Roland MC-909 Groovebox - Secondhand

Full Description

The Roland MC-909 Groovebox is an all-in-one music production powerhouse designed for electronic music creators, live performers, and producers seeking a hands-on approach. Combining a sampling workstation with a powerful synthesizer and sequencer, the MC-909 delivers a versatile toolkit for both studio composition and stage performance.

At its core, the MC-909 features a professional-grade sound engine derived from Roland’s XV-series synths, offering 693 preset waveforms and up to 4 tones per patch for rich, layered sounds. It also includes a sampler with real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting capabilities, allowing for flexible manipulation of audio loops and samples on the fly.

The 16-track sequencer provides detailed control over rhythm, melody, and automation, supporting pattern-based composition and song arrangement with ease. Each track can host MIDI, sample-based, or synth data, giving creators expansive options for layering and structuring their music.

Designed for performance, the MC-909 includes velocity-sensitive pads, rotary knobs, a large display, and real-time controls for filters, effects, and sample editing. Its built-in effects processor includes reverb, delay, chorus, and COSM modeling, giving users studio-quality sound shaping tools right at their fingertips.

With USB and SmartMedia support for sample management and system updates, the Roland MC-909 Groovebox stands as a comprehensive, forward-thinking production tool that bridges classic hardware functionality with digital flexibility.

Specifications

• Brand: Roland
• Model: MC?909 Sampling Groovebox
• Polyphony: 64?voice :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Multitimbrality / Parts: 16 parts/tracks (16?track sequencer) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Sample Memory (standard): 16?MB :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Sample Memory (expandable): Up to 272?MB via optional DIMM modules :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• ROM waveforms: 693 new waveforms (with SRX expansion) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Patches (preset): 800 patches :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Rhythm Sets (preset): 64 rhythm sets :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Sequencer resolution: 480 ticks per quarter note (TPQN) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Pattern length: Up to 998 measures :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Inputs / Outputs: Stereo analog inputs, S/PDIF digital I/O, six analog outputs :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Expansion slot: SRX?Series wave expansion board supported :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Special performance controllers: Dual D?Beam controllers, Turntable Emulation pitch/tempo slider, velocity?sensitive pads :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Storage & computer interface: USB port for WAV/AIFF/SMF transfer; SmartMedia card slot for user data backup :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Effects: 24?bit reverb, two multi?effects processors (MFX1/MFX2 including long delays), dedicated mastering compressor/EQ :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Synthesis engine: XV?generation with 4?Tone per patch and stereo waveforms per tone :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Sample import formats: WAV / AIFF via USB :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}