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Roland MC-808 User Manual

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System mode
System Mode
Here you can make sampling-related settings.
Settings related to tuning and how the sound is produced (SOUND)
Parameter
Range Description
Master Tune
415.3–466.2Hz Adjusts the overall tuning of the MC-808.
* The setting expressed as the frequency played by the A4.
Master Level 0–127 Adjusts the volume of the entire MC-808.
Output Gain -12–+12dB Adjusts the output gain from the MC-808.
Metronome Level 0–10 Adjusts the volume of the metronome.
Master Key Shift -12–+12 Shifts the overall pitch of the MC-808 in semitone steps.
Patch Remain
(Patch Remain Switch)
OFF,
ON
Specifies whether currently sounding notes will continue sounding when an-
other patch or rhythm set is selected (ON), or not (OFF).
Rhythm Octave Sw
(Rhythm Octave Switch)
OFF,
ON
Specifies the [OCT +/-] buttons will have effect when a rhythm set is assigned
to current part (ON), or not (OFF).
Reso Limiter
(Resonance Limiter)
50–127 Specifies the range in which the resonance can be adjusted.
* As this setting is increased, the variable range of the resonance will in-
crease.
LFO Morphing Sw
(LFO Morphing Switch)
OFF,
ON
Specifies whether LFO1 Waveform will be modified smoothly by the fader
(ON) or not (OFF).
Settings related to sampling (SAMPLING)
Parameter
Range Description
File Type
(Default File Type)
WAV,
AIFF
File format used when saving a sample
Sample Auto Load OFF,
ON
Specifies whether the samples of the user area and CompactFlash card will be
loaded when you turn on the power (ON), or will not be loaded (OFF).
Pre Sample Time 0–1000 ms Specifies the duration of sound that is to be captured prior to the moment you
initiate sampling or the moment the sound arrives at the input.
* This lets you prevent the attack portion of the sound from being omitted
from the sample.
Trigger Level 0–7 Volume level at which sampling will begin when “Auto Trig” is ON
* A setting of 0 is the minimum.
Gap Time 500, 1000, 1500,
2000 ms
Length of silence at which the sample will be divided
Whenever there is a silent region longer than the specified time, the sample
will be divided at that point, and the next sample number will be assigned
to the sound that follows.
* This parameter is valid only when you are using Auto Divide Sampling.
Ext Src Sel
(External Source Select)
LINE-L-R,
LINE-L,
MIC
Input source of the external input sound
LINE-L-R:
INPUT jacks L/R (stereo)
LINE-L:
INPUT jack L (mono)
MIC:
INPUT jack (mono, mic level)
Trimming Switch OFF,
ON
If this is turned on, the Start point and End point settings will be automatically
adjusted after sampling is performed, so any silent portions at the beginning
or end of the sampled sound are excluded.
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Roland MC-808 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony128 voices
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
Pads16 velocity-sensitive pads
SequencerYes
Sample Rate44.1 kHz
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Display240 x 64 dot graphic LCD
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out, USB
Audio Inputs2 x 1/4"
Audio Outputs4 x 1/4"
TypeGroovebox
Sound Engine Type(s)Sample-based synthesis
StorageCompactFlash
Power SupplyAC Adaptor
Sequencer Resolution480 ticks per quarter note

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