Roland Introduces New MC-101 & MC-707 Groveboxes

Published on Sep 5, 2019 RolandChannel

Playlist:
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX for Live Electronic Music Producers and Production
Roland MC-101 GROOVEBOX for Beatmakers and Mobile Producers
Roland MC-101 GROOVEBOX: Overview
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX: Overview
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX: Performance
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX: Production
Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX: Sound

ROLAND MC707 User Videos


Playlist:
ROLAND MC707 IN-DEPTH REVIEW - BoBeats
Roland MC-707: Unboxing & Playing - Doctor Mix
Roland MC707 Groovebox - Hands On - Future Music Magazine
Roland MC707 Groovebox | Roland 1909 Launches - sonicstate
1st test with the Drum Machine part of the Roland MC 707 - Sound Provider


"The Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX has everything electronic music producers need to create a song or perform a live set without a computer. The MC-707 is armed with an eight-track sequencer optimized for fluid production, our latest deep synthesis engine, a powerful sampler, massive effects palette and 16 ultra-sensitive pads for playing or sequencing drum parts, melodic basslines, or polyphonic chord progressions.

The MC-707’s eight-track sequencer is made for today's electronic-focused music styles and ever-evolving subgenres. The TR-REC step sequencer is just like those found on classic Roland drum machines, perfect for building rhythm parts quickly. There are also 16 ultra-sensitive pads for playing or sequencing drum parts, melodic basslines, or polyphonic chord progressions.

The MC-707 features our latest sound engine, which fuses virtual analog and modern PCM. It’s flexible, powerful, and lets you dig deep into its sonic capabilities. It has the sounds of legendary Roland rhythm machines and synthesizers that are the foundation of electronic music—including the TR-808, TR-909, TB-303, JUNO-106, and SH-101. But the MC-707 also looks forward, with modern digital and hybrid sounds perfect for creating future classics—today.

In addition to its deep synthesis engine, the MC-707 has a powerful sampler with on-the-fly recording that synchronizes to your project's tempo and works as an updateable and expandable platform that never gets stale. Keep things fresh with new loops, one-shots, phrases, and synth sounds—all available online."


"The Roland MC-101 GROOVEBOX combines premium-quality synthesizer and drum sounds, samples, patterns and effects in a compact four-track sequencer that’s go-everywhere portable. Create whenever, and wherever, inspiration strikes with this pocket production studio and add performance-ready tracks to your DAWless or compact synthesizer setup.

The MC-101 has a four-track sequencer optimized for beatmakers, producers and mobile music makers creating today's electronic and dance-oriented music. You can use the 16 ultra-sensitive RGB pads to create drum, bass, and synthesizer patterns and create your own original music. It's your musical playground, where you can freely combine loops and one-shots with melodic phrases including your own imported audio recordings and MIDI sequences. Compose and trigger clips, rearrange, re-sample, record your knob movements, and more.

On top of that, add the Roland sounds that have defined electronic and dance genres for over forty years. Legendary instruments like the TR-808, TR-909, JUNO-106 and SH-101 are all here, ready to replicate classic sounds or be combined, tweaked, and processed into entirely new sounds.

With the MC-101's massive effects palette, your music sounds polished and fully-produced. Each track has independent effects processors with a huge number of variations. The lush chorus brings depth to pads and other synth sounds. Delays and reverbs create evocative spaces and add movement to delicate sequences. Overdrive, distortion, and amp simulation add grit and intensity to synths, guitars, drums and more. You can also run your entire mix through master effects like filters, bit-crushers and a master bus compressor that glues it all together with punch and clarity."

Roland MC-707 & MC-101 "Analog Dreams" & "Cinematica" Soundsets

video upload by LFOstore

https://sellfy.com/lfo/

'Analog Dreams' is a first chapter from our Roland MC-707 & MC-101 preset series.

Both Roland MC-707 & MC-101 are complex machines containing all Rolands best & historical synths in one portable and affordable combine!

We had put all our effort for the 'Analog Dreams' and make 50 massive & deep presets with velocity & mod wheel controllers approved.

It’s really hard to believe that such beautiful sounds are coming from such a tiny synth!

LFO team is glad to introduce 'Analog Dreams' soundset for Roland MC-707 & MC-101

50 most beautiful, warm, analog & deep sounds immediately ready to go in your sound production including:

Warm Bass & Poly Keys.
CS Series, Juno Series, JX Series, Polysix & Jupiter Emulations.
Deep Strings & Pads.

