (in store) I thought the mc909 was mainly oriented Rap Hip Hop because of the presets, and bah it just do not tous.le mini keyboard and pretty cool to the touch.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one month and I think it's a damn good product for the live.Je am more focused and Virtual PC, no matter what I let myself be trying this one day produit.Ca can complement a home studio no problem thanks to the USB and digital.
To a solution while maintaining it's great.
Roland wanted to provide a device that allows for a project from A to Z it is we succeed.
This is not necessarily to wear all budgets but the effort is worth it.

Problem with Smart Media reader and keys 9 and 10 bloquent.Resulat return home Roland.On Service had released a 12''is postponed .... GALERE

Ditto for the characteristics of the machine (http://www.mc909.com).

Purchase: New January 2003: € 1,750

UTILIZATION

Connectors

The three stereo outputs allow a lot of handy configurations in home studio.
The USB provides an opening to the outside (internet) handy.

Interface

Being a regular series roland (MC303 and JX305 and finally mc909), the principle has not changed and it took very little time to identify all the possibilities.
The giant screen provides significant ease of use.

The manual has undergone a weight loss compared to previous models roland MC.
As a result, some parts starved of information (sampling, noon ... the list goes on).

Most functions are accessible from the front or on screen together all parties (Mixer, patches ...).

The most important interface changes ... We are already in the second version of the OS.

MIDI

As there is nothing in the manual is a bit a hassle when there are several machines to synchronize.
For my part, I use a box routing / filtering noon (Please LCL) handy.

The effects

Major weakness of the machine, not at the level of sound reproduction that I find very correct, but in use, it is a disaster (too many menus, lack of controllers ...)

Sequencer

faithful to the MC models, modes of classical recordings: TR, step by step real time.
The editing mode is damn microscope.
Small annoyance: when in edit mode pattern, all parties are active, because otherwise I would prefer to a change of only one party, they all redevienent active.

The song mode is useless.

Sampling

Implementation of samples rather heavy.
The edition is not used much since I prepared the samples for the PC.
Some functions interresting: Chop, resampling ...

The pads

Ben actually, they are not solid. After 6 months, I have two pads that lock!!
Shit ...

SOUNDS

It can go very far in the publication of a sound.
After it is only a research question, this is the part that I like most. The possibilities are enormous.
The sound is there, but my poor experience does not give any basis for comparison.

OVERALL OPINION

Goodies:

simplicity, efficiency & playability.
All in one.

Cons:

Prices, already dear to dépard, we must add more RAM, the card smatmedia ...
A few crashes (machine taped.)
Longuet start when you start having a lot of samples.
I think Roland could make a little effort to accentuate the hand around the community 909.
Their site is not bad but is updated once every 10 years.
It should be users to experience the site (forums, songs, change requests ...).
Personal message to Mr. Roland: I LOVE NOT TRANCE ...

6 spare outputs audio jack + headphone 1jack sro
1midi in, 1 out
2 multi effects Intgr and routable (part only) + multiband compressor software Intgr + resonance apart and customizable

sequenseur efficiency and stable, precise, ... only problem: we do not just change the id controlchange
Both tracks in 16 out with volume control for faders
his wish was heavy, even ptant it right in the sounds acidzzzzzz

UTILIZATION

Yes but tellemnt of possibility that a lot of sub menus ...
yes
yes

SOUNDS

Yes (hardtek acidcore)

yes but I Utilize as little trs (flanger (s), phasers distos)
trtr good

low acid type ... APRS must tinker synth sounds a minimum so as not to fall into the already known tro dance commercial prod ...

OVERALL OPINION

9 months
most: the RPS, the less management of the South a little lightweight for a large sequenseur
software and MC303, RS7K ...
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YES YES YES! the most flexible machine my needs just expand a modlisation analog + for editing and live sound is that of happiness to use and compact!

You'll find it all in on dtail mc909.org
9 and 10 not becaufe the MIDI functionality is limited and becaufe the effects section is not always trs ergonomic use in real time.

