Roland MC-707 Groovebox Guitar Recording with Effects Demo - No Talking

[@tonyhoang5784]

Great demo. This is exactly what I was looking to do with the 707.

[@defmodnetwork]

Tony Hoang thank you! Don’t forget to subscribe!

[@lienpham1786]

so touching for an excellent video

[@ShaighJosephson]

Would you be better off using a DI box to input guitar at line level??? I know that relying on gain to overcome impedence mismatch would be a bad quality signal...

[@DJCJ999]

Only 60 seconds of loop time but o tho k you could save you loops and load them in as drum sample?

[@defmodnetwork]

@@DJCJ999 you can use drum samples without limits as part of a custom kit

[@TryCallMeDaniel]

I’ve connected my guitar to EXT L and created a looper track, but does not hear guitar. Anyone can help please?

[@TryCallMeDaniel]

The track type is Looper track

[@defmodnetwork]

@@TryCallMeDaniel did you create/assign a track for the guitar looper track?

[@TryCallMeDaniel]

@ I did. I’ve managed to connect it. I can hear clean guitar sound now, thanks. Do I need to record something before adding an effect?

[@defmodnetwork]

No you should be able to hear the effects in real time

[@TryCallMeDaniel]

@@defmodnetwork loop track can’t open setting until clip is created, and to create a clip I need to record something

[@mrbarr63]

would it be better to use a guitar effect into the MC 707

[@defmodnetwork]

@@mrbarr63 the built in effects are solid

[@jeffduponte1418]

So the only way in is via midi? (other than the 60 sec looper trk?)

[@eFiddle]

Your video is very valuable, I subbed. It looks like MC707 has good workflow?

[@defmodnetwork]

Thanks for the sub! Yes, the MC707 is very easy to use due to its great workflow. It also has amazing sounds and samples.

[@blasbal]

so i plugged in my guitar into EXT in (mono L) and set auido insert to EXT IN L from track settings (came out on latest 1.3 update) in order to hear my guitar however when i press record (on an empty clip and record button lights on) nothing gets recorded. i also left the track settings the way they are set when you just add the looper track but still no good results. Any idea what i might be doing wrong please? the only way i found to have my audio recorded is by pressing SHIFT + REC, edit amd save wave file and import it into track which is a pain in the ass work around but still not practical enough. Thanks in advance for any help ✌️

[@defmodnetwork]

Thanks. Did you make sure your track is set as a looper track? You may also want to check your input level by pressing input and then adjusting the encoder. Although I have yet to try recording a guitar with the new firmware update. But based on this video, I have had no issues recording guitar. I’ll let you know if this happens to me as will with version 1.3

[@defmodnetwork]

I tried this and worked for me. You just need to make sure you don’t have any Audio inserts. Just leave it off. The looper takes in input from ext L by default so no need to set it.

[@blasbal]

@@defmodnetwork i am doing so but the sound quality is really goes low. kinda like a phaser/ vibrating. i'll try to send you a video so it'll be easier to understand

[@blasbal]

oh i also saw on another video of yours you have an arturia keystep.. something i also need some explanation on how to get it connected lol your help would be gold to me right now

[@defmodnetwork]

Richard Galea as for the low volume. I’m sure you already turned the input knob to max. You can check the effects setting and make sure no phaser is selected. As for the keystep, I connect it via standard midi. Midi out from keystep, midi in on the 707. Good thing about the new update is that it has auto midi channel selection so no need to change channels on the keystep whenever you create a new track. It automatically changes.

[@johnny7585]

Do you know how to raise the audio of your sample? I feel like there's a function I'm not aware of cuz it plays fine when I preview it but not once I assign a loop

[@defmodnetwork]

Samples can be edited like any other sound source by pressing shift and sound.

[@johnny7585]

could you explain the steps? Your on a tone track right? Are you using a preamp? How did you put get the sample onto the track once it's recorded? