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  • Roland MC-707 Groovebox Drum Machine, Sampler and Sequencer

    Roland MC-707 Groovebox Drum Machine, Sampler and Sequencer

    The Roland MC-707 Groovebox Drum Machine, Sampler and Sequencer is New and delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

    Roland are responsible for some of the most iconic drum machines and production gear of all time. With the MC-707, they’ve demonstrated their groovebox prowess, combining classic Roland sound with cutting-edge functionality. Equal parts drum machine, synthesizer, sampler, sequencer and controller, this is a production powerhouse that’s armed to the teeth!

    From Quick Beats to Full Tracks

    Just like the classic 707, 808 and 909 drum machines, the MC-707 is designed with quick, punchy groove-making in mind. You’ve got 8 assignable tracks at your disposal, with 16 ultra-sensitive pads for playing or sequencing drums, basslines or chord progressions.

    Add a wealth of onboard sounds, comprehensive TR-REC sequencing, in-depth sampling tools, and you’ve got the ability to create a professional-sounding track end-to-end.

    Studio Quality Synths & Effects

    The MC-707 comes equipped with Roland’s latest sound engine, combining virtual analog with modern PCM. This means a mixture of classic and state-of-the-art sounds with DAW-like flexibility, all in one place. And yes, it includes the Roland classics: TR-808, TR-909, TB-303, JUNO-106, and SH-101.

    You can take these incredible sounds a step further with the MC-707’s built-in effects. All 8 tracks have independent effects processors with a huge number of variations. From lush modulation to mind-bending ambience, amp simulation to wild distortion. Add the final touch with master effects like filters, bit-crushers and bus compression for polished punchiness.

    Intuitive Controls & Connectivity

    Those familiar with Roland’s line-up may recognise the control panel as being similar to their Aira series. Vibrant backlit pads, intuitive faders, an easily-navigable button layout. The addition of a LCD screen makes tracking and composing easier than ever.

    MIDI in/out and numerous stereo outputs allow you to easily integrate the MC-707 into your existing rig. Whether you want it as a DAW controller or a fully-fledged centerpiece, it can hack it. You can connect it via USB and use as an interface; all 8 tracks can be individually recorded into your DAW.

    Creative Sample Manipulation

    From firmware V1.20 sample directly into tone and drum tracks in real time from the external inputs or your PC to create your own custom sampled instruments. Slice loops at transient points and spread them out over the performance pads to create your own beats. Re-sample your new track back into the machine and mangle it again to create truly unique soundscapes.

    Intuitive Performance Tools

    Bored of playing with a chromatic keyboard? No problem, set the MC-707 in any number of different scales to perform in new exciting ways whilst always staying in key with your track, while the chord designer function lets you create custom chords and assign them to a single key press. If you are a traditional keyboard player, plug in an external midi controller to play the MC-707 sounds and change parameters over its MIDI input.

    Whichever way you choose to record, you can either work quantised to a grid, completely unquantized to capture the true human performance, or somewhere in between for a little natural shuffle.

    Clip Chain Function

    Each of the MC-707s 8 tracks contains 16 slots for sequences called Clips. You can chain your clips together, so they play in a specific order, allowing you to create a song by automating changes between different sections.

    Audio Insert Function

    Turn some of your MC-707s tracks into a mixer for an audio input. Use Midi clips on track to drive the sequence on an external piece of hardware before bringing its sound back into the MC-707 as an audio insert on another track. What’s even better is that you can apply Master Effects to these audio inserts on the MC-707 too!

    Computerless Setup

    The MC707 can be used in a computerless setup with a Midi controller allowing you start your creative workflow wherever you are.

    Share & Collaborate

    Download additional sound packs from Roland Cloud to expand the 3000 built in tones. Even better, save and export your own custom sounds to share with friends or use within the Roland Cloud Zenology plug-in.

    Video Manual

    Want some help getting started with your MC-707? Roland have created a full video manual to help you along the way.

    Version 1.60 Update

    With the new Version 1.60 update, the MC-707 and MC-101 GROOVEBOXES continue to evolve with inspiring features for music creation and live performance.

    A powerful new arpeggiator livens up your productions with tasty melodic lines and real-time control over motif, rhythmic variation, octave, and hold on/off.

    USB generic driver mode lets you connect your MC GROOVEBOX directly to a smartphone or tablet, great for producing with Zenbeats app (available on IOS, Android, Windows, and Mac) or your favourite DAW.

    Random Tone Generator sparks fresh ideas with multiple algorithmic options that create interesting new tones on the fly.

    Expanded ZEN-Core compatibility lets you import Sound Pack drum kits in addition to instrument tones.

    Specifications

    • Sound Engine: ZEN-Core (Tone, Drum Kit)
    • Maximum Polyphony: ZEN-Core: 128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load), Looper: 8 (varies according to the available number of Looper track)
    • Tracks: 8 tracks
    • Clips: 128 clips (16 clips per track)
    • Preset Tones: 3,000+
    • Preset Drum Kits: 80+
    • User Sample (as a Tone or Drum Kit): available by importing form SD CARD
    • Looper Sample (as a clip of Looper track): available by importing from SD CARD, recording via EXT IN/Tracks
    • Available total time for User Sample: 12 minutes in mono, 6 minutes in stereo (44.1 kHz)
    • Available format of User Sample: WAV 32–96 kHz/16-bit, 24-bit (mono, stereo)
    • Available total time for Looper Sample: Approx. 60 sec (44.1 kHz)
    • Available format of Looper Sample: WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit, 32-bit float (mono, stereo)
    • Track Multi-Effects: 90 types
    • Chorus/Delay: 9 types
    • Reverb: 7 types
    • Master Effects: 90 types
    • Master Compressor
    • Master EQ
    • Step Sequencer Maximum Steps: 128 steps
    • Looper: Time Stretch, Pitch Shift
    • Display: 256 x 80 dots graphic LCD (with backlit)
    • External Storage: SD Card (SDHC supported) for saving Project Data and Audio Data

    Connectivity

    • Phones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
    • Mix out (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
    • Assignable out (L,R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
    • Send/return (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
    • Ext in (L/MONO/MIC, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type (it works as 1/4-inch TRS phone type when using MIC)
    • MIDI (IN, OUT1, OUT2) connectors
    • USB port: USB B type (Audio, MIDI)
    • DC IN jack
    • Power Supply: AC adaptor, 2,000 mA

    Dimensions & weight

    • 426 (W) x 263 (D) x 60 (H) mm
    • 16-13/16 (W) x 10-3/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
    • Weight: 2.1 kg / 4 lbs 11 oz

    Accessories

    • AC adaptor
    • Owner's manual
    • Leaflet "Using the Unit Safely"
    • SD Card (installed in the product when shipped from the factory)
    • SD Card Protector (installed in the product when shipped from the factory)
  • Roland FANTOM-8 synth

    Roland FANTOM-8 synth

    The Roland FANTOM-8 synth is New and delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

    Here's what Roland says about the FANTOM-8:

    FANTOM is a new kind of creative hub, made for rapid production and expressive performance. Inspiring onboard production tools and deep computer integration fuel an experience that feels intuitive, natural, and full of possibilities.

    The expandable sound engine delivers our best electronic and acoustic sounds, with the depth and control to combine and shape them in exciting new ways. And it’s built from premium materials, with a purposeful design, and the best 61-, 76-, and 88-note keyboards we’ve ever made.

    Creation

    At every turn, FANTOM fulfills the need to create. Its smooth, rapid workflow has no confusing modes, frustrating technical limits, or trade-offs with sound quality. FANTOM’s creative process reflects how today’s musicians work, with fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration.

    No modes. Just seamless workflow.

    When the creative juices are flowing, there should be no barriers. With FANTOM, you won’t compromise your sound or suffer workarounds due to outdated technical limits. And forget worrying about what features work in which mode. FANTOM is always in full-on creative mode and your workflow stays consistent, no matter what.