UTILIZATION

Trs simple to use, good ergonomics gnrale. Mc909 with a trs we can work quickly and get in no time a rsultat poustouflant. It is mainly a sduit me.

Manuel trs clear to beginners (I never had this type of machine before and it took just hours to start feeling comfortable).

A more comprehensive manual on certain aspects would be welcome: sampling, Fast Fashion particular sound and midi (in fact, which is very well Manir of exhibitions is the CRER grooves, record , etc ...)

SOUNDS

Sounds are Ingala. Some seem cheap when played solo, but often they s'intgrent perfectly in just over an orchestration toffe (eg pianos).

By judicious use of effects, we get something faster stronger.

And diving in the edition of sounds should be able to do great things (I have a Triton so I did not really look into this aspect of things ...)

The effects rack is not bad. Too bad only two effects are available for intgralit tracks of a song. Sometimes it's a fair bit (you have to resample the parties wanted to get your exact).

The pads are useful for the CRER rhythmic enjoyable handling .. To enter Młoda prfre I use a small keyboard CONTRL.

OVERALL OPINION

Prs bought there a year. I do not use it every day, plutt by "crises". A bit heavy and bulky for the live (dj I carry too much) then I leave the house.

What is really good, it's quick work. Ideal for recording an ide, test something, which would set a groove then I export the samples to my PC. I do not use all the features. As far as I am doing is enjoyable to use trs. And in addition it is beautiful trs.

Sure, it's expensive. I do not know if I Rasht a day (so much more .... buy the prampli aaaah, aaaah the Nord Electro), but now that I have, I don ' not to spare.

9 everywhere and not 10 because it's an excellent machine, trs enjoyable and useful, but not perfect all the same (its default and its limitations are its charm may be ...).

I do not m'tends dtails, the site builder is more talkative!

basically it is a groovebox with:
- A sequencer like TB, a microscope and piano roll mode for the edition and of course no time and no rel
- A sampler that works with the RAM (16MB standard) which can be stretched (128MB) to play the samples, and a smart media card for storage (maximum 256 MB I think)
- A synthesis that allows the use of 4 parts multitimbral sound.
- 2 multi-effects Intgr

particluarits:
- Transfer mc / pc via USB connection. the mc is recognized as a player and can TRANSFR files in both directions Manir transparent!
- 16 tracks> 16 part. each unit can be a drum kit, or a patch (or synthse sample, or shuffled) by going up to 4 layers

short, unless you like rler, there's enough to make even when many things.

UTILIZATION

Well, was not always a logical and MODEL ergonolie it must be said, the shift by CASC and sub menus are a little stick anywhere ... rgler can not send levels in multi-effects ...
So some big gaps, but however, compensated by a large LCD screen and is well trs was a direct apperu utiliss 16 patches with their name, or the mixer, the fen Retailer of very edition, etc ...
USB is a big plus, soon to dye the machine s TRANSFR something you want on the map.

otherwise the controls in faade are numerous and fairly well made.
other default: can not choose custom settings that modify the effects, both controllers have an assignment DDIS freezes for each effect.

otherwise we may have in simultanment ACCS faade for a patch br /> - ADSR amplitude
- ADSR filter
- Filter cutoff and reso
- Tune
- Form, frquence LFO (only one ... shame, was a shift t welcome!)

and thus both paramtres for both mfx.
addition to the mute of course, and such trifles usual start stop.

oh yeah, there's two d-beam. a can be fun with a bit of mastering ...

SOUNDS

I heard a lot of blah blah about 909, comparisons, dnigrements, reviews the "grain" of the sampler ...
arrtez then some guys, that was you like it or not (and I say no because I had a mean us well, I'm too old)::: 909 LA sounds so it makes it sound correctly.
saw the possibilities of the machine, a would be stupid to say that it does not ring.
dj synthse allows the engine to draw cool sounds, and then a sample, a sample is a.
then be less than one acoustic nvros I do not think its grain can pcher

OVERALL OPINION

Well, at least good, as usual we do rptera enough: try before you buy and find out whether a prior right for you!

