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MC-505

MC-505

ManufacturerRoland
FunctionSynthesizer, Sequencer, Drum Machine
Produced1998
CountryJapan
Form FactorDesktop
Signal PathDigital Hardware (including Analog Connections)
Dimensions46.2 × 11 × 32 cm (W × H × D)
Weight5 Kg
PowerAC117V, AC230V, AC240V
Connections
  • Phone · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
  • Stereo Main · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
  • Stereo 2 · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
  • Stereo 3 · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
  • Stereo Headphone · 1/4" Phone Jack (6.35mm)
  • MIDI IN · DIN
  • MIDI OUT · DIN
Displays
  • lcd
  • led
LinksManual at Internet Archive · Official Link
NotesProfessional Groovebox featuring high-performance sound engine: 64-voice polyphony, steeper multi-mode resonant filters, front-panel ADSR envelope controls Revolutionary D-Beam controller allows for effects and sound/note control via hand movement over infrared light beam 714 onboard dance music patterns developed by cutting-edge sound designers worldwide 512 built-in sounds and 26 rhythm sets, including the latest dance, hip-hop and techno music sounds and classic drum and synth sounds (TB-303, TR-808, JUNO, Jupiter, etc.) Three independent, synchronizable effects processors with powerful new effects Onboard arpeggiator MEGAMix function allows for intuitive pattern creation by combining rhythms and parts of one pattern with another Enhanced MIDI implementation, powerful sequencer section with increased note storage, multiple outputs (3 stereo/6 mono), new assignable part Mixer sliders SmartMedia slot accepts external 2MB and 4MB SmartMedia cards for unlimited pattern and patch storage and direct pattern playback