Roland MX-1 Mix Performer

Overview

18-CHANNEL PERFORMANCE MIXER WITH STEP-SEQUENCED FX, TRANSPORT, AND TEMPO CONTROL
The MX-1 Mix Performer brings together your synths, drum machines, loops, DAW tracks, and more into a single performance-optimized mixing instrument. Combining elements of a mixer, control surface, audio interface, and step-based effector, the MX-1 is designed to be the nerve center of your electronic music rig. It’s a mixer you can play – and so much more.

Features

• 18 channel performance mixer with step-sequenced FX, transport, and tempo control
• Three kinds of step-sequenced Beat FX (Filter, Side Chain, Slicer) with TR-style buttons
• Six kinds of Master FX (48 variations) with large performance control knob
• Beat FX and Master FX can be applied to any or all inputs; Beat FX are per channel
• Combi mode rhythmically alternates the Master FX using the step-sequencer
• Four AIRA Link USB ports support audio, MIDI, sync, and bus power (on Port 3) for AIRA gear
• Mix mode provides six analog, one digital (stereo), four AIRA (stereo) , and two PC channels through mixer and FX
• External mode provides 18 channels from DAW through mixer and FX (all inputs direct to DAW)
• Control Surface mode for full DAW control via MIDI
• DJ-style cue monitoring, quick mutes, and six fader curves per channel
• Per-channel Tone/Filter knob with ten kinds of EQs, filters, and isolators
• Transport and tempo control with fine, shuffle, and tap-tempo functions
• Instantly save and recall complete setups including all FX configurations
• Unified recording, clip launching and performance mixing for Ableton Live
• Ableton Live Lite is included

Specifications

• Tempo:
  40–300
• Scene Memory:
  16 x 4 (Bank A, B)
• BEAT FX:
  FILTER: 5 types
  SIDE CHAIN: 5 types
  SLICER: 5 types
• MASTER FX:
  DELAY:8 types
  FILTER: 8 types
  SCATTER: 8 types
  FLANGER: 8 types
  BIT CRUSH: 8 types
  ROLL: 8 types
• MASTERING:
  10 types
• Number of USB Audio Max Input/Output Channels:
  Sampling frequency: 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
  Input: 18 channels
  Output: 18 channels
• Signal Processing:
  PC interface: 24 bits
  AD/DA conversion: 24 bits
• Sampling Frequency:
  AD/DA conversion: 96, 48, 44.1 kHz
  DIGITAL (IN, OUT): 96, 48, 44.1 kHz
• Nominal Input Level (variable):
  Input 1–4: -26– +4 dBu
  Input 5/6: -26– +4 dBu
• Nominal Output Level:
  MIX OUT: +4 dBu
• Head Room:
  18 dB
• Input Impedance:
  Input 1–4: 100 k ohms
  Input 5/6: 100 k ohms
• Output Impedance:
  MIX OUT: 1 k ohm
  PHONES: 24 ohms
• Frequency Response:
  96.0 kHz: 20 Hz–40 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
  48.0 kHz: 20 Hz–22 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
  44.1 kHz: 20 Hz–20 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
• Dynamic Range:
  AD block INPUT 1–4: 100 dB typ.
  AD block INPUT 5/6: 100 dB typ.
  DA block MIX OUT: 108 dB typ.
• Connectors:
  PHONES jack: 1/4-inch stereo phone type
  MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type (unbalance)
  INPUT 1–4 (L/MONO, R/MONO) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type (unbalance)
  INPUT 5/6 jack: Stereo miniature phone type
  AUX RETURN (L, R) jacks: RCA phono type
  AUX SEND (L, R) jacks: RCA phono type
  USB FUNCTION Port: USB type B (Audio, Midi)
  USB HOST 1–4 ports: USB type A (Audio, Midi, for only TB-3/VT-3/TR-8/SYSTEM-1)
  USB HOST 3 port can supply USB Bus power
  COAXIAL IN/OUT jack
  MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
  DC IN jack
• Interface:
  Hi-Speed USB
  Digital input, output: Coaxial type (conforms to IEC60958)
  MIDI IN/OUT
• Power Supply:
  AC adaptorCurrent Draw1.7 AAccessoriesOwner's manual
  Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
  AC adaptor
  Ableton Live Lite Serial Number Card*
• SIZE AND WEIGHT:
  Width:
  400 mm
  15-3/4 inches
  Depth:
  264 mm
  10-7/16 inches
  Height:
  65 mm
  2-9/16 inches
  Weight:
  1.81 kg
  3 lbs. 16 oz.