Roland MV8000 Production Studio SamplerThe Roland MV-8000: Unlimited Possibilities.
From making beats to sampling and CD-burning, the Roland MV-8000 Production Studio does it all. Finally, a complete production solution for the modern R&B, Hip Hop, Dance, or Re-mix artist. And for a limited time - the option of a VGA upgrade for working in a computer environment.
Sample your own sounds or import Roland, Akai, ACID and .WAV libraries. Version 2 now loads Akai MPC2000 (XL), S1000, S3000 program and sample files. Arrange it all or just make beats using 16 great feeling large rubber velocity and aftertouch-sensitive pads.
Roland’s most powerful audio/MIDI sequencer ever boasts 136 tracks (128 MIDI + 8 stereo audio) and real-time time stretching of samples and audio makes anything possible. (And the VGA displays in the sequencer are awesome.)
A selection of hi-end 24 bit professional effects, including COSM models, multi effects and independent reverb and chorus/delay sends, is onboard. Also included - mastering tools, a built-in CD-RW drive, a floppy, a 40 gig internal drive and a USB port. The USB connection allows for quick file storage in your computer - just drag files to your desktop MV-8000 icon.
Shipping with 128MB RAM, the MV easily expands with inexpensive DIMM memory to 512MB or 101 minutes of mono recording (it ships with 25 minutes). So now you have a phrase and true multi-sampler, compatible with .WAV/AIFF, ACID, Akai MPC2000/4000 Series and Roland S-700 Series and an amazing sequencer that plays Roland, Akai and Standard MIDI Files.
You have stereo Mic/Line and Phono inputs, plus stereo analog and digital Master outputs with 6 additional individual audio outputs possible (MV-OP-1 expansion). You can record up to 8 linear stereo audio tracks, including the ability to punch in. Back up everything to your computer (USB), the internal drive, a floppy or the CDRW drive.
A large LCD display and real-time control knobs make your life easy and for a limited time direct VGA monitor support and an optical mouse are a free option. Cutting, dragging and pasting, piano roll type displays, mouse scrolling, pop up menus, Track Mute/Solo control with the MV-8000’s velocity pads - you get a happening computer environment with a very cool, traditional MPC style controller.
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Roland MV-8000 Features
- Self-contained production studio with sampling, sequencing, effects and CD-burning
- Powerful 136-track sequencer (128 MIDI + 8 stereo audio) with realtime time stretch
- 16 velocity/aftertouch-sensitive pads, large LCD display and realtime control knobs
- 128MB RAM; expandable to 512MB or 101 minutes of recording (when in mono)
- 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, 3.5 inch floppy drive and 40GB internal hard drive
- Stereo Mic/Line and Phono inputs, plus stereo analog and digital Master outputs
- Six additional individual audio outputs with optional MV-OP-1 expansion
- Direct VGA monitor support and mouse operation
- V-LINK function for controlling Edirol video equipment (sold separately)
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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 101 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.
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 favorite 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.
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.
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 Modeling - 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.
* Note that it is not possible to record directly to the hard drive.
Recordings are made using the internal RAM and then saved to the hard drive.
Options Galore
By purchasing the optional MV8-OP1 expansion board, users gain six additional analog outputs, a digital input, plus an R-BUS port that can be used to transfer up to eight channels of digital audio to R-BUS equipped V-Studios. And with Roland’s V-LINK technology inside, the MV-8000 can trigger and manipulate video clips when used with optional Edirol video equipment. In 2004, a major upgrade is scheduled that will add VGA monitor support and mouse-based operation. When it comes to sampling studios, don’t settle for second best. Get the Roland MV-8000.
*V-LINK requires the Edirol DV-7PR Digital Video Workstation
(sold separately) with software version 1.50 or higher.
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Now the MV-8000 takes a quantum leap forward with the new MV8-VGA expander option and Version 2 software, which transforms the MV-8000 into a complete digital audio workstation with mouse and VGA monitor control. View and edit your MV-8000 track and sample data in style on a big screen, and use the included optical mouse to expedite operations.
- Enables mouse and VGA display to be added to the MV-8000; displays all MV-8000 functions on VGA monitor for mouse control
- Version 2 loads Akai MPC2000 (XL), S1000, S3000 program and sample files
- Track Mute/Solo control with the MV-8000’s velocity pads
- Streamlined sampling and file importing