    Make a scene.

    When you’re ready to create, so is FANTOM—and all it takes is a single touch. Your sounds, patterns, and performance layouts are arranged into custom creative spaces called Scenes. A Scene can be an entire song, section of a song, or a starting point with your favorite sounds laid out just how you like. Scenes can be chained together and changed instantly with no gaps or glitches. 

    Everything. Always.

    You shouldn’t have to wonder how many effects are available, or if you can change sounds seamlessly without limiting complex patches. With FANTOM, you can focus on playing music, not rationing processing power. And with so much power under the hood, you can run all 16 parts with all available effects—simultaneously—with full patch-remain for seamless transitions. It’s like having the power of two complete FANTOMs in one.

    Sound

    FANTOM’s flexible and expandable sound engine leverages decades of research and development, dishing out inspiring and authentic electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds by the bucketload. Combine different synthesis and sampling technologies along with the onboard analog filter for new and unusual sounds—and take advantage of new sound expansions and capabilities as they arrive.

    One engine. Infinite possibilities.

    Drawing from over four decades of genre-defining sounds, FANTOM’s expandable sound engine nails our classic synths but pushes into new sonic territory as well. Our custom Behavior Modeling Chips power FANTOM’s core, with smooth and precise control, loads of polyphony, and full patch remain. And FANTOM is part of an expandable platform, with new sounds and new possibilities coming.

    Authentic, evocative sounds.

    FANTOM runs multiple synthesis technologies simultaneously, for authentic acoustic and electronic sounds, both modern and classic. You can also sample your own sounds and trigger up to 2 GBs worth of loops and one-shots from the pad matrix. There’s a fully routable analog filter for extra warmth and grit, and you can even mix soft synths with FANTOM’s internal sounds.

    The piano is key.

    Considered by many as the king of instruments, piano sits at the heart of the creative process for composers across a range of musical genres. FANTOM uses our V-Piano technology for pianos that don’t just sound real, they feel real. Craft pianos that play and respond like their acoustic counterparts and match your personal taste.

    Sonic Superpowers.

    FANTOM’s synth engine is based on partials. Each partial starts with a discrete synth voice–complete with oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFO and effects. You can have up to four partials in a single tone, and a Scene can contain up to 16 tones for complex layers, splits, and sequenced parts.

    LFOMG

    Low-frequency oscillators add movement to static sounds. More LFOs mean more modulation possibilities and more ways to explore new ground. FANTOM has two LFOs per partial, four partials per tone—and since you can stack 16 tones, that’s a staggering 128 LFOs per voice. And FANTOM’s Step-LFOs have 16 steps of beat-synced automation with 35 curve choices per step. This creates long evolving passages, modular-style animated textures, and sounds with deeply intricate movement.

    Playability

    After sound quality, what’s more important than playability? The way an instrument feels under your fingers, and how it helps you express yourself, is vital. FANTOM focuses on the experience of playing, from its immersive keyboard action to its arsenal of performance controls.

    Player's paradise.

    FANTOMs have our best keyboards ever, including the acclaimed PHA-50 on the 88-note model and a brand new semi-weighted action on the 61- and 76-note models. Each feels solid, precise, and supremely playable, with the expressive capabilities of aftertouch. We make our own keyboards to exacting standards, each model an evolution of the previous generation.

    High-res, hands-on control.

    FANTOM has plenty of knobs and sliders for intuitive and immediate control, with high-resolution for buttery-smooth sweeps and fine adjustments. There’s a dedicated synthesizer section with oscillator, filter, and envelope controls, along with numerous buttons and pads for triggering and sequencing.

    Go ahead. Express yourself.

    There are many ways to play expressively on keyboards. Some players like levers, some like wheels, some prefer pedals, while others prefer aftertouch. With FANTOM, you can use any of them—or all of them. You can even connect USB controllers to any of FANTOM’s three USB ports for enhanced expression.

    Sequencing

    FANTOM is a complete musical composition platform that excels at fast creation and fluid arrangement. You have RGB pads, a classic TR-REC style pattern sequencer, real-time recording with piano-roll editing, and a grid for recording and launching clips. Use any or all, whenever you want.

    From spark to fire.

    Different musical genres need diverse production styles and specialized tools. You can create patterns on FANTOM in a variety of ways including real and step-time polyphonic sequencing, or the TR-REC pattern sequencer—perfect for rhythmic parts—as used on our iconic drum machines.

    Clip-based sequencing.

    A great way to build up a track is by arranging clips that contain musical patterns. Drums, basslines, pads, and other patterns can be recorded into clips that you can trigger individually, or in groups. It’s a lightning-fast way to compose and ideal for triggering backing tracks during live performance.

    TR-REC Step-Sequencer.

    The foundation of dance music is the step-sequencer, specifically the 16-step TR-REC variety found on our drum machines like the TR-808, TR-909 and modern TR-8S. FANTOM’s onboard TR-REC sequencer is fully modernized with sub-steps for ratcheted parts, motion control for per-step automation, and support for chords.

    Connectivity

    While FANTOM is powerful by itself, its powers grow exponentially when connected to other gear like computers or analog synthesizers. FANTOM can control software synthesizers directly from the touchscreen, drive modular and analog synthesizers from its dual CV/Gate outputs, and is also a high-quality audio interface capable of 16 stereo outputs and 3 stereo inputs.

    Computer expert.

    FANTOM doesn’t just work with computers—it fully integrates. It’s a high-quality 16×3 stereo audio interface and can control DAWs and plugins from its touchscreen. It can integrate soft synths into Scenes, and send parts composed on FANTOM directly to your DAW.

    Deep soft synth integration.

    Customize your sound by integrating your plugin soft synths with FANTOM. Control Apple Logic, Garage Band, and Mainstage, and adjust soft synth parameters right from FANTOM’s touchscreen. Mix and layer soft synths with FANTOM’s internal sounds, and then route them through FANTOM’s analog filter section.

    Dual CV/Gate.

    While FANTOM provides enormous creative potential, you may also want to integrate analog synths or drum machines with your setup. FANTOM has two sets of CV/Gate outputs so you can sync tempo or play them from FANTOM’s keyboard or its many pattern sequencers.

    Design

    A clean and intuitive layout, premium materials, and our best-ever keyboard action. The result? An instrument that begs to be played.

    Everything in its place.

    FANTOM is designed to propel the creative process and play beautifully. The placement of each control, and how it interacts with the creative heart inside FANTOM, has been thoroughly considered with today’s workflow in mind.

    Built to last.

    FANTOM is made of tough metal with high-grade components throughout. Everything about it is sturdy and built to withstand the perils of live gigs and life on the road.

    It’s the little things.

    The more you get to know FANTOM, the more you appreciate the thoughtful details that simplify your life as a keyboardist. From the slight curvature of the top-panel labels for rear connections, to the informative RGB-lit controls and buttons, FANTOM facilitates creativity and eliminates frustration.

    Updated & Expanded

    Roland describe the Fantom as a platform that they are actively developing for, with many new features and sounds added over time. True to their word, the Roland Fantom firmware is now running on Version 1.60 which allows for 16 virtual expansion slots and the inclusion of some great new additions for users:

    Hi-Res SuperNatural Acoustic Sounds

    Supercharge your Fantom with expansions of ultra-realistic SuperNatural Acoustic Sounds. SuperNatural technology uses behaviour modelling along with traditional sampling techniques to provide stunning recreations of traditional tones in full 24bit/48KHz resolution and this sounds truly fantastic through the Fantoms crystal clear digital to audio convertors. So far Roland have made SuperNatural Acoustic Pianos, Electric Piano, Strings, Solo Woodwind and Brass, Harp and electric bass, with more to come!

    Visit the Roland Cloud website to download and install your Fantom updates.

    Roland Cloud

    The Fantom can now support expansion packs made available through Roland Cloud. With a huge number of packs already available covering everything from classis SRX Cards to modern Zen-Core patches you’re sure to find what you need.

