For Immediate Release

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

ROLAND’S MV-8000 WORKSTATION EXPANDS

MV8-VGA and Version 2 Software Add Monitor and Mouse Control

Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 2004—Roland’s MV-8000 sampling workstation takes a quantum leap forward with the new MV8-VGA expander option and Version 2 software, which transforms the MV-8000 into a complete digital audio workstation with mouse and VGA monitor control. View and edit your MV-8000 track and sample data in style on a big screen*, and use the included optical mouse to expedite operations. Even when you’re using an external display and mouse to operate the MV-8000, you can still use the onboard physical controllers (velocity pads, numeric keys, etc.) and view information on the MV-8000’s built-in LCD screen, just as before. You can use the physical controllers for VGA screen operation as well.

In addition to monitor and mouse support, Version 2 expands the MV-8000’s file-import compatibility to include Akai MPC2000/XL program files and Akai S1000/3000 program and sample files. In addition, Version 2 allows the MV-8000’s velocity pads to double as Track Mute/Solo switches. The entire upgrade, software and hardware, is user-installable.

*VGA monitor not included

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 Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 - for media use only), www.RolandUS.com.