Roland
Introduces the MT-300s Music PlayerA
Music Tutor(tm) that's also a "Workstation-in-a-Box" January
29, 1998Roland
Corporation U.S. introduces the MT-300S Music Player, a full-featured digital
sequencer and sound module that includes the Music Tutor's "human" like qualities
to assist learners and performers at all skill levels. Retaining the MIDI-simplicity
of earlier MT-Series modules, the MT-300S has the practical features required
by today's aspiring MIDI musicians. The MT-300S is as easy to use as a CD player:
turn it on, insert a music file disk and press Play. It also provides all the
functions a musician needs for an effective and enjoyable practice or performance.
With the MT-300S, players can set and adjust their own tempo during practice with
standard metronome tones, or with additional fun tones like dog and cat sounds
or a human voice count-in. And the LCD's "bouncing ball" metronome feature displays
a musically-flowing visual reference. The MT-300S features GS ensemble sounds
with up to 16 parts and 64 voice polyphony. Each part can be changed and new parts
can be added, using any of the 369 onboard instrument sounds and built-in rhythm
patterns. With this "workstation-in-a-box," MT-300S users can record and piece
parts together one at a time. Once recorded, tracks can be edited note-by-note,
allowing users to easily correct any "mishap." By plugging in a microphone
and muting the melody, the MT-300S is instantly transformed into a karaoke machine.
The MT-300S also features key change and echo functions to enhance any singer's
voice. It even displays the lyrics on Standard MIDI Files on its built-in LCD,
or on an external monitor or TV screen when using the optional LVC-1 Lyrics Video
Converter. The MT-300S produces a broad two-octave range of reference tones
for easy tuning of wind and string instruments. And the MT-300S is completely
portable, sporting a convenient carrying handle. With its internal amplified stereo
speakers, the MT-300S is an always-ready rehearsal or performance partner-any
time, any place. Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution
of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products
and music accessories. For
more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 7200 Dominion Circle, Los Angeles,
CA 90040, 213.685.5141, www.rolandus.com.
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