Roland Production Studio MV-8000

Short Description

From making beats to sampling and CD-burning, the MV-8000 Production Studio does it all—fast and elegantly. Sample your own sounds or import libraries including Roland S-700, Akai MPC2000/4000, ACID, .WAV and AIFF, then arrange it all using 16 velocity/ aftertouch-sensitive pads and Roland's most powerful audio/MIDI sequencer—complete with realtime time stretch. Add a selection of mind-blowing COSM® effects, onboard mastering tools, a built-in CD-RW drive and USB port, and you''ve got the ultimate studio for today's producers.

Features

Self-contained production studio with sampling, sequencing, effects and CD burning 16 velocity/aftertouch-sensitive pads for programming beats and arranging audio 128MB RAM; expandable to 512MB for 100 minutes of recording (when in mono) Powerful 136-track sequencer (128 MIDI tracks + 8 stereo audio tracks) with easy software-style operation and realtime timestretch Large icon-based LCD and realtime control knobs for easy operation Sampler compatible with a variety of audio formats: Audio CD, .WAV/AIFF, ACID, Akai MPC2000/4000 Series and Roland S-700 Series Independent reverb, chorus/delay and MFX processors, plus mastering tools Onboard CD-RW drive, 3.5inch Floppy disk drive V-LINK function for controlling Edirol video equipment (sold separately) Stereo Mic/Line and Phono inputs, plus stereo analogue and digital Master outputs Optional MV8-OP1 adds 6 analogue outputs, a digital input and R-BUS port for 8 channels of simultaneous digital output and 2 channels of digital audio input MV8-VGA, VGA monitor support and mouse operation planned for 2004 A Complete Studio for Modern Production

While there are other hardware studios on the market, none can compete with the MV-8000's ability to quickly turn raw samples into songs. With up to 100 minutes of sampling (when in mono) and compatibility with a wide range of audio formats, the MV-8000 offers unlimited possibilities. And sequencing is easy, thanks to 16 velocity/aftertouch-sensitive pads and a graphic LCD interface. Users can record both audio and MIDI tracks, apply effects and burn a CD-making the MV-8000 the first Roland product capable of handling every part of production.

Compatible with Popular Audio Formats

The MV-8000 offers compatibility with some of the biggest formats around including the ability to import Akai MPC disks via the built-in floppy drive. Users can load Roland S-700 and Akai MPC2000/4000 libraries and.WAV/AIFF files from CD-ROM or via USB transfer, and "rip" audio directly from CD. The MV-8000 also loads ACID files and can automatically calculate the bars and BPM, making it easier to work with loops. Of course, user sampling is also provided—complete with Phono inputs for sampling records.

From Sample to Finished CD

Thanks to the onboard CD-RW drive, producers can create entire songs armed with only an MV-8000 and their favourite CDs. The sampler can load sample libraries ranging from Roland and Akai to .WAV and ACID formats—all with just a few simple commands. Then it's just a matter of tapping in some beats, arranging the song and adding effects before burning it all to an audio CD.

136 Tracks of Sequencing Bliss

The MV-8000's sequencer section boasts total integration of audio and MIDI and up to 136 tracks of recording. These include 128 MIDI tracks (with 32-channel operation using external MIDI gear) and eight stereo audio tracks (16 mono) that can be used as a linear recorder. Program beats on the MIDI tracks and combine them with freestyle vocals or acoustic instruments on the audio tracks, including the ability to "punch in" at any time. The innovative MV-8000 can even sync audio to the sequencer's BPM.

Luxurious Velocity Pads and LCD Interface

Users of other sampling studios can now upgrade to the MV-8000 without sacrificing the distinctive feel they're used to, thanks to 16 large, velocity pads for programming beats and triggering audio phrases. The pads are both velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive for maximum expression, and, when combined with the MV-8000's stunning graphic LCD and realtime control knobs, make sequencing more natural and spontaneous.

Studio-Quality Effects and CD-RW Drive

The dream of a complete studio in a box becomes a reality with four dedicated effects processors and an onboard CD-RW drive. The MV-8000 delivers 24-bit Reverb, separate Chorus/Delay and a versatile MFX (multi effects) processor with COSM® effects made famous in Roland's V-Studios. These include algorithms like Isolator, Filter, Delay, RSS®, Guitar Multi, Vocoder and Microphone modelling-plus vintage effects like Roland's RE-201 Tape Echo, SDD-320 Dimension D Chorus and the SBF-325 Stereo Flanger. A Mastering Tool Kit offers everything needed to sweeten up mixes prior to burning a CD or exporting the stereo .WAV file to a computer.

