Roland MC-202 Mod / Circuit Bended

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"Roland MC-202 synth Mod/ Circuit Bended Version. I've put the same Super long sweep function on the LFO just like the sh-101 mod. You can easily sweep the LFO over 40 seconds easily. Best for trance music. I've also added 10 jack sockets, so there is many more things you can do : Proper CV Gate Input / VCF Cut Off CV / PW /VCA (volume limit control) / MOD / Portamento CV Switch Input / Accent CV Switch Input / Selector for accent (VCF/VCA) / Ext Aud input for VCF / Ext Aud input for VCA. Well, there is plenty more I can add to the MC-202, but there is really not much space in the MC-202 box, I've almost use every single inch of space in there. I could of use a wooden case just like my TR-606 mod, but I couldn't be bother to spend so much time just to make a wooden box.

Mods on the MC-202:
1./ LFO switch : You can choose from Super Slow Sweep / Normal / Crazy Fast
2./ Proper CV gate Input : The MC-202 does have CV/Gate In's and out's. However, it's a known problem that the CV/Gate Inputs have slight problems, since many data are actually quantised before they reach the Synth section. This is because the CV/Gate In's are routed and pass through the internal sequencer CPU then out back to the synth.
3.) VCF Cutoff cv (input) : When a jack is plugged in, the CV is ADDED to the VCF Cutoff Frequency slider setting.
4./ PW CV : When a jack is plugged in, the CV is ADDED to the PWM Slider setting
5./ VCA (limited Volume Control) : The VCA CV In doesn't produce any dramatic effects, it acts like an extra Volume Control.
6./ MOD : Actual MOD on the MC-202 goes from the LFO Sine output to the MOD Slider. So it is possible to tap a CV IN to the mod...
7./ PORTAMENTO CV SWITCH INPUT ( +5V will turn Portamento OFF. 0V will turn it ON. ) : Note: +5V will turn Portamento OFF. 0V will turn it ON.
8./ ACCENT (VCA) CV SWITCH INPUT ( +5V will turn ACCENT ON. 0V will turn it OFF. ): +5V will turn ACCENT ON. 0V will turn it OFF.
9./ ACCENT (VCF) CV SWITCH INPUT: +5V will turn ACCENT ON. 0V will turn it OFF
10./ Selector for Accent -> VCF/VCA (toggle switch): MIDI AUX GATE Out to switch between going to the VCA ACCENT and the VCF ACCENT. When switched, AUX GATE is going to BOTH Accent VCA and Accent VCF, and this actually activates the Accent VCF.
11./ Ext Audio Input to VCF Source Mixer: all the VCO's and Sub-Osc are mixed at the VCF Source Mixer
12./ Ext Audio Input to VCA"

Roland MC-8 Sequencer Demo Song - ODD RHYTHMS

YouTube via peahix

"This is one of the demo scores in the Roland MC-8 manual. It's a piece called "Odd Rhythms," written by the inventor of the MC-8, Ralph Dyck. I decided to spend a couple of hours punching this thing in to see what it sounds like. The lead, bass and chords are playing back on a Roland SH-101 (overdubbed via the MC-8's tape sync one monophonic line at a time), and the cymbal and conga are playing back on a SCI Pro-One. For the cymbal, I had to use VCF accents instead of the VCA accents the score calls for, because the Pro-One doesn't have a CV in for the VCA. I didn't spend much time on the sounds or on the mix, so it is what it is. But as you can see, you can get as musically complex as you want with the MC-8.

If any other MC-8 users out there want the data for this piece, just send me a message and I can send you an mp3 to load into your machine."

Roland MC-202 Modded

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"There is something very unique about this MC 202. For one, as you can hear from the recordings, it has a little bit of a harder, edgier sound than other 202's. I don't know if it's due to the modifications or just the fact that no two analog synths are alike, but this particular 202 sounds good! It can go from a total acid box to a bass monster that transcends musical genres.
The sound of the 202 is generated by a Curtis CEM3340 analog Voltage Controlled Oscillator IC. This VCO is the same that is found in the Sequential Circuits Pro One. On offer are a Saw, a Square (with Pulse Width Modulation), and Sub Oscillator wave shapes. What's great about the 202 is that it let's you mix in waveforms so that complex wave shapes are possible without much fuss. Also, since the sliders in the VCO section attenuate the LEVEL of each waveform, the control one has with the 202 is different from other synths (like the Pro One) that only allow you to switch waveforms on and off. This is ideal in a live or recording setting when an individual wishes to seamlessly transform a saw wave into a massive Pulse-Width modulated square or feed in the deep sub-oscillator.