All the sounds are handmade & reacting on velocity & modulation wheel.

Made by Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author of 'Stratosphere' for Wavestate.

Enjoy!

Roland MC-707 & MC-101 - "Cinematica" Soundset
video upload by LFOstore

"Introducing Roland MC-707 & MC-101 – 'Cinematica' 50 organic presets!

'Cinematica' is a second chapter from our Roland MC-707 & MC-101 preset series.

Both Roland MC-707 & MC-101 are complex machines containing all Rolands best & historical synths in one portable and affordable combine!

We had put all our effort for the 'Cinematica' and make 50 massive & deep presets with velocity & mod wheel controllers approved.

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation & Anton Sacral Reason author 'Stratosphere' for Wavestate

Our presets are ready to go in your tracks in every genre of modern electronic music.

Inside the pack:

Beautiful deep strings & pads
Space Soundscapes
Rhytmic Elements
Ethernal & oriental plucks
String emulations: Juno & CS-80

Enjoy and may the music come with you!"

Roland MC-101, JU-06A, and Octatrack MK2 performance at Patchwerks

Published on Apr 18, 2020 Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) performs on the Roland MC-101, the Roland JU-06A, and the Elektron Octatrack. The focus of the performance was to showcase the MC-101's potential in a live scenario, playing with other instruments.

From Roland:
"Produce and perform music anywhere, anytime—without clutter or complications. The MC-101 GROOVEBOX has all the high-quality sounds, sequencing, and effects of the professional MC-707, in a compact four-track version that’s go-everywhere portable. Get started with an inspiring collection of ready-to-go sounds and patterns, or easily create your own. Craft a unique style by importing custom sounds and loops that sync to tempo. And you can perform with the MC-101, triggering clips and shaping your sounds with direct, hands-on control."

Order the Roland MC-101 here: https://bit.ly/roand_mc_101

From Roland:
"The JU-06A is the best of the JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 in one synth. It has the continuous high-pass filter of the 106, the envelope-controllable pulse-width-modulation of the 60, and the unique filter behavior of both, instantly switchable from the front panel. The sound is indistinguishable from its vintage counterparts, even while tweaking controls or using extreme settings. And no vintage JUNO would be complete without the swirling sound of its legendary chorus, faithfully recreated, right down to the lovable (and thankfully adjustable) noise."

Order Roland JU-06A here: http://bit.ly/Roland_JU-06A

From Elektron:
"During its seven year life span, the original Octatrack quickly became one of the most widely used live performance samplers. An industry standard if there ever was one. It undoubtedly changed the way gear setups look like and gave artists the power to perform live in the truest sense of the word. Now the Octatrack MKII is here. Sharper, better, more robust. It proudly carries the legacy of its predecessor, confirming the position as the creative artist’s instrument of choice."

Order the Octatrack MK2 here: http://bit.ly/octatrack_sampler

https://patchwerks.com/
Demo by: Matthew Piecora
https://www.youtube.com/EZBOTMUSIC"

Roland AIRA Version 1.8 Firmware Update for MC-707, MC-101, and VERSELAB MV-1

video upload by RolandChannel

"Version 1.8 update for the MC-707 GROOVEBOX, MC-101 GROOVEBOX, and VERSELAB MV-1 adds a host of requested features to your instrument. In this video, Zeale walks through the new enhancements for each instrument as well as how to import clips and new Production Packs.

New functions include undo/redo plus clip import, export, and save. Clip compatibility between the MC-707, MC-101, and VERSELAB MV-1 means you can load clips straight from an SD card, then save and share between units or with other MC and VERSELAB users. There are also three brand-new MFX to embellish your sound—Exciter, Phonograph, and JD Multi—as well as support for pitch bend, hold, and other MIDI CC recording options.

Expand your sound and clip library with new MC/MV Production Packs. These top-shelf collections of clips and sample-based tones designed by Wave Alchemy will expand your sound library or jump-start new ideas for songs. Each Production Pack contains 48 custom tones, 50-plus drum one-shots, 16 kits, and 64 clips—with clips organized in groups of four for building 16 custom scenes.

If you’re an MC-707 GROOVEBOX owner, you can now set the key and scale of your project. And there’s a multitrack mode for Pad Note.

