Product: ROLAND - MC-4 Name: Simon Email: Email supplied but hidden n/a Activity: Hobby-ist Date: 24-Oct-03. I own an MC4 - I ve had it for about 3 years and it will only work with cv/gate keyboards drum machines - it came out about 1981 - and sold for £2500ish - I use it with my Linn Drum and Prophet5 - there were 2 version- mc4 and mc4b - mc4 can handle 1500 events - mc4b about 4500- Very. Nov 26, 2019 Roland bolsters the Aira range with the MC-707 – complete with beats, sounds and effects – but is this a groovebox fit for the 21st century? + Familiar tried-and-tested Roland layout and workflow. + Many more sound editing options than it first appears. + Decent audio effects.
| Roland MC-505 groovebox | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Dates | 1998–2002 |
| Price | £782 UK, $1299 US |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | 64-note[1] |
| Timbrality | 8-part[2] (Including a separate rhythm channel) |
| Oscillator | Yes |
| LFO | Yes |
| Synthesis type | Sample-based synthesis (rompler) |
| Filter | Yes |
| Storage memory | 512 preset sounds, 26 drum kits |
| Effects | reverb/delay, chorus/flanger |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | No |
| External control | MIDI in/out[1] |
The Roland MC-505 is a groovebox conceived in 1998 as a combination of a MIDI controller, a music sequencer and a drum machine, and also has some of the prime features of synthesizers: arpeggiator, oscillators, voltage-controlled filter, control of attack, decay, sustain and release. It was released as the successor to the Roland MC-303 and is a compact version of the Roland JX-305 Groovesynth without the full set of 61 keys. It is also the predecessor to the Roland D2, Roland MC-307, Roland MC-909 and the Roland MC-808.
Features[edit]
The key features of the MC-505 are:
- 64 voice polyphonic digital subtractive synthesis engine (derived from the Roland JV-2080) with 251 different oscillator, acoustic and drum sample waveforms
- 512 built-in preset sounds, 256 user sounds & 26 rhythm sets (includes the Roland CR-78, TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707 and R-8)
- 8-track MIDI sequencer + Mute Ctrl Track
- Recording length of up to 32 bars per pattern
- 714 preset sequencer patterns, 200 user patterns, 50 user songs
- 3 multi-effect units: Reverb, Delay and 24 different EFXs
- Infrared D-Beam controller for hands-free sound modulation
- MEGAMix function for intuitive realtime mixing of beats and patterns
- 5 volt Smartmedia card slot for doubling user patch and pattern memory
Criticisms[edit]
The Roland MC-505 has no sampler. The size of the LCD screen makes it difficult to read each feature setting, and over time the LCD screen would lose pixels (which in some cases renders the screen unreadable; this is called 'display bug' by some users). This issue is due to the heat on the LCD screen-PCB board, the lamination between the crystal and the PCB is opening/splitting up from the little heat inside the Roland MC-505 from prolonged use. Roland has fixed this by updating the LCD screencomponent.
Notable artists[edit]
- James McNally (Afro Celts)[3]
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Groove is in the art'. Future Music. No. 68. Future Publishing. April 1998. p. 21. ISSN0967-0378. OCLC1032779031.
- ^'Roland MC505'. Sound On Sound. April 1998. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
- ^White, Paul (February 2004). 'Afro Celts'. Sound on Sound. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
External links[edit]
MC-505 PDF Manual Links:
Other Links:
- At Home With the Groovebox - Compilation of artists using only the MC-505 featuring Beck, Air, Sonic Youth, Pavement, Jean Jacques Perrey, Gershon Kingsley, Cibo Matto, Sean Lennon and others. Released in 2000 by Grand Royal.
Roland Introduces ZENOLOGY Synthesizer
Expandable plug-in version of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System for your DAW 12/05/20Roland has introduced the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer, an expandable plug-in version of the Roland ZEN-Core Synthesis System for macOS and Windows. They say that, built on nearly five decades of creating legendary synthesizers, ZEN-Core is the most advanced sound engine ever made by Roland, allowing musicians and producers to explore, create, and share tones with other users and across compatible Roland hardware. Here's what Roland has to say about it..
