For Immediate Release

Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Eaddy@RolandUS.com

Roland MV-8000 Production Studio Version 3.5

The MV Evolution Continues

Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 16, 2005—In a show of commitment to the MV-8000 platform, and in response to top requests from MV users in the field, Roland announces the newest software upgrade for the MV-8000: Version 3.5. This free upgrade adds several important “recorder-like” functions to the MV’s feature set. New features include audio-track and mute automation, recordable MFX control-knob movements, 3-band EQ added to the Audio and Instrument parts, a Pencil Tool added to the Piano Roll window, and a Patch Preview mode added to the Import function.

Version 3.5 is the fourth OS version for the MV-8000 platform. To recap:

• Ver. 1 The MV-8000 launch
• Ver. 2 VGA and mouse support added, plus wide file-format compatibility
• Ver. 3 Pattern-based edit, drum grid, and analog-modeling bass synth added
• Ver. 3.5 “Recorder-like” functions added

The new 3.5 update can be downloaded for free from RolandUS.com.

Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products, and music accessories. For more information, contact 323-890-3718.

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