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" 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 planned for 2004
• V-LINK function for controlling Edirol video equipment (sold separately)
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• New Pattern Mode added
• Powerful Analog-Modeling Synth Bass
• Pattern-Play mode for spontaneous live jamming
• Enhanced editing screens for MIDI and audio tracks
• Pix Jam for triggering images from the pads or
sequencing with your music.
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 song. With up to 101 minutes of sampling and compatibility with a wide range of audio formats, the MV-8000 offers unlimited possibilities. And sequencing is easy, thanks to 16 velocity-sensitive pads and a graphic LCD interface. Users can record up to 128 MIDI and eight audio tracks, apply effects and burn a CDmaking the MV-8000 the first Roland product capable of handling every part of the production process.
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) and eight stereo audio tracks (16 mono) that can be used like 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 drum 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 large, graphic LCD and realtime control knobs, make sequencing more natural and spontaneous.
Compatible with Popular Audio Formats
When it comes to sound libraries, the MV-8000 offers compatibility with some of the biggest formats aroundincluding the ability to import Akai MPC disks via the built-in floppy drive. Users can also load Roland S-700 Series libraries and .WAV/AIFF discs 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. User sampling is also providedcomplete 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 guitar amp modeling, microphone and speaker modeling, plus unique tools like Lo-Fi and Slicer. A Mastering Tool Kit offers everything needed to sweeten up mixes before going to CD.
Massive 40GB Hard DriveWhile audio and samples are played back using the onboard sample 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 have been converted to MV-8000 format, and it's also a great way to load sequences quickly during performance. When connected via USB, the hard drive can be accessed directly from a computer's desktop.
Options GaloreBy purchasing the optional MV8-OP1 expansion card, 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, or to ADAT-compatible devices using the optional DIF-AT Interface Box. And with Roland's V-LINK technology inside, the MV-8000 can be used to trigger and manipulate video clips when used with optional video equipment from Edirol. So when it comes to sampling studios, don't settle for second best. Get the Roland MV-8000.
SUPER PRODUCERS CHOOSE ROLANDWorld's Top Music Producers/Remixers Reload with the MV-8000
Los Angeles, Calif. June 24, 2004--Roland is proud to announce that top dance music producers Armand Van Helden and Jermaine Dupri are currently producing and remixing their latest projects with the new Roland MV-8000 Production Studio.
Cranking out epic beats since he was 15, Helden officially broke onto the global music scene in 1996 with a series of remix classics that became danceclub favorites worldwide. Since then he's recorded for labels such as Strictly Rhythm, Henry St., Logic, and ZYX, and is now considered one of the most popular dance producers in the world.
In a recent interview Van Helden revealed, "This is the piece that I've been wanting for a long time. You need anything else, especially if you're working like me--using a lot of vinyl, or CDs for that matter. Honestly, you could be sitting in front of the MV-8000 and just have a CD or turntable plugged into it, and you're done. That's it."
From making beats to sampling and CD-burning, the MV-8000 Production Studio allows producers to do it all, both quickly and elegantly, in one box. Earlier this year Van Helden hooked up with the recently released MV-8000 and became an overnight advocate.
Van Helden relates, "The MV-8000 does everything. It's the real, full-on--from start to finish--piece that can do full production. Its all the right stuff put in one package."
Executive super-producer and performer Jermaine Dupri shares Van Helden's enthusiasm for the new production studio.At 14 Dupri produced and secured a record contract for the trio Silk Tymes Leather. By age 16 he had formed So So Def Productions in Atlanta, and in 1991 he secured his first platinum act. Since then Dupri has earned a reputation as one of the most consistent and influential producers around.
"One thing I do a lot of is remixing," says Dupri. "I love the fact that you can put vocals in the MV, and change the tempo without changing the pitch (a.k.a. time-stretching). That part excited me about the MV from day one. I also like how you can throw loops in and synchronize everything up quickly which has always been a problem with samplers in the past."
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