Roland Scooper
This instrument is discontinued

ROLAND SCOOPER EFFECTS UNIT

Scooper is a unique modular effect combining a single-pass loop recorder and Scatter effect with unprecedented control and flexibility. Able to be used as a table-top unit or as a Eurorack module, and with an array of CV/Gate inputs, this compact 21 HP unit has a wide range of uses from studio production to live performance. Not only for modular synth users, Scooper is perfect for keyboard players, guitarists, DJs or any adventurous musician looking to expand their sound. Carefully crafted in Japan, Scooper has large, ultra-smooth controls with over 16 million steps of resolution and is fully re-programmable via computer, smartphone or tablet.

With Scoopers ultra-modern effect technology, you can sample, mangle, degrade and glitch capture loops of incoming audio. After you have captured your audio loop, you can adjust the loops pitch as well adding a number of additional processing effects via the filter sections and Scatter types that slice and warp individual steps. The Scatter type and depth; pitch, filter, sync trigger and Scatter on/off toggle can all be independently controlled using the large, comfortable controls or standard 1/8" patch cables. The Scatter Depth and Scatter Type parameters have independent input level controls which all for adjusting the modulation range when controlled from an external source. The Scooper offers two I/Os which makes it a stereo-capable, 24/96kHz audio interface for Eurorack systems. AIRA Link USB compatibility is also on offer with its single-cable, plug and play connectivity with the MX-1 Mix Performer.

Scooper is an incredible sounding unit straight out of its box, but also allows users the ability to fully customise its internal signal path by re-patching its vast number of virtual sub-modules via a custom application that works on all popular computer operating systems as well as iOS and Android devices. Submodules can be re-patched through an easy-to-use and intuitive drag and drop interface thats allows you to choose which parameters are assigned to the various high-resolution "GRF" knobs. You can reprogram Scooper in realtime via USB connection or save and recall patches with a simple audio signal. You can even share your user patches with other Scooper users.

Scooper includes 15 virtual sub-modules with more available through future expansion: LFO, ADSR, NOISE, SAMPLE & HOLD, RING MOD, FILTER 6dB, FILTER 12dB, TONE, AMP, MIXER, STEREO MIXER, CURVE CONV, GATE DIVIDER, TRIG TO CV DELAY TIME, MIDI CLOCK TO GATE