All-in-one Pack for Music Production
The Mobile Studio Canvas includes the next generation sound module/interface and Cakewalk SONAR LE software.
A Perfect Sound Solution
The Mobile Studio Canvas is ideal for a wide range of users, including musicians and educators looking for a great, general purpose sound source, karaoke and bar DJs, hobbyists and non-musicians who need portable MP3 and SMF playback, and any musician who needs instrument accompaniment for live sets.
Superb Sounds Designed by Roland
The included Roland Mobile Studio Canvas sound module will be your go to sound source, no matter what style of music you are performing or producing. The result of over 30 years of Roland synthesizer and sound module development, the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas provides 1,125 total sounds with up to 128 voice polyphony, including GM2, GS and three of Roland’s hyper-realistic Solo Tones, including Shakuhachi, Violin, and Trombone, as well as 32 drum sets; plus built-in hardware DSP FX for Reverb, Chorus, and Mastering.
An Audio & MIDI Interface
Furthering its offering as a complete solution for music production, the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas is also a high quality audio and MIDI interface for Mac and Windows. Capture your ideas with 2-in/2-out performance at 24-bit/44.1 kHz audio quality. Plug your phantom-powered mics into the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas’s XLR inputs to record vocals and other instruments, or plug into the Hi-Z input to get superior sound when recording electric guitar or bass. Plus with V-Link support you can add a whole new dimension to your productions through integration with V-Link compatible video hardware.
Versatile File Playback Options
Leave the computer at home and playback your backing tracks or music on the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas. Simply load standard MIDI files or MP3/WAV/AIFF audio onto a USB Memory Drive, plug it in to the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas’s USB port, then hit play—it’s that easy. Enhanced Transport Controls give you the ability to change keys, tempos, A/B Loop, Repeat, Center Cancel (for Karaoke) and much more. The Mobile Studio Canvas also includes a Play List editor for Mac and Windows.
A Studio or Sound Playback on the Go
The compact and portable Roland Mobile Studio Canvas offers the versatility of 3 power supply options, so you can have your music anywhere you want it. Plug into any laptop or netbook for USB bus power, power the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas from 6 AA batteries, or use the included AC Adaptor.
A Complete Studio
The Mobile Studio Canvas includes SONAR LE music production software for Windows. SONAR LE provides easy tools to record, edit, and mix your music (see specifications for more details). The Roland Mobile Studio Canvas also makes a perfect sound module and audio interface for wide variety of software on Mac or PC including Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Garage Band, Logic, Nuendo, Pro Tools, or SONAR.
What's Inside the Box:
- Roland Mobile Studio Canvas Sound Module & Audio/MIDI Interface
- SONAR LE & Hardware Drivers DVD-ROM
- Owner's Manual
- AC Adaptor and Power Cord
- USB Cable
Please note: AA batteries and USB memory key are not included
Optional Accessories:
- Roland M-UF2G - USB Memory Key*
- Cakewalk A-500PRO - USB Keyboard Controller
- Cakewalk A-500S - USB Keyboard Controller
*Roland USB memory recommended. Roland cannot guarantee correct operation when used with other products.
SONAR LE Specifications:
SONAR LE is the perfect complement to the Roland Mobile Studio Canvas and was designed to provide a simple yet complete solution for your music productions. SONAR LE is based on Cakewalk’s award-winning SONAR 8.5 digital audio workstation and provides everything you need to record, edit, and mix your music.
Key Features:
- Easy to use and powerful – Based on SONAR 8.5
- Record up to 32 audio tracks/64 MIDI tracks
- Supports up to 8 simultaneous inputs and outputs
- Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio quality
- Edit and mix with arrange window, virtual mixing console, piano roll, staff view and more
- Use up to 24 simultaneous effects
- Includes 10 studio-quality audio effects to mix your music
- Use up to 8 simultaneous virtual instruments with easy integration via Synth Rack
- Includes 2 virtual instruments to supplement the Mobile Studio Canvas sound set
- Add additional effects and instruments with VST/VSTi support
- Active Controller Technology™ automatically maps MIDI keyboards and control surfaces to the parameters you need most on effects, instruments, volume, pan, and other mix elements
- Create backing tracks with support for ACID™-format loops
- Expand your studio with ReWire support for Live, Reason, and others
- Supports Windows 7 and Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), as and Windows XP (32-bit)
*In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
Features
Mobile Studio Canvas
- Compact, portable USB Bus powered Audio & MIDI solution,perfect for laptop and mobile use
- 128 polyphony, 1,125 GM2/GS/Mobile Studio Canvas Solo Tones and 32 drum sets
- Features Mobile Studio Canvas Solo Tones including Shakuhachi, Trombone, and Violin
- 2-in/2-out, 24-bit/44.1 kHz audio interface with XLR/¼” inputs/Phantom Power/Hi-Z input, 1 x 1 MIDI interface, and V-LINK support
- Built-in hardware DSP FX for Reverb, Chorus, and Mastering
- USB memory drive for quick playback of MP3/WAV/AIFF/MIDI files
- Enhanced Transport Controls for file playback including the ability to change keys, tempos, A/B Loop, Repeat, Center Cancel (for Karaoke) and more
- Powered by AC Adaptor, USB bus power, or batteries
- Compatible with Windows and Mac computers — Includes SONAR 8.5 LE recording software (Windows only)
Specifications
Internal Sounds:
- Preset Sounds: 1,125 Tones (GM2/GS compatable sounds are included)
- Rhythm Sets: 32
- Roland Solotones: Shakuhachi, Trombone, Violin
User Memory:
- 3 Studio Sets
Effects:
- Chorus
- Reverb
- Mastering
Audio Interface:
- Audio Input/Output Channels:
- Input: 1 stereo pair (MIC, GUITAR: Monaural/LINE: Stereo
- Output: 1 stereo pair
Signal Processing:
- USB Audio: 16-bit/24-bit
- AD/DA Conversion: 24-bit
Sampling Frequency:
- USB Audio: 44.1 kHz
- AD/DA Conversion: 44.1 kHz
Nominal Input Level:
- Input Jack (MIC/LINE/LINE(L))
- Mic: -50 to -30 dBu
- Guitar: -30 to -10 dBu
- Line: -30 to +4 dBu
Nominal Output Level:
- Output Jacks: 0 dBu
SMF/Audio File Player:
- Standard MIDI File Format: 0/1
- Audio File Format: WAV, AIFF, MP3
Display:
- 122 x 32 dot LCD display
Jacks and Connectors:
- MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
- Input jack (Stereo Mini)
- Output jacks (Stereo RCA-PIN)
- Headphone jack (Stereo Mini)
- MIC Input jack (XLR, phantom power available)
- MIC/Guitar Input jack (1/4 inch phone, Hi-Z available)
USB Connectors:
- COMPUTER (supports USB 2.0 Full-Speed USB MIDI and USB Audio)
- MEMORY (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory)
Power Supply:
- DC 9V (AC Adaptor)
- Battery (AAx6, ALKALINE or Ni-MH)
- USB Bus power available
Current Draw:
- Bus power: 500 mA
- AC Adaptor, Battery: 400 mA
Battery Life* (continuous use):
- Ni-MH: approximately 4 hours
- Alkaline: approximately 3 hours
*differs depending on conditions of use
Dimensions:
- mm: 177.6 (W) x 256.7 (D) x 72.1 (H)
- Inches: 7 (W) x 10-1/8 (D) x 2-7/8 (H)
Weight:
- 0.8 kg / 1 lb, 13 oz (excluding batteries)
(0 dBu = 0.775 V rms)
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