Roland MV-8000 User manual

16 (Patches) + 8 (Audio Tracks / Audio Phrases)
64 voices
16 bits linear (24 bits processing)
44.1 kHz (fixed)
128 MB (expandable up to 512MB when
internal memory is replaced with a 512MB DIMM)
DIMM: 1 slot (168-pin, PC100 CL=2
or PC133 CL=3, 3.3 V, 128/256/512 MB)
128 MB DIMM installed (standard)
mono: 24 min. approx., stereo: 12 min. approx.
512 MB DIMM installed (expanded)
mono: 100 min. approx., stereo: 50 min. approx.
Multi-effects (MFX): 1 (24 types)
Reverb: 1 (2 types)
Chorus: 1 (4 types)
Mastering Tool Kit: 1 (only in Mastering Mode)
MIDI tracks: 128 (1 MIDI channel per track)
Audio tracks: 8 pairs of stereo
Tempo track: 1
480 TPQN
5 - 300
approx. 150,000 notes
9,999 measures
Event recording (Realtime / Step)
Audio recording
Parts
Maximum Polyphony
Sampler Section
Audio Data Format
Sampling Frequency
Wave Memory (RAM)
Maximum
Sampling Time
Effects
Sequencer Section
Tracks
Resolution
Tempo
Note Capacity
Song Length
Recording Method
Others
Project
Signal Processing
Frequency Response
Nominal Input Level
Input Impedance
Nominal Output Level
Output Impedance
Recommended Load
Impedance
Display
Pads
Controllers
Floppy Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive
Engineered for Full Production.
The MV-8000 lets you turn samples into finished songs
and burn it on CD—all with streamlined operation.
Are you ready?
A Complete Studio for Today's Producers.
Built-in USB port
64-voice polyphony
Pro-quality effects
&
Mastering Tool Kit
16 Velocity pads
128-track
linear sequencer
40GB hard drive
8-track audio recorder
Floppy disk drive CD-R/RW drive
REAR VIEW
SPECIFICATIONS
MEDIA AND FILE FORMAT COMPATIBILITY
MFX ALGORITHM LIST
OPTIONS
MV8-OP1
Audio I/O Expansion
DP-2
Pedal Switch FS-5U
Foot Switch
DR-20
Dynamic Microphone
Built-in type (CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
Phono Input Jacks L, R (RCA pin type)
MIC / Line Input Jacks L, R (1/4 inch phone type,
TRS balanced)
Master Output Jacks L, R (1/4 inch phone type,
TRS balanced)
Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
Digital Out Connector A (Coaxial type)
Digital Out Connector B (Optical type)
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT A, OUT B)
USB Connector (supports file transfer,
mass storage class)
Foot Switch Jack (1/4 inch phone type)
AC Inlet
*The following are available when the optional
MV8-OP1 Audio I/O Expansion is installed:
Analog Multi Output Jacks 1- 6
(1/4 inch phone type, TRS balanced)
Digital In Connector A (Coaxial type)
Digital In Connector B (Optical type)
R-BUS Connector (8 channels digital output/
2 channels digital input, DB-25 type)
AC 117 V, AC 230 V or AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
40 W
480 (W) x 482 (D) x 136 (H) mm
18-15/16 (W) x 19 (D) x 5-3/8 (H) inches
9.8 kg / 21 lbs 10 oz (excluding MV8-OP1)
Quick Start
Owner's Manual
Mixer Block Diagram
Sample Data CD-ROM
Backup CD-ROM
Shortcut Stickers
Short Pin
Power Cord
Windows: Microsoft® Windows® Me/2000/XP
Macintosh: Mac OS 9.0.4 or later/OS X
The appropriate USB driver in the computer's OS
will automatically be selected when
the MV-8000 is connected to a computer.
*Shown with the optional MV8-OP1 Audio I/O Expansion.
*CD-R/RW discs only.
