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ROLAND MV8000 Details
In a show of commitment to the MV-8000 platform, and in response to top requests from MV users in the field, Roland proudly announces the newest software upgrade for the MV-8000: Version 3.5. This free upgrade adds several important “recorder-like” functions to the MV’s feature set. New features are outlined below.
Audio track and mute automation
Recordable MFX control-knob movements
3-band EQ added to Audio and Instrument parts
Pencil Tool added to Piano Roll window
Patch Preview mode added to Import function
Overview
From making beats to sampling and CD-burning, the MV-8000 Production Studio
does it all—fast and elegantly. Sample your own sounds or import
Roland, Akai, ACID and .WAV libraries, then arrange it all using 16 velocity/aftertouch-sensitive
pads and Roland's most powerful audio/MIDI sequencer. Add a selection of
professional COSM effects, onboard mastering tools, a built-in CD-RW drive
and USB port, and you've got the ultimate studio for today's producers.
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Self-contained production studio with sampling, sequencing, effects and
CD-burning
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Powerful 136-track sequencer (128 MIDI + 8 stereo audio) with realtime
time stretch
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16 velocity/aftertouch-sensitive pads, large LCD display and realtime control
knobs
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128MB RAM; expandable to 512MB or 101 minutes of recording (when in mono)
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Sampler compatible with a variety of audio formats: Audio CD, .WAV/AIFF,
ACID, Akai MPC2000/4000 Series and Roland S-700 Series
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Independent reverb, chorus/delay and MFX processors, plus mastering tools
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Onboard CD-RW drive, 3.5" floppy drive and 40GB internal hard drive
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Stereo Mic/Line and Phono inputs, plus stereo analog and digital Master
outputs
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Six additional individual audio outputs with optional MV-OP-1 expansion
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Direct VGA monitor support and mouse operation planned for 2004
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V-LINK function for controlling Edirol video equipment (sold separately)
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*All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
500 SOUNDS ON INTERNAL HARD DRIVE TO USE RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX!
AND A DEMO CD - HAS LA RIOT SAMPLER CD W/LOOPS (HIP HOP)
NEW Version 3 Software
Roland continues its expansion of the MV-8000 platform with the release of Version 3 software. With linear-based recording already established on the MV, now come the additions of Pattern and Drum Grid composing modes — giving you the best of both worlds. Also new is a built-in analog modeling synth-bass and Pix Jam, an innovative new feature that lets you load and trigger your own custom graphics. The MV-8000 also sports ultra-intuitive operation via external VGA and mouse, with an enhanced piano roll editor and visual editing of waveforms in the audio tracks.
From Start to CD
Since its inception, the MV-8000 has won favor with producers around the planet — especially in the R&B, hip-hop, and dance music camps. With its luxurious, tactile front panel covered in trigger pads, buttons, mixing sliders, and knobs, and with its ability to interface with an external video monitor for computer-like visual editing, the MV-8000 set a new standard in hardware-based music production. Today, as the feature set grows, the MV is poised to gain even more mass acceptance. From songwriting to editing, mixing to mastering and CD-burning, the MV-8000 is the premiere all-in-one studio solution.
Pattern Compose
Producers have enjoyed the MV-8000’s linear style of recording, but now they get the best of both worlds with the addition of pattern-based composing. Layer up to 64 tracks “drum machine-style” within each pattern, and chain up to 500 patterns together per project using the pads or via step writing. Layer up to 128 linear tracks with your patterns if you’d like. It’s a composer’s dream machine —pattern-style writing for the main grooves (drum machine-like) and linear style for the instruments and audio tracks (á la software). And don’t overlook the handy Drum-Grid editor, which can be used to create beats in a familiar grid/matrix window.
Built-in Bass Synth
A bonus feature unique to the MV-8000 is its new internal analog-modeled bass synthesizer, which can be played from the MV’s own trigger pads or via MIDI. With its two fat oscillators, multimode resonant filter, LFO, envelope follower, ring and cross modulation, delay, chorus, portamento, and more, this synth can inject serious style and spice into your productions.
Innovative Pix Jam
Load your own BMP/JPGs files into the MV-8000 and “play” them back on an external VGA monitor from the MV’s pads, or sequence the graphics. Audio meets graphics for the utmost in expressive real-time performance!
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 CD—making 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 around—including 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 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 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 Drive
While 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 Galore
By 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.
ROLAND MV8000 Downloads
MV-8000 System Update Version 3.5The evolution of the MV-8000 continues with Version 3.5:
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Mixer Automation
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Track Mute Automation
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C-Knob Automation
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Transmit Program Change - Track Parameter
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Pencil Tool
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Independent Three-Band EQ for each Audio Track and Instrument Part
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Import Patch Preview Function
Please refer to the "MV-8000v35_r_e1.pdf" file for complete information about these new features. Please refer to the "MVupdate.pdf" for the update procedure.