The filter is a genuine Roland IC. This filter has SQUELCH! Many claim that the 202 sounds similar to the 303. I would have to agree but with an amendment: while the 202 will do TB 303 type sounds with little trouble, the filter is much better and more versatile than a 303 filter could ever be. Basically you can go into self resonating sine waves or deep and rumbly sub-bass that rival any other monosynth of this era. If you are looking for a synth that can be as much Roland SH 101 as a Roland TB 303, then this is the box for you. The fact is that since the filter is so versatile, a myriad of sounds are possible. The filter is extremely tweakable and the sweet spots are not hard to dial in as on other filters (meaning that the filter has been calibrated to provide the best response when attenuating from completely open to completely closed and vice versa). Also, the filter takes on a whole different characteristic when combined with the modification for the LFO.

This particular Roland MC 202 has been modified so that a switch on the front panel permits the LFO's frequency to double. What that means is that with this switch, the user is able to set the LFO to oscillate at audible frequency ranges. What's great is that the user is still able to attenuate the LFO speed when the frequency is doubled and when put back into the original position, the stock frequency range is still present. This modification is mental. If you set the filter to self oscillate and then feed some LFO modulation via the MOD slider in the VCF section, the user is able to generate some serious clangs. I have an Arp 2600 and some of the sounds you can get with this mod border on the 2600's territory. Also very cool is that this frequency doubled LFO will go anywhere that the LFO goes to so you can do FM Pulse Width Modulation or modulate the pitch of the Oscillators to get FM sounds that are out of this world. And since the switch is mounted right on the front panel, the user can flip back and forth between the LFO rates on the fly while the synth is being played. With the sequencer running and tweaking some knobs and the mod switch, the sound palette is HUGE!

The envelopes on the 202 are extremely fast. Anything from percussive and tiny clicks to in your face basses are possible. On board is a complete ADSR that can be used to tweak the amp, the filter, and the pulse width of the square oscillator wave-shape. Also great about the amp section of the 202 is the fact that the envelope can be switched off and a gate can be used to open and close the amp instead of the ADSR. This frees up the envelope for filter duties and the sounds are great. Imagine resonant bass sequences that hit hard but still sound even after the filter closes. Because the envelopes are so fast, the 202 is able to produce some very heavy sounds. When combined with the sequencer, the gated VCA response yields the much sought after 303 sound.

The 'brain' of the MC 202 is the onboard sequencer. First of all this sequencer will clock to Din Sync (so use something like a Kenton or Doepfer MIDI to Din Sync Converter) so integrating it into a modern set-up is easy. Second, the sequencer is a two track sequencer meaning that in addition to sequencing the internal synth, the 202 can send a DIFFERENT sequence to another analog synthesizer. This is really a big advantage if you have other synthesizers that have cv and gate inputs. The sequence will also transmit PORTAMENTO (slide) over the cv output so you can get THAT signature Roland slide integrated onto another synth! The sequencer itself is very straightforward to program and once the basics are learned, it becomes second nature. The fact is that this sequencer is much better than the TB 303's sequencer because crazy rhythms are possible. Triplets are a breeze. The user decides whatever subdivisions for each step and also regulates what kind of note a step is (meaning if it's played legato, staccato, or tied to the next note) and if it has accent and slide. Since the accent can be routed to accent the AMP and the FILTER, the infamous 303 sound is possible. Seriously, this sequencer is amazing and is able to replicate the intricacies of a TB 303 without a problem. However, it can do SO MUCH MORE than the humble silver box could ever dream of doing

The modification has not hampered on the performance of this synth and electronically the beast in excellent (just listen!). There were other mods performed for this particular MC 202 and mostly they were done for the previous users integration preferences. The CV and Gate inputs have been disabled. This really doesn't matter as the MC 202 would route external CV and Gate data through its ancient microprocessor and there was no real way to play it accurately over these inputs. The user (and I can provide A LOT of resources for this and additional MODS) can open the box up and modify the unit to have PROPER CV and Gate inputs if they so desire. For me, this box was best used with the internal sequencer. Also, the buzzer that clicks when edits are made was bypassed and the Din Sync OUTPUT sends Clock but no start stops. This is INTENTIONAL because when we needed to send DIN from the 202, we used a button switch to start and stop other Din Sync units so that we could, on the fly, start and stop a Roland TR 808 independently of the 202 or anything else. The unit slaves to external Din Sync without a single problem whatsoever."

