| MC-202 MicroComposer | |
|---|---|
 Roland MC-202 | |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Dates | 1983–1985 |
| Price | $595 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | Monophonic |
| Timbrality | Monotimbral |
| Oscillator | 1 VCO |
| LFO | 1 sine |
| Synthesis type | Analog Subtractive |
| Filter | 1 resonant lowpass |
| Attenuator | 1 ADSR |
| Aftertouch expression | No |
| Velocity expression | No |
| Storage memory | 2 tracks |
| Effects | None |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 21⁄2 oct rubber buttons |
| External control | CV/gate, DIN sync |
The Roland MC-202 (MicroComposer) is a monophonic analog synthesizer and music sequencer released by Roland in 1983. It was the first groovebox.[1] Its synth is similar to the TB-303 bass synth and the SH-101 synthesizer, featuring one voltage-controlled oscillator with simultaneous saw and square/pulse-width waveforms. It is a successor to the Microcomposer family of sequencers, including the MC-8 and MC-4.[2] The unit is portable and can be operated from batteries or an external power supply.
- ^ Roland MC-202 MicroComposer Archived 2017-10-26 at the Wayback Machine, Electronic Musician, November 2001
- ^ Chris Carter, ROLAND MC8 MICROCOMPOSER, Sound on Sound, Vol.12, No.5, March 1997