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Roland MC-505

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Features
Criticisms
Notable artists
References
External links

{{Infobox synthesizer
| image = MC505a.jpg
| image_caption =
| synth_name = Roland MC-505 groovebox
| synth_manufacturer = Roland
| synthesis_type = Sample-based synthesis (rompler)
| os version = 1.07
| polyphony = 64-note^[1]
| timbrality = 8-part^[2] (Including a separate rhythm channel)
| oscillator = Yes
| filter = Yes
| attenuator =
| lfo = Yes
| keyboard = No
| left_control =
| ext_control = MIDI in/out^[1]
| memory = 512 preset sounds, 26 drum kits
| fx = reverb/delay, chorus/flanger
| dates = 1998–2002
| price = £782 UK, $1299 US
}}

The Roland MC-505 is a groovebox conceived in 1998 as a combination of a MIDI controller, a music sequencer and a drum machine, and also has some of the prime features of synthesizers: arpeggiator, oscillators, voltage-controlled filter, control of attack, decay, sustain and release. It was released as the successor to the Roland MC-303 and is a compact version of the Roland JX-305 Groovesynth without the full set of 61 keys. It is also the predecessor to the Roland D2, Roland MC-307, Roland MC-909 and the Roland MC-808.

Features

The key features of the MC-505 are:

64 voice polyphonic digital subtractive synthesis engine (derived from the Roland JV-2080) with 251 different oscillator, acoustic and drum sample waveforms
512 built-in preset sounds, 256 user sounds & 26 rhythm sets (includes the Roland CR-78, TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707 and R-8)
8-track MIDI sequencer + Mute Ctrl Track
Recording length of up to 32 bars per pattern
714 preset sequencer patterns, 200 user patterns, 50 user songs
3 multi-effect units: Reverb, Delay and 24 different EFXs
Infrared D-Beam controller for hands-free sound modulation
MEGAMix function for intuitive realtime mixing of beats and patterns
5 volt Smartmedia card slot for doubling user patch and pattern memory

Criticisms

The Roland MC-505 has no sampler. The size of the LCD screen makes it difficult to read each feature setting, and over time the LCD screen would lose pixels (which in some cases renders the screen unreadable; this is called "display bug" by some users). This issue is due to the heat on the LCD screen-PCB board, the lamination between the crystal and the PCB is opening/splitting up from the little heat inside the Roland MC-505 from prolonged use. Roland has fixed this by updating the LCD screen component.

Notable artists

Beck
Chicks on Speed
Cibo Matto
Duo 505
Eric Prydz
Freddy Fresh
Gustavo Cerati
James McNally (Afro Celts)^[3]
Kirlian Camera
Lasgo
The Legendary Pink Dots
M.I.A.
New Order
Peaches
Radiohead
Rambo Amadeus
Skinny Puppy
Sean Lennon
Pasta Hull

References

1. ^¹{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/stream/FutureMusicIssue68April1998Optimized/Future%20Music%20Issue%2068%20April%201998%20Optimized#page/n21/mode/2up|title=Groove is in the art|magazine=Future Music|page=21|date=April 1998|issue=68|publisher=Future Publishing|issn=09670378|oclc=1032779031}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr98/articles/roland_mc505.html|title=Roland MC505|work=Sound On Sound|date=April 1998|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215126/http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr98/articles/roland_mc505.html|archivedate=3 March 2016}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/people/afro-celts|title=Afro Celts|work=Sound on Sound|first=Paul|last=White|date=February 2004|accessdate=4 June 2018}}

External links

MC-505 PDF Manual Links:

Online Roland MC-505 PDF Owners Manual Location
[https://archive.org/download/RolandMc-505GrooveboxServiceNotes/MC-505_groovebox_SM.pdf Roland MC-505 Service Notes Manual Schematics]