Roland MS-1
Released: 1995
MSRP: $?
Synopsis:
Very basic DJ oriented sampler with very limited editing. Architecture Class: Sampler.
Ebay Description:
The Roland MS-1 is a desktop (velocity sensitive), 4 voice, 16 bit, sampler, featuring mic and mix inputs, 5 presets (2 editable), sequencer (900 events, 4 songs), FlashDisk card slot, and MIDI. Up to 8 samples can be recorded at 16|22.05|32|44.1kHz and combined into a preset. Sample editing is limited to loop and truncate.
Physical
| Form Factor | Dimensions | Weight | Audio Input | Audio Output | Communication Port | Control Input | Control Output | Switch Input | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| desktop | W:218mm(8.625in) H:156mm(6.1875in) D:36.5mm(1.4375in) | 0.65kg(1.4375) | sample:mic mix:stereo(RCA) | stereo | MIDI:IN/OUT | MIDI | MIDI | sample/sequence:start/stop | 9VDC (200mA) batteries:6(AA/LR6) |
Interface
| Compatibility | Multitimbral Memory | Program Memory | External Storage | External Programming | UI Input | UI Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | N/A | user:2 card:3 | card(2.5-20MB FlashDisk) | MIDI SysEx | menu | LCD display |
Architecture
| Multitimbral | Polyphony | Unison | Architecture |
|---|---|---|---|
| no | 4 | no | Sample->DCA |
Output
| Effects | Pan Modulator | Volume Modulator | Headphone |
|---|---|---|---|
| no | no | velocity | yes |
Control
| Arpeggiator | Arpeggiator External | Sequencer | Sequencer Memory | Sequencer External | Continuous | Program Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| no | no | tracks:1 | songs:4 notes:900 | pedal | MIDI-CC0-120 | MIDI |
Keyboard
| Key Pressure | Chord Memory | External Control | External Sustain | Key Scaling | Velocity Curves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| no | no | MIDI | MIDI | no | 1 |
Sample
| Stereo | Sample Depth | Sample Rate | Sample RAM | Sample ROM | Sample Points | Sample Trigger | Sample Loop | Sample Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yes | 16bit | 16|22.05|32|44.1kHz | 512kB | no | 8 | auto | yes | truncate |
Source
| Name | Signal Class | Waveform | Octave Range | Amplitude Modulator | Harmonics Modulator | Pitch Modulator | Wave Assign Modulator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | digital | sample:16 card:24 | - | no | no | no | no |
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