If you’re an MC-101 GROOVEBOX owner, you’ll find a game-changing partial editor for creating compelling tones directly from your MC-101. Plus, you can set the key and scale of each of your projects.

If you’re a VERSELAB MV-1 owner, this update includes a powerful random tone designer for quickly creating interesting sounds from a variety of algorithms. The update also adds another much-requested feature: vocal take panning.

And that’s not all. Find more under the hood when you download the Version 1.8 update.

0:00 INTRODUCTION
1:26 CLIP COMPATIBILITY/IMPORT
2:21 VERSELAB MV-1 IMPORT CLIPS & PRODUCTION PACKS
4:19 MC-101 IMPORT CLIPS & PRODUCTION PACKS
6:15 MC-707 IMPORT CLIPS & PRODUCTION PACKS
7:46 UNDO & ADDITIONAL UPDATE FEATURES
8:37 MV-1 RANDOM TONE DESIGNER
9:41 MC-101 TONE PARTIAL EDITOR
11:35 MC-707 ADDITIONAL UPDATE FEATURES

To download Version 1.8 Update please visit:
MC-707 GROOVEBOX: https://www.roland.com/global/product...
MC-101 GROOVEBOX: https://www.roland.com/global/product...
VERSELAB MV-1: https://www.roland.com/global/product..."

A Cold Forest - live outdoor synthesizer experimental loop jam with SH-101, MC-101, TD-3 and RC-500

video upload by drone-in-the-woods

"Although the sun was sneaking through here and there, and lizards were sunbathing on the logs at the edge of the woods, this was a cold forest session under the dense evergreen canopy. I was fortunate to create and jam out this track in record time, before returning to the top of the hill and the warmth of late summer.

Roland SH-101
Roland MC-101
Behringer TD-3
Boss RC-500


drone-in-the-woods | A Cold Forest
composed and performed by Keith Sutton
Goodwood 26/08/21"

Mighty chestnut drone - four synth outdoor drone jam with SH-101, Poly-800, Gaia Sh-01 and MC-101


"My favourite local tree, I like to think this is the mother-tree of the surrounding woods.

drone performed by Keith Sutton 19th Aug 2021
in Stoke Wood.

gear used:
Roland SH-101 into Boss DD6 delay
Korg Poly-800 into Ibanez session man ss10 into Boss DD7 delay
Roland Gaia Sh-01
Roland MC-101"

Vince Clarke Studio For Sale

LINK via Alex.
"Due to Relocation... Vince Clarke from Erasure is Auctioning over 160 items of Audio Equipment from his UK Studio. All have been regularily serviced. Most have documentation. Five items a day will be Auctioned starting from Wednesday 24th October.