    32-Band Vocoder

    Plug in a microphone to take advantage of this powerful vocoder. With over 32-bands bands of adjustment, the Fantom’s vocoder offers huge performance potential for gigging and studio musicians looking to expand their sound.

    Share & Collaborate

    Save and export your Fantom Scenes and Tones to share with other users around the world.

    Version 2.0

    The Fantom now has its biggest update yet with version 2.0 which introduces huge sampling capabilities. Here are some of the highlights:

    Easy Sampling and Multisampling

    In Fantom Version 2.0 it’s now possible to use create keyboard instruments from individual samples or create your own highly detailed multi-sampled instruments using multiple samples across specific key ranges. The sampling process is incredibly easy and straightforward too with an intuitive user interface, making it perfect for players wishing to re-create sounds from their favourite gear in a live environment.

    You can now also apply any of Fantom’s 90+ high quality DSP effects to the inputs before sampling allowing for greater creative control.

    2GB Wave Memory

    The Fantom has 2GB of Wave user memory, meaning there is plenty of space for storing extensive samples. What’s more is that the Fantom still retains its 40 second start up time even when loading huge sample libraries which offers great peace of mind in a live situation when quick change overs are needed.

    Sequencer microscope and automation

    A new microscope view in the pattern sequencer gives you detailed control over your composition and now you can also draw parameter automation within the pattern piano roll editor too.

    Convert SoundFont SF2 Multi-samples and use within the Fantom

    Many pro keyboard players use the popular SoundFont SF2 sample format when creating their multi-samples for use in live performance. Roland has now released converter software to allow uses of this format to convert their existing SF2 multi-sample files into the Fantom .SVZ format. Simply drag your SF2 file into the converter and it will create the .SVZ file, and it will even retain the original sampled-key and loop point information.

    This is a great time saving feature for many pro players and will easily allow them to use their existing SoundFont sample libraries as multi-samples within the Fantom. Users can download the SoundFont converter free of charge from the Roland Fantom web page.

    Firmware update V2.5 is here!

    Only 18 months after releasing next-FANTOM in 2019, Roland have launched a new firmware update to V2.5. The greatest new addition is the seamless integration with Ableton Live, which enables you to work smoothly without pausing your creativity. FANTOM's touchscreen is a powerful Launch controller in Live's Session view, moreover, you can access mixer parameters and trigger transport functions. FANTOM's wealth of knobs, pads and sliders is the perfect match to actively control and modify your performance: manage your macros, drum racks and more! 

    FANTOM now also features a Virtual Tone Wheel Organ modelled on the famous Roland VK organ series. Its engine faithfully reproduces a real tonewheel organ and you can access several tonewheel types with adjustable percussion, key click, leakage and more. The built-in rotary effect has variable speed, brake control and tube distortion for a lush musical effect. 

    Specifications

    Keyboard‹

    • 88 Keys (PHA-50 Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel, channel aftertouch)

    Sound Generator

    • ZEN-Core
    • V-Piano Technology
    • SuperNATURAL Acoustic

    Expansion

    • EXZ Series
    • EXSN Series

    Parts

    • 16 Zones(Internal + External)

    Scenes

    • 128 Scenes x 4 Bank

    Tones

    • Over 3,500 Tones
    • Over 90 Drum kits

    Tone Remain

    • 16 Parts (16 zones / 16 scenes

    Effects

    • Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 90 types
    • Part EQ: 16 systems
    • Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
    • Insertion Effect: 2 System, 90 Type
    • TFX: 1 System, 90 Types
    • Input MFX: 2 Systems(in Parallel), 90 Types
    • Chorus: 9 types
    • Reverb: 7 types
    • Master Compressor
    • Master EQ
    • Input Reverb: 7 types
    • Input EQ: 2 Systems (in Parallel)

    Analog Filter

    • STEREO
    • Type: LPF1/LPF2/LPF3/HPF/BPF/Bypass
    • Drive
    • Amp

    Vocoder

    • Band: 13, 20, 32
    • Type: Mono, Stereo
    • Preset Setting: 10
    • User Setting: 20

    Scene Chain

    • Chain: 16 Scenes x 32 Pages (Total 512 Scenes) per 1 Chain set
    • Set: 100
    • Marker: 62 (0-9, A-Z, a-z) per 1 Chain Set

    Sequencer

    • MIDI Tracks: 16 (Internal/External)
    • Group:16
    • Pattern: 8 (per each Track)
    • Pattern Length: 32 mesures
    • Recording Method: Realtime recording, Step recording, TR-REC
    • Editing Method: Piano roll edit (Touch Edit support / Automation support), Microscope
    • Song: 1 (per Scene)
    • File format: Original, SMF export/import supported

    Sampler – Keyboard Multisample

    • Format: 16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF
    • Number of Samples: 8,000
    • Number of Multisamples: 128
    • Sampling Time: The maximum is 2 minutes 44 second (1 Sample)

    Sampler – Pad Sampler

    • Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF import supported
    • Maximum Polyphony: 8
    • Number of Samples: 16 Pads x 4 Banks
    • Sampling Time: The maximum is 60 minutes (the equivalent of approximately 660 MB).

    Controllers

    • Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
    • Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2)
    • Control Knob x 8
    • Slider x 8
    • USB Audio Slider
    • Wheel x 2
    • Function Knob x 6
    • Sound Modified Knob x 11
    • 4 x 4 Pad

    Display

    • Graphic Type, 7", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots)
    • Backlit LCD (Color/Touch screen)

    Other

    • Rhythm Pattern: Yes
    • Arpeggiator: Yes
    • Chord Memory: Yes
    • Motional Pad: Yes
    • PAD Mode: Sample Pad, Note Pad, Partial Sw/Sel, DAW Control, Zone Mute, Zone Solo, Kbd Sw Group, Rhythm Pattern, Pattern, Variation Play, Group Play
    • AIRA LINK: Yes
    • CV/Gate Control: 2 x CV/Gate or 3 x CV/1 x Gate

    Connectors

    • Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
    • MAIN OUT Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
    • MAIN OUT Jacks (L, R) (XLR type)
    • SUB OUT1 Jacks (L, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
    • SUB OUT2 Jacks (L, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
    • ANALOG OUTPUT Jacks(1,2)(1/4-inch phone type)
    • Mic/Line Input Jacks: (1,2) (1/4 inch phone type/XLR type)
    • 2 x CV OUT, 2x GATE OUT
    • FOOT PEDAL JackS(HOLD, CTRL1,CTRL2,CTRL3)
    • MIDI connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU)
    • USB MEMORY Port
    • USB COMPUTER Port (AUDIO: Max 24bit/96KHz 3 Sereo Output, 16 Stereo Input / MIDI:3 Port support)
    • 3 x External Device Port: A Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI Controller can be connected.

    External Memory

    • USB Flash drive (sold separately)

    Power Supply

    • AC 117-240V 50/60Hz

    Power Consumption

    • 50 W

    Dimensions‹

    • In mm: 1,432 (W) x 439 (D) x 153 (H)
    • In inches: 56-7/16 (W) x 17-5/16 (D) x 6-1/16 (H)

    Weight‹

    • In kg: 27.7
    • In oz: 61 lbs 2

    Accessories

    • Owner's manual
    • Power Cord
  • Roland FANTOM-6 synth

    Roland FANTOM-6 synth

    The Roland FANTOM-6 synth is New and delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

    Here's what Roland says about the FANTOM-6:

    FANTOM is a new kind of creative hub, made for rapid production and expressive performance. Inspiring onboard production tools and deep computer integration fuel an experience that feels intuitive, natural, and full of possibilities.

    The expandable sound engine delivers our best electronic and acoustic sounds, with the depth and control to combine and shape them in exciting new ways. And it’s built from premium materials, with a purposeful design, and the best 61-, 76-, and 88-note keyboards we’ve ever made.