Progressive House jam on the Roland MC-101

Gabe Miller Music

"A progressive house jam on the Roland MC-101 using stock sounds. Recorded live via USB and mixed and mastered in Reaper."

FIVE MINUTES WITH : Roland MC-101 Zen Core Groovebox

video upload by sonicstate

"In our latest FIVE Minutes with Paulee from @magicalsynthadventure3216 spends some quality time with the Roland MC-101 which has a lot of power under the hood - 4 tracks of ZenCore synthesis - 128 voices, samples, drums, 4 loopers, FX and sequencing all from this tiny box.

Paulee has also provided the patches, patterns and samples used in the demo for our Patreon supporters (Sonicstate Star level) - you can just copy them over to the SD card.

The extra content on Patreon
https://patreon.com/sonicstate"

Only You [Cover] Roland MC - 101

Published on Oct 23, 2019 Micro Banshee

"A Roland MC -101 Version of Yazoo's 'Only You'"

Novation Circuit Rhythm vs Roland MC-101

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

You can find a comparison between Novation Circuit models here.

"A comparison of the Novation Circuit Rhythm vs the Roland MC-101, both portable self-contained grooveboxes with sampling capabilities but very different approaches.

00:00 Intro
00:27 Similarities
01:15 Interface
03:14 Handling Sound
08:15 FX
09:35 Workflow
10:30 Sound Engines
12:08 Chopping Samples
15:19 Inputs
15:58 Loading Sounds
17:09 Resampling
18:07 Building Full Tracks and Live Sets
19:26 Studio Use and Multitrack Recording
21:03 Scatter FX / Grid FX
21:37 Verdict
24:04 Outro

Get my $5 sample pack: https://gumroad.com/l/gabeoneshots
Get my $3.50 MicroFreak patch pack: https://gum.co/GabeMicroFreak"

ROLAND MC-101 // First CONTACT + JAM

Published on Nov 14, 2019 LESINDES

"ROLAND MC-101 -- first contact and some jamming.
In the credits there is a litte mistake. This clip is directly and freshly out of the machine. It is only normalized and there is no additional processing done neither in pre nor in post pro!"

Synthpop Jam on the Roland MC-101

Published on Mar 23, 2020 Gabe Miller Music

"A synthpop / synthwave jam on the Roland MC-101 groovebox. First impressions: this thing is pretty cool!"

CLOCKING THE ROLAND MC-202 FOR PLEASURE (IF NOT FOR ONE STEP PER PULSE)

video by Sunshine Jones

"My beloved Roland MC-202 is my main squeeze. I love the SH-101 much more (I have two of them) but because of its size, I travel and perform live with the 202.

One of the real disappointments about the MC-202 is that it doesn’t have a sequencer which can be played or advanced with an analog pulse or trigger. The MC-202 works like a 303, 606 or 808 and it requires sync 24 (din sync) to be clocked.



Fig.1 COMPLEX SEQUENCER
I hear a lot of complaining about the 202 sequencer. It’s very straightforward and pretty typical of analog step sequencers. There is also a real time mode. It’s complicated if you don’t read the manual and make some notes, otherwise (as you can see) it’s pretty straightforward.



Fig.2 FREESTYLE

No sync. DJ style. A total pain in the ass. Not recommended.


Fig.3 SIMPLE CONVERTER

Here’s the midi clock out of a boutique TR-06 converted to sync 24 with a simple box.
Works great.


Fig.4-5 ELABORATE CONTRAPTION

Here I’m doing the same thing with the SBX-10.
What’s cool about using a more capable box is having multiple outputs to sync more than one din sync friend with midi clock.



Fig.6 A TASTE OF THE OLD COUNTRY
Here the TR-606 is sending sync 24 out into a little project box I built which repeats - turning one clock output into three clock outputs - and driving the TB-303 and the MC-202 from one clock.
Personally the old ways are usually the best ways. Analog sounds far better to me than digital, and analog clock feels much better to me than digital does. I’m willing to put in the work, and do things the slow, difficult way to get the results I like best. Close enough isn’t anywhere near good enough for me. That’s why I drag all that gear around and it takes me an hour to set up and break down. Time well spent. Based on the results, it’s the only way for me to fly my spaceship.



Ultimately it’s all about collaboration, bringing things together and meeting in the present tense, and playing live now.
In that spirit, this is a little insight into some of the ways for an MC-202 to join the conversation."