Import
Export
from CD-R/RW Drive
from PC/Mac via USB (or Floppy Disk)
to CD-R/RW Drive*
to PC/Mac via USB (or Floppy Disk)
audio, .wav/AIFF, S-700 (Sample, Partial, Patch), AKAI MPC2000 Sound File ( .SND), ACIDized wave file, SMF (Format 0)
.wav/AIFF, AKAI MPC2000 Sound File ( .SND), ACIDized wave file, SMF (Format 0)
MV-8000 native data (project back-up etc), audio
.wav/AIFF, MV-8000 native data (project back-up etc, only to PC/Mac via USB)
Isolator & Filter
Center Canceller
Stereo Dynamics Processor
Reverb & Gate
Tape Echo 201
EZ Delay
RSS Delay
Analog Delay & Chorus
Digital Chorus
4 Button Chorus 320
Vintage Flanger 325
2 x BOSS Flanger
Stereo Pitch Shifter
80s Phaser
Stereo Auto Wah
Stereo Distortion
Phonograph Modeling
Radio Tuning
Lo-Fi Processor
Guitar Multi
Vocal Multi
Voice Transformer
Mic Modeling
Vocoder
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CD-R/RW Drive
Connectors
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Dimension
Weight
Accessories
Compatibility with PC and Macintosh Computers
OS Compatibility
Driver
Songs: 16
Patches: 16 (per Song)
Partials: 96 (16 pads x 6 banks, per Patch)
Samples: 9,999
Audio Phrases: 512 (16 pads x 32 banks)
Patch Libraries: 128
MIDI Clips: 100
Multi-effects (MFX) Libraries: 124
(Preset 24, User 100)
Chorus Libraries: 52 (Preset 2, User 50)
Reverb Libraries: 54 (Preset 4, User 50)
Mastering Tool Kit Libraries: 71
(Preset 21, User 50)
AD Conversion: 24 bits, 64 times oversampling
DA Conversion: 24 bits, 128 times oversampling
MIC / Line Inputs : 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0 dB/-2 dB)
MIC / Line Inputs: -50 - +14 dBu
(maximum +26 dBu: balanced,
maximum +20 dBu: unbalanced)
Phono Inputs: -87 - -27 dBu
MIC / Line Inputs: 40 k Ω
Phono Inputs: 50 k Ω
+4 dBu (balanced)
600 Ω
Master Outputs: 10 k Ωor greater
Headphones: 8 - 600 Ω
320 x 240 dots, graphic LCD (backlit)
16 Pads
Velocity and Aftertouch sensitive
Effects control knobs: C1 - C3
Mixer sliders: 1 - 8
3.5 inch Micro Floppy Disk 1.44 MB (2HD),
720 KB (2DD)
3.5 inch, 40 GB

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Sampling, sequencing and so much more.
Looking for a better way to make music? Roland's MV-8000 Production Studio puts sampling,
sequencing, effect processing, mixing, mastering and CD burning in a tabletop workstation designed
to feel less like a studio and more like a musical instrument.
Roland's Next-Generation Sampling Engine.
Professional Sampling
This is no “stripped down” sampler! The MV-8000 comes with 128MB of
sample RAM, which can be expanded to 512MB for up to 100 minutes of
recording (when in mono). Audio can be chopped and time stretched, or
processed using filters, amplifiers and LFO's derived from Roland's latest
synthesizers. And with 24-bit stereo analog outputs and a S/PDIF digital
output, your music always sounds great.
Load It Up!
The MV-8000 is compatible with today's most popular audio formats
including Roland S-700, Akai MPC2000, ACIDized wave files, and stan-
dard .WAV/AIFF files. Libraries can be imported via floppy, CD-ROM or
USB, and then exported in .WAV/AIFF format or “burned” as an audio
disc. Of course, user sampling is also provided, along with a choice of
Mic/Line and TRS inputs, plus Phono inputs for sampling vinyl.
*All trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Maximum Flexibility
For the ultimate in arranging, the MV-8000 makes it possible to easily
move samples into one of the sequencer's audio tracks. Likewise, you
can also move the contents of an audio track back into the sampling sec-
tion to perform additional processing.
Internal 40GB Hard Drive
Amassive 40GB hard drive offers a convenient way to store sample and
project data. When connected via USB, the hard drive will appear as an
icon on your computer desktop, making it easy to drag and drop files
back and forth between the MV-8000 and a Mac/PC.
*Note that it is not possible to record directly to the hard drive. Recordings are made using the internal
RAM and then saved to the hard drive.
AMusical Approach to Production.
