Log in
Log in

or
Create an account

or
Add this product to
  • My former gear
  • My current gear
  • My wishlist
Roland MC-909 Sampling Groovebox
Images
1/825

All user reviews for the Roland MC-909 Sampling Groovebox

Sampling Sequencer from Roland belonging to the MC series

Price engine
Classified Ads
Forums
Filter
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
56 %
(22 reviews)
26 %
(10 reviews)
8 %
(3 reviews)
3 %
(1 review)
Write a user review
Users reviews
  • moonlightsoulmoonlightsoul

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 06/05/10 at 12:13
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    CF Roland.com
    Midi in and out
    Sample
    Synthe
    Polyphony 64 notes


    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 …
    Read more
    CF Roland.com
    Midi in and out
    Sample
    Synthe
    Polyphony 64 notes


    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.
    See less
  • PaldPald

    notice sent away?

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 04/12/12 at 16:20
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    test

    USE

    test

    SOUNDS

    test

    NOTICE GLOBAL

    test
  • Ludo 85Ludo 85

    Excellent machine

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 02/23/14 at 09:10
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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 i…
    Read more
    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.
    See less
  • juxy_jjuxy_j

    a monster

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 01/16/14 at 17:02
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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 …
    Read more
    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
    See less
  • TJGeeterTJGeeter

    Guitar Center talked me into it!

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 03/27/13 at 00:01
    This is great for many styles of music. I tried it in guitar center before I purchase it and fell in love with it!

    UTILIZATION

    It was not easy to learn to use and it took some time. I am still trying to figure everything out.

    SOUNDS

    The sound coming out of this sampler is very good, it is actually better than other samplers that I have heard in the past.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I would buy again, I love the quality of sound.
  • tazzotazzo

    an infinity of sound

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 03/18/13 at 09:02
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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 substitut…
    Read more
    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.
    See less
  • A*r*fA*r*f

    Good product

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 01/10/13 at 08:31
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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 a…
    Read more
    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.
    See less
  • killmelaterkillmelater

    Simply exceptional all ... ♥ ♥ ♥

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 10/12/12 at 05:33
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    too much thought, self simply plug it into your audio system sound and BOOM!

    UTILIZATION

    it is not required to master any of this bike, routines become easier to use, the manual is not bad in french.

    SOUNDS

    sounds we do what we want ... then yes you find necessarily your style. And I do not claim to have especially realistic sounds, it is just that the interest! It hits like no computer, no be somewhat limited or "choked" when many triggers pad, but nothing serious.

    OVERALL OPINION

    your imagination will limit your torture sounds ...
  • PaldPald

    machine for non-MAO

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 04/12/12 at 16:36
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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 sampl…
    Read more
    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.
    See less
  • manukmanuk

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 02/27/12 at 05:18
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    See other opinions

    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 p…
    Read more
    See other opinions

    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 ...
    See less
  • lemarquis01lemarquis01

    everyone know lz

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 02/27/12 at 06:54
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    this machine is just perfect ... easy to use and effective

    UTILIZATION

    the manual is clear and complete jz m "is still after all these years

    SOUNDS

    sounds bin is Roland but the 909 sample is therefore permits you to play lol

    OVERALL OPINION

    for me it's a great machine I can find no cons
  • Anonymous

    Excellent very versatile product

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 02/05/12 at 01:40
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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 ...
    Read more
    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 ...
    See less
  • G-MaxG-Max

    the evolution of the myth

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 01/20/12 at 02:58
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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.
    Read more
    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.
    See less
  • lukistriklukistrik

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 01/19/12 at 12:20
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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".…
    Read more
    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!
    See less
  • markarruzmarkarruz

    Excellent, reliable, good connectivity

    Roland MC-909 Sampling GrooveboxPublished on 01/15/12 at 03:57
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    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…
    Read 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!
    See less