Roland MC-09

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The Roland MC-09 "PhraseLab" is a Roland synthesizer, described as a Roland TB-303 emulator featuring an effects processor and a 4-part phrase sampler.

MC-09 PhraseLab
ManufacturerRoland Corporation
Dates2002
Technical specifications
Polyphonymonophonic, rhythm: 3 tones
Timbrality16-part
Synthesis typedigital modelling synthesizer
Storage memoryLead preset patterns: 40, Bass preset: 60, Rhythm preset: 100, Effect preset: 30, User: 20, Optional SmartMedia Card: 50
EffectsFilter, Isolator, Phaser, Slicer, Overdrive, Distortion, Ring Modulator
Input/output
KeyboardNo
External controlMIDI in/out

Features edit

The key features of the MC-09 are:

  • Single DSP monosynth for bass (TB-303 emulator), lead and drums
  • Pattern sequencer for up to two measures with 16 beat per measure resolution
  • Four track audio looper, samples patterns or internal input as "phrases"
  • Loop control function, allows sampling phrases with varying pitch or chopping and rearranging phrases
  • Effect processor (exclusive with monosynth)
  • Smartmedia storage
  • MIDI in and out connections (but no MIDI thru)

References edit

MC-09 PDF Documentation Links:

  • Roland MC-09 Owner's Manual
  • Roland MC-09 MIDI Implementation

Other Links:

  • Roland UK Corporation, Roland MC-09 PhraseLab site
  • Roland US Corporation, Roland MC-09 PhraseLab site
  • WAV to MC-09 specific sample to WAV conversion software download page
  • The Roland MC-09 PHRASE LAB is the most underrated electronic bassline of all time