Roland MC-303

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A look back at the product description: "The MC-303 is an exciting new product that presents new creative approaches to dance music. Dance music, especially techno music, can now be approached creatively by anyone using the MC-303.
All that's required is just to combine any preset sounds and patterns from the huge selection offered, including sounds from vintage analog synthesizers.
Realtime performance capability is emphasized, such as realtime Cutoff and Resonance controls to vary the sound as well as Arpeggio and Groove Quantize for adding a special feel or groove to the song. The self-contained MC-303 can offer a level of performance which has been only available with huge set-ups including turntable, mixer, and various instruments. The MC-303's integrated features provide advanced DJs with another innovative way of creating techno music.

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PJ-X3 DIY Roland MC-4 Sequencer

Homemade MC-4 (preview)
Published on May 30, 2012

"Work in progress. Arduino based sequencer modelled after the Roland MC-4. In this clip, entering a few notes and testing play mode. Audio coming from an SH-101. Recorded on an iPhone (yeah, sorry for the quality). Will post more details soon(ish) on http://pj-x3.net"


Published on Jun 1, 2012

"Another video demonstrating loading songs from the SD card (which was one of the main reasons for attempting this project). Apologies for the poor quality but at least you get a commentary this time! :)"

via Nic Ho Chee on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Don't know if people have been looking at this, PJ-X3 made his own MC-4 sequencer which saves to memory card instead of tape. I saw a more recent version of this which has a case, Chinese fabb'd board and looks a bit like what would happen if Nord made the MC-4 ."

http://pj-x3.net/home-made-mc-4/

Note this is the first PJ-X3 post.

Roland MC-101 & MC-707 GROOVEBOX v1.60 Update: Arpeggiator, Random Tone Generator and more

RolandChannel

"With the new Version 1.60 update, the MC-101 and MC-707 GROOVEBOXES continue to evolve with inspiring features for music creation and live performance:
• Powerful new arpeggiator livens up your productions with tasty melodic lines and real-time control over motif, rhythmic variation, octave, and hold on/off
• Random Tone Generator sparks fresh ideas with multiple algorithmic options that create interesting new tones on the fly
• USB generic driver mode lets you connect your MC GROOVEBOX directly to a smartphone or tablet, great for producing with Zenbeats or your favorite DAW
• Expanded ZEN-Core compatibility lets you import Sound Pack drum kits in addition to instrument tones

In this video, Peter Brown walks you through the new MC GROOVEBOX features of Version 1.60 below:
00:00 Overview
00:28 Arpeggiator
01:58 Random Tone Generator
03:50 USB Class Compliant/Generic Driver
04:50 Sound Pack Kit Import

Other updates:
• Direct USB Mixout
• Scatter functions - MIDI Note message enabled
• Compressor – gain meter and updated parameters added
• Sub-step on Tone track
• Note Tie on Drum Track
• Sound Knob (MC-707 only)"

DW / New Recording (NightBirds Electronic from France) 2012

YouTube Uploaded by NightBirds31 on Apr 5, 2012

"Today, I remade a title that I had written in long ago. I kept notes in my archives of every parameter of my machines but also the programming of all the sequence on the ROLAND MC-4 sequencer. 4 hours of work to achieve this title and again 2 hours of rehearsal before recording in live.

Recorded with : ARP Odyssey, RSF Polykobol, RSF Kobol, ROLAND System 101 & 102 (x2), ROLAND MC-202, ROLAND MC-4 Sequencer, ROLAND TR 707 (for synchronisation)... Two Mix Table... Effects pedals...

Video creation by NightBirds.
Publication & Copyright by NightBirds Electronic Music - 2012"

Roland MC-101 Groovebox Hands-On Demo

Published on Sep 13, 2019 Synthtopia

"At Knobcon 2019, Roland debuted their MC-101 groovebox synthesizer & sequencer.

Here's a hands-on demo from Roland's Peter Brown."

Synth 80s featuring Roland SH 101 and Juno 106

Published on Aug 9, 2014 Jim Atwood

"Red SH-101 - Noise Lead Patch
Gray SH-101 - Bass line
Roland Juno-106 - Lead Synth
Oberheim Matrix 1000 is triggered by the Roland Fantom X6
The Roland MC-909 sequencer is triggering the Roland SH-101 Bass via Kenton Pro Solo, an MKS-50, and a Roland D-550 sound module. The Boss RC-300 is covering the multiple drum tracks.
Thanks for watching!"

Vintage Synth Scans

Click here for pdf scans of various synth brochures and articles. I tried to list all models below. Apologies for the long list but if you are searching for this stuff via your favorite search engine, this is the only way it'll come up, and finding that oddball rare scan can be absolute gold.