The downloaded file is compressed as a .zip file and will need to be unzipped using either WinZip on a Windows PC or StuffIt on a Macintosh.
If you need, you can get WinZip from the following link:http://winzip.com
If you need, you can get Stuffit Expander from the following link:http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/
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ROLAND MV8000 Documentation
Click here for PDF Brochure
MV-8000 Version 3.5 Brochure (PDF)
Sampler Compatibility Guide
MV-8000 Workshop Series 01: Creating a New Project
An MV-8000 project holds for everything you need when you're working on a song. This booklet will help you understand how to get the most from your projects, and how to set up them up for the way you like to work.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 02: Loading Patches
This booklet explains how to load patches into the MV-8000 when you're trying to find the sounds for a project, or when you just want to have some fun playing the MV-8000.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 03: Sampling
This booklet gets you started with MV-8000 sampling. It's also intended as a companion for the MVWS04, MVWS05, MVWS06, and MVWS07 booklets, which discuss some of the more advanced ways you can sample.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 04: Auto Chop
It's easy to slice up a sample into separate sounds you can play on the MV-8000 pads. This booklet explains how to do this using the MV-8000's Auto Chop feature.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 05: Importing a Sample from CD
Learn how to make samples from audio CD and data CD-ROMs.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 06: Direct Recording
Did you know you can use the MV-8000's sampler to simply record along with your sequenced tracks? This booklet explains how.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 07: Spreading a Sample Across the Pads
This booklet explains how to lay out a single sample across a set of pads so you can play it at different pitches.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 08: Getting the Most from Sample RAM
The MV-8000 makes it easy to trim away samples you’ve decided not to use so that you have more room for stuff you do want. This booklet explains how to “optimize” a project.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 09: MPC-to-MV Translator
This booklet is for people migrating to the MV-8000 from AKAI MPC™ products. If you know how to do something on an MPC, this booklet will tell you how to do it on the MV-8000.
*The trademark listed above is the trademark of its respective owner, which is a separate company from Roland. This company is not affiliated with Roland.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 10: Getting Around the MV-8000’s Hard Drive
If you own an MV-8000, and don’t own a personal computer, this booklet explains how to navigate the MV-8000’s hard drive.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 11: Working with External MIDI Instruments
This booklet explains how to play MIDI instruments—including computer-based soft synths—from the MV-8000’s pads, as well as how to use MIDI sounds in your MV-8000 sequences.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 12: Using the MV-8000 with an External Sequencer
The MV-8000 can act as a powerful sample player when it’s used with a computer sequencing program, or with a standalone hardware sequencer. This booklet explains how.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 13: Automation
With automation, the MV-8000 memorizes and plays back mix settings for you, helping you create the perfect mix for a song or pattern. This booklet explains how to use the MV-8000’s automation features.
MV-8000 Workshop Series 14: Using EQ
The MV-8000’s built-in EQ lets you adjust the tone of your audio tracks and MIDI track instruments so they sound just the way you want them to. This booklet explains how to use the MV-8000 EQ, and includes a bunch of tips if you’re new to EQ.
MV-8000 Version 3.5 Brochure (PDF)
Sampler Compatibility Guide
ROLAND MV8000 How to Choose
How To Choose / Useful Information for Pro Keyboards
Click a question to see the answer.
- Why a Pro Workstation keyboard vs.a Portable/Electronic/Arranger keyboard vs. a Synthesizer?
Pro keyboards have a multitude of other features like audio recording,
editing the sound to the most elemental part of the sound, a 16+ track sequencer
with detailed editing, a lot of synth sounds, they will run 4 to 18 simultaneous
higher quality effects like reverb, … and have no arranging or styles other than possibly
arpeggiators or drum patterns, . . A fully orchestrated sound/song can be accomplished
with a pro keyboard but it assumes you want to create each part or instrument sound in
a song much more closely (from scratch) than a portable ++
Portable/arranger type keyboards are more for fast songwriting,
for backing tracks when you play or for one person band with drum patterns,
bass, and other sounds with the accompaniment having different song style genres
(blues, swing, rock,...) with different patterns for the verse, chorus,...
of the song. The song styles and performances are very educational as well for
learning genres that you may be unfamiliar with. You can have many instruments
follow what your left hand plays in real time and chord recognition for
fast performing,
portables have more meat and potato sounds and fewer synthesizer sounds
Synthesizers- typically do not have workstation features
like sequencing, recording audio, having all types of sounds, . . .
but rather focus on doing a few or sounds extremely well which usually
are not acoustic or real world instruments but 'other worldly' sounds
with many ways to manipulate the sound.
- What affects the price you will pay and what should you look for?
