Product Overview
Roland MX-1 Overview
The MX-1 AIRA Mix Performer is an 18-channel performance mixer with analog and digital connectivity, proprietary AIRA audio-MIDI USB capability, step-sequenced beat and master FX, plus transport and tempo control. The MX-1 brings together your synths, drum machines, loops, DAW tracks, and more into a single performance-optimized mixing instrument. It's an ideal piece for performing electronic musicians and producers.
Combining elements of a mixer, control surface, audio interface, and step-based effector, the MX-1 is designed to be the glue of your electronic music rig. In addition to acting as a mixer and global FX unit, the MX-1 can also function in control surface mode with DAW control, opening up even more production possibilities. With per-channel tone/filter knobs to control ten kinds of EQs, filters, and isolators, the MX-1 has a plethora of tools to better integrate every element of your production setup into your live rig.
Features:
- 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
- Ableton Live Lite serial number card included
In the Box
- Roland MX-1 AIRA Mix Performer
- Ableton Live Lite Serial Number Card
- AC Power Adapter
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
Roland MX-1 Specs
| Tempo | 40 to 300 BPM |
| Scenes | 16 x 4 (Bank A, B) |
| Effects | 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 Crusher: 8 types Roll: 8 types |
| Mastering Formats | 10 Types |
| USB Audio | Sampling Frequency: 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz Input: 18 Channels Output: 18 Channels |
| Signal Processing | PC Interface: 24-Bit AD/DA conversion: 24-Bit |
| Sampling Frequency | AD/DA Conversion: 96, 48, 44.1 kHz Digital (In, Out): 96, 48, 44.1 kHz |
| Nominal Input Level | Input 1-4: -26 to +4 dBu (Variable) Input 5/6: -26 to +4 dBu (Variable) |
| Nominal Output Level | Mix Out: +4 dBu |
| Headroom | 18 dB |
| Input Impedance | Input 1-4: 100 Kilohms Input 5/6: 100 Kilohms |
| Output Impedance | Mix Out: 1 Kilohm Phones: 24 Ohms |
| Frequency Response | 96.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0/-2 dB) 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+0/-2 dB) 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz to 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" Stereo Phone Type Mix Out (L/Mono, R) Jacks: 1/4" Phone Type (Unbalance) Input 1-4 (L/Mono, R/Mono) Jacks: 1/4" Phone Type (Unbalanced) Input 5/6 Jack: Stereo 1/8" 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 Adaptor |
| Current Draw | 1.7 A |
| Dimensions | 15.7 x 10.4 x 2.6 (40 x 26 x 6.5 cm) |
| Weight | 4 lb (1.81 kg) |
| Package Weight | 7.05 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 21.4 x 13.4 x 5.7" |
