MC-707 Friday Fun Synth Jam

Today's rather proggie noodle is brought to you with the Roland MC-707 which we recently reviewed and the Dreadbox Typhon (also reviewed), played via the Arturia Keystep Pro used as a basic MIDI controller only.
Dreadbox goes into the stereo line input of the Roland MC-707 to allow easy monitoring as well as quick loop sampling too.
Not sure how it got to be so prog, its just where it ended up!
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[@t3l3phasicworksh0p]

I bet Gaz is under the table doing all this with a midi bass and stylophone gen r-8.

[@jezza8558]

We almost lost Nick there in a prog black hole lol. Sounded great btw!

[@DarkSideofSynth]

The gods of prog won't ever set him free. Legend has it, he's still soloing lost into Gaz's beard...

[@fractalimmersion]

Haha actually made me lol there over me tea Jezza 😂

[@marklovatt1545]

Smashed it tonight Battster! That groove was sitting nicely.

[@dodgyscampton5668]

Great stuff! Now all you need is a cape. ;-)

[@berkut6313]

Great demo. I recommend the original « slim » key step (or 37 version I guess), for it makes a very compact setup. IMHO, this is a more convenient way of playing the zen core than the jupiter-Xm, and for a fraction of the price. I sometimes don.t even trigger the start button, and on,y use it as an 8 track multitimbral module. With a big sky reverb, it.s just heaven !

[@sonicstate]

Yep, I think its very good value from that point of view.

[@7177YT]

I love those friday jams! Keep 'em coming Nick!

[@DylanParisMusic]

Just got my 707, absolutely blown away by it. This is a wonderful demo :]

[@mortenjorck]

This might be my favorite Friday Fun yet. Would be incredible expanded into a full track!

[@warpigs330]

The prog bit is great. really enjoyed the whole bit.

[@stephenmandelbaum2027]

I really dig that bass groove, I had assumed that was the Typhoon, kinda impressed it was the 707.

[@timcarleton]

Nick didn’t just go to space, he went so far he could see the stars as they looked in the 70s.

[@Dudderlyful]

Let your inner prog out Nik, let it breath, sounds great :D Something slightly Alan Parsons a la I Robot going on

[@andybside]

I know I'm late to the show here, but I'm wondering how well the key step pro works with the MC 707. I own the KSP, which I purchased so I can control my eurorack gear. What would be the best way to connect the two, and get the maximum control, programmability, and maximum track number?

[@taosophymusic]

After watching umpteen videos on this unit and talking myself out of buying it....this video finally put me over the top!! Now I have to sell something to relieve the guilt😂--which is ironically compounded by the fact that I have a Keystep Pro that's just been sitting in the box until I found a use for it. Now I have. "Keystepping" on iOS was not clicking for me. In fact, anything other than playing iOS synth apps on iOS doesn't click for me😂. But it'll be nice to free myself from the ball and chain of computer-based music making as I've done with the Maschine Mikro and my trusty ol' Arturia SparkLE. Now....if I can just find a buyer for the Roland AIRA compact trio...🤔

[@Johnnyhaag79]

super 80's fusion sounding. :)

[@craigvanderborgh4324]

Richard H. Kirk lives on.. in the body of Nick Batt!

[@RiczWest]

What an inspiration you are Nick! That talent comes across in reviews, even if you don't let it out all the time ;) Inspired me to go off an play with my newly acquired MPC ONE which I just love! :)

[@angelesk9382]

New grey whistle test :) :)

[@donaldpriola1807]

Sounds like John Carpenter had a baby with Todd Rundgren. Well done!

[@Wagoo]

The mad prog section is epic \m/

[@simonfenn3791]

Holy Cow, the Batt knocked it out of the park with this one !

[@mechanicom]

Fantastic use of these toys!! Loved the prog rock edge! 👌

[@Temporalmixproductions]

It's uploaded too late to be Friday Fun. It's Scintillating Saturday.

[@fburton8]

Have a great weekend yourself, Nick!

[@anthonytalley55]

Thanks big bro I love it soon we'll get the money not now

[@teknokont]

Zen core engine sounds really nice, I hope they release a small desktop zen core synth module with a usb editor.

