Roland 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
Tempo: 40-300
Scene Memory: 16 x 4 (Bank A, B)
BEAT FX:
FILTER: 5 types
SIDE CHAIN: 5 types
SLICER: 5 types
MASTER FX:
DELAY: 8 types
FILTER: 8 types
SCATTER: 8 types
FLANGER: 8 types
BIT CRUSH: 8 types
ROLL: 8 types
MASTERING: 10 types
Number of USB Audio Max Input/Output Channels:
Sampling frequency: 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
Input: 18 channels
Output: 18 channels
Signal Processing:
PC interface: 24 bits
AD/DA conversion: 24 bits
Sampling Frequency:
AD/DA conversion: 96, 48, 44.1 kHz
DIGITAL (IN, OUT): 96, 48, 44.1 kHz
Nominal Input Level (variable):
Input 1–4: -26– +4 dBu
Input 5/6: -26– +4 dBu
Nominal Output Level: MIX OUT: +4 dBu
Head Room: 18 dB
Input Impedance:
Input 1–4: 100 k ohms
Input 5/6: 100 k ohms
Output Impedance:
MIX OUT: 1 k ohm
PHONES: 24 ohms
Frequency Response:
96.0 kHz: 20 Hz–40 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
48.0 kHz: 20 Hz–22 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
44.1 kHz: 20 Hz–20 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
Dynamic Range:
AD block INPUT 1–4: 100 dB typ.
AD block INPUT 5/6: 100 dB typ.
DA block MIX OUT: 108 dB typ.
Connectors:
PHONES jack: 1/4-inch stereo phone type
MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type (unbalance)
INPUT 1–4 (L/MONO, R/MONO) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type (unbalance)
INPUT 5/6 jack: Stereo miniature phone type
AUX RETURN (L, R) jacks: RCA phono type
AUX SEND (L, R) jacks: RCA phono type
USB FUNCTION Port: USB type B (Audio, Midi)
USB HOST 1–4 ports: USB type A (Audio, Midi, for only TB-3/VT-3/TR-8/SYSTEM-1)
USB HOST 3 port can supply USB Bus power
COAXIAL IN/OUT jack
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
DC IN jack
Interface:
Hi-Speed USB
Digital input, output: Coaxial type (conforms to IEC60958)
MIDI IN/OUT
Power Supply: AC adaptor
Current Draw: 1.7 A
Accessories:
Owner’s manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
AC adaptor
Ableton Live Lite Serial Number Card
Width: 400 mm; 15-3/4 inches
Depth: 264 mm; 10-7/16 inches
Height: 65 mm; 2-9/16 inches
Weight: 1.81 kg; 3 lbs. 16 oz.
