The MC-505 Groovebox builds upon the successful MC-303 as a self-contained,
retro-styled
dance music sequencer and sound module with newly upgraded sounds and
powerful, futuristic features.
Among these features are the revolutionary D-Beam light-sensing controller
and a MEGAMIX function for intuitive realtime mixing of beats and patterns-making
the MC-505 a DJ,
hip-hop, techno or dance music artist's dream come true.
Features:
Professional Groovebox featuring high- performance sound engine: 64-voice
polyphony, steeper filters,
ADSR envelope for editing sounds, powerful effects. 714 onboard dance
music patterns developed by cutting-edge
sound designers worldwide. 512 built-in sounds and 26 rhythm sets,
including the latest dance, hip-hop and techno
music sounds and classic drum and synth sounds (TB-303, TR-808, JUNO,
Jupiter, etc.). Revolutionary D-Beam Controller
allows for effects and sound/note control via hand and body movement
over infrared light beam.
Three independent, synchronizable effects processors; powerful onboard
Arpeggiator.
MEGAMIX function allows for intuitive pattern creation by combining
rhythms and parts of one pattern with another.
Full MIDI implementation; enhanced sequencer section with increased
note storage; multiple outputs (3 stereo/6 mono);
new assignable Part Mixer sliders. SmartMedia[tm] slot accepts external
2MB and 4MB SmartMedia cards for unlimited
pattern and patch storage and direct pattern playback.