Sequencers ⇝ Roland ⇝ Roland MC-505

The MC-505 is also available in keyboard form as the Roland JX-305. It is an upgraded version of the MC-303 with more sounds, more memory, and greater capabilities overall. It was followed by the MC-909.

Specifications

Year Released: 1998

MSRP: 1299.00 USD

Event Memory: 95000

Number of Keys: 16

Polyphony: 64 notes

Multitimbral: 8 parts

Sequencer Resolution: 96 PPQN

Preset Patterns: 714

Tempo Range: 20 - 240 BPM

User Patterns: 200

User Songs: 50

Preset Drumkits: 26

User Drumkits: 20

Effects: 3 effects processors

Arpeggiator: 53 styles

Screen: 16 x 2 character backlit LCD and 6-digit 7-segment LED

Power Consumption: 12 watts

Weight: 5 kg

Dimensions: 462 mm x 320 mm x 110 mm

User Demo Videos

Rating

File Downloads

Roland MC-505 Manual

Roland MC-505 Quick Start

Roland MC-505 Service Notes

Items for Sale on Reverb

Roland MC-505 ($590)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox 1998 - 2002 - Gray ($489.06)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox 1999 | Screen and Potentiometer issues | ($355)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox - 1998 - Excellent Condition ($680.03)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox 1998 - 2002 - Gray ($775)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox 1998 - 2002 - Gray ($858)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox 1998 - 2002 - Gray ($599)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox Circuit Bent and Modified by GlitchScience ($900)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox / Workstation ($599)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox 1998 - 2002 - Gray ($200)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox Legend MC505 ($489)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox 1998 - 2002 - Gray ($429)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox 1998 - 2002 - Gray ($588.34)

Roland MC-505 Groovebox 1998 - 2002 - Gray ($734.20)

Roland - MC-303 , MC-505 , MC-808 - Led Display ($15.99)

Roland - MC-307 , MC-505 , MC-808 - 3X New Tactile Switch ($4.50)

6 original pot for Roland Mc-505 (for destinations outside of those specified, please write to me) ($46.58)

Roland - MC-303 , MC-505 , EG-101 - New Rotary potentiometer ($9.90)

Roland MC-505 Replacement Data Wheel ($15)

Roland MC-505 Power Input Board ($45)

Roland - MC-505 - Rotary Potentiometer ($8.90)

Roland MC-505 Main Board PCB ($110)

Roland MC-505 Sampling Groovebox Original Owner’s Manual & Quick Start Guide ($15)

Roland - MC-505 Groovebox , SPD-20 - New Potentiometer 10KB with center detent ($9)

Roland MC-505 (16x02) LCD replacement screen adapter with 14-pin connector ($49.02)

Roland - JP-8000 , MC-505 - Power Switch ($10.99)

Roland - Power Button - MC-505, MC-808, MC-909, MCR-8, ME-80, MMP-2 , MODEL-660, MP-60, MP101D-MH ($14.90)

Roland - MC-505, MC-909 - Replacement slider knob ($5.99)

Price valid until 09/09/25 - Roland MC 505 - New green display ($58.83)

Power Supply, 9-volt DC, Roland TB-303, TR-505, TR-606, TR-626, MC-202, SH-101, A-500S, SBX-1, BOSS ($24.51)

Power Supply, 9-volt DC, Roland TB-303, TR-505, TR-606, TR-626, MC-202, SH-101, A-500S, SBX-1, SI-80 ($20.84)

Roland - Power Button - MC-505, MC-808MT-100, MT-32, MV-30, MX-5 ($14.90)

01232201 switch naranja Roland para MC505 ($1.84)

Price valid until 09/09/25 - Roland Mc505 - New blue display ($58.83)

Gator Cases Padded Nylon Equipment Bag fits Roland MC-307, MC-505, MC-808 ($92.99)