I synchronize the mc midi for live use with a 2 ordis
USB connectivity is excellent
128 mb max samples (not possible to store +)

UTILIZATION

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compared to 1 + rs7000 is much easier parcontre I master tjrs not sampling, it be quick tour (parcontre in fx is very broad level buttons .... I think the machine limit ... c ' is really not practical for live, you can not view the evolution of the filters etc ... on the lcd

I find it hard to get used to it, eyeGO board on the rs7000 + much broader level sequencer

SOUNDS

The sound is clear That a rs7000 +, + big too, but lack of heat, it's interesting for the music electronica, electro .... however for the drum and bass is pretty average
the sounds are very realistic, very large selection of bass, synth, high quality kits ... however with a side ll'ordi they seem sometimes too sharp

level effects is not expected to live, the effects are accessible as menus, y 'has tons of very good quality if not, although I find a little slanted fx ca claque enough
expression is good, but it lacks real heat .. for the distortion, some acid sounds etc. ..

the bass is excellent for the dnbass (octav3) if the presets are terrible oriented trance, dance etc. ... or prefabricated dnbass
with respect to a rs7k recording in real time is very hardy I can not

while on rs 7000 I am very productive at this level
Apart from that putting the piano roll is excellent

OVERALL OPINION

It's been one month I use
I love the crossfader, play with the pitch live is the part I find interesting + unique ...
Otherwise, the sampler seems very efficient and accurate for a groovestation, parcontre nothing beats a computer

just before I tried a Machinedrum exchanged with the mc909 machine .... lla + ergonomic ... I know the mc909 creating a pattern is less precise, the keys are hard + etc. ..
A few months ago I used a RS7000, which I miss for his sequencer, for its grain ...

value for money means I can not call it, I really feel like wasting my time
in the future I do not think this choice again ... rather take a laptop + controller pti
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1midi out / 1 in, 3 output jack Stereo / usb + 1 in
Especially not to rely on factory presets, they are rotten compltement
when the effects are really bad tudis, some buttons on the sound we lose 50% of their shopping is shameful especially considering the price
The sequencer works well but I do not use it

UTILIZATION

The config is simple plutt, features easy to thank you ACCS LCD Monitor (bravo), the manual clearly

SOUNDS

Bravo synths there are deadly killer arpeggiator by dception against big on quality sound, if I put the volume at max is a saturated halucinant I remains at 3 / 4 and walk although it is not normal but hey, finally in brief is an excellent synth but it's ... In + to live is really unreliable, I mean by that the machine restarting bug often forcing compared to the yamaha rs7000 conus is much better.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using for 1 + years
I think it's a gadget + a real instrument dedicated the scne,
I tried several other models and frankly in the same CATEGORY rs7000 is much better ...
some say that the RS has much less grain .... it's true unless you use the integrated compressor (a wonder) and we get an even better grain hhbr /> in in short it's really too expensive for what it is in retrospect I would do not have that choice unless it is sold 3 or 4 times cheaper.

We would have AIM deuxime a midi output.

Compressor + reverb + 2 + multi-effect multi-band compressor (3).

UTILIZATION

For those who want to keep the ergonomics of the PC:

Patch thanks ditable a nice little program on the PC.
The squence may be working on a software sequencer and then imported into the MC 909 via a USB cable.

Without computer, you get there but it's longer at the sequencer.

SOUNDS

Like any good synth presets there and worse.
Manir gnrales of the rhythm section is excellent and is the main expectations of a grove squenceur box is on it's going to not sound like a virus not IT!
In most cases, Roland resume sounds of machines that produced adj.
There are leads and pads and the trs nice work you get a little punchy sound and original trs.
Effects, even if they are limited (the same two multi-effects for 16 shares) are well made and trs effective (against the laser beam work less well than the air fx)
Those who feel that the sound is bad patch ct possibility of the machine. The sound does not saturate even the background volume (see comments below)! Just rgler properly multiband compressor that sends a lot at the dynamic. Ct Obviously if you pay way to a synth or analog modeling analog ca compltera well!

OVERALL OPINION

It's been 3 months that I have. We find a lot in time.
This machine will both live in home studio.