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Description
Designed for the modern DJ and sound enthusiast, the Roland DJ-70 MKII synthesizer offers a versatile platform for creating dynamic soundscapes. This powerhouse combines the flexibility of a DJ setup with the capabilities of a synthesizer, making it ideal for both live performances and studio sessions. Featuring a 61-key keyboard, the DJ-70 MKII ensures a full range of expressive playability, perfect for crafting everything from deep bass lines to intricate melodic runs.
With its intuitive sampling capabilities, you can capture and manipulate sounds directly on the fly, a feature that sets the DJ-70 MKII apart in its category. The onboard sequencer allows for real-time editing and arrangement, providing musicians with the tools needed to push creative boundaries. The user-friendly interface and robust connectivity options, including MIDI, make it an excellent choice for both seasoned professionals and aspiring musicians looking to expand their setup.
Key Features:
- 61-key keyboard for expressive performance
- Intuitive sampling with real-time sound manipulation
- Onboard sequencer for dynamic music creation
- User-friendly interface with robust connectivity options
- Ideal for live performances and studio production
- MIDI compatibility for seamless integration with other gear
Videos
ROLAND DJ-70 by Marians
Remix "Don't Go" by Roland DJ-70 MKII
Remix "Don't Go" by Roland DJ-70 MKII
ROLAND DJ-70 by Marians
Dance Anni '90 con Roland DJ-70 MKII
ROLAND DJ-70 by Marians
Anni '90 Mix ICE-MC Roland DJ-70 MKII
ROLAND DJ-70 by Marians
ANNI '90 MEDITERRANEAN PROGRESSIVE - Mix by Roland DJ-70 MKII
ROLAND DJ-70 by Marians
Roland DJ-70 MKII & Pioneer XDJ-RX2 (Remix Anni '90)
ROLAND DJ-70 by Marians
Reviews
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Sampler from another era, still was innovative!
This is a blast from the past. When ZIP drives were the hype, and MPC was king of samplers. But this thing is another type of samplers. While the MPC was mainly aimed at hip-hop heads, the DJ-70 MK2 offered the same type of specs; up to 32MB of RAM, a SCSI port, and the same sample editing features. You could split the keyboard, use the jog wheel to create a (not so much) scratch-like effect. So it basically was an MPC in a keyboard format.
Mike Patton of Faith No More, Mr.Bungle, Fantômas, Tomahawk, Peeping Tom and other famous projects, used one live between 1996 and 2002.
Artist usage
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During the Bizarre Festival performance in Cologne, Germany on August 19, 2000, Mike Patton can be seen using the Roland DJ-70 MKII, as captured in the video by MrBungleChannel on YouTube.
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Per these combined screenshots from a 1999 DJ set @ Hyperactive and a different 1999 DJ set at an unspecified location Thomas Bangalter utilized a Roland DJ-70mkii sampler. While these videos are low-res, there have been no other products on the market before or since that feature a scratch-platter control on the right hand side of a 37 note keyboard with a backlit LCD in that location. The fact that the "DJ-70" label on the body is not in large white text identifies this unit as a "mkii".
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