
Chapter 2
Expandable 4-Tone Synthesis
Chapter 1
A Sampling Powerhouse
Option
●SRX-01 "Dynamic Drum Kits"
●SRX-02 "Concert Piano"
●SRX-03 "Studio SRX"
●SRX-04 "Symphonique Strings"
●SRX-05 "Supreme Dance"
●SRX-06 "Complete Orchestra"
●SRX-07 "Ultimate Keys"
●SRX-08 "Platinum Trax"
●SRX-09 "World Collection"
One look at the front panel and it’s clear the MC-909 is a serious machine. On
the inside is a powerful 4-Tone synthesis engine with stereo waveforms per Tone
and 64-voice polyphony. Yet the MC-909 is still as easy to program as an
analog synth—thanks to a generous supply of knobs, buttons and sliders. As
mentioned earlier, sampled audio can be integrated into the synthesizer
section as a waveform for endless sound creation.
Straightforward programming
An “SRXpandable” sound set
The MC-909 is more than a Groovebox with sampling. In fact, it’s really a
complete music production system. Now audio and MIDI can be integrated,
synthesized and sequenced together within a single, easy-to-use environment.
Sample some phrases and sequence them alongside MIDI tracks as the
MC-909 synchronizes your loops automatically. Samples can even be used as
raw waveforms in the synthesizer section, opening up a world of sonic
possibilities.
The fusion of audio and MIDI
The MC-909 comes with 16MB of sample memory, expandable up to 272MB
using optional DIMMs. Audio can be recorded via the stereo analog inputs
or digitally using the S/PDIF input. You can even import .WAV/AIFF files from
a computer via USB—making it possible to tap into the many free samples
on the Internet. And when your track is complete, simply resample the
output and export it back to a PC for CD burning or distribution on the
World Wide Web.
Flexible sampling with .WAV import
Chop, Stretch and Loop
Once recorded, a sample can be processed in a variety of ways. Using Wave
Edit, a waveform can be truncated and looped while viewing it graphically on
the LCD. The Timestretch function, on the other hand, makes it possible to change
a loop’s tempo without affecting pitch. Or, if you prefer to create your own loops,
simply “slice” up a loop with Chop. And just like Roland’s professional samplers of
years past, you can trigger samples chromatically from the velocity-sensitive pads
or via an external MIDI keyboard. This is no “phrase sampler” for sure!
*As the SRX-Series contains Patches for different “SRXpandable” models, the SRX sounds on the
MC-909 may be different from other SRXpandable models. Also note that when using SRX-01/02, only
waveform data is compatible.
Seamless integration of
audio and MIDI!
The MC-909 ships with a dance-oriented ROM
containing 800 new Patches, 64 Rhythm Sets and 693
all-new waveforms exclusively sampled and created for
this next-generation workstation. These sounds include
everything from house pianos and organs to edgy techno hoovers and stabs—plus
favorites like the JP-8000 “SuperSaw” waveform and distorted TB-303 sounds.
There are also plenty of basses, pads and sound effects perfect for any track,
along with the most complete assortment of dance drum kits ever assembled.
New sounds can be added by installing an optional SRX-Series Wave Expansion
Board. And if you choose the SRX-05 “Supreme Dance” expansion, you’ll get
special Patches that can only be accessed on the MC-909. It’s a “must-have”!
Wave Expansion Board
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