The level of realism and selection of the sounds-
each keyboard typically does some sounds better than others so decide
which main sounds are important to you and play each model (or listen to sound files)
you are interested in to find the one that sounds best to you. Does it have all the
sounds you are looking for to make a completed song?
Ease of use- hardware knobs, buttons,... amount and location and logically placed
Display size- touchscreen, color, icon based, easy to read, backlighting not too dark,...
Sequencer- depth of editing features, ease of use as you could spend most of your time here, linear recording only or pattern based recording as well, ...
Quality and number of effects- reverb, EQ per part, compressors, master FX, number of part insert FX, master/global FX, does it have enough DSP to finish a 16 track song without needing external processing
Audio recording/sampling -2 to 8 tracks or more- how easy is it to actually record and playback, does it have enough recording memory/time- re: roughly 10 meg a stereo minute, how is the recording backed up,..
Drums- does it have ‘easy to chain’ patterns or is the arpegiator easy to use, does it have pads on top of keyboard or none at all,...
The number of simultaneous notes the keyboard will play (polyphony)- important if you write denser arrangements or use instruments that use a lot of polyphony (piano,...)
Control computer software via hardware sliders, knobs,...
Computer control the keyboard with editor/librarian- as VST plug-in,
standalone, 100% editing, the visuals on a big
computer screen can shorten the learning curve (much more intuitive)
Operating system- is it intuitive or obtuse, ...
Maximum RAM memory- will determine possibly how much recording time is available
or how much room you will have for adding external samples/sounds
Connectors- # of audio outputs, balanced or unbalanced input,
data storage- memory card, jump drive, USB to computer connection
- Comparison Chart
- How good do these pro workstations sound?
Please notice that almost every keyboard on our site has a sound file
you can play on your computer to hear for yourself.
- What about speakers?
For home or studio use we prefer powered studio monitors
for the best audio quality without spending a lot and keep
the sound in stereo (versus a mono keyboard amp) which is much better with full orchestrations,...
All have headphone jacks if you prefer not to be heard.
For stage, keyboard amplifiers come in all sizes depending on the size of the venue
- What accessories should I consider?
- Stand- stabds come in many shapes and styles- X style, Z style, ...
- Bench- consider a more sturdy 4 leg bench if you do not need portability,
X style if you do -- the wider the better.
- Headphones- full size will be more comfortable and quieter
and may offer better quality audio
- Pedals- most come with a sustain pedal, some have jacks for more control
- volume, expression, etc.
- Bag or case- we recommend the manufacturer bags and cases first,
then Gator Cases and bags. Do you need wheels? Will only you be carrying it? Will it be on planes? (should have ATA rating)
- Jump drive/Storage card for audio, midi ...
- Computer interface if no USB connection- need multi-port midi,
how many channels of audio ...
- Dust cover
Glossary
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What is a Style?
combination of sounds like drums, bass and keys with rhythms and chord progressions
in a certain genre (rock, big band, jazz,…) which create backing tracks that you can play a lead part over
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What are Song Sections?
these are divisions of a song that portable arranger keyboards identify as an intro, verses, choruses,
bridge, fills, outro,… with performed by musicians that reflect the mood/feeling of each of those sections that enable
faster song arranging
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What is MIDI?
an
interface to connect a keyboard to the computer like USB port for printers. It
sends note and other data from the keyboard to the computer or vice versa.
Basically says play this note at this time at this volume level- it is not an
actual audio recording. It also makes it possible for one keyboard to play
another keyboard.
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What is polyphony?
the number of
simultaneous notes that can be played, though if it’s a stereo sample/recording
each note can use 2 notes at once. Its important for anyone who plays a lot of
notes at the same time and holds down the sustain pedal. The earliest notes
played will cut out when the limit is exceeded. This can happen with pianos
with 32 note polyphony especially.
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What is a sequencer?
a
recorder with 1 to 16 tracks usually so that multiple instruments can be played
back for fully orchestrated songs and can have elaborate editing capability.
Typically digital pianos have only 1 or 2 tracks for playing back a piano
performance and archiving another. These can be downloaded to the computer with
a midi interface
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What is sampling/samples?
a short audio
recording of a note. For more realistic sound, digital pianos can be recorded
at different velocities so that when you strike a note harder, the timbre
changes for better realism
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What are effects?
to modify and
enhance the sounds in the keyboard including non- piano sounds. e.g. - reverb
will put the piano in a small room or up to a large concert hall.
Don’t see the answer to your question?
Call us toll-free at 1 877 778 7845 and speak to our piano experts
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I demo'd it at Guitar center and the sounds and sound quality was the Sh t. I fell in love with it at first sound sight. The things that you can do are amazing. For Akai lovers it's the MPC on steroids. I'm getting the money together now and I never bought a Roland product before.
-Tee From L.A.
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