Massive 40GB Hard Drive

While audio and samples are played back using the onboard RAM, the MV-8000 can store its sounds and projects to an internal 40GB hard disk. This makes it easy to manage large sound libraries once they've been converted to MV-8000 format; it's also a great way to load sequences quickly before a performance. When connected via USB, the hard drive can be accessed directly from a computer's desktop.

Features

Max. Polyphony 64 Parts 16 (Patches) + 8 (Audio Tracks/Audio Phrases) + 1 (Audio Phrases) + 1 (Pattern Audio Track) [Sampler Section] Audio Data Format 16-bit linear (24-bit processing) Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz (fixed) Wave Memory (RAM) 128MB (expandable up to 512MB when internal memory is replaced with a 512MB DIMM), DIMM: 1 slot (168-pin, PC100 CL=2 or PC133 CL=3, 3.3 V, 28/256/512MB) Max. Sampling Time 128MB DIMM installed (standard), mono: 24 min. approx. (stereo: 12 min. approx.), 512MB DIMM installed (expanded), mono: 100 min. approx. (stereo: 50 min. approx.) Effects Multi-effects (MFX): 1 (24 types), Reverb: 1 (2 types), Chorus: 1 (4 types), Mastering Tool Kit: 1 (only in Mastering Mode) [Sequencer Section] LinerTracks MIDI tracks: 128 (1 MIDI channel per track), Audio tracks: 8, Pattern track: 1, Tempo track: 1 Pattern Tracks MIDI tracks: 64 (1 MIDI channel per track), Audio track: 1 Resolution 480 TPQN Tempo 5 – 300 Note Capacity approx. 150,000 notes Song Length 9,999 measures Pattern Length 999 measures Recording Method Event recording (Realtime / Step), Audio recording [Others] Project Songs: 16, Patterns: 500, Patches: 16 (per Song), Partials: 96 (16 pads x 6 banks, per Patch), Samples: 9,999, Audio Phrases: 512 (16 pads x 32 banks), Patch Libraries: 128, MIDI Clips: 100, Multi-effects (MFX) Libraries: 125 (Preset 25, User 100), Chorus Libraries: 52 (Preset 2, User 50), Reverb Libraries: 54 (Preset 4, User 50), Mastering Tool Kit Libraries: 71 (Preset 21, User 50), Pix: 16 Signal Processing AD Conversion: 24-bit, 64 times oversampling, DA Conversion: 24-bit, 128 times oversampling Display 320 x 240 dots, graphic LCD (backlit) Pads 16 Pads (Velocity and Aftertouch sensitive) Controllers Effects control knobs: C1 - C3, Mixer sliders: 1- 8 Floppy Disk Drive 3.5" Micro Floppy Disk 1.44MB (2HD), 720KB (2DD) Hard Disk Drive 3.5", 40GB CD-R/RW Drive Built-in type (CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) Connectors: Phono Input: L, R (RCA phono type), MIC/Line input: L, R (1/4" TRS phone type), Master Output: L, R (1/4" TRS phone type), Headphones (Stereo 1/4" phone type), Digital Out Connector A (Coaxial) / B (Optical), MIDI (In, Out A, Out B), USB Connector (supports file transfer, mass storage class), Foot Switch (1/4" phone type), AC Inlet, *The following are available when the optional MV8-OP1 Audio I/O Expansion is installed: Analog Multi Output 1 – 6 (1/4" TRS phone type), Digital In Connector A (Coaxial) / B (Optical), R-BUS Connector (DB-25 type) Power Consumption 40W (AC 117/230/240 V) Dimensions 480 (W) x 482 (D) x 136 (H) mm (18-15/16" x 19" x 5-3/8") Weight (excl. optional boards) 9.8 kg (21 lbs. 10 oz.) Accessories: Mixer Block Diagram, Sample Data CD-ROM, Backup CD-ROM, Shortcut Stickers, Short Pin Options Audio I/O Expansion (MV8-OP1), VGA/Mouse Expansion (MV8-VGA), Foot Switch (FS-5U), Pedal Switch (DP-2).