Roland
JX-8P and PG-800, JX-3P and PG-200, Jupiter-6, Juno-106, Synth Plus-60 (HS-60), SH-101 and MGS-1, EP-50, MPU-101, MPU-103, TR-707. TR-909, TR-606, TB-303, CR-8000, CR-5000, SBX-80, MSQ-100, MSQ-700, JSQ-60, BOSS Dr. Rhythm DR220A and DR-220E, Alpha-DRUM DDR-30/PD-10/PD-20, Alpha Juno-1 and Alpha Juno-2, DEP-5, DG CMU-810 Compu Synth, Juno-106, Juno-6, Super JX JX-10, MKS-100, MKS-50, MKS-7, MKS-70, SBX-80, SDE-3000/1000/2000, TR-505, Octapad PAD-8, TR-727, Jupiter-8, MC-8, System 700, CPE-800, VCA-800, System 100M, System 100, Jupiter-4, Promars, SH-2, SH-09, CSQ-600, CSQ-100, SH-1, SH-5, SH-2000, SH-7, SH-3A, SH-1000, VP-330, RS-09, RS-505, SA-09, SIP-300, SIP-301, SPA-240, SPA-120, SPV-355, SVC-350, SBF-325, SDD-320, SPH-323, SMX-880, SRE-555, RE-502, DC-30, DC-20, CR-78, CR-68, TR-66, MKB-1000, MKS-30, MKB-300, MKS-10, MKS-80, MPG-80, JX-3P, MC-4, MM-4, MC-202, MIDI-DCB, MTR-100, CV Interface, Piano Plus-400 HP-400, Piano Plus-300 HP-300, RE-150, RE-501, RT-1L, MPU-104, MPU-105, Cube-100 (CK-100), Cube-60 (CK-60), Cube-40 (CK-40), KS-2, KS05, KS-6, KS-11, KS-1000, TB Series Carrying cases, PSA AC Adapters, KS-1100, SC series soft cases, AB series resin-molded cases, MR-1, RH-10, DP-2/6, FS-1/2/3, M-16C/64C, BR-2/3, RD-1000, MKS-20, MKB-200

Yamaha (note the documentation adds the - in the descriptions. So you CS70M in the title, but CS-70M in the body). I thought that was interesting.
CP-30, CP-20, GS-1, CP-10, CP-11, CS-70M, CS-40M, CS-20M, MQ802, CP-80, SK-50D, SK-15, CS-15D, CE-20, CS-01, CS-15, CS-5, SK-30, SK-20, SK-15, SK-10, GS-2, CE-20, MA-10, MM-10, MH-10, KS-50, KS-100, E1005, E1010, MQ802, CP-80, CP-70B, CP-35, CP-25.

Korg
PS-3300, PS-3200, PS-3100, PS-3010, PS-3040, PS-3050, PS-3001, VC-10, MS-10, MS-20, MS-50, SQ-10, MS-03, MS-02, MS-01, 800DV, 700S, 900PS, M-500SP, PE-2000, PE-1000, KA-180, FK-3, FK-1, V-C-F, Mr. Multi, SE-500, SE-300, EM-570, SP-2035, SM-20, Mini Pops 120W 120P, Mini Pops 7, Mini Pops 45, Mini Pops 35, Mini Pops Junior, Korg Quartz, WT-10A, GT-6, RT-10,

Vintage Synth Story - magazine scans
Crumar DS2, Sequential Circuits Pro-One, RSF Kobol, Roland TB-303 and TR-606, TR-808, PPG Wave Computer, PPG Wave 2, Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar, EMS Polyvoks, Oberheim OB-X, Octave-Plateau Voyetra Eight, EMS Polysynthi, Moog Minimoog, LinnDrum, Korg PS-3100, Korg MS20, EMS Synthi AKS, ELKA Synthex, ARP Sequencer, ARP Quadra, Korg Polysix, Korg PS-3200, Moog System 3P, Korg Trident mkII, Moog Liberation, Memormoog, Mutron Bi-phase, Oberheim 2 Voix, Oberheim Xpander, PPG Wave 2.3, Roland CR-78, Roland VP-330, RSF PolyKobol, Moog 960 and 961, Sequential Circuits Prophet 10, Vox Super Continental, Yamaha CS-15, ARP, Chroma, Sequential Circuits Drumtraks, EMS Vocoder 5000, E-MU Drumulator, Korg Story, Yamaha CS70M, Korg, Synton Syrinx, Roland MC-4, Oberheim 6 voix, Simmons SDS V, Simmons SDS.3, PolyKobol RSF, Keyboards Synthe Story Part 1 and Part 2.