[@Jason75913]

probably a distant future thing due to the MC-101

[@coolo73]

That would be an MC-101. It's 1/3 the size of the 707. Same 4000 presets but no deep editing. However, once paired with the upcoming Zenology Pro software, you'll have full editing of the Zen-Core engine and be able to export your new presets to the hardware.

[@novapolicelee]

suchma great new age song! thanks.

[@DominicJacksonFilm]

aww i thought it wouldnt have any talking

[@NedBouhalassaVideos]

Great jam, man! The vibe is just so Friday-ish, with sunny weekend ahead! Love the sing-song-y rez too.

[@ZafroSoundz]

Nice one Nick. Progtastic

[@marcthomas8192]

Awesome! Which Bass patch is that?

[@Lofyne]

Great track Nick. Any chance you will release it with a proper mix and master?

[@iNuchalHead]

Do an album, Nick.

[@jjohnson4301]

Man, you've got skills. If I buy this gear, does your skill come with it? That bridge is absolutely tight.

[@Jason75913]

sketching music on the MC-707 is pretty easy, typical of step-sequencing

[@jjohnson4301]

@@Jason75913 , that could be but he still has skills. Everytime he reviews a product he is masterful at displaying them. If you haven't noticed, I'm surprised.

[@Jason75913]

@@jjohnson4301 I didn't imply that he doesn't.

[@jjohnson4301]

@@Jason75913 , no worries. Just a little miscommunication. When he reviewed the Moog mother 32, he threw together a sequence that was hot. The man is magic. He wasn't even trying.

[@kabood777]

@@jjohnson4301 I agree 100% 😊

[@khalylehagood3222]

Wow that was incredible, especially the prog section.

[@craigmoran893]

Nice Space Prog.

[@kenb7540]

Love this ! 👏👏🎶

[@novapolicelee]

excellent.

[@PRRazcle]

VERY nice mate 👍 Sonically 🤔 I’ve watched several of your videos but I didn’t know you had it in you- the groove 😲 Chaps got soul 😆 The vibe..nice chops that beat was spot on ! 🤓

[@ElectronicazMusic]

Bootiful job Mr Nick. My only way of making music these days is to do a live jam and record it, then just chop out any cock ups after. So satisfying.

[@jszack]

This video inspired me to do a really satisfying jam last night on a similar setup (replacing Sirin for Typhon). Was also helpful to learn how to better use Scenes, Looper tracks, and external inputs with the MC-707. Thank you!

[@samusordicus]

I like the 70s porn music vibes

[@watercolourmark]

The best thing I find with these masks is that they hide some synth face.

[@sonicstate]

Haha!😃🤭

[@watercolourmark]

sonicstate - regardless amazing stuff being played out. Love to watch a full set of this stuff getting played out.

[@MrLarsDF]

Oooh those trippy drums😍😍.. and bass.. and ...keys..and leads..🤩👍😍😍.

[@proteus1]

Sounds impressive, I'm sure you'll be hitting the Top Of The Pops Stage soon 😂

[@JR-xf6nh]

The fact you can have 16 different synth patches on a single track is amazing. I'm sure there are hardware limitations as far as memory if you were to fill up multiple tracks with different patches lol but still a nice feature for those looking to make complex songs. I cant wait to pick up a TR-8S to pair with my 707

[@markhall3323]

The MC-707 is an extraordinary piece of kit - so capable and great controls. Stick a keyboard on it and you have everything!

[@cosmiq1000]

great Jam, Nick! The rhythm section is cool! Do I hear the 90ties coming back? Maybe consider sending this to Jeff Beck for a Guitar Shop v2 ;-)

[@elliotdavidson7137]

I don't know why Nick but I thought you might me a four to the floor dude.. anyway always nice to see your sonic shapes

[@Max10_B]

Great sounds. Love My mc707. Inspiring sounds

[@oscillated139]

Great face pull on that bridge...Does show how these synths are not one trick ponies

[@scottishpig]

That really was fun!! That MC-707 is a really powerful bit of kit.

[@mike888lee]

Gettin proggy with it! Still one of my fave FFSJ’s!

[@ChrisP3000x]

Very cool! Can you sync the MC-707 with Maschine+?