ZENOLOGY takes things one step further, allowing music makers to create with ZEN-Core directly in their DAWs. It also introduces seamless sound compatibility between software and a range of hardware that has not been possible until now.
With thousands of sounds available, ZENOLOGY's friendly and informative browser is easy to navigate, allows users to filter and organize their sounds, rate favorites, create custom banks, share with friends and collaborators, and use sounds from artists and professional sound designers right from their computer. ZENOLOGY can import and export the ZEN-Core single tone with compatible Roland hardware like FANTOM, JUPITER-X, RD-88, and more. As a result, owners can import, edit sounds, create, and organize patch banks ready for transfer to their hardware instruments.
'Imagine having the ability to use the best of Roland's highest quality sounds, like those in the FANTOM or JUPITER-X, in studio production or live. ZENOLOGY is the answer,' added Jed Leiber, acclaimed touring/session musician and owner of the legendary NightBird Recording Studios.
Producer/multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter/DJ Ali Stone earned high praise as a DJ in her native Columbia, landing an opener spot on Justin Bieber's Purpose World Tour, and now calls Los Angeles home. Stone shared, 'ZENOLOGY is intuitive, super simple to use, and provides the same sound quality as the hardware gear. I'm so happy to be able to bring all of the sounds in the Roland universe to my computer.'
In the coming months, ZENOLOGY will evolve into a sound designer's dream, with deep editing capabilities and new synth engine expansions. ZENOLOGY will soon support Model Expansions for perfect recreations of classic Roland synthesizers like theJUPITER-8, JUNO-106, SH-101 and JX-8P. Model Expansions use Analog Behavior Modeling to capture the essence of these legendary instruments and are optimized for high polyphony with an interface inspired by the original--but reimagined for use in modern DAWs.
For creators looking for the deepest editing of ZEN-Core's synthesis capabilities, the soon-to-be-released ZENOLOGY Pro will prove to be a game-changer. Sound design will be quick and easy with an optimized interface and logical layout. Plus, multiple synthesis types, a deep modulation matrix, and eight tempo-syncing step-LFOs will be able to handle everything from classic tones to animated textures and beyond.
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Pricing and Availability:
ZENOLOGY is available now exclusively to Roland Cloud members. Anyone that signs up for a free Roland Account can also access the new ZENOLOGY Lite for free. Access is granted through the newly updated Roland Cloud Manager app, which is one of many new Roland Cloud membership enhancements. ZENOLOGY features 3,597 Tones and 80 Drum Kits while ZENOLOGY Lite has 176 Tones and 6 Drum Kits. The forthcoming ZENOLOGY Pro builds on this with full access to the deep editing capabilities of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System.
Roland Cloud Core Membership (USD $29.99/year or $2.99/month)
Core membership unlocks ZENOLOGY featuring over 3,000 tones, 80 drum kits, and full access to all ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions.
Roland Cloud Pro Membership (USD $99/year or $9.99/month)
Pro membership unlocks forthcoming ZENOLOGY Pro with full access to ZEN-Core's full editing capabilities and Model Expansions, and unlocks the D-50 and TR-808 plug-ins.
Roland Cloud Ultimate Membership (USD $199/year or $19.99/month)
Ultimate membership unlocks forthcoming ZENOLOGY Pro PLUS unlimited access to all other Roland Cloud plug-ins.
The ZENOLOGY Lite and ZENOLOGY software synths are accessible now as a benefit to free Roland Cloud Account holders, while the fully unlocked ZENOLOGY version is available to current and new Roland Cloud paid members. The ZENOLOGY Pro software synth is scheduled for release this fall and will be accessible with Roland Cloud Pro and Ultimate memberships for USD $9.99 and $19.99 per month, respectively.
