The Roland JSQ-60 is a polyphonic tabletop sequencer built around the Digital Communication Bus (DCB) standard, enabling direct integration with DCB-equipped synthesizers like the Juno-60 and Jupiter-8. The unit features a compact, well-defined design...
The Roland MC-307 Groovebox represents Roland's strategic middle ground between the basic MC-303 and the feature-rich MC-505, delivering professional-grade functionality at an accessible price point. This sequencing workstation builds upon Roland's...
The Roland MC-500 MicroComposer is a disk-based MIDI sequencer that quickly established itself as an industry standard following its release. Housed in a greyish creamy blue case that some have compared to a cash register, the unit measures 12" × 3¾" ×...
The release of MC-505 took place in 1998. Groovebox is based on the same core as the JV series instruments are, and shares a lot with the JV/XP synthesizer lines. MC-505 is designed for aggressive genres of music, like techno, and for this purpose the...
The Roland MC-80 Micro Composer represented in late 90s a significant evolution in hardware MIDI sequencing, arriving nine years after Roland's previous dedicated sequencer release. This professional-grade machine bridges traditional hardware sequencing...