D2 Groovebox from Roland Features New Controller

The D2 Groovebox puts the legendary sound and power of the MC-Series at your fingertips using a radical new D-Field Controller. This touch-sensitive pad makes it easy to modify patterns and sounds by touching the surface. And with 150 all-new patterns including the latest 2-Step and R&B styles, the D2 is the ultimate performance Groovebox.

The major features of the D2 are:

• Performance-oriented Groovebox (sequencer/ sound module) with all-new interactive design
• Easy operation using touch-sensitive D-Field with three distinct modes:
• 1. SOUND makes playing patterns and sound effects easy by touching the D-Field
  2. XY provides simultaneous control over two parameters (e.g. filter cutoff + resonance)
  3. SPIN creates turntable-style effects by tracing the pad in a circular motion
• 600 Preset patches and 30 Preset drum kits with waveforms equivalent to the MC-505
• 150 patterns including new 2-Step and R&B styles, plus 240 RPS Mealtime Phrase Sequence) patterns
• Separate Reverb, Delay and MFX sections with Groove-oriented algorithms
• New Step Recording method using D-Field and 32 LEDs
• Megamix function creates new patterns using parts from existing patterns

New D-Field Controller

The D2 puts you in control of the music with its revolutionary D-Field Controller. The D-Field makes playing sounds, controlling patterns and creating effects as easy as rubbing your finger across the surface. Three modes are provided, each with four buttons used to call up special functions.

Killer Sounds and All-New Patterns

The D2 includes 600 patches with waveforms inherited from the industry-standard MC-505 Groovebox. These dance-oriented sounds include ultra-phat bass and lead synths, screaming TB-303's, dance piano and strings, plus 30 floor-pounding drum kits. 150 Preset patterns are included and have been programmed in the latest dance music styles such as 2-Step and drum-intensive R&B. Of course, there's also plenty of house, techno, hip-hop and drum 'n' bass.

Create Your Own Grooves with Megamix

With the D2's Megamix function, it's easy to remix patterns into your own creations. Using the D-Field or Value dial, simply call up a phrase from one pattern, such as a bassline, and combine it with a phrase from another pattern. There are no rules, so you could take a drum 'n' bass rhythm and combine it with a piano riff from a house pattern. With the D2, anything is possible!