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Product: ROLAND - MC-4 Name: Simon Email: Email supplied but hidden n/a Activity: Hobby-ist Date: 24-Oct-03. I own an MC4 - I ve had it for about 3 years and it will only work with cv/gate keyboards drum machines - it came out about 1981 - and sold for £2500ish - I use it with my Linn Drum and Prophet5 - there were 2 version- mc4 and mc4b - mc4 can handle 1500 events - mc4b about 4500- Very. Nov 26, 2019 Roland bolsters the Aira range with the MC-707 – complete with beats, sounds and effects – but is this a groovebox fit for the 21st century? + Familiar tried-and-tested Roland layout and workflow. + Many more sound editing options than it first appears. + Decent audio effects.
| Roland MC-505 groovebox | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Dates | 1998–2002 |
| Price | £782 UK, $1299 US |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | 64-note[1] |
| Timbrality | 8-part[2] (Including a separate rhythm channel) |
| Oscillator | Yes |
| LFO | Yes |
| Synthesis type | Sample-based synthesis (rompler) |
| Filter | Yes |
| Storage memory | 512 preset sounds, 26 drum kits |
| Effects | reverb/delay, chorus/flanger |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | No |
| External control | MIDI in/out[1] |
The Roland MC-505 is a groovebox conceived in 1998 as a combination of a MIDI controller, a music sequencer and a drum machine, and also has some of the prime features of synthesizers: arpeggiator, oscillators, voltage-controlled filter, control of attack, decay, sustain and release. It was released as the successor to the Roland MC-303 and is a compact version of the Roland JX-305 Groovesynth without the full set of 61 keys. It is also the predecessor to the Roland D2, Roland MC-307, Roland MC-909 and the Roland MC-808.
Features[edit]
The key features of the MC-505 are:
- 64 voice polyphonic digital subtractive synthesis engine (derived from the Roland JV-2080) with 251 different oscillator, acoustic and drum sample waveforms
- 512 built-in preset sounds, 256 user sounds & 26 rhythm sets (includes the Roland CR-78, TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707 and R-8)
- 8-track MIDI sequencer + Mute Ctrl Track
- Recording length of up to 32 bars per pattern
- 714 preset sequencer patterns, 200 user patterns, 50 user songs
- 3 multi-effect units: Reverb, Delay and 24 different EFXs
- Infrared D-Beam controller for hands-free sound modulation
- MEGAMix function for intuitive realtime mixing of beats and patterns
- 5 volt Smartmedia card slot for doubling user patch and pattern memory
Criticisms[edit]
The Roland MC-505 has no sampler. The size of the LCD screen makes it difficult to read each feature setting, and over time the LCD screen would lose pixels (which in some cases renders the screen unreadable; this is called 'display bug' by some users). This issue is due to the heat on the LCD screen-PCB board, the lamination between the crystal and the PCB is opening/splitting up from the little heat inside the Roland MC-505 from prolonged use. Roland has fixed this by updating the LCD screencomponent.
Notable artists[edit]
- James McNally (Afro Celts)[3]
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Groove is in the art'. Future Music. No. 68. Future Publishing. April 1998. p. 21. ISSN0967-0378. OCLC1032779031.
- ^'Roland MC505'. Sound On Sound. April 1998. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
- ^White, Paul (February 2004). 'Afro Celts'. Sound on Sound. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
External links[edit]
MC-505 PDF Manual Links:
Other Links:
- At Home With the Groovebox - Compilation of artists using only the MC-505 featuring Beck, Air, Sonic Youth, Pavement, Jean Jacques Perrey, Gershon Kingsley, Cibo Matto, Sean Lennon and others. Released in 2000 by Grand Royal.
Roland Introduces ZENOLOGY Synthesizer
Expandable plug-in version of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System for your DAW 12/05/20Roland has introduced the ZENOLOGY Software Synthesizer, an expandable plug-in version of the Roland ZEN-Core Synthesis System for macOS and Windows. They say that, built on nearly five decades of creating legendary synthesizers, ZEN-Core is the most advanced sound engine ever made by Roland, allowing musicians and producers to explore, create, and share tones with other users and across compatible Roland hardware. Here's what Roland has to say about it..
ZENOLOGY takes things one step further, allowing music makers to create with ZEN-Core directly in their DAWs. It also introduces seamless sound compatibility between software and a range of hardware that has not been possible until now.
