Roland MX-1

The MX-1 Mix Performer brings together your synths, drum machines, loops, DAW tracks, and more into a single performance-optimized mixing instrument. Combining elements of a mixer, control surface, audio interface, and step-based effector, the MX-1 is designed to be the nerve center of your electronic music rig. It’s a mixer you can play – and so much more.

• 18 channel performance mixer with step-sequenced FX, transport, and tempo control
• Three kinds of step-sequenced Beat FX (Filter, Side Chain, Slicer) with TR-style buttons
• Six kinds of Master FX (48 variations) with large performance control knob
• Beat FX and Master FX can be applied to any or all inputs; Beat FX are per channel
• Combi mode rhythmically alternates the Master FX using the step-sequencer
• Four AIRA Link USB ports support audio, MIDI, sync, and bus power (on Port 3) for AIRA gear
• Mix mode provides six analog, one digital (stereo), four AIRA (stereo) , and two PC channels through mixer and FX
• External mode provides 18 channels from DAW through mixer and FX (all inputs direct to DAW)
• Control Surface mode for full DAW control via MIDI
• DJ-style cue monitoring, quick mutes, and six fader curves per channel
• Per-channel Tone/Filter knob with ten kinds of EQs, filters, and isolators
• Transport and tempo control with fine, shuffle, and tap-tempo functions
• Instantly save and recall complete setups including all FX configurations
• Unified recording, clip launching and performance mixing for Ableton Live
• Ableton Live Lite is included

Specifications:

• Sequencer: 18 channel mixer with step-sequenced FX, transport and tempo control
• Analog Inputs: 4 x 1/4" TS, 1 x 1/8" TRS (stereo in), 2 x RCA (stereo aux return)
• Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TS, 1 x 1/4" (headphones), 2 x RCA (stereo aux send)
• Digital Inputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF)
• Digital Outputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF)
• MIDI I/O: In/Out
• Sampling: Yes
• Number of Effects: 64
• Effects Types: 8 x Delay, 8 x Filter, 8 x Scatter, 8 x Flanger, 8 x Bit Crush, 8 x Roll
• USB: 4 x Type A (AIRA instruments, USB enabled devices), 1 x Type B (Function)