[@MathHammer]

You know you, Gaz, and LoopOp sold me a MC 707.

[@kevinnolan3592]

Just brilliant. You're a wizard Nick.

[@LarsBjerregaard]

Nice to see you unleash the inner beast Nick, there was some awesome playing there!

[@danielmulholland5869]

I don't know why, but I burst out laughing when I saw the shelf that usually showcases one synth from a past review showing off the litany of sonicstate gear

[@misterfung]

Nice to just watch and listen and not get too deep. Simply enjoy.

[@richmixx8974]

Awesome As Always. Thanks Sonicstate

[@phobicrobtic]

I thought I heard a little squarepusher sound effects from that song midi sans frontieres

[@MrRozzwell]

Excellent jam. Best demonstration of the 707 yet.

[@InkyDaCaT]

Awesomely GOOD STUFF!!! Yum😁🙌

[@Kkidzz]

Nick, Robert Del Naja wants to talk to you..........

[@kabood777]

Nick when are you going to give us a proper album man, I don't know a sonic state Friday fun volume.01 maybe ???

[@sonicstate]

There is one, at least a compilation of FF pieces. On Soniclab.bandcamp.com

[@carlbdfrd]

Ahaha love it Nick. Love to see you having fun like this

[@mrgum6y]

I really wanted Alison to start singing 16 bars in!

[@foxholeartist]

Quiet unexpected but really good.

[@browe]

Luv it! Nice to see you return to the Typhon--I'm just smitten with mine

[@Bananskuden]

I love the gear in the back - show off!

[@expandingknowledge8269]

Love your Friday fun synth jams Nick! 😃

[@thehowlingterror]

There's a bit of Prog in everyone.

[@kelvin_darwin]

Solid prog song you are working on there

[@DoctorRevers]

yup it's friday and that was fun.

[@craig_z]

You can tell he had fun with that one.

[@crjmccc]

superb jam Nick

[@InnerVisions68]

I can’t wait to get a Typhon

[@stephanegagne8942]

sleepy friday nick ;)

[@Individual_two]

That was cool, Nick!

[@Soundartprojekt]

I Like it

[@555atU]

Nice piece of music Nick!

[@WingHouseCup]

Nice jam! Cheers.

[@matiascova]

Amazing Jam!

[@jondis]

dude this grooves

[@Angismit]

How to make a smooth transition between rows on the mc707?

[@sailingstar8176]

The next selected scene, clip or row will launch at the start of the next measure, so it stays in time, but it's quite tricky adding an effect or extra sound during the change. Also, you have to select the scene/clip(s) during the last measure of the current playing patterns, to avoid interrupting the musical phrasing. But it's the same with any groovebox or DAW which lets you perform by launching clips - transitions take a bit of thought and preparation.

[@MrSiwat]

Top stuff. Great.

[@genbius6039]

best one yet!

[@DaraM73]

Omg look at all the fresh gear!

[@stephenjames4937]

What a gorgeous piece of music. Normally, I won't go near electronic pieces that include drums, but this is tasteful and just right.

[@HotStrange]

Why not? No Daft Punk? Aphex Twin? Depeche Mode?

[@stephenjames4937]

@@HotStrange Daft Punk and Depeche Mode, no thank you. However, I do like Aphex Twin's ambient music.

[@HotStrange]

@@stephenjames4937 I respectfully and fully disagree haha but fair enough. His ambient stuff is really fantastic.

[@stephenjames4937]

@@HotStrange it is indeed.

[@deanlopez1978]

Thanks Nick 👌👍

[@cresshead]

excellent riffs

[@annother3350]

Thats Hot Nick!

[@MrBrianms]

A great synth setup.

[@dillipphunbar7924]

Nice one Nick

[@Jason75913]

great job, man

[@grandtheftautocj]

Kinda Trip-Hop sounding jam.

[@annother3350]

Yes, a bit Red Snapper

[@BoxLab24]

Needed this

[@quantumeseboy]

Impressed!

[@dietervoser4425]

Sehr schön !

[@sonarfreq]

Is that fretless bass kinda sound being produced by the MC-707 Nick?

[@sonicstate]

Yep

[@atozee1500]

Yawn.......................stretch. Time to finish building my castle in the sky.