With thousands of sounds available, ZENOLOGY's friendly and informative browser is easy to navigate, allows users to filter and organize their sounds, rate favorites, create custom banks, share with friends and collaborators, and use sounds from artists and professional sound designers right from their computer. ZENOLOGY can import and export the ZEN-Core single tone with compatible Roland hardware like FANTOM, JUPITER-X, RD-88, and more. As a result, owners can import, edit sounds, create, and organize patch banks ready for transfer to their hardware instruments.
'Imagine having the ability to use the best of Roland's highest quality sounds, like those in the FANTOM or JUPITER-X, in studio production or live. ZENOLOGY is the answer,' added Jed Leiber, acclaimed touring/session musician and owner of the legendary NightBird Recording Studios.
Producer/multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter/DJ Ali Stone earned high praise as a DJ in her native Columbia, landing an opener spot on Justin Bieber's Purpose World Tour, and now calls Los Angeles home. Stone shared, 'ZENOLOGY is intuitive, super simple to use, and provides the same sound quality as the hardware gear. I'm so happy to be able to bring all of the sounds in the Roland universe to my computer.'
In the coming months, ZENOLOGY will evolve into a sound designer's dream, with deep editing capabilities and new synth engine expansions. ZENOLOGY will soon support Model Expansions for perfect recreations of classic Roland synthesizers like theJUPITER-8, JUNO-106, SH-101 and JX-8P. Model Expansions use Analog Behavior Modeling to capture the essence of these legendary instruments and are optimized for high polyphony with an interface inspired by the original--but reimagined for use in modern DAWs.
For creators looking for the deepest editing of ZEN-Core's synthesis capabilities, the soon-to-be-released ZENOLOGY Pro will prove to be a game-changer. Sound design will be quick and easy with an optimized interface and logical layout. Plus, multiple synthesis types, a deep modulation matrix, and eight tempo-syncing step-LFOs will be able to handle everything from classic tones to animated textures and beyond.
Living Wallpaper HD offers a selection of beautiful, themed scenes that will add life to your desktop. Hd mac backgrounds.
Pricing and Availability:
ZENOLOGY is available now exclusively to Roland Cloud members. Anyone that signs up for a free Roland Account can also access the new ZENOLOGY Lite for free. Access is granted through the newly updated Roland Cloud Manager app, which is one of many new Roland Cloud membership enhancements. ZENOLOGY features 3,597 Tones and 80 Drum Kits while ZENOLOGY Lite has 176 Tones and 6 Drum Kits. The forthcoming ZENOLOGY Pro builds on this with full access to the deep editing capabilities of the ZEN-Core Synthesis System.
Roland Cloud Core Membership (USD $29.99/year or $2.99/month)
Core membership unlocks ZENOLOGY featuring over 3,000 tones, 80 drum kits, and full access to all ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions.
Roland Cloud Pro Membership (USD $99/year or $9.99/month)
Pro membership unlocks forthcoming ZENOLOGY Pro with full access to ZEN-Core's full editing capabilities and Model Expansions, and unlocks the D-50 and TR-808 plug-ins.
Roland Cloud Ultimate Membership (USD $199/year or $19.99/month)
Ultimate membership unlocks forthcoming ZENOLOGY Pro PLUS unlimited access to all other Roland Cloud plug-ins.
The ZENOLOGY Lite and ZENOLOGY software synths are accessible now as a benefit to free Roland Cloud Account holders, while the fully unlocked ZENOLOGY version is available to current and new Roland Cloud paid members. The ZENOLOGY Pro software synth is scheduled for release this fall and will be accessible with Roland Cloud Pro and Ultimate memberships for USD $9.99 and $19.99 per month, respectively.
Here is a deftly written thriller that is also a 'deep and moody' (NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW) journey through the dark side of Japan's consumer-crazed society. On one level, All She Was Worth is a traditional type of detective novel.
More information:
More From: ROLAND
- Roland Releases Zenbeats 1.2 Update15-May-20
- Roland Expands Roland Cloud12-May-20
- Superbooth 20HE: Roland Fantom Cloud Academy Now Open29-Apr-20
- Superbooth 20HE: Roland MC-707 OS Update25-Apr-20
- Roland Cloud Academy Categories Expanded20-Apr-20
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