Items that will be sold:
Gentle Electric Model 101 ---------Ear 822Q --------Drawmer DS201 Gate -------Drawmer DS201 Gate-------- DBX 166A Comp------- DBX 166A Comp----- Yamaha SPX90-------- Roland SDE3000A --------Eventide H3000-D/SE------ Bel Electronics BD-80-------- Lexicon PCM70-------- Bel Electronics BA40-------- Korg Stage Echo----- DeltaLab Effectron ADM1024------ Orban/Parasound 106CX------ Korg Signal Delay----- Roland Space Echo----Lexicon Primetime-------- Peavey Reverb -----Ear 823MQ------- Drawmer DL221---- Roland GS 6 --------Otari DTR-7-------- Aiwa XK007 Excelia------ Denon DCD 595----- Furman Sound RV-1------- Astorias Classical Accoustic GTR JM155------- Martin&co Steel String Accoustic---------- Yamaha NS-10 Pair--------- Yamaha NS-10 Pair------ Ear 509mkII Amplifier-------- Ear 509mkII Amplifier ----------Ear 549 Amplifier------ Ear 549 Amplifier------- Ear 549 Amplifier-------- Ear 549 Amplifier-------- Un-named Studio Control Speakers-------- SAE P50 Amplifier----- SAE P50 Amplifier------- NAD 3020A Amplifier------- Akai S1000------ Roland A110 Midi Display-------- Alesis DATA DISK-------- Dual 505-2 Turntable------- Revox 1/4 inch 2 Track Recorder --------David 9000 Speakers ---------Studer C37 Type828 2 Track Recorder----- Studer A80 24 Track Recorder ---------EMT 140 Plate Reverb ------UMI Computers x 8 with drive and memory cards-------- Optikenetics Solar 250 Light --------Speaker Stands 45cm High --------AS Filter Bank FB3----- EMO RackLight RK1-------- Sycologic AMI------- Sycologic M16x ---------Sycologic PSP------- FriendChip SRC-------- FriendChip SRC/AT ----------Ensoniq KMX-16 ---------DAC High Capacity Storage System------- Amek Mixing Console -------Groove Electronics MC-Lites Midi Box---------- JBL M553 Crossover --------Tascam DA-P1 DAT-------- Arun Oxley Pin Patch--------- Otari Radar 24 Track Hrd Drv Recorder Plus SCSCI Drive--------- Otari RE-8E Controller--------- Amek Mice Controller----- Studer A80 VU Remote Control----- Studer AutoLocator-------- Bantam Jack Patch 6 1U units of 96 inputs--------- A/DA GTR Flanger ----------ProCo GTR FX RAT------ DaneElectro Tuner---- Signex CPM22 MIDI Patch--------- Symetrix Headphone Amplifier SX204-------- Fairlight C.M.I--------- Erasure MIDI/Gate System --------Beckmann9020 Oscilloscope------ Roland PMA-5----------- Roland PMA-5------ Roland MC-4 Micro Composer---------- Roland MC-4 Micro Composer------- Roland MC-4 Micro Composer------- Roland MC-4 Micro Composer --------Roland MC-4 Micro Composer---- Roland MC-4 Micro Composer--------- Roland CV Interface 0P-8M ----Roland CV Interface 0P-8M -----Roland CV Interface 0P-8M---- Roland CV Interface 0P-8M ------Roland CV Interface 0P-8M-------- Roland Digital Cassette Recorder MTR100------- Roland Digital Cassette Recorder MTR100 --------Roland Digital Cassette Recorder MTR100 ------Roland SBX-80 Midi Sync Box ------Roland MC-300 Micro composer-------- Roland MC-500 MKII Micro Composer---Behringer Ultra X crossover---- BSS DPR522 Gate----AB 215 EQ--- Behringer ULtra Q Pro--- BSS FCS 926 Varicurve--- BSS FCS 926 Varicurve--- BSS FCS 920 Varicurve--- Klark Teknik DN514 Auto Gate--- Behringer Multicom 4ch Compresser--- Behringer Composer Pro 2ch Compresser---- Roland SDE 3000--- AB 215 EQ--- Roland SDE 3000---Yamaha SPX90---Yamaha R1000 Reverb--- DBX 120-DS--- BSS Soundweb 9088i Signal Processer--- BSS FCS 920 Varicurve---- Yamaha SPX90MkII---- Behringer Composer Pro 2ch Compresser--- Behringer Virtualizer Pro--- Behringer Multicom 4ch Compresser---- BSS DPR502 Midi Noise Gate---- DBX 500 SubHarmonizer---- DBX 160 2ch Compresser VU Meter Version---- AB 215LT EQ---- Yamaha PM180 Rack Mixer---- Behringer Tube Ultra Q---- Behringer Tube Ultra Q---- Behringer Tube Ultra Q---- AB 231 EQ---- Roland Dimension SDD-320---- Citronic V-4.5 Conquest 2ch Amplifier---- White Parametric EQ---- White Parametric EQ--- Crest Century 24ch Mixing Console---- Crest 32ch Mxing Console---- Duke Box----"

Pictured above: Roland Space Echo RE-201 and Korg Stage Echo.
Vince Clark's hobbit / mushroom looking studio.

Roland MC-101 Six FREE Vintage Drum Machines

Published on Nov 21, 2019 kvfive

"Six FREE Vintage Drum Machines for the Roland MC-101 Groovebox

Linn LM-1
Boss DR-110 Graphic
Boss DR-220E
Korg MiniPops MP7
Sequential Circuits DrumTraks
Boss DR-55

To make use of these six project files (.mpj)
simply place them within the 'PROJECT' folder located on your Roland MC-101 SD Card.

To load the individual Drum Machine:

Press the 'Project' button on your MC-101,
use the data wheel to display 'LOAD' - depress the data wheel,
scroll through the project files to locate and load a machine.