    Creation

    At every turn, FANTOM fulfills the need to create. Its smooth, rapid workflow has no confusing modes, frustrating technical limits, or trade-offs with sound quality. FANTOM’s creative process reflects how today’s musicians work, with fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration.

    No modes. Just seamless workflow.

    When the creative juices are flowing, there should be no barriers. With FANTOM, you won’t compromise your sound or suffer workarounds due to outdated technical limits. And forget worrying about what features work in which mode. FANTOM is always in full-on creative mode and your workflow stays consistent, no matter what.

    Make a scene.

    When you’re ready to create, so is FANTOM—and all it takes is a single touch. Your sounds, patterns, and performance layouts are arranged into custom creative spaces called Scenes. A Scene can be an entire song, section of a song, or a starting point with your favorite sounds laid out just how you like. Scenes can be chained together and changed instantly with no gaps or glitches. 

    Everything. Always.

    You shouldn’t have to wonder how many effects are available, or if you can change sounds seamlessly without limiting complex patches. With FANTOM, you can focus on playing music, not rationing processing power. And with so much power under the hood, you can run all 16 parts with all available effects—simultaneously—with full patch-remain for seamless transitions. It’s like having the power of two complete FANTOMs in one.

    Sound

    FANTOM’s flexible and expandable sound engine leverages decades of research and development, dishing out inspiring and authentic electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds by the bucketload. Combine different synthesis and sampling technologies along with the onboard analog filter for new and unusual sounds—and take advantage of new sound expansions and capabilities as they arrive.

    One engine. Infinite possibilities.

    Drawing from over four decades of genre-defining sounds, FANTOM’s expandable sound engine nails our classic synths but pushes into new sonic territory as well. Our custom Behavior Modeling Chips power FANTOM’s core, with smooth and precise control, loads of polyphony, and full patch remain. And FANTOM is part of an expandable platform, with new sounds and new possibilities coming.

    Authentic, evocative sounds.

    FANTOM runs multiple synthesis technologies simultaneously, for authentic acoustic and electronic sounds, both modern and classic. You can also sample your own sounds and trigger up to 2 GBs worth of loops and one-shots from the pad matrix. There’s a fully routable analog filter for extra warmth and grit, and you can even mix soft synths with FANTOM’s internal sounds.

    The piano is key.

    Considered by many as the king of instruments, piano sits at the heart of the creative process for composers across a range of musical genres. FANTOM uses our V-Piano technology for pianos that don’t just sound real, they feel real. Craft pianos that play and respond like their acoustic counterparts and match your personal taste.

    Sonic Superpowers.

    FANTOM’s synth engine is based on partials. Each partial starts with a discrete synth voice–complete with oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFO and effects. You can have up to four partials in a single tone, and a Scene can contain up to 16 tones for complex layers, splits, and sequenced parts.

    LFOMG

    Low-frequency oscillators add movement to static sounds. More LFOs mean more modulation possibilities and more ways to explore new ground. FANTOM has two LFOs per partial, four partials per tone—and since you can stack 16 tones, that’s a staggering 128 LFOs per voice. And FANTOM’s Step-LFOs have 16 steps of beat-synced automation with 35 curve choices per step. This creates long evolving passages, modular-style animated textures, and sounds with deeply intricate movement.

    Playability

    After sound quality, what’s more important than playability? The way an instrument feels under your fingers, and how it helps you express yourself, is vital. FANTOM focuses on the experience of playing, from its immersive keyboard action to its arsenal of performance controls.

    Player's paradise.

    FANTOMs have our best keyboards ever, including the acclaimed PHA-50 on the 88-note model and a brand new semi-weighted action on the 61- and 76-note models. Each feels solid, precise, and supremely playable, with the expressive capabilities of aftertouch. We make our own keyboards to exacting standards, each model an evolution of the previous generation.

    High-res, hands-on control.

    FANTOM has plenty of knobs and sliders for intuitive and immediate control, with high-resolution for buttery-smooth sweeps and fine adjustments. There’s a dedicated synthesizer section with oscillator, filter, and envelope controls, along with numerous buttons and pads for triggering and sequencing.

    Go ahead. Express yourself.

    There are many ways to play expressively on keyboards. Some players like levers, some like wheels, some prefer pedals, while others prefer aftertouch. With FANTOM, you can use any of them—or all of them. You can even connect USB controllers to any of FANTOM’s three USB ports for enhanced expression.

    Sequencing

    FANTOM is a complete musical composition platform that excels at fast creation and fluid arrangement. You have RGB pads, a classic TR-REC style pattern sequencer, real-time recording with piano-roll editing, and a grid for recording and launching clips. Use any or all, whenever you want.

    From spark to fire.

    Different musical genres need diverse production styles and specialized tools. You can create patterns on FANTOM in a variety of ways including real and step-time polyphonic sequencing, or the TR-REC pattern sequencer—perfect for rhythmic parts—as used on our iconic drum machines.

    Clip-based sequencing.

    A great way to build up a track is by arranging clips that contain musical patterns. Drums, basslines, pads, and other patterns can be recorded into clips that you can trigger individually, or in groups. It’s a lightning-fast way to compose and ideal for triggering backing tracks during live performance.

    TR-REC Step-Sequencer.

    The foundation of dance music is the step-sequencer, specifically the 16-step TR-REC variety found on our drum machines like the TR-808, TR-909 and modern TR-8S. FANTOM’s onboard TR-REC sequencer is fully modernized with sub-steps for ratcheted parts, motion control for per-step automation, and support for chords.

    Connectivity

    While FANTOM is powerful by itself, its powers grow exponentially when connected to other gear like computers or analog synthesizers. FANTOM can control software synthesizers directly from the touchscreen, drive modular and analog synthesizers from its dual CV/Gate outputs, and is also a high-quality audio interface capable of 16 stereo outputs and 3 stereo inputs.

    Computer expert.

    FANTOM doesn’t just work with computers—it fully integrates. It’s a high-quality 16×3 stereo audio interface and can control DAWs and plugins from its touchscreen. It can integrate soft synths into Scenes, and send parts composed on FANTOM directly to your DAW.

    Deep soft synth integration.

    Customize your sound by integrating your plugin soft synths with FANTOM. Control Apple Logic, Garage Band, and Mainstage, and adjust soft synth parameters right from FANTOM’s touchscreen. Mix and layer soft synths with FANTOM’s internal sounds, and then route them through FANTOM’s analog filter section.

    Dual CV/Gate.

    While FANTOM provides enormous creative potential, you may also want to integrate analog synths or drum machines with your setup. FANTOM has two sets of CV/Gate outputs so you can sync tempo or play them from FANTOM’s keyboard or its many pattern sequencers.

    Design

    A clean and intuitive layout, premium materials, and our best-ever keyboard action. The result? An instrument that begs to be played.

    Everything in its place.

    FANTOM is designed to propel the creative process and play beautifully. The placement of each control, and how it interacts with the creative heart inside FANTOM, has been thoroughly considered with today’s workflow in mind.

    Built to last.

    FANTOM is made of tough metal with high-grade components throughout. Everything about it is sturdy and built to withstand the perils of live gigs and life on the road.

    It’s the little things.

    The more you get to know FANTOM, the more you appreciate the thoughtful details that simplify your life as a keyboardist. From the slight curvature of the top-panel labels for rear connections, to the informative RGB-lit controls and buttons, FANTOM facilitates creativity and eliminates frustration.

    Updated & Expanded

    Roland describe the Fantom as a platform that they are actively developing for, with many new features and sounds added over time. True to their word, the Roland Fantom firmware is now running on Version 1.60 which allows for 16 virtual expansion slots and the inclusion of some great new additions for users:

    Hi-Res SuperNatural Acoustic Sounds

    Supercharge your Fantom with expansions of ultra-realistic SuperNatural Acoustic Sounds. SuperNatural technology uses behaviour modelling along with traditional sampling techniques to provide stunning recreations of traditional tones in full 24bit/48KHz resolution and this sounds truly fantastic through the Fantoms crystal clear digital to audio convertors. So far Roland have made SuperNatural Acoustic Pianos, Electric Piano, Strings, Solo Woodwind and Brass, Harp and electric bass, with more to come!

