Roland MC-09 PhraseLab

Abstract

Roland has recently released the MC-09 PhraseLab, a desktop tool that combines a four-part audio looper with a DSP monosynth capable of creating lead, bass and rhythm sound as well, the unit includes a vintage step sequencer, onboard effects, optional SmartMedia storage and more.

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Roland has recently released the MC-09 PhraseLab, a desktop tool that combines a four-part audio looper with a DSP monosynth capable of creating lead, bass and rhythm sound as well, the unit includes a vintage step sequencer, onboard effects, optional SmartMedia storage and more.

The MC-09's DSP synth section is a modeled analog monosynth, which utilizes the PhraseLab's keypads or MIDI to trigger the sounds. Six real-time control knobs are used to tweak the sounds, while a 32-step sequencer offers Roland's popular TR-REC method for programming drum patterns using a grid.

The unit's four-part audio looper can capture and loop up to four monophonic phrases, each up to six seconds in length. The MC-09 is fully capable of sampling phrases from external sources via line inputs, and since the PhraseLab uses BPM and measures, automatic looping is simple.

The PhraseLab also features onboard effects. Four algorithms provide Filter, Isolator, Phaser and Slicer effects, which can be applied to any of the four audio loops or to live inputs. All is controlled in real-time via the aforementioned knobs; and all data - including synth/effects patches, sequences and audio - can be conveniently stored on optional SmartMedia.

For more information, contact: Roland Canada Music Ltd., 5480 Parkwood Way, Richmond, BC V8V 2M4 [phone], FAX [phone], [email protected], www.roland.ca.