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Roland MC-808 User Manual

Roland MC-808
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Contents
Main features...........................................................................................3
USING THE UNIT SAFELY....................................................................10
IMPORTANT NOTES .............................................................................12
Panel descriptions ................................................................................14
Top panel ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Rear panel.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Getting ready.........................................................................................17
Making connections ................................................................................................................................. 17
Turning on/off the power....................................................................................................................... 18
Inserting/removing the CompactFlash card........................................................................................18
An overview of the MC-808 ..................................................................20
The MC-808’s four modes ....................................................................................................................... 20
The basic structure of the MC-808 ......................................................................................................... 20
About the sound generator section ............................................................................................ 20
The structure of the sounds ......................................................................................................... 21
About the sequencer section........................................................................................................ 22
About the controller section ........................................................................................................ 22
About the motorized faders......................................................................................................... 23
Saving your data....................................................................................................................................... 23
Basic operation of the MC-808 ............................................................24
Adjusting the display contrast (LCD Contrast) ...................................................................................24
Modifying a value .................................................................................................................................... 24
Quickly changing a value ............................................................................................................ 24
Canceling the previous action (Undo/Redo).......................................................................................25
Restoring the factory settings (Factory Reset)...................................................................................... 25
Quick Start...............................................27
1. Listening to patterns ........................................................................28
Selecting and playing a pattern.............................................................................................................. 28
2. Creating an original pattern .............................................................29
2-0 Preparing an empty pattern ............................................................................................................. 29
2-1 Selecting a sound (patch) .................................................................................................................. 29
2-2 Using the MC-808’s sounds to create a pattern ............................................................................. 30
2-3 Making effect settings for each part ................................................................................................ 36
2-4 Adjusting the volume balance and pan of the parts ..................................................................... 36
2-5 Adding a final polish to the pattern (Mastering) .......................................................................... 37
2-6 Connecting patterns to create a song .............................................................................................. 37
Other: Using audio phrases to create patterns..................................................................................... 38
Other: Creating original sounds............................................................................................................. 39
3. Playing patterns ................................................................................40
3-1 Switching patterns in real time ........................................................................................................ 40
3-2 Add various effects to the sound..................................................................................................... 40
MC-808_r_e.book 4 ページ 2007年7月17日 火曜日 午後5時1分

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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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