Slider-Based Mixing
To mix your tracks, simple grab the eight assignable sliders and
watch as their values update on the display. Or assign them to
other parameters like filter cutoff for easy realtime control (the
sliders can control multiple parameters simultaneously).
16 Pro-Quality Velocity Pads
Located on the left side, the MV-8000's large velocity- and
aftertouch-sensitive pads give you a tight and responsive feel
that's perfect for programming beats. Use the Roll function to
create instant drum rolls, or map a single sample at 16 veloci-
ties using “Multi Level.”
Helpful Display and Knobs
Getting around the MV-8000 is a snap, thanks to a large,
graphic display with helpful icons and an easy-to-read angled
design. Three realtime control knobs—dedicated for effects—
make editing fast and intuitive.
An “Effect-ive” Sampling Studio.
Be A Mixmaster
Once you've mixed down your track, run it through the onboard
Mastering Tool Kit to give it more punch and clarity. This is the
same algorithm made famous in Roland V-Studios, and it's
loaded with tools like a multi-band compressor, enhancer,
expander and EQ. Beef up your mix before burning a CD!
Onboard Reverb, Chorus and Delay
Whether you need a studio-quality plate reverb for a vocal or
some chorus to fatten up an acoustic guitar, the MV-8000 has
you covered with separate Reverb and Chorus/Delay
processors.
Killer Multi-Effects with COSM
The MV-8000's separate multi-effects processor serves up a
variety of powerful algorithms like Isolator and Filter, plus
COSM®modeling effects like RSS®, Guitar Multi and
Microphone Modeling. You also get vintage effects like Roland's
RE-201 Tape Echo, SDD-320 Dimension D Chorus, SBF-325
Stereo Flanger and a vocoder. Effects can be recorded and
resampled to create entirely new sounds.
Powerful Expansions and V-LINK.
*V-LINK requires the Edirol DV-7PR Digital Video Workstation
(sold separately) with software version 1.50 or higher.
Monitor/Mouse Support Coming
In 2004, Roland will release an optional VGA
output board bundled with new software for
full monitor and mouse support. This will
allow users to edit and control the MV-8000
using drag-and-drop commands and a soft-
Optional MV8-OP1 Expansion Board
Pop this into your MV-8000 and you'll get six additional analog outputs, a S/PDIF
digital input, and an R-BUS port for eight channels of simultaneous digital output
and two channels of digital
audio input. No pro user
should be without this board.
V-LINK Video Control
Roland's V-LINK technology lets you control
Edirol
video equipment right from the MV-8000. Trigger
video clips from the pads, or use the sliders and
knobs to create interesting effects like color and
brightness control. It's a live performer's dream!
Complete Sequencing and Arranging Capabilities.
Tight Audio/MIDI Integration
The MV-8000 boasts 136 tracks of audio and MIDI sequencing. These
include 128 MIDI tracks (with 32-channel operation using external MIDI
gear) and eight stereo audio tracks (16 mono) that can be used as a lin-
ear recorder. Audio and MIDI can be integrated seamlessly, allowing you
to program beats on the MIDI tracks and combine them with vocals or
acoustic instruments that have been recorded to the audio tracks. The
MV-8000 can even sync audio recordings to the sequencer's BPM with-
out changing pitch.
Easy Editing on Graphic LCD
Whether you want to edit MIDI, copy audio phrases or loop an entire
sequence, the MV-8000's large graphic display makes it easy. Use the
Event List or Piano Roll editors to tweak your performance, or select Play
Quantize to tighten up any of your tracks by adjusting each track's timing
data by a percentage.
Synthesizing Samples (Partial Filter) Copy as Audio Phrase
Sequence (Audio and MIDI Tracks) Step Recording
Audio Track Mixer Audio Phrase Edit
MFX Edit (Tape Echo 201) Mastering Tool Kit
*R-BUS port is available
when the MV-8000 is
equipped with the optional
MV8-OP1 Audio I/O Expansion.
A World of Sounds
MV8-OP1
Audio I/O Expansion
MV8-VGA
MV-8000 VGA/Mouse Expansion
Ten tative Components
• VGA/Mouse Output Board
• Software CD-ROM
• PS/2 Mouse
• Owner's Manual
*The external VGA display is sold separately.*The external VGA display is sold separately.