    Visit the Roland Cloud website to download and install your Fantom updates.

    Roland Cloud

    The Fantom can now support expansion packs made available through Roland Cloud. With a huge number of packs already available covering everything from classis SRX Cards to modern Zen-Core patches you’re sure to find what you need.

    32-Band Vocoder

    Plug in a microphone to take advantage of this powerful vocoder. With over 32-bands bands of adjustment, the Fantom’s vocoder offers huge performance potential for gigging and studio musicians looking to expand their sound.

    Share & Collaborate

    Save and export your Fantom Scenes and Tones to share with other users around the world.

    Version 2.0

    The Fantom now has its biggest update yet with version 2.0 which introduces huge sampling capabilities. Here are some of the highlights:

    Easy Sampling and Multisampling

    In Fantom Version 2.0 it’s now possible to use create keyboard instruments from individual samples or create your own highly detailed multi-sampled instruments using multiple samples across specific key ranges. The sampling process is incredibly easy and straightforward too with an intuitive user interface, making it perfect for players wishing to re-create sounds from their favourite gear in a live environment.

    You can now also apply any of Fantom’s 90+ high quality DSP effects to the inputs before sampling allowing for greater creative control.

    2GB Wave Memory

    The Fantom has 2GB of Wave user memory, meaning there is plenty of space for storing extensive samples. What’s more is that the Fantom still retains its 40 second start up time even when loading huge sample libraries which offers great peace of mind in a live situation when quick change overs are needed.

    Sequencer microscope and automation

    A new microscope view in the pattern sequencer gives you detailed control over your composition and now you can also draw parameter automation within the pattern piano roll editor too.

    Convert SoundFont SF2 Multi-samples and use within the Fantom

    Many pro keyboard players use the popular SoundFont SF2 sample format when creating their multi-samples for use in live performance. Roland has now released converter software to allow uses of this format to convert their existing SF2 multi-sample files into the Fantom .SVZ format. Simply drag your SF2 file into the converter and it will create the .SVZ file, and it will even retain the original sampled-key and loop point information.

    This is a great time saving feature for many pro players and will easily allow them to use their existing SoundFont sample libraries as multi-samples within the Fantom. Users can download the SoundFont converter free of charge from the Roland Fantom web page.

    Firmware update V2.5 is here!

    Only 18 months after releasing next-FANTOM in 2019, Roland have launched a new firmware update to V2.5. The greatest new addition is the seamless integration with Ableton Live, which enables you to work smoothly without pausing your creativity. FANTOM's touchscreen is a powerful Launch controller in Live's Session view, moreover, you can access mixer parameters and trigger transport functions. FANTOM's wealth of knobs, pads and sliders is the perfect match to actively control and modify your performance: manage your macros, drum racks and more! 

    FANTOM now also features a Virtual Tone Wheel Organ modelled on the famous Roland VK organ series. Its engine faithfully reproduces a real tone wheel organ and you can access several tonewheel types with adjustable percussion, key click, leakage and more. The built-in rotary effect has variable speed, brake control and tube distortion for a lush musical effect. 

    Specifications

    Keyboard

    • 61 Keys (semi-weighted keyboard and channel aftertouch)

    Sound Generator

    • ZEN-Core
    • V-Piano Technology
    • SuperNATURAL Acoustic

    Expansion

    • EXZ Series
    • EXSN Series

    Parts

    • 16 Zones(Internal + External)

    Scenes

    • 128 Scenes x 4 Bank

    Tones

    • Over 3,500 Tones
    • Over 90 Drum kits

    Tone Remain

    • 16 Parts (16 zones / 16 scenes

    Effects

    • Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 90 types
    • Part EQ: 16 systems
    • Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
    • Insertion Effect: 2 System, 90 Type
    • TFX: 1 System, 90 Types
    • Input MFX: 2 Systems(in Parallel), 90 Types
    • Chorus: 9 types
    • Reverb: 7 types
    • Master Compressor
    • Master EQ
    • Input Reverb: 7 types
    • Input EQ: 2 Systems (in Parallel)

    Analog Filter

    • STEREO
    • Type: LPF1/LPF2/LPF3/HPF/BPF/Bypass
    • Drive
    • Amp

    Vocoder

    • Band: 13, 20, 32
    • Type: Mono, Stereo
    • Preset Setting: 10
    • User Setting: 20

    Scene Chain

    • Chain: 16 Scenes x 32 Pages (Total 512 Scenes) per 1 Chain set
    • Set: 100
    • Marker: 62 (0-9, A-Z, a-z) per 1 Chain Set

    Sequencer

    • MIDI Tracks: 16(Internal/External)
    • Group: 16
    • Pattern: 8 (per each Track)
    • Pattern Length: 32 mesures
    • Recording Method: Realtime recording, Step recording, TR-REC
    • Editing Method: Piano roll edit (Touch Edit support / Automation support), Microscope
    • Song: 1 (per Scene)
    • File format: Original, SMF export/import supported

    Sampler – Keyboard Multisample

    • Format: 16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF
    • Number of Samples: 8,000
    • Number of Multisamples:128
    • Sampling Time: The maximum is 2 minutes 44 second (1 Sample)

    Sampler – Pad Sampler

    • Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF import supported
    • Maximum Polyphony: 8
    • Number of Samples: 16 Pads x 4 Banks
    • Sampling Time: The maximum is 60 minutes (the equivalent of approximately 660 MB).

    Controllers

    • Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
    • Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2)
    • Control Knob x 8
    • Slider x 8
    • USB Audio Slider
    • Wheel x 2
    • Function Knob x 6
    • Sound Modified Knob x 11
    • 4 x 4 Pad

    Display

    • Graphic Type, 7", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots)
    • Backlit LCD (Color/Touch screen)

    Other

    • Rhythm Pattern: Yes
    • Arpeggiator: Yes
    • Chord Memory: Yes
    • Motional Pad: Yes
    • PAD Mode: Sample Pad, Note Pad, Partial Sw/Sel, DAW Control, Zone Mute, Zone Solo, Kbd Sw Group, Rhythm Pattern, Pattern, Variation Play, Group Play
    • AIRA LINK: Yes
    • CV/Gate Control: 2 x CV/Gate or 3 x CV/1 x Gate

    Connectors

    • Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
    • MAIN OUT Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
    • MAIN OUT Jacks (L, R) (XLR type)
    • SUB OUT1 Jacks (L, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
    • SUB OUT2 Jacks (L, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
    • ANALOG OUTPUT Jacks(1,2)(1/4-inch phone type)
    • Mic/Line Input Jacks: (1,2) (1/4 inch phone type/XLR type)
    • 2 x CV OUT, 2x GATE OUT
    • FOOT PEDAL JackS(HOLD, CTRL1,CTRL2,CTRL3)
    • MIDI connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU)
    • USB MEMORY Port
    • USB COMPUTER Port (AUDIO: Max 24bit/96KHz 3 Sereo Output, 16 Stereo Input / MIDI:3 Port support)
    • 3 x External Device Port: A Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI Controller can be connected.

