Roland MC-202

Infobox_synthesizer
synth_manufacturer = Roland
synth_name = MC-202 MicroComposer

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image_caption = Roland MC-202
synthesis_type = Analog Subtractive
polyphony = Monophonic
timbrality = Monotimbral
oscillator = 1 VCO
filter = 1 resonant lowpass
attenuator = 1 ADSR
lfo = 1 sine
ext_control = CV/Gate
memory = 2 tracks
dates = 1983 - 1985
price = $595
fx = None
keys = N/A
velocity = No
aftertouch = No
split = No

The Roland MC-202 (MicroComposer) is a monophonic analog synthesizer/sequencer released by Roland in 1983. It is similar to the TB-303 and SH-101 synthesizers, featuring one voltage-controlled oscillator with simultaneous saw and square/pulse-width waveforms and a resonant -24db filter. The sound and controls are closer to the SH-101 in that it uses sliders instead of rotary knobs to alter its sound, but it is programmed much like Roland's early digital MC-4 and MC-8 Microcomposer sequencers, with an accent and slide functions similar to the TB-303.

Example sounds

listen
filename = Mc202example.ogg
title = An example track using the MC-202
description = Small looped example using the built-in sequencer, filter and controls; no additional effects.listen
filename = Discobotter.ogg
title = another example track using the MC-202
description = simple song arrangement using Roland's MC-202 for the filter hookline, SH-101 for the bass and TR-808 for drums; no additional effects.

External links

* [http://web.archive.org/web/20030609025950/http://pages.citenet.net/users/shawnm/202/ The Roland MC-202 Portable Fun With Only 6 C Batteries!]
* [http://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/mc202.shtml Vintage Synth Explorer]
* [http://www.synthmuseum.com/roland/rolmc20201.html Roland MC-202 at the Synth Museum]
* [http://www.cykong.com/Synths/Roland%20MC-202/RolandMC-202.htm another Roland MC-202 1u Midi Rack]
* [http://www.defectiverecords.com/202hack 202 Hack software to convert MIDI files to a format that can be loaded to the MC-202]