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"The D2 Groovebox is the first compact groove music workstation to benefit from Roland's D-Field Controller technology. This touch-sensitive pad makes it easy to program and modify patterns, sounds, effects and more simply by touching the surface
150 all-new patterns
Performance-oriented Groovebox (sequencer/sound module) with all-new interactive design
Easy operation using touch-sensitive D-Field with three distinct modes
SOUND makes playing patterns and sound effects easy by touching the D-Field
XY provides simultaneous control over two parameters (e.g. filter cutoff + resonance)
SPIN creates turntable-style effects by tracing the pad in a circular motion
600 Preset patches and 30 Preset drum kits with waveforms equivalent to the MC-505
150 patterns including new 2-Step and R&B styles, plus 240 RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequence) patterns
Separate Reverb, Delay and MFX sections with Groove-oriented algorithms
New Step Recording method using D-Field and 32 LEDs
Megamix function creates new patterns using parts from existing patterns
The D2 puts you in control of the music with its revolutionary D-Field Controller. The D-Field makes playing sounds, controlling patterns and creating effects as easy as rubbing your finger across the surface. Three modes are provided, each with four buttons used to call up various functions.
This mode allows you to play patterns and sound effects by touching the D-Field and includes the following function buttons:
RPS Play back Realtime Phrase Sequence patterns.
AD LIB Use the pad to play solos manually or via the arpeggiator.
VINYL EFFECT Call up scratching, backspin and other turntable sounds.
ASSIGN 1 Use the D-Field to select or mute patterns and preview Patches.
FILTER Control both cutoff and resonance with one finger.
MFX Use the D-Field to control one of the 25 onboard multi-effects (MFX)
X-FADER Crossfade between two Parts of the current pattern.
ASSIGN 2 Assign the D-Field between Bender, LFO and Envelope.
VINYL Control patterns like a turntable including forward, reverse and stop.
BPM Trace the pad forward or backward to vary the tempo.
SD ROLL Control the speed of snare drum rolls by tracing the pad.
ASSIGN 3 Assign the D-Field between Note Mute, Random Pitch and MFX.
The D2 includes 600 patches with waveforms inherited from the industry-standard MC-505 Groovebox. These dance-oriented sounds include ultra-phat bass and lead synths, screaming TB-303’s, dance piano and strings, plus 30 floor-pounding drum kits. 150 Preset patterns are included and have been programmed in the latest dance music styles such as 2-Step and drum-intensive R&B. Of course, there’s also plenty of house, techno, hip-hop and drum ‘n’ bass."
