Micro Composer Its a Fact
The MC-80 Micro Composer builds upon the successful MC-50mkII as a stand-alone MIDI sequencer. Its enhanced by features typically found in many of todays computer-based sequencers. Features include: Stand-alone professional MIDI sequencer with powerful composing, arranging, and realtime performance capabilities Enhanced 480 TPQN resolution for greater feel Several storage options: internal floppy drive, hard drive/ ZIP drive, or external hard drive via optional SCSI port MARK and JUMP buttons provide quick realtime arrangement of songs during practice and performance Advanced Quantize, Realtime Phrase Sequencing (RPS) and Arpeggiator functions Large backlit LCD for quick song selection and easy sequencing operations Assignable footswitch options such as Mark/Jump, Play/Stop, and Fade Out. Optional VE-GSPro Voice Expansion Board turns the MC-80 into an independent workstation adding over 1,000 high quality GS sounds and powerful effects MMC and MTC compatible with two independent MIDI Outs offering 32 independent parts and 64voices of polyphony (with the optional VE-GSPro Voice Expansion Board).

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Playing the Demo Songs
Use the following procedure to listen to the MC-80 demo song featuring tones from the VE-GSPro: Note: The VE-GSPro must be installed in order to hear the MC-80 demo song. 1. Press TOOLS. 2. Press F3 [MIDI], then press F6 [EXPBOARD]. 3. Press F6 [DEMOPLAY] to play the demo song. 4. Press F5 [DEMOSTOP] to stop playback. 5. Press EXIT to return to Song Play mode.

Selecting/Playing Songs

The MC-80 allows you to quickly dial up a song and play it
without any load time. Use the following procedure to select and playback a song: 1. Place the disk with the song data into the floppy drive. 2. Press SELECT and turn the VALUE dial to select the desired song. 3. Press PLAY to begin playback. 4. Press STOP when youre finished.

Selecting VE-GSPro Tones

Installing the VE-GSPro equips the MC-80 with 1117 tones and 42 rhythm kits. The VE-GSPro emulates the tones of the SC-55, SC-88, and SC-88Pro modules. It is necessary to select a tone map before you
select a tone, and then load the song into internal memory. Use the following procedure to select tones:
Connecting External MIDI Devices
The MC-80 features two MIDI Outs and two MIDI Ins for flexible routing of external MIDI devices. Use the following procedure to connect a MIDI keyboard and/or module to the MC-80: 1. 2. 3. Connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the MC-80 to the MIDI IN of your MIDI keyboard. Connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the MIDI keyboard to the MIDI IN of the MC-80. Connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the MC-80 to the MIDI IN of the MIDI module.
Use the CURSOR buttons to select the track to the right of Rec. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select Trk 1. 3. Press F4 [MICRO] and press F1 [CREATE]. 4. Use the CURSOR buttons to select Program Change. 5. Press F5 [LIST] to view the tone maps: 88 PRO, 88 MAP, 55 MAP. 6. Press F5 [88 PRO] to select the SC-88Pro map. 7. Use the CURSOR buttons to select the desired tone. 8. Press F6 [CREATE] to confirm your selection. 9. Repeat Steps 1-8 to select additional tones as desired. 10. Press EXIT to return to Song Play mode.

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Micro Composer Recording MIDI Tracks
The MC-80 can record MIDI data on 16 tracks. Use the following procedure to record to a track: 1. Refer to Selecting VE-GSPro Tones to select sounds. 2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select Rec. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select Trk 1, and press REC. 4. Use the CURSOR buttons and turn the VALUE dial to select the desired values for Tempo, Count In, Rec Mode, and Quantize. 5. Press PLAY to begin recording. 6. Press STOP to return to Song Play mode.
Using Realtime Phrase Sequencing (RPS)
RPS enables your MIDI keyboard to trigger sections of a song with different keys. For example, you can copy the verse, chorus, or solo sections of a song to individual keys. Then you can experiment with different arrangements by triggering different keys in realtime. Use the following procedure to load a demo song with RPS patterns: 1. Insert the MC-80 Demo Disk into the floppy drive. 2. Press SELECT. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select PhraseSeqDemoGs. 4. Press F6 [LOAD] to load the file. Then, press EXIT. 5. Press F1 [SETUP]. 6. Press F3 [PHRASE] to display the Phrase Sequence page. 7. Use the CURSOR buttons to select Key(Note). 8. Turn the VALUE dial to select 37(C#2). 9. Hold down C#2 on your MIDI keyboard to hear the brass pattern. 10. Press other keys in the key range from C#2-C4 to hear other patterns.

Using the Arpeggiator

The MC-80s arpeggiator allows you to play notes simply by holding a chord on your MIDI keyboard. Use the following procedure to select an arpeggio pattern: 1. Press F1 [SETUP], then press F4 [ARPEGGIO]. 2. Use the CURSOR buttons to select Style. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select SEQUENCE B, and hold down a chord on your keyboard to listen to the selected style. 4. Repeat Steps 3-5 to select and listen to other styles.

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MC-80 Micro Composer Compatible Disk Drive Guide
Current Operating System - 1.09
The MC-80 can format a compatible drive up to 2.1 GB. For larger drives, the MC-80 will only address the first 2.1 GB. Most newer SCSI hard drives will work with the MC-80. If a drive is not listed in this guide, it does not necessarily mean that it is not compatible. To make suggestions for future compatibility testing, please contact Roland at (323) 890-3740.

Fixed Hard Drives

Internal -IDE
Manufacturer IBM IBM IBM IBM IBM Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Quantum Quantum Toshiba Toshiba Toshiba Model DBOA-2540, DHAA-2540 DPRA-20810, DSOA-20810 DSOA-21080 Travelstar 2LP, DMCA-21080 DMCA-21440 DTNA-22160 DK222A-54 DK212A-81, DK223A-81 DK212A-10 DK 223A-11 DK 213A-13 DK224A-14, DK225A-14 DK225A-21, DK226A-21 DK238A-32 Europa 540AT Europa 810AT HDD2731 or MK-1002 MAV HDD2716 or MK-2103 MAV HDD2619 or MK-3003 MAV Capacity 540MB 810MB 1GB 1.44GB 2.1GB 540MB 810MB 1GB 1.1GB 1.3GB 1.4GB 2.1GB 3.2GB 540MB 810MB 1GB 2GB 3GB
Note: You will need a HDP88-DLE mounting kit to install these drives into your MC-80. These kits are available from the Roland Corporation U.S. Parts Department at (323) 890-3700 ext. 2289.

Removable Media Drives

Manufacturer IoMega Model Zip 100 Capacity 100MB Please note that the Zip 100 ATAPI model is required

Contact Sources

Internal IDE Drives HCo Computer Products (800) 726-2477
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