LAB POINTS

18 channel performance mixer w/ step-sequenced FX, transport, and tempo control
step-sequenced Beat FX (Filter, Side Chain, Slicer) with TR-style buttons
6 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
4 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

LAB REVIEW

The MX-1 is Roland's revolutionary performance mixer loaded with effects options, linking and control possibilities. The 18 channel mixer boasts step-sequenced Beat FX (Filter, Side Chain, Slicer) with TR-style buttons as well as 6 Master FX (48 variations) that can be controlled with the large performance knob. Both types of effects can be applied to any or all inputs, while the Beat FX can be used per channel. Four AIRA USB ports allow the MX-1 to support audio, MIDI, and sync, as well as bus power for AIRA gear. When used in external mode, the MX-1 provides 18 channels from DAW through mixer and FX (all inputs direct to DAW), while Mix Mode offers six analog, one digital (stereo), four AIRA (stereo) , and two PC channels through mixer and FX. When used in Control Surface mode, the MX-1 provides full DAW control via MIDI. In addition to all the mixing options, the MX-1 also features DJ-style cue monitoring, quick mutes, six fader curves per channel, as well as multiple per-channel EQ's, filters and isolators. All this proves the MX-1 is a truly advanced performance mixer in a class of its own. Anyone with AIRA gear would benefit greatly from integrating it into their setup.

TECH SPECS

24-bit, 96, 48, 44.1kHz audio processing
Number of USB Audio Max Input/Output Channels - Sampling frequency: 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, Input: 18 channels, Output: 18 channels
Tempo: 40-300 BPM
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
MIDI I/O, USB
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

COMES WITH

Ableton Live Lite
AC adapter

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