My must-have Roland MC-101 Accessories

Here are my four must-have accessories for my Roland MC-101. (plus another non-essential).
I'm a gear geek, so I'm sharing the mods I've made to my Roland MC-101 in order to make it more usable for me. I hope you also enjoy these modifications and accessories. If you have anything you'd like to add, please comment to let me know! I'm sure there are a lot of things I've missed.
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Note that all of these are also fully compatible and recommended for the Roland TR6S.
• Stand: geni.us/mc101stand
• Bag/case: geni.us/analogglide
• Battery charger: geni.us/aacharger
• Rechargeable batteries: geni.us/rechargablebatteriesaa
• Non-rechargeable batteries: geni.us/4aalithiumbatteries
• Digital recorder: geni.us/tascamdp008ex
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[@80iesDude45]

Perfect Accessoires for a great Groovebox.

[@synth-studio]

Thanks Dominic :) I’m still very happy with these, myself.

[@funkavy]

You can connect the 101 directly to your phone with just a data cable and you’ll be able to record audio in and out also transmit midi.

[@synth-studio]

Thanks! Can I ask what kind of cable and phone you’re using? Seems like very useful info.

[@funkavy]

@@synth-studio I use a standard lightning to usb-b cable. This video’s audio is recorded with the video straight to iphone using that cable. You can also use other iphone apps like AUDIOSHARE to record just the audio. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6q7aatqrrN-e5o

[@synth-studio]

@@funkavy wow, thanks for sharing. Amazing what devices can do these days. I’m definitely gonna try this! Do you happen to have a link to the specific cable you use?

[@magnuseriksson8081]

@@funkavy Any creative way to add the Vocals to the 101?

[@appclusiveplus]

@@magnuseriksson8081 I tried a Shure MV-7 USB mic on an Android phone and that phone connected to the MC-101 at the same time without success. What works though, is to record vocals to the phone and then either use a looper track to get the vocal recording into the MC-101 or directly sample the vocal recording into the MC-101. Something I never tried: use a Raspberry Pi with an OS where you can configure audio routing and connect a USB mic and the MC-101 to it, so the vocals are routed to the MC-101. Never tried it though.

[@teabreakbeats]

Good stuff!

[@synth-studio]

Thank you!

[@mwnable]

I use a powerbank instead of rechargeable batteries+charger. Lasts longer and takes up less space.

[@synth-studio]

I get that it lasts longer (and is probably less wasteful than round batteries), but help me understand the "takes up less space" part... the ONLY reason I always use the internal batteries is because I don't have to have another 'thing' plugged into the unit. If the batteries are INSIDE the unit, then doesn't that setup take less space? Genuinely curious about how you're using it.

[@mwnable]

@@synth-studio no seperate charger needed. I compared it to the complete solution. Of course it depends on the size of charger vs powerbank

[@Zh_eka]

Also i use my powerbank as a kick stand. Gives me nice angle

[@dreamSTATEmusic]

Thanks for all the tips! With regard to the folding stand, my MC-101 has raised ridges around the rubber feet on the bottom. If yours has those too, did you file them down after removing the rubber feet or just stick the folding stand across the ridges?

[@guiom77]

usefull video ,, thanks

[@synth-studio]

Happy to help, Guillaume!

[@appclusiveplus]

Did you ever consider to use a Boss RC-202 instead of the Tascam mixer? I know, it is heavier, but it also comes with a lot of voice effects, plus it has the ability to loop vocal tracks with good options for life performance. And with a MyVolts 9V USB cable it could be powered via a power bank as well.

[@synth-studio]

No, I didn’t. Cool tip though!

[@DylanRutter]

What do you use to connect the tascam to your 101? Do you have to use a USB hub

[@synth-studio]

I like to use this setup without any smart devices, but the Tascam has two TRS 1/4” inputs, and of course with the MC101’s faders it’s easy to record analog audio out of the L+R TRS outs. So just twin TRS 1/4” cables.

[@magnuseriksson8081]

So with Tascam you can add your vocals too?

[@synth-studio]

That’s right Magnus. It has a full size XLR jack with switchable phantom power, plus built-in effects like reverb, delay, chorus, EQ and compression.

[@AppAxis]

Great video, but consider increasing your overall volume to match other videos in the space. Your video is at -23dB which is 10dB-15dB lower than everyone else. Always remember, KZbin will NEVER increase volume, they only reduce it if it's too loud. #StatsForNerds #Minus14LUFS #MC101 #Dawless

[@synth-studio]

Thanks! Yes I’m going to work on that.

[@alchemistrpm82]

Good tip but I kind of appreciate the lower volume, almost asmr vibe. I didn’t have a difficult time hearing, but then I’m on headphones.

[@AppAxis]

@@alchemistrpm82 agreed. The problem comes in when the next video plays. It will be much louder.

[@synth-studio]

@@alchemistrpm82 I get the ASMR feedback with my voice pretty often :) not sure whether that's good or bad! lol

[@synth-studio]

@@AppAxis Yeah exactly. I'm doing these in iMovie and metering is kinda hard with such a basic editor. maybe time to upgrade.

[@pcuimac]

Love your setup, but don't use Amazon Basic crap. I use Enelope NiMH rechargable batteries.

[@synth-studio]

Thanks for the tip! I have one set of eneloop batteries and you're right, they're great! The main reason I didn't recommend them is their price difference. They're a fantastic 'upgrade pick', though.

[@synth-studio]

Also, thanks for the sub!

[@dreamSTATEmusic]

@pcuimac and @synth-studio do you have an opinion on the white vs the black pro Eneloop batteries for the MC-101?

[@Recloh]

don't use Amazon

[@80iesDude45]

sold out anyway ;-)

[@synth-studio]

Thanks for your feedback

[@synth-studio]

@@80iesDude45 Yeah-unfortunately those are pretty competitively priced for their performance. There are some good alternatives, though. Maybe one day I'll dig those up!

[@davidlucero855]

@@synth-studio amazon no go usb cable not included old firmware

[@synth-studio]

@@davidlucero855 I’m afraid I don’t understand what you mean