Roland MKS-100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

  • Type: MKS-100 Roland digitale Schnittstelle
  • Model: MKS-100
  • Power Supply: Designated to the device; see nameplate for correct voltage rating
  • Spatial angles: Not defined
  • Weight: Not defined
  • Memory: Integrated tinplate computer cache for accumulated sounds
  • Banks: Four (A,B,C and D sample settings have four storage)
  • Sampling / Recording Technique: A method where sound is taken in and translated over to a digital medium using the said method
  • Quick disk compatibility: For saving sounds; the device can use 2.8 inch double sided quick disks
  • Instantaneous Disk Performance: Dynamics, split mode, and the unit has the capability to hold two tones separately.
  • MIDI Performance Characteristics: Contains MIDI mono and poly modes with 8 voices, 1-16 MIDI channels available.
  • Display: LCS and an alpha dial to enable easier use of the unit.
  • Memory Backup: Built in backup that restores previous data even if the unit is turned off (unit should change the unit every 5 years).
  • External Ports: Midi in/out, audio outputs, and ports for microphones instruments.
  • Controls: Several buttons on the unit that serve as performance function altering instrument parameters and editing.
  • Specific functions bending the parameter of the instrument’s voice, adding a pitch changes, and creating arpeggios of the recordings.
  • Dynamic range with touch parameter controls, filter and envelope controls available.
  • Error messages and user manual for operation and use instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the MKS-100?

MKS-100 is a digital sampler that captures sound, which when connects to an instrument allows playback.

  • How many sound banks are provided within MKS-100?

MKS-100 provides MKS-100 with four identifiable sound banks, detailing A, B, C, and lastly, D.

  • What types of disks are compatible with MKS-100?

Any sampled sound can be stored in a 2.8-inch double sided quick disk, as this is the format that MKS-100 supports.

  • Is it possible to link MKS-100 with other MIDI instruments?

MKS-100 is indeed able to be connected to other MIDI devices via MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports as it is a MIDI compatible instrument itself.

  • What are the steps of the MKS-100 when sampling sounds?

The MKS-100 operates by digitizing audio signals and saving the resultant signal levels into digital memory.

  • Does MKS-100 device include a feature that will save any data I stored?

MKS-100 consists of a memory backup which is considerably efficient as it saves every stored data even if it is turned off.

  • What is the average duration for the back up battery?

Every five years is deemed appropriate for the backup battery to be replaced.

  • Will I be able to alter the sampled sounds?

Altering of the sampled sounds while taking advantage of all of the different parameters and controls the MKS-100 device provides is indeed an option.

User Manual

Roland MKS-100 User Manual
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