MIDI COMMUNICATION
 
 
 
 
 
roland vp9000
 
 


TECHNICAL DETAILS

 
Features
SOUND GENERATOR VariPhrase technology (Roland proprietary)
DATA FORMAT 16-bit linear (compatible with 8-bit or 16-bit when importing)
SAMPLING FREQUENCY - 48 / 44.1 / 32 kHz (when sampling or playback)
- 48, 44.1, 32, 30, 24, 22.05, 16, 15, 11, 8 kHz (when importing)
- 44.1 kHz (Internal)
RAM MEMORY 8 Mb (can be expanded up to 136 Mb with SIMMs)
SAMPLING TIME 25" (stereo) or 50" (mono) @ 44.1 kHz with standard 8 Mb onboard memory
MASS STORAGE - Built-in Zip drive (250 Mb)
- Optional external units (i.e.: HD, Jaz, Zip, MO and CD-ROM)
   connected to the built-in SCSI A and B ports
POLYPHONY 6 voices
PARTS Up to 6
OPERATING SYSTEM Main features include:
- <.wav> and format samples direct loading
- Full compatibility with Roland S-700 and Akai S1000 libraries
USER INTERFACE - Based on graphic display and real time controls
- External control with V-Producer dedicated software
DISPLAY Backlit graphic LCD display (240x64 pixels)
INTERNAL
ARCHITECTURE

- Based on Performance, Sample, Phrase
- A Performance can include up to 6 parts
- Each part can include up to 12 Phrase maps (12 samples)

FX PROCESSORS 3 effects (24-bit processing) with independent sends:
- Multieffect (40 types of multi-effects)
- Chorus (8 types)
- Reverb (9 types)
MODIFIERS AND
CONTROLLERS
- Sample's Pitch, Playback speed (Time), Voice characteristics (Formant) and
   Rhythm (Groove) can be changed thru dedicated knobs or via MIDI
- Both real time and automatic editing are available
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS - VariPhrase function (Sample's Pitch, Tempo, Formant and Groove realtime change)
- No Multi-sampling needed
- Sync of parts having a basic different metronome tempo
 
Input/Output, Interfaces and Dimensions
ANALOG INPUTS - Front panel TRS balanced input jack
- Rear panel TRS balanced [L (mono)/ R] input jack x2
ANALOG OUTPUTS - [L/R] jack TRS balanced outputs x2
- Direct Out TRS jack outputs x2
- Headphones jack (front panel)
DIGITAL INPUT S/PDIF connectors x2 (coaxial and optical)
DIGITAL OUTPUT S/PDIF connectors x2 (coaxial and optical)
CONVERTERS - A/D conversion: 20-bit
- D/A conversion: 20-bit
MIDI MIDI In/Out/Thru connectors
SCSI - SCSI-A port (DB-25 type)
- SCSI-B port (Full pitch 50-pins type)
DIMENSIONS 482 (W) x 302 (D) x 87.8 (H) mm. (EIA-2U rack)
WEIGHT 5.4 kg