These early Boss DR beat boxes had very few sounds onboard,
so I've added some phrases from the Texas Instruments vintage 'Speak & Spell' machine. (Just to fill the slots up on the MC-101)

Download link:

http://www.kv5.uk/freestuff.html

Thanks for watching :-)"

Roland Museum Germany Massive Synthesizer Selloff - Most Gear for Sale in a Single Auction

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

This one in via Marko of Retrosound.de.

26.000,00 Euro gets it all.

via this auction

Someone needs to contact the Guiness Book of World Records. Longest list of gear for sale ever:

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Roland MC-101 John Foxx Style - Groovebox

Published on Oct 7, 2019 kvfive

"I'm a big fan of John Foxx so thought I'd try and do something in his style using the new Roland MC-101 Groovebox & a couple of additional synths.

Roland MC-101: Drums, Bass Synth & Overtones.
Roland System-1: Lead sound.
Waldorf Streichfett: Phased string (sequenced from the Keystep)
Behringer MS-101 (MS-1): White noise sound.
Roland TR-08: Snare & claves (midi clocked from the MS-101)

Thanks for watching !

http://www.kv5.co.uk"

Roland CMU-810

Click here for shots via this auction. Details: "This is the Roland CMU-810 Compusynth, one of the rarest synths ever made by Roland DG Group, an obscure offshoot of the Roland Corporation that remains to this day. In the old dealer price sheets from the 80's it was listed as an expander for the CMU-800 Compu Music, a small mixer/synth/drum machine in a similar housing that you hooked up to a computer. If you look online or read Peter Forrest's A-Z book, a false rumor has perpetuated that this is simply an SH-101 or an MC-202 in a metal box without a sequencer. They reference the schematics but the schematics are nowhere to be found. I've been looking for years for them without any luck. I've compared all three synths side by side, and have triggered the CMU from both an SH-101 and MC-202 sequencer as well as the Roland MC-4. The sound out of this box is entirely different than it's younger cousins, more aggressive, with a faster attack, and much nicer filter. The SH-101 and MC-202 sound very plasticky and thin compared to the CMU. The CMU-810 sounds more like the SH series of synths and soundwise it's probably closer to the SH-09. It excels at bass sounds and percussive effects. It also differs from the MC-202 and SH-101 in that it has a delay slider on the LFO, an input to control the VCA for tremolo effects, and removes the trigger control over the envelope. It also has a built in miniature mixer so you can merge the sound of two additional synths or drum machines (MC_202/TR-606?) with the output of the CMU. It sports sliders from the era of the Jupiter-8 indicating that it probably predated the MC-202 and SH-101 by at least a year or so. One European reviewer on SonicState wrote, "They say it is like the 101/202 but I have not heard any of them (101/202) as aggressive as my new baby (cmu). Very clear, very warm, loads of rumbling and as stated before it can be a very aggressive basspump. If you want to get rid of yours give me a shout cause I would not mind linking a few together." I agree 100%. I would buy one over an MC-202 or SH-101 anyday. But the CMU makes a good partner for either of these synths because it takes up such a small footprint and can act as a second voice when hooked up via CV/GATE. You can watch a video of a CMU-810 on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eof7hVqBsw0"



Previous CMU-810 posts

Teenage Engineering OP-Z v Roland MC-101

Published on Sep 22, 2019 Matt Craven

"OP-Z and MC-101 go head-to-head in a battle.

I have been a huge fan of the OP-Z since launch and it keeps on getting better with firmware updates, but I am also a huge fan of those legendary Roland synth and drum sounds.

I sequenced Inspector Norse by Todd Terje on both for comparison."

Update:

Teenage Engineering OP-Z & Roland MC-101 Tag Team

Published on Sep 22, 2019 Matt Craven

"After their earlier grudge match (https://youtu.be/Sy94wJ-qqzM), they decided to put their differences aside, called a truce and join forces.

OP-Z making drum noises on tracks 1-4 and sequencing MC-101 on tracks 5-8. Used Anker USB C adapter and Roland UM-One ii."

Roland MC-101 & MC-707 GROOVEBOX v1.7 Update: Scene Chain, Audio Insert Enhancements, and more

video by RolandChannel

"Dig into Version 1.7 for the Roland MC-707 and MC-101 and take your creativity to the next level with the latest GROOVEBOX features and enhancements.

