Roland MC-808

Roland MC-808 sampling groovebox
ManufacturerRoland
DatesMarch 2006–Early 2008
Price£715 UK, $1249 US
Technical specifications
Polyphony128-note[1]
Timbrality16-part
OscillatorYes
LFOYes
Synthesis typeSampler (musical instrument) (rompler)
FilterYes
Storage memory16MB; expandable to 512MB
ROM: 1,024 patches, 128 rhythm sets,
RAM: 256 patches, 128 rhythm sets, CompactFlash slot
Effectsreverb/delay, chorus/flanger
Input/output
Keyboard1⅓-octave (16-keys) non-piano-style mini key set
External controlMIDI in/out, USB

The MC-808 is a groovebox introduced by Roland in 2006. It is the successor to the late Roland MC-303, Roland MC-307, Roland MC-505 and Roland MC-909.

  1. ^ "Roland MC-808". Future Music. No. 175. Future Publishing. June 2006. p. 30. ISSN 0967-0378. OCLC 1032779031.