Roland MC-202

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"The MC-202 was sort of a next-generation TB-303. So the idea was to program sequence/patterns into it internally which would give you those 303 basslines that we've come to love. You can control it externally by hooking up a MID-CV/Gate converter. Then you basically have yourself an SH-101!

The sequencer is actually a 2-channel CV/gate sequencer, with both channels being capable of driving a separate external synth. It's a very useful unit, also, for its DINsync capabilities; it can receive on one port, and send over two, and also can 'split' DINsync to branch a sync signal out to multiple devices.

This machine is best for those who want to get 303-like patterns (it has accent just like the 303) and basslines with an SH-101 sound. If you can handle programming the notes into its sequencer you can have a lot of fun.

The MC202 is a sequencer and simple monophonic synth with 32 buttons arranged like a small keyboard (F-C).

The monosynth is similar to the SH-101. The VCO is based around the ever-so-popular Curtis 3340 chip and features a slider switch for octave (2', 4', 8', 16'), a slider for pulse width, and one for modulation (LFO) amount. The VCO outputs a square/pulse wave, a sawtooth wave, and a sub-oscillator which are mixed together in the "Source Mixer" section. The sub-oscillator is switchable between a square wave 1 octave down, a square wave 2 octaves down, and a pulse wave 3 octaves down. There are knobs which control fine tune and portamento. The VCF section has a slider for cutoff frequency and resonance. There is a slider for each of its control sources: envelope, LFO, and keyboard. The VCA can be controlled by a simple gate or the Envelope. The envelope is an ADSR with a slider for each stage.

The sequencer is quite powerful for its time. The MC-202 features a large (for the time) LCD display, upon which all the sequencing editing is displayed. The two available sequences can be played simultaneously using the CV/gate outputs to control another sequencer. The sequences can have a combined total of 2729 events. Sequences can be entered in real time via the pushbutton keyboard or via another keyboard using the CV/gate inputs. This feature has a negative side, though. Since all incoming CV/gate signals are routed through the microprocessor, there is a bit of a lag when the MC-202 is played by a another keyboard or a MIDI-to-CV device. The Sequences can also be programmed using step-time, setting a separate pitch and duration for each note. Also programmable in a sequence is accent and portamento. Accent works the same as in the TB-303, with an accent amount knob that can be adjusted in real time as the sequence is playing. The speed of the sequence is also controlled by a knob.

The back panel has a sync input and two sync outputs, a tape interface for saving and loading sequences, CV/gate inputs and two CV/gate outputs (one for each sequence), a headphone jack, and a main output jack.

The MC-202 came out at a time when the synthesizer market was just starting to impliment MIDI. After MIDI became an accepted standard, sequencers such as the MC-202, using the old-style CV/gate interface, quickly lost popularity and died away."

Roland MC-8 Factory Demo Program - Bach Invention

YouTube via peahix
"This is another of the demo programs provided in the Roland MC-8 manual. This time it's a Bach Invention, played back on a Roland SH-101 synth (not seen in the video). The first part of the video is specifically designed to bore you with stunning footage of me entering the channel 1 CV data for the first 3 pages of the 10-page score. Be thankful that I didn't decide to include the entire CV/Step/Gate data entry process for the entire score. In the 2nd part of the video, you hear the entire mixed piece, played back in sync with the MC-8 displaying the CV data for channel 1.

For more info about the MC-8, and to see high-res scans of the score & program data sheets for this piece, please visit http://www.rolandmc8.wordpress.com"

Roland MC-202 MicroComposer SN 92400 w/ Original Box, Gig Bag, & Manuals

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"Roland MC-202 MicroComposer with original box, manuals, and Roland case up for grabs. Introduced in 1983, this was Roland's next generation battery operated hybrid MC-4 MicroComposer coupled with a SH-101 analog synthesizer.

The synthesizer section has great bubbly analog sounds. The sequencing portion is great at controlling other CV/Gate equipment including vintage synthesizers and modular eurorack synthesizer. Used by many artists including Aphex Twin, Autechre, and many others.

The unit is in excellent condition and features a modification which bypasses external CV/Gate input signals from the CPU, thereby reducing the lag. Although many companies perform this modification, most of them do so by drilling holes into the sides of the synthesizer.

Included are the original packaging, styrofoam inserts, manuals, and an rare original Roland carrying case."

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