Features Of The D2 - Roland Groovebox D2 Owner's Manual

Features of the D2

D-FIELD controller for total freedom of expression
The newly developed "D-FIELD controller" is located in the center of the panel. Its three modes (SOUND/XY/SPIN) allow
you to control phrases and sounds in a completely uninhibited way, simply by touching the controller, scratching it from top
to bottom or side to side, or spinning it like a turntable, thus giving rise to performance possibilities that were unavailable
until now.
High-performance sound-synthesis engine
For sound generation, the D2 features a high-performance synthesizer module equivalent to the one that's in the MC-505. A
rich assortment of parameters, including precision filters and ADSR-type envelopes, can be controlled by the D-FIELD
controller to create new sounds. The D2 can also be used as an eight-part multitimbral sound module.
The latest patterns and sounds put you at the forefront of most any scene
The built-in 157 preset patterns and the 232 patterns for use with RPS (original patterns and single-track data extracted from
the preset patterns) cover styles including techno, house, and hip-hop, and are ready for immediate use. The D2 is all you
need to take care of most styles. In addition, 600 sounds and 30 rhythm sets indispensable for dance music have been
carefully selected from classic instruments such as the TB-303, TR-808/909, JUNO, and JUPITER, letting you use the sounds
that match your music scene. Original sounds and patterns that you yourself create can also be saved in internal memory and
recalled at any time.
MEGAMIX function lets you create original patterns in remix fashion
The D2 comes equipped with a newly enhanced version of the MEGAMIX function, which was so popular on the MC-505.
You can create original patterns by recalling and mixing phrases from different parts, such as drums and bass. Using the D-
FIELD controller or the VALUE dial, patterns can be created quickly and easily.
New type of step recording
The D2 features a new feel in step recording. Use the 32 indicators on the panel to specify the input point, and use the REC
FUNCTION section and the D-FIELD controller to instantly edit that point. It's easier than ever before to create original
patterns from scratch. In addition, D-FIELD recording allows operations of the D-FIELD controller to be recorded exactly as
performed, and you can also perform realtime recording using an external keyboard or other MIDI source.
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