ryancolecreate Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I see a few of these on ebay for a decent price... Anyone have one? Any good? I like the tr style sequencer for drums, and the sampler... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 good sequencer yes - can be very useful for sequencing and controlling outboard gear. on board sounds are ok, but it's just a glorified ROMpler really so not really much good for hardcore synthesis. still, it's useful source of classic roland juno, TR, TB, SH synth etc sounds. if i were to buy a roland groovebox however i'd go for an MC-505 - IMO the best of the lot. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1604114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adam Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I have the samples and FL studio Fl has that tr style sequencer. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1604134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 dated machines with shitty workflow and bland alaising ROM's aimed at the late 90's dance/dj market before laptops were the norm. The RPS function was nice but only useful with internal sounds for useful and intuative groovebox/sequencers try an mpc1000/2500 or monomachine Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1604156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 On 6/20/2011 at 2:51 PM, BCM said: good sequencer yes - can be very useful for sequencing and controlling outboard gear. on board sounds are ok, but it's just a glorified ROMpler really so not really much good for hardcore synthesis. still, it's useful source of classic roland juno, TR, TB, SH synth etc sounds. if i were to buy a roland groovebox however i'd go for an MC-505 - IMO the best of the lot. really? but it also has a sampler and apparently you can use the sampled waveforms as oscillator wave shapes. So rompler yes, but a very flexible one. Looks like the 505 really sticks you with the sounds it comes with. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1604733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 if sampling's a big part of how you make music then you could do a better than an MC-909 for probably less - Electribe ESX for example. personally, I hardly ever sample or use samples so not a big deal for me. if I ever feel the need though i'll just use a software sampler... the 505 has other features not found on the 909 that personally I find more attractive - a portamento control and better FX control/editability to name a couple. plus the build quality is better on the 505. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1604780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 ya I'm not too big into sampling per-se, but it would allow for more drum sounds... I just need to bite the bullet and get an mpc1000.... I keep searching for something comparable and cheaper. A mono machine would be awesome, but honestly I can't spare the extra 500 it would cost. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1604852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 the korg electribes are a good bang for the buck Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1604900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 they don't really do many tracks though. I'm looking for something to sequence a few synths with. I'd love a sampling electribe though. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1605431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 just bit the bullet and bid on a mpc-1000 we'll see in 2 hours who's man. :D Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1606581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 cool, good luck! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide BCM's signature Hide all signatures Bandcamp | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube | YouTube Music | Deezer | Google Play Music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1606583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 On 6/23/2011 at 11:25 PM, slightlydrybeans said: just bit the bullet and bid on a mpc-1000 we'll see in 2 hours who's man. :D the later ones with the newer pads are worth more so make sure you know which one your bidding on dude Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1606658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) ya it's the older one, but it's got the newest pads + JJ. Just won it, so now the next challenge is explaining to my wife why it was worth the money It was a good deal though. $416 :) Over here it would be about double that. I'll have to get my parents to ship it over. Edited June 24, 2011 by slightlydrybeans Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1606909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) On 6/24/2011 at 9:50 AM, slightlydrybeans said: ya it's the older one, but it's got the newest pads + JJ. Just won it, so now the next challenge is explaining to my wife why it was worth the money It was a good deal though. $416 :) Over here it would be about double that. I'll have to get my parents to ship it over. good stuff man All you need now is a 256mb stick of 133 SODIMM RAM (you need 256 as the MPC only reads one side for 128mb. If you have JJOS then it should take up to 16gb CF cards so you don't really need the HD upgrade also the JJOS2XL will really open up options for a full blown MIDI workstation I'd check the MPC forums for compatible RAM sticks as the Akai's own brand are a rip off and Hynix make them anyway. Tell the Mrs it was cheaper than buying a Mac or something and that it will hold its value also to get you started Edited June 24, 2011 by soundwave Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1606917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryancolecreate Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 whoa dude thanks. :) Ya I'm pumped to get off the computer more often. Here's the details Quote JJ Operating System 3.12128MB Sample Ram Upgrade 1 GB Card with Samples Classic Color Skin Set (Blue and red) Black Pad upgrade These pads use the newest Akai MPC Version 2.11. These pads use sensors like the traditional MPCs so it looks like it's already pretty kitted out. :) Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide ryancolecreate's signature Hide all signatures ------ dailyambient.com ------ New Ambient Music Every Day. New ambient album "Sun and Clouds" now out. Use the discount code watmmer for 50% off the $4 album.Check it out. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/66948-roland-mc-909/#findComment-1607435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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