    External Memory

    • USB Flash drive (sold separately)

    Power Supply

    • AC 117-240V 50/60Hz

    Power Consumption

    • 50 W

    Dimensions

    • In mm: 1,084 (W) x 403 (D) x 106 (H)
    • In inches: 42-11/16 (W) x 15-7/8 (D) x 4-3/16 (H)

    Weight

    • In kg: 15.3
    • In oz: 33 lbs 12

    Accessories

    • Owner's manual
    • Power Cord
  • Roland MC-101 Groovebox Drum Machine, Sampler and Sequencer

    Roland MC-101 Groovebox Drum Machine, Sampler and Sequencer

    The Roland MC-101 Groovebox Drum Machine, Sampler and Sequencer is New and delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

    Roland are responsible for some of the most iconic drum machines and production gear of all time. With the MC-101, they’ve demonstrated their groovebox prowess, combining classic Roland sound with cutting-edge functionality. Equal parts drum machine, synthesizer, sampler, sequencer and controller, this is a production powerhouse that’s armed to the teeth – it even runs off AA batteries!

    Portable Beat-Making

    Just like the classic 707, 808 and 909 drum machines, the MC-101 is designed with quick, punchy groove-making in mind, but with a pocket-sized portable form factor. You’ve got 4 assignable tracks at your disposal, with 16 ultra-sensitive pads for playing or sequencing drums, basslines or chord progressions.

    Add a wealth of onboard sounds, easy sequencing and sampling tools, and 5-hour AA battery power, and you’ve got the ability to create a professional-sounding track end-to-end.

    Studio Quality Synths & Effects

    The MC-101 comes equipped with a mixture of classic and state-of-the-art sounds with DAW-like flexibility, all in one place. And yes, it includes the Roland classics: TR-808, TR-909, TB-303, JUNO-106, and SH-101.

    You can take these incredible sounds a step further with the MC-101’s built-in effects. All 4 tracks have independent effects processors with a huge number of variations. From lush modulation to mind-bending ambience, amp simulation to wild distortion. Add the final touch with master effects like filters, bit-crushers and bus compression for polished punchiness.

    Intuitive Controls & Connectivity

    Those familiar with Roland’s line-up may recognise the control panel as being similar to their Aira series but in a pocket-sized design. Vibrant backlit pads, intuitive faders, an easily-navigable button layout. The addition of a handy screen makes tracking and composing easier than ever.

    MIDI in/out, stereo output and a headphone connector allows you to easily integrate the MC-101 into your existing rig. Whether you want it as a DAW controller or a fully-fledged centerpiece, it can hack it. You can connect it via USB and use as an interface; all 4 tracks can be individually recorded into your DAW.

    Work with Samples

    Import your own sampled sounds to use them within drum and tone tracks to create your own custom kits and synths.

    Clip Chain Function

    Each of the MC-101s 4 tracks contains 16 slots for sequences called Clips. You can chain your clips together, so they play in a specific order, allowing you to create a song by automating changes between different sections.

    Intuitive Performance Tools

    Bored of playing with a chromatic keyboard? No problem, set the MC-101 in any number of different scales to perform in new exciting ways whilst always staying in key with your track, while the chord designer function lets you create custom chords and assign them to a single key press. If you are a traditional keyboard player, plug in an external midi controller to play the MC-101 sounds and change parameters over its MIDI input.

    Whichever way you choose to record, you can either work quantised to a grid, completely unquantized to capture the true human performance, or somewhere in between for a little natural shuffle.

    Computerless Setup

    The MC101 can be used in a computerless setup with a Midi controller allowing you start your creative workflow wherever you are.

    Share & Collaborate

    Download additional sound packs from Roland Cloud to expand the 3000 built in tones. Even better, save and export your own custom sounds to share with friends or use within the Roland Cloud Zenology plug-in.

    Version 1.60 Update

    With the new Version 1.60 update, the MC-101 GROOVEBOXES continue to evolve with inspiring features for music creation and live performance.

    A powerful new arpeggiator livens up your productions with tasty melodic lines and real-time control over motif, rhythmic variation, octave, and hold on/off.

    USB generic driver mode lets you connect your MC GROOVEBOX directly to a smartphone or tablet, great for producing with Zenbeats app (available on IOS, Android, Windows, and Mac) or your favourite DAW.

    Random Tone Generator sparks fresh ideas with multiple algorithmic options that create interesting new tones on the fly.

    Expanded ZEN-Core compatibility lets you import Sound Pack drum kits in addition to instrument tones.

    Video Manual

    Want some help getting started with your MC-101? Roland have created a full video manual to help you along the way.

    Specifications

    • Sound Engine: ZEN-Core (Tone, Drum Kit)
    • Maximum Polyphony: ZEN-Core: 128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load), Looper: 4 (varies according to the available number of Looper track)
    • Tracks: 4 tracks
    • Clips: 64 clips (16 clips per track)
    • Preset Tones: 3,000+
    • Preset Drum Kits: 80+
    • User Sample (as a Tone or Drum Kit): available by importing form SD CARD
    • Looper Sample (as a clip of Looper track): available by importing from SD CARD, recording via EXT IN/Tracks
    • Available total time for User Sample: 12 minutes in mono, 6 minutes in stereo (44.1 kHz)
    • Available format of User Sample: WAV 32–96 kHz/16-bit, 24-bit (mono, stereo)
    • Available total time for Looper Sample: Approx. 60 sec (44.1 kHz)
    • Available format of Looper Sample: WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit, 32-bit float (mono, stereo)
    • Track Multi-Effects: 90 types
    • Chorus/Delay: 9 types
    • Reverb: 7 types
    • Master Effects: 90 types
    • Master Compressor
    • Master EQ
    • Step Sequencer Maximum Steps: 128 steps
    • Looper: Time Stretch, Pitch Shift
    • Display: 16 characters, 2 lines LCD (with backlit)
    • External Storage: SD Card (SDHC supported) for saving Project Data and Audio Data

    Connectivity

    • Phones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
    • Mix out (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
    • MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
    • USB port: USB B type (Audio, MIDI)
    • Power: USB Bus powered
    • Battery Power: Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 / Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4

    Dimensions & weight

    • 224(W) x 132(D) x 61(H) mm
    • 8-13/16 (W) x 5-3/16 (D) x 2-7/16 (H) inches
    • Weight: 716 g / 1 lb 9 oz

    Accessories

    • Owner's manual
    • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
    • SD Card (installed in the product when shipped from the factory)
    • SD Card Protector (installed in the product when shipped from the factory)
  • Roland FP-E50 Digital Portable Piano in Black

    Roland FP-E50 Digital Portable Piano in Black

    The Roland FP-E50 Digital Portable Piano in Black is New and delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

    The FP-E50 brings you a premium digital piano experience—and so much more. This fun portable instrument is filled with Roland’s top technologies, providing a complete creative hub for learning, performing, and writing music.

    Develop and perform authentic piano techniques with the SuperNATURAL Piano engine and 88 weightedaction keys. Explore synthesizers, orchestral voices, and more with the advanced ZEN-Core sound engine, backed by interactive accompaniments that put you in control of a full band. Connect a mic and sing with vocal effects and real-time harmonies. And go further with Bluetooth® audio/MIDI support, onboard recording, computer connectivity, and numerous expansion options on Roland Cloud.

