Roland MC-202 Upgraded

US Tubbutec MC-2oh2 adds a wealth of performance features 27/03/23

Tubbutec are back with another inspired re-imagining of a classic vintage synth. This time it's the Roland MC-202, adding a host of expansive features on top of what's already possible. The modification replaces the original CPU, keyboard PCB and display of an MC-202 - and adds a completely new control scheme for MC-202 synthesizers. It's also compatible with the 'DIN-SYNC RE-202' project. Here's the features:

Optimized for live performance, turns your 202 into a 'groove box'.

Three completely independent synthesizer control channels:
The internal synth, the 2nd CV/gate output and a 3rd MIDI out or DRUM channel. Each channel has its own clock divider and MIDI input and output.

Can be clocked via MIDI, DIN-sync or trigger using the TAPE-input

Versatile sequencer with 32 patterns, chainable in song mode, edit patterns and songs while playing, shortcuts for quick live arrangement. Seven sequencer play directions.

Sequence editor with copy, paste, insert and delete options, can modify note pitch, length and note-modifiers on the fly

Arpeggiator with multiple octaves, seven direction modes including 'order of key press'. Can inherit the 'chemistry' of existing sequences, optional euclidian mode and live shortcuts.

Additional modulations: Accent, Filter and PW envelopes

Additional noise sound with envelope.

8-bit LOFI drum sample output with various sound modifiers, sample packs can be uploaded via MIDI

Save and recall up to 8 sets containing sequencer and modulation parameters. No batteries needed

MIDI CC control of all additional parameters, filter cutoff, pulse width, clock dividers and more.

Midi velocity can be linked to various sound parameters.

Various CV-input modes including a 'direct' mode.

Optional HiRes version of MC-2oh2 allows pitch bend control and microtonal tunings.

High quality OLED display

Firmware update via MIDI sysex

A detailed guide and list of all features can be found in the user guide.

More information on the Tubbutec site: https://tubbutec.de/mc-2oh2/

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