Now it’s easy to create tracks in a more traditional song structure. The new Scene Chain feature can automate the groove and free your focus for other aspects of your performance. Chain Scenes sequentially and set playback length for evolving arrangements, or turn off the chain on a Scene to vamp or transition to new ideas.

The Audio Insert function is fantastic for live applications, turning the MC-101 or MC-707 into a performance mixer for routing external audio into the various effects. V1.7’s updated Audio Insert functionality now allows routing of internal tracks one into the next, creating opportunities to stack MFX for intricate, layered effects textures.

Use the upgraded Chord Designer to auto-assign chords chromatically or diatonically within a selected scale, making it easy to apply changes across all your pads.

No matter how you use it, this feature-packed update is sure to help boost your beats and expand your sound.

In this video, Peter Brown introduces you to the new MC GROOVEBOX features in Version 1.7:
00:00​ Intro
00:33​ Scene Chain
04:55​ Audio Insert Updates
06:25​ Chord Designer
07:35​ Scatter Enhancements
09:59​ Clip Export (MC-101)
11:48​ Count-In"

Roland MC-101 First Day ! It's not just for 'Dance Music'

Published on Oct 3, 2019 kvfive

"First session with the new Roland MC-101, highly impressed !

The MC-101 is sequencing the Behringer MS-101 (Bass sound)
and the MAM MB33 Retro on tracks 3 & 4.

Midi clock goes to the Arturia Keystep which is sequencing the Waldorf Streichfett (phased string sound) which is passed through a Boss PH-3 Phase Shifter.

MC-101 tracks 1 & 2 are the units internal sound engine...

Track 1 - CR78 Drums
Track 2 - Super Saw

Thank you for watching !"

CME WIDI Master Bluetooth Demo & Roland MC-101 First Demo

video by SynthAddict

Great website on the left. ;)

"WIDI Master uses MIDI DIN-5 in and out ports, powered by the out port

When plugged in to MIDI out it starts in Master Mode to pair with any nearby
MIDI controller without a computer (DAWless). If no master is found in few moments it goes into normal mode like other mfg's BT dongles (Yamaha etc.).

Following the WIDI demo is my first Roland MC-101 demo, right out of the box. What a great little unit. The WIDI allowed me to use my CME XKey Air 25 to add expression (velocity/aftertouch) the the MC-101 (the pads don’t send either).

With the MC-101 0n batteries as well as the XKey, it’s a great wireless MIDI, portable studio. You can add samples to the SD card from iPhones now (with a simple card adapter) so a computer is not needed, only for Roland Cloud patches :-)"

Roland MC-101 Groovebox Sounds

Published on Sep 20, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Roland MC-101 is a powerful and compact groovebox. It has four channels, which can each be used as a powerful 16 track drum channel, polyphonic synth or looper channel. It also included a powerful sequencer and built in effects. The MC-101 also runs on batteries if you want to make music away from a power outlet.

The synthesizer has PCM as well as virtual analog oscillators and an impressive 64 voices of polyphony. The drum tracks can load built in or user added samples from the SD card. The looper tracks can record and loop other channels or the master output.

MC-101 available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/roland...

#PerfectCircuit #MC101 #GrooveBox"

Live Techno with Cristian Varela and the Roland MC-707 & MC-101 GROOVEBOX

Published on Dec 26, 2019 RolandChannel

"DJ, producer, label founder, festival organiser and one of the most enthusiastic people you’ll ever meet—Cristian Varela is on a mission to take techno to the masses. Week in, week out, the Spanish-born powerhouse plays to huge crowds all over the world, often adding live performance elements into the mix to give himself an edge.

As the owner of the coolest customised MC-505 you’ll ever see, Cristian talks about how he got started with the Roland GROOVEBOX range, his twenty-year experience from the MC-505, what he thinks of the latest MC-707 and MC-101, and why you’ll find them right beside him on stage, in some of the biggest—and loudest—electronic clubs in the world.

You can download exclusive FREE Roland MC-707 & MC-101 GROOVEBOX Projects from Cristian via aira.roland.com/soundlibrary, and many more presets, patches and patterns for your GROOVEBOX."

Too Pieces [Cover] MC-101 - JU-06A + Aira, Boutiques, Volcas

Published on Nov 3, 2019 Micro Banshee

A Roland MC -101 Version of Yazoo's 'Too Pieces'

#rolandboutique #roland

As always, the track is played 'live' in one take - with no DAW, editing or post production.