    Key Features

    • Authentic grand piano sound and touch with Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine and PHA-4
    • Standard 88-note hammer-action keyboard
    • Expandable ZEN-Core sound engine with 1018 onboard sounds, including synthesizers, orchestral and world instruments, guitar, bass, drums, and more
    • Interactive accompaniments with professional styles created by top composers and performers
    • Expand your creative range with Z-Style Packs, EXZ Wave Expansions, & SDZ Sound Packs on Roland Cloud
    • Mic input and pro vocal effects, including real-time harmonies and voice transformer sounds
    • Bluetooth audio/MIDI support for interfacing with mobile devices
    • Streamlined panel with intuitive controls and easy access to deeper features
    • Save favorite sounds for fast recall and store entire keyboard setups in Scene memories
    • Onboard stereo speaker system with rich, full sound
    • Headphones jack to play and practice without disturbing others
    • Stereo audio output for connecting to an external sound system
    • Stereo audio input for connecting a music player or other device
    • Onboard recording function with overdub capability
    • USB audio/MIDI interface for working with music production software on computers and mobile devices
    • USB memory port for saving recordings, sound setups, and system settings to a USB flash drive
    • Create a unified upright piano look with the KSFE50 stand and KPD-70 pedal unit
    • KS-10Z, KS-12, and KS-20X stands and DP series pedals available for portable use

    Included in the Box

    • Quick Start
    • Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
    • AC adaptor and Power cord
    • Music rest
    • Damper pedal (DP-2)

    Dimensions & Weight

    • 1300 x 322 x 174mm (51.2 x 12.7 x 6.9in)
    • 17.1kg (37lb 12oz)
  • 2017 – Present Roland GO-61P GO:PIANO 61-Key Digital Piano Black new

    2017 – Present Roland GO-61P GO:PIANO 61-Key Digital Piano Black new

    This is a lovely example of a new Roland Digital Piano Keyboard available on Synth for Sale. We are selling a brand new 61-key Roland Go Piano. It has a full Roland UK warranty. It is on display at our new drums, piano and keyboard centre i… Read More for more information and how to order. We are selling a brand new 61-key Roland Go Piano. It has a full Roland UK warranty. It is on display at our new drums, piano and keyboard centre i…

  • TipTop Audio 808 Bundle White (MA808 / BD808 / SD808 / HATS808 / RS808)

    TipTop Audio 808 Bundle White (MA808 / BD808 / SD808 / HATS808 / RS808)

    The TipTop Audio 808 Bundle White (MA808 / BD808 / SD808 / HATS808 / RS808) is New and delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

    BD808

    The BD808 adapts the TR-808’s Bass Drum circuit for Eurorack format, retaining the classic 80’s sound while adding new features. These include an independent Accent level, a high-powered gain stage, dual input pulse-shaper, and extended decay. The integrated high-powered gain stage can produce signals up to 20Vpp, allowing for a range of harmonized bass drum sounds from sharp attacks to distorted tones. The dual pulse-shaper circuit ensures stable sound from various pulse sources, making integration into your modular setup seamless. These enhancements unleash the power of true analog drums, delivering impactful bass sounds.

    SD808

    SD808, a drum module that brings the TR-808’s analog snare drum sound to the Eurorack modular synth format. This module includes special features like independent accent levels, a high-powered gain stage, dual input pulse-shaper, and an adjustable noise source, all while retaining the classic 1980s TR-808 sound.

    The SD808’s analog design ensures tight, snappy sounds, using two sine waves and a noise source. It also offers versatile front panel controls for creating various electronic percussion sounds. The noise source is based on a later TR-808 circuit, producing a slightly darker and more realistic snare. The high-powered gain stage and dual pulse-shaper circuit ensure consistent, high-quality sound from any pulse source, making the SD808 an easy and powerful addition to any modular synth setup.

    HATS808

    HATS808, a drum module that brings the classic TR-808 closed and open hi-hat sounds to the Eurorack modular synth format. This module includes features like independent accent levels, a high-powered gain stage, dual input pulse-shaper, and adjustable Filter Q and VC-Q knobs for additional tuning.

    The HATS808 uses six analog square wave oscillators to create its signature sizzling sound, maintaining the unique metallic character of the original. The original “choke” circuitry is fully implemented but can be disabled if needed. The high-powered gain stage allows for further sound harmonization through distortion and clipping. The dual pulse-shaper circuit ensures consistent sound quality from any pulse source, making the HATS808 an easy and powerful addition to any modular synth setup.

    RS808

    The RS808 is a Eurorack module that brings the TR-808’s analog Rimshot and Claves sounds to your modular drum machine at a low cost. It offers the classic sounds plus two unique snappy “click” variations. Two control knobs, labeled Pitch and Snap, adjust the oscillator frequency and envelope decay, providing greater sound variation and control.

    The RS808 faithfully reproduces the original 1980s TR-808 circuit and includes a high-powered gain stage for hot, distortable signals. It features a dual input pulse-shaper for stable triggering from various pulse sources. These enhancements make the RS808 an easy and powerful addition to any modular synth setup, delivering authentic analog drum sounds.

    MA808

    The MA808 is a Eurorack module that recreates the TR-808’s analog Maracas drum voice and white noise generator at a low cost, expanding your Tiptop Audio modular drum machine. It features a fluffy, harmonically rich sound that enhances Hi-Hats dynamics. The Attack control knob allows adjustments from sharp Hi-Hat to slow-rise Maracas, with a marker for the original 808 setting.

    The MA808 also includes the 808’s continuous analog white noise generator, ideal for creating custom drum sounds or general white noise use. It faithfully reproduces the original 1980s circuit and includes a high-powered gain stage for hot, distortable signals. The dual input pulse-shaper ensures stable triggering from various pulse sources, making the MA808 an easy and powerful addition to any modular synth setup.

    Features

    • Includes MA,BD,SD,HATS & RS 808 modules
    • Roland’s Famous 808 drum tones in a compact, Eurorack format

    Specifications

    • BD808 – Size: 4HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 13ma / -12V 6ma
    • SD808 – Size: 4HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 18ma / -12V 16ma
    • HATS808 – Size: 8HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 30ma / -12V 25ma
    • RS808 – Size: 4HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 14ma / -12V 13ma

    MA808 – Size: 4HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 16ma / -12V 14ma

  • TipTop Audio 808 Bundle Black (MA808 / BD808 / SD808 / HATS808 / RS808)

    TipTop Audio 808 Bundle Black (MA808 / BD808 / SD808 / HATS808 / RS808)

    The TipTop Audio 808 Bundle Black (MA808 / BD808 / SD808 / HATS808 / RS808) is New and delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

    BD808

    The BD808 adapts the TR-808’s Bass Drum circuit for Eurorack format, retaining the classic 80’s sound while adding new features. These include an independent Accent level, a high-powered gain stage, dual input pulse-shaper, and extended decay. The integrated high-powered gain stage can produce signals up to 20Vpp, allowing for a range of harmonized bass drum sounds from sharp attacks to distorted tones. The dual pulse-shaper circuit ensures stable sound from various pulse sources, making integration into your modular setup seamless. These enhancements unleash the power of true analog drums, delivering impactful bass sounds.

    SD808

    SD808, a drum module that brings the TR-808’s analog snare drum sound to the Eurorack modular synth format. This module includes special features like independent accent levels, a high-powered gain stage, dual input pulse-shaper, and an adjustable noise source, all while retaining the classic 1980s TR-808 sound.

    The SD808’s analog design ensures tight, snappy sounds, using two sine waves and a noise source. It also offers versatile front panel controls for creating various electronic percussion sounds. The noise source is based on a later TR-808 circuit, producing a slightly darker and more realistic snare. The high-powered gain stage and dual pulse-shaper circuit ensure consistent, high-quality sound from any pulse source, making the SD808 an easy and powerful addition to any modular synth setup.

    HATS808

    HATS808, a drum module that brings the classic TR-808 closed and open hi-hat sounds to the Eurorack modular synth format. This module includes features like independent accent levels, a high-powered gain stage, dual input pulse-shaper, and adjustable Filter Q and VC-Q knobs for additional tuning.

    The HATS808 uses six analog square wave oscillators to create its signature sizzling sound, maintaining the unique metallic character of the original. The original “choke” circuitry is fully implemented but can be disabled if needed. The high-powered gain stage allows for further sound harmonization through distortion and clipping. The dual pulse-shaper circuit ensures consistent sound quality from any pulse source, making the HATS808 an easy and powerful addition to any modular synth setup.

    RS808

    The RS808 is a Eurorack module that brings the TR-808’s analog Rimshot and Claves sounds to your modular drum machine at a low cost. It offers the classic sounds plus two unique snappy “click” variations. Two control knobs, labeled Pitch and Snap, adjust the oscillator frequency and envelope decay, providing greater sound variation and control.

