Roland MKS-7
DCO Analog



About

Roland MKS-7 Super Quartet is a DCO analog synthesizer, and it belongs to the Roland JUNO family.
(See Alpha JUNO page for other JUNO series.)

Roland MKS-7
Roland MKS-7 (1985)

Roland MKS-7 white version
Roland MKS-7 white version (1985)

MKS-7 Basics

JUNO synth engine.
Velocity added.
Multi-timbral: Melody 2, Bass 1, Chord 4-poly.
PCM Drum Machine - related to Roland TR-707.
1-DCO (Saw / PWM) with a Sub-OSC and a Noise generator.
1-ENV controls both VCF and DCA.
1-LFO controls PWM, Vibrato, VCF and also Chorus rate.
Chord section lacks Noise generator and the Bass part has simplified parameters.
Chord and Melody sections can be used together to make a 6-poly synth.
No Portamento.

Sound Examples

Here is some .mp3 examples of MKS-7.
All sounds are recorded without any effects, internal or external.

Demo 1 (326KB)
Demo 2 (413KB)
Demo 3 (137KB)
Demo 4 (510KB)
Demo 5 (545KB)
Demo 6 (544KB)

Links

ftg The Roland MKS Series site
Roland US .pdf manual downloads
Roland_Junos Yahoo! Groups
Juno106 Yahoo! Groups




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