ROLAND MT-80S MIDI Player Synthesizer Workstation MIDI Boombox

ROLAND MT-80S MIDI Player Synthesizer Workstation

Specifications:
Sound Source Type Conforming to General MIDI System Level 1 and GS Format
Maximum Polyphony 28
Number of Parts 16
Number of Tones 226
Number of Drum Sets 9 (including 1 SFX Set)
Effects Chorus, Reverb
Music Player Memory Capacity Internal 1 Song/approx. 21 000 notes
Disk Drive 3.5 inch (2DD/720KB, 2HD/1.44MB)
Maximum Measures: 999
Number of Tracks 5 (4 + Rhythm)
Resolution 120 ticks per quarter note
Tempo = 20 - 250 bpm
Transpose -6 - +5 semitones
Compatible Music Data SMF Format 0
SMF Format 1 (up to 17 Tracks)
Display LED (7-seg, 3-digit)
Jacks Front Panel: Headphones
Rear Panel: Outputs (L/R), Mic In, start/stop, MIDI In, AC In
Sound System Speaker 12 cm (5") full range x 1
Amplifier 10 W (mono)
Power Supply AC11 7V, 230V or 240V
Power Consumption 36W (ACT 17V), 39W (AC230V,240V)
Dimensions 380(W)) x201(D)) x 178(H)) mm (15 x7-15/16x 7-1/16 inches)
Weight 4.8 kg (10 Ibs 10 oz)"

Though these units were originally designed to be used in the home as a tool for helping to learn to play the piano, where they really shine IMHO is as a Synthesizer workstation accompanist for live solo players. With a microphone input,(complete with echo!!), and a MIDI input for keyboard controllers and a built in MIDI file player they are the PERFECT gig partner for solo artists.

Roland introduces the MT-80S Music Player. The perfect partner for your piano or any instrument, this compact Standard MIDI File (SMF) music data player lets you play along with fully orchestrated musical performances. Since it is completely self-contained, it is ideal for use with any acoustic instrument. This simple, integrated music player offers an enormous collection of orchestral and band sounds, as well as the sophisticated benefits of MIDI file playback to any musician ... even if they don't play an electronic instrument. The MT-80S is the perfect musical companion.