    The RS808 faithfully reproduces the original 1980s TR-808 circuit and includes a high-powered gain stage for hot, distortable signals. It features a dual input pulse-shaper for stable triggering from various pulse sources. These enhancements make the RS808 an easy and powerful addition to any modular synth setup, delivering authentic analog drum sounds.

    MA808

    The MA808 is a Eurorack module that recreates the TR-808’s analog Maracas drum voice and white noise generator at a low cost, expanding your Tiptop Audio modular drum machine. It features a fluffy, harmonically rich sound that enhances Hi-Hats dynamics. The Attack control knob allows adjustments from sharp Hi-Hat to slow-rise Maracas, with a marker for the original 808 setting.

    The MA808 also includes the 808’s continuous analog white noise generator, ideal for creating custom drum sounds or general white noise use. It faithfully reproduces the original 1980s circuit and includes a high-powered gain stage for hot, distortable signals. The dual input pulse-shaper ensures stable triggering from various pulse sources, making the MA808 an easy and powerful addition to any modular synth setup.

    Features

    • Includes MA,BD,SD,HATS & RS 808 modules
    • Roland’s Famous 808 drum tones in a compact, Eurorack format

    Specifications

    • BD808 – Size: 4HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 13ma / -12V 6ma
    • SD808 – Size: 4HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 18ma / -12V 16ma
    • HATS808 – Size: 8HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 30ma / -12V 25ma
    • RS808 – Size: 4HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 14ma / -12V 13ma
    • MA808 – Size: 4HP – Depth: 14mm – Power: +12V 16ma / -12V 14ma
  • Arturia BeatStep Compact USB Sequencer

    Arturia BeatStep Compact USB Sequencer

    The Arturia BeatStep Compact USB Sequencer is New and delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

    The Arturia BeatStep: the only thing with more power in a small space is a neutron star! Seriously when you consider the size (and price!) of the BeatStep it would be worth it just for a simple sample pad, but of course being Arturia the BeatStep is so much more than that! Whether you choose to use it as a sampler or a sequencer or both you’ll be surprised just how much you can achieve with this little controller!

    Here’s what Arturia say about BeatStep

    BeatStep is designed to give you the control you need whether it is in conjunction with your favorite DAW or loop triggering software, VST Instrument or Effect, Drum software, DJ application, MIDI synth or even CV/GATE equipped analog gear. The possibilities are nearly endless.

    BeatStep fulfills multiple requirements for a wide variety of musicians. It is a true chameleon in that it can become many things to many people. No other compact pad controller on the market offers this level of control along with a step sequencer at such an amazing price.

    WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT ?

    Play with any drum software
    Beatstep’s 16 pads are both pressure and velocity sensitive which means that they allow you to capture the nuances of your performance. Beastep is the perfect control surface for producers and percussionists using iPads or software instruments such as BFD, Kontakt, Live’s Drum Rack, EZ Drummer, Addictive Drums, Geist or Reason Kong.

    Sequence Analog And Software Syntesizers
    BeatStep goes beyond the typical pad controller functions by adding a step sequencer. This opens it up for people who are using either MIDI modules, CV/GATE synths like the MiniBrute or MicroBrute and also to people using plug-ins on their computer via USB. While your sequence is playing switch to Controller mode and use the pads and knobs to enable and disable effects or tweek filters, attack and decay times on plug-ins, etc. BeatStep will allow you to create new ideas and add to your live performances in unlimited ways.

    Enhance Your Live Performances And DJ Sets
    Wether you use Ableton Live, Traktor, Serato or any other DJ/clip playback software, the Beatstep pads are perfect for launching samples or enabling effects. The 16 encoders give you lots of possibilities of mapping them to eq’s, filters, delays and other performance effects. BeatStep makes a stylish and portable companion to your other DJ control surfaces.
    Control Your MIDI Compatible Gears

    Beatstep is the perfect solution for stage performers looking for a solution to send Midi messages and control changes to their hardware gear and workstations. Thanks to the included Midi Control Center, mapping Beatstep to your needs becomes a breeze.

    MIDI CONTROLLER MODE

    With 16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads, BeatStep is the perfect compact solution for playing percussion. The ultra sensitive pads allow for great dynamic performances. The 16 encoders can be assigned to adjust parameters that allow further real-time control over your drum sounds.
    Add to this the 16 user presets and you can have controller setups for all occasions.

    The 16 pads can be individually set to be used for :

    • 1. note generation
    • 2. MIDI CC buttons
    • 3. Sending program change messages

    When used as note sending pads, these ultra sensitive backlit pads can send velocity and pressure information and support both Gate and Toggle modes of operation.

    This allows you to use them to play drum and percussion parts using a drum module, or you can use them to trigger notes and hold drone notes in Toggle mode on a synthesizer.

    In MIDI CC mode the pads could be used as assignable switches for your favorite DAW functions or used to trigger clips or effects in a Looping DAW or DJ application.

    In MIDI Program change mode you can send program change messages as well as bank change messages.

    STEP SEQUENCE MODE

    The Step sequence mode turns BeatStep into a completely different product. A step sequencer is the most basic type of music sequencer. They were popular in the 1960’s and 70’s. They have come back into fashion with the popularity of modular synthesizers. There are examples of step sequencers in our Arp2600 V, Modular V, and Jupiter 8 V software.

    In SEQ mode, the pads and encoders work together to set and enable steps in a sequence and set pitches for each step.
    By simply pressing a pad, it will enable or disable the current step in a melodic pattern. With a few presses, you are creating and changing up musical patterns in real-time.

    BeatStep allows for 16 sequences to be stored in memory and recalled instantly. This allows you to play multiple patterns and create your own songs.

    Setting pitches on a step sequencer can be difficult, to allow you to find the notes you want we added scale modes that quantize the pitches of the encoders to a specific set of notes. This means that instead of having the encoders move up and down chromatically like most step sequencers, you can set BeatStep so that you will only be allowed to pick notes that belong to the scale you want to work in. Look ma, no wrong notes !

    MASSIVE CONECTIVITY IN A LITTLE BOX

    BeatStep goes beyond most other MIDI controllers by having many ways to connect to your other gear.

    USB
    It features USB Class compliant I/O for using it with your laptop or iPAD. This gives you the control you would expect to have from a pad controller. Control the transports on your favorite DAW, sequence your favorite plug-in, set up the encoders to modulate filters and eq’s or mixer channels. All this and more.

    MIDI
    BeatStep does not stop where the competition stops however, we added MIDI out as well. You can use the pads to control that old drum module or the drum sounds on your workstation. Use the Step Sequencer mode to bring new life to your MIDI equipped synthesizers. This controller will give you limitless ways to create and be great with no wait, but that’s not all, there is also…

    CV/GATE
    BeatStep has a standard 1 volt per octave CV  output as well as a standard 1 volt per octave GATE output. You can directly interface them with our famous MiniBrute or MicroBrute synthesizers. Combining Beatstep’s step sequencing capabilities with a modular synth allows for all kinds of hands on control and pattern generation.

    TWO IN ONE AND BOTH AT ONCE
    Now it is clear that this is both a pad/knob controller AND a step sequencer but it might not be clear that you can run them both at the same time.

    Yes, that is right. You could be using the CV/gate output from the step sequencer playing your MiniBrute and then switch to CONTROL mode and have it controlling clips on Ableton Live and using the encoders to manipulate your VST version of SEM V.
    Maybe playing the drum sounds on a vintage Roland drum module via the MIDI output and sequencing a SH-101 using the CV/GATE in SEQ mode is more your style.

    What if you want to step sequence Jupiter 8V on MIDI ch 1 while controlling the MMC transports in Logic and playing the drum sounds from BFD on MIDI ch 10 both via USB? You can do that as well.
    The combinations are truly limitless.

    MIDI CONTROL CENTER
    The MIDI Control Center software provides you with a fast and easy way to edit parameters.

    Editing your MIDI setups and sequences is a cinch with this software.

    Export your presets to back them up or create archives of your favorite presets to share with others.

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