Roland MC-808 Sampling Groovebox

From the company that made groovebox a household name comes a remarkable addition to the famous Roland groovebox family: the MC-808. Optimized for realtime performance, the sleek, silver powerstation features 8 motorized faders on its surface a groovebox first! With Roland's most sophisticated processor at its core, the MC-808 possesses top-of-the-line sampling, sequencing, and synthesizer features yet it comes in at a new, low price point.Flagship Features The MC-808 shares two key attributes with its elder sibling, the flagship MC-909: The same top-of-the-line sampling and sequencing features that made the MC-909 so famous are built into the MC-808, making it a serious tool for sampling, editing, track building, and mixing. Performers are in for an extra treat with the MC- 808, however, as it has a remarkable feature that no other groovebox has....Motorized Faders Motorized faders on an affordable groovebox?! You're not dreaming. The MC-808 is the world's first groovebox with this feature! Sure, the motorized faders look cool, but they also provide serious power for live performers. No matter what pattern you call up, the faders will snap to the proper position. As a result, the parameter values and position of the faders always correspond, allowing you to see the values instantly and make changes directly. No more unexpected jumps in values when you grab a fader in mid- performance. It's always in the...

Korg Electribe R mkII

The Korg Electribe•R mkII is intuitively designed and packed with fat, innovative DSP synthesis sounds. You can create beats and tweak them in realtime with the ultimate array of dance styles Korg gives you with the Electribe•R. Powerful Cross Modulation expands sound possibilities, and the Audio Input function can be used to rhythmically gate 2 incoming signals for cool effects. The mkII also includes a step sequencer, Motion Sequence function, low boost and delay effects, tap tempo, and MIDI clock.An incredible analog-style beat boxThe Electribe•R mkII is a new generation of rhythm machine easily enhanced by spontaneous knob-based editing of analog drums and sound effects. Dial in your ultimate sounds and use the internal step sequencer to create original rhythms. Sound editing is simple; just turn the knobs to adjust the various elements of the sound. You can use the onboard sounds in conjunction with the external audio input to create unconventional rhythms never heard before. Cross ModulationThe Cross Modulation function (replacing the Ring Mod found on the original E•R) can be applied to percussion synthesizers one and 2 to aggressively take your DSP drum sounds into bold new timbral areas. Use it in combination with the motion sequence function to create unimaginably extreme sounds. Groove with external audio2 external sounds can be run into...

Korg Electribe ES-1 MKII Sampler

The Korg Electribe ES-1 MKII Sampler lets you create rhythm patterns by assembling phrases using your favorite samples. The sound of each sample can be altered using the knobs to control the pitch and filter, reversing the sample, or adding effects. You're not limited to simply playing back a sampled sound you can process it as freely as you would on an analog synth. The Time Slice function detects the attacks within a sample and slices it, letting you handle each sliced sample separately. For example, you can change the pitch and filter settings for just the kick drum, mute individual hits or modify the tempo without changing the pitch of the loop. Of course you can use the knobs to create tonal changes in sliced phrases as well. The factory sounds include 64 patterns and 86 samples. Even without loading any additional samples, you've got material for immediate use in your hip-hop, R&B, house, and drum 'n' bass dance music. Effect Section featuring New Mod. DelayThe ES-1 mkII provides 2 effect processors: a master delay, plus one of 11 effects that can be switched on/off for each part. The effect types range from staples such as Reverb and Flanger/Chorus to more unusual effects like Decimator, Isolator, and Resonance Filter. There's also a new Mod. Delay that can produce time-based variations in the delay. You can use the knobs to directly edit these effect parameters, and of course your knob movements...

Korg Electribe A mkII

The Korg Electribe•A mkII is compact yet powerful. This tabletop analog modeling synth is loaded with synthesis possibilities and fresh sounds and patterns. All the basic sculpting tools you need to produce cutting-edge sounds and phrases are here.The E•AmkII includes dynamic Cross Modulation and an audio input for filtering and effecting other sources. A step sequencer makes pattern creation easy. Effects include distortion, delay, and chorus/flanger. The 16 step keys play like a keyboard, a Pattern Set Play function switches patterns on the fly, and you can control the unit from an external sequencer or keyboard.Panel knobs and keys make it easy to intuitively create synthesizer sounds on the Electribe•A. In addition to its own acclaimed analog synth sounds, this synth also contains numerous patterns perfect for today's dance music styles.Authoritative analog synth soundsFrom warm and fat analog synthesizers to aggressive distortion, simply turn the knobs to achieve the sounds you want. You can create sequence phrases consisting of 2 synthesizer parts, and save the sound of each part together with its sequence phrase (maximum 64 steps) as one of 256 patterns. Combinations of patterns together with knob movements and other settings can be saved as one of 16 songs.Cross Modulation and patternsThe Cross Modulation function on the mkII lets the frequency (pitch) of...

