The Roland MC-09 "PhraseLab" is a Roland synthesizer, described as a Roland TB-303 emulator featuring an effects processor and a 4-part phrase sampler.

The key features of the MC-09 are:

• Single DSP monosynth for bass (TB-303 emulator), lead and drums
• Pattern sequencer for up to two measures with 16 beat per measure resolution
• Four track audio looper, samples patterns or internal input as "phrases"
• Loop control function, allows sampling phrases with varying pitch or chopping and rearranging phrases
• Effect processor (exclusive with monosynth)
• Smartmedia storage
• MIDI in and out connections (but no MIDI thru)

MC-09 PDF Documentation Links:

• Roland MC-09 Owner's Manual
• Roland MC-09 MIDI Implementation

Other Links:

• Roland UK Corporation, Roland MC-09 PhraseLab site
• Roland US Corporation, Roland MC-09 PhraseLab site
• WAV to MC-09 specific sample to WAV conversion software download page
• The Roland MC-09 PHRASE LAB is the most underrated electronic bassline of all time