Recorded live 03/11/2019.

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Arturia MicroFreak + Roland MC-101 beatmaking

video by Gabe Miller Music

"I show the process for designing sounds on the Arturia MicroFreak, recording song ideas, then flipping them as samples on the Roland MC-101 to make some futuristic trap and lofi hip hop beats.
Get my $5 sample pack: https://gumroad.com/l/gabeoneshots​
Subscribe for more electronic music!

00:00​ Intro
02:32​ Microfreak: Beat One
04:29​ MC-101: Beat One
06:55​ Microfreak: Beat Two
08:32​ MC-101: Beat Two
10:58​ Outro"

LoRrE-MiLL DoUblE KnOt V2, HeRbs aNd StOnEs LiqUid FoAm, RoLanD MC-101 = Who's on my "BoOKShelf" !!

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video by rhampton1914

"Semi-Modular Synth on Bookshelf Jam
Gear used: Lorre-Mill Double Knot V2 - Herbs and Stones Liquid Foam - Roland MC-101- Ornament & Crime Hemisphere Suite - Zoom G1 Four Multi-effects processor."

Lorre-Mill Double Knot V2 Meets O_c, Roland MC-101, Pocket PO-12, NanoSynth NS1 & Bastl Kastle


Found the above via the listing below.

via this auction

"Unique synthesizer / Sequencer. This is an incredible piece of Musical Technology. It's call the Lorre-Mill Double Knot V2. Comes with 7 Banana Cables (good quality ones too), Original Box, Power Adapter, Printed Manual & Unit. Start using right out of the box. If you never owned one of these before, then your in for a Sonic Shock as you Patch & tweak the 2 Sequencers on board.

You may be asking what is this?

Well the Double Knot is a Semi-Modular synthesizer/Sequencer & is a collection of some analog blocks and simple digital logic blocks to construct Electronic sound patterns. The interface is made up of knobs, switches, and banana plugs for patching. Inside the Double Knot synthesizer there are two voices.

Each voice consists of a Triangle/Square wave oscillator, a shift register sequencer, an enveloper and a voltage controlled amplifier. To set the tempo of the shift registers there is a clock. Functional blocks associated with the clock are an XOR gate and a binary counter. One of the aims of this design is to provide the most flexibility while still having some shape to the piece. The envelopers are triggered by the shift registers unless the trigger inputs are used. The triangle outputs of the oscillators are fed to voltage controlled amplifiers. This makes the Double Knot semi-modular. This system can be used to make complex textural sounds and FM Drones, or Techno Drums at Polyrhythmic Intervals.

This is the V2 version which has enhanced and newer features such as newer enveloper design with mode switch to set trigger mode, loop mode or off. wide range cv input can nearly halt envelope mid-decay for sample/hold type output. trigger input in lieu of the fill input from the previous model.

The shift registers on this unit are CD4015 with 4 bit R2R DAC on the first four stages and logic outputs on the last four stages

Also to add to the percussive effect we can shape the envelopers by feeding the outputs back to the CV inputs and then tweaking the knobs to get the shape to a more dramatic slope. ● Lengthen the decay by turning the decay knob counter-clockwise and add positive modulation by turning the CV level knob clockwise. Now you are bouncing.

One amazing Feature on this unit is the FM Modulation. The FM section allows easy modulation of one oscillator to the other or both at the same time. with a knob for FM amount, a CV in jack that allows control of FM index and a toggle switch to set the modulation routing

This is indeed an amazing piece of Technology. I truly enjoyed this and will miss it a lot. I have a few Youtube Videos so feel free to browse my more recent Videos. just go to youtube and type in the search engine rhampton1914 and my latest is there. An open box Video is on this link."

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Kraftwerk Roland JU-06A MC-101 Trans-Radio-Non-Stop Electronic Music

Published on Oct 28, 2019 kvfive

Kraftwerk Trans-Radio-Non-Stop

Using the Roland Ju-06A, MC-101, System-1 and the Behringer MS-101

Vocoder samples were made using a Novation Mininova and a few FX

If you have either the Roland MC-101 or MC-707 Groovebox you can download the project file (.mpj) here:

http://www.kv5.uk/freestuff.html

Thank you for watching :-)