CreamWare Prodyssey ASB Synthesizer Emulator

Well, the world was truly a much simpler place 30 years ago. Play keyboards? Wanna get away from the organ? Go into outer space? Two grand burning a hole in your pocket? No problem. Here s the Minimoog. There s the Odyssey. Your choice. No need to panic, things are much easier today thanks to Creamware s Prodyssey ASB Synthesizer Emulator. The original Odyssey left an indelible mark on the pages of music history. Open up your CD collections and go to the section labeled Early Music: 1972 - 1978 . Now, pay attention: everything that reminds you of chemistry lab, everything that cuts, tapers, buzzes like a particle accelerator and freezes like a bucket of liquid nitrogen that s the Odyssey. Anything that reminds you of a Moog, anything that scratches, fattens and hits, but can t possibly come out of a Minimoog because it was, well, just too simplistic that s very probably also the Odyssey. If it sounds to you like robots or aliens are scratching at your door Odyssey.And today? Can t get it anymore? Nope, not a chance, they re all gone so Creamware thought they d build one for you and throw in a bunch of cool extras as well. Creamware took a really long look under the hood. And meticulously rebuilt the thing. Okay, so they didn t exactly piece it together from the original components, since they thought it would be nice if you could afford it. But on the computer - on the inside, they made sure to build in...

Akai MPC500 Portable Music Production Center

The Akai MPC500 Music Production Center can be powered by 6 AA batteries allowing producers to work outside the studio with familiar Akai features and functions. The included AC power adapter along with the high-quality construction, sound, and feel will make it a great small sound editing and production unit in the studio. This compact-yet-full-featured music production center features a 48-track, 16-channel MIDI sequencer and 32-voice drum/phrase sampler with 16-bit/44.1kHz fideiltyThe sequencer supports standard MIDI file format and the sampler accepts WAV files. The MPC500 provides 12 velocity-sensitive pads for triggering sounds and has Akai's legendary 12 Levels function which allows one sound to be assigned to all the pads with varied level or tuning per pad. The MPC500 music synth provides numerous onboard effects plus two stereo effects sends and a Master control. The MPC500 uses up to 128MB RAM via the same EXM128 memory expansion used on the popular MPC1000 and MPC2500. The CF Card slot will allow users to backup their data, which can then be loaded directly into a MPC1000 or 2500 making the family of new MPC s fully compatible. The USB port allows you to transfer .wav files and .mid files or MPC sequence files in and out of the Akai MPC500 or connect an external hard drive.

Akai MPC4000 Plus Production Station with CDRW Blue

The Akai MPC4000 Plus Production Station with CDRW is the ultimate professional, high-resolution sampling and production workstation. You get a 128- track sequencer, 24-bit/96kHz stereo digital sampler, a 4-channel 56-bit effects processor, and 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with adjustable velocity. To power all these advanced features the MPC4000 Plus has a custom-designed LSI sampling engine built around a high performance Intel Strong Arm CPU. It offers all the advantages of dedicated hardware with a large LCD and ultrafast audio processing plus computer interface capabilities via ak.Sys PC/Mac control and networking software. Plus you get the classic friendly and intuitive user interface of the Akai MPC series and great-feeling pads with drag and drop sample assignment for easy and expressive programming.The 300,000 note sequencer boasts 960ppq resolution and a sequence data clipboard you can use to create a phrase library. You get both pattern-based and linear sequencing with the capability to run a pattern-based sequence and a linear sequence simultaneously. The large LCD also allows an unprecedented view of sequence data showing data as a piano roll or as a drum machine 'grid'. Continuous MIDI data can also be shown and edited graphically.The MPC4000 Plus includes Keygroup support like Akai's rackmount samplers so you can play multisample piano, bass, strings, and synth sounds from a...

Roland SP-606 Sampling Workstation

The Roland SP-606 Sampling Workstation is equipped with 4x4 velocity-sensitive pads, D-Beam and V-LINK control, plus USB and CompactFlash compatibility. Includes an 18,000-note, 4-track sampler; MIDI sequencing; and BPM sync. Bundled with Cakewalk's new P606 phrase generator/virtual groovebox for a limitless sample library and editing capabilities that'll get your audience moving.

Korg Electribe ESX-1 Music Production Sampler

The Korg Electribe•ESX-1 Music Production Sampler represents a new generation of Electribes powerful dance music products that cover everything from laying down stunning tracks to creating exhilarating live performances. Stunning 16-bit sampling offers one-shot, pitched, time-stretched, and time-sliced options. The intuitive step-time/realtime interface has been enhanced with new ribbon and slider controls. Effects, Motion Sequencing, and pattern length have all been expanded. A brand-new filter lets you choose Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, or Band Pass Plus. It comes housed in a sleek, rugged metal chassis. The backlit LCD provides a wealth of information during programming or performance.Up to 256 patterns can be created and stored in internal memory. You can combine patterns and add mute data and knob movements to create up to 64 songs. To get you started, a wide assortment of patterns covering house, hip- hop, R&B, electronica, drum 'n' bass, techno, trance, and more come preloaded 128 in all. Using the last step function, you can easily adjust to any odd meter. Favorite patterns can be assigned to pattern sets for instant access. Data can be quickly saved and loaded via SmartMedia. Audio inputs allow you to process external signals through the onboard filter and effects, and an extra pair of assignable outputs has been added as well. The front-panel knobs and switches control all the...

Korg Electribe EMX-1

The Korg Electribe EMX-1 surpasses its siblings with even more extreme sounds and instant usability. Sound parameters can be edited in real-time simply by using the knobs and switches located on the front panel, letting you create sounds just as you would on an analog synthesizer. The Electribe MX provides 9 drum parts, 5 synth parts, plus accent parts that let you add dynamic accents to the drum and synth parts (for a total of 16 parts). The built-in VALVE FORCE vacuum tube circuitry lets you finesse your tone. The Electribe MX features KORG's new MMT (Multi Modeling Technology) engine. The Synth Oscillator provides 16 different oscillator algorithms including not only powerful analog synthesis models, but sophisticated additive, PCM, combination, and formant models as well. Other functions include Chord Oscillator, which lets you produce the sound of chords with just a single note; Unison Oscillator, which detunes the pitch of as many as 6 oscillators to generate incredibly fat sounds; and Wave Shape, which mixes 2 oscillators and then applies modulation to create complex waveforms. 207 drum PCM sounds and 76 synth PCM sounds are built-in and ready for immediate use and range from powerful kick and snare beats through amazingly unique organic sounds. In addition to 4 multimode resonant filters, there's a Drive parameter that produces the distinctive overdrive of analog circuitry, creating powerful analog...

Roland MC-909 Sampling Groove Box

Combining an expandable synthesizer based on a custom wave ROM with a professional sampler and sequencer, this revolutionary studio offers power, flexibility, and unrivaled ease-of-use. A USB port makes it possible to exchange samples and Standard MIDI Files with a PC, while onboard effects and mastering processors give producers the ability to create finished tracks. 64-voice synth engine. CD-quality sampler. 16-track sequencer. Its 16MB of sample memory is expandable up to 272MB using Roland's next-generation SRX boards loaded with fresh waveforms and patches that will keep your Groovebox groovin' for years to come. It comes equipped with Chop, Timestretch, Normalize, and Wave Edit functions. Effects include reverb, compressor, mastering effects, and 2 multi-effects processors. It has S/PDIF digital I/O for sampling and connection to digital gear. For professional MIDI sequencing, it has velocity- sensitive pads and hundreds of preset patterns. Large LCD display and realtime controllers including Turntable Emulation for audio and MIDI, plus a V-LINK function for integrating audio and video in performance.

Roland MV-8800 Production Studio

Since 2003, Roland's MV-8000 has been a coveted centerpiece for many of the world's greatest hip-hop and R&B producers. With its powerful hands-on features, and its ability to incorporate a VGA monitor and mouse, it brought the best of the hardware- and software-based production worlds together. Today Roland sets a new standard in music production power and flexibility with the MV-8800.

Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center

The Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center combines a 64-track MIDI sequencer with a 32-voice, 16-bit stereo digital sampler in one extremely powerful desktop unit.The Akai MPC2500 has 2 internal effects processors that can be used simultaneously. They include a wide range of effects algorithms, such as reverb, delay, bit grunger, chorus, phasers, flying pan, 4-band EQ, compressor, and a phase shifter.Realtime control is provided by 2-note variation sliders and 2 Q-Link knobs that can be separately assigned to allow flexible, realtime performance control of a wide variety of selectable parameters. These parameters include level, pan, filter cut-off and resonance, and tuning. Each assignable Q-Link knob can generate MIDI data so that parameter information can be recorded and played back from within a sequence.2 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs come standard on the Akai Music Production Center, enabling 64 external MIDI channel operation. In addition, the MPC2500 can individually control its onboard sampler with up to 64 parts, allowing users to assign a different program on each track.A large LCD screen allows a clear view of sequence data. Continuous MIDI data can also be shown, as well as edited, graphically. The Akai MPC2500 comes with 16MB of onboard memory which can be expanded up to 128MB of RAM via the optional EXM128 memory card. Optional CD-M25 drive adds CD burning capability.

Roland MV-8000 Production Studio

The Roland MV-8000 Production Studio puts the ideal suite of tools for groove-making, sampling, and CD-burning in an elegant, integrated package. Sample your own sounds or import Roland, Akai, ACID and WAV libraries, then arrange it all using 16 touch-sensitive pads and Roland's most powerful audio/MIDI sequencer. With professional COSM effects, mastering tools, CD-RW drive, and USB port, you've got the ultimate studio for today's producers. Quickly turn raw samples into songs. Up to 101 minutes of sampling and compatibility with a wide range of audio formats. Record up to 128 MIDI and 8 audio tracks, apply effects, and burn CDs. Loads 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. The 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 8 stereo audio tracks (16 mono) that can be used like a linear recorder. You can program beats on the MIDI tracks and combine them with freestyle vocals or acoustic instruments on the audio tracks, with the ability to 'punch in' at any time. Sync audio to the sequencer's BPM 16 large drum pads let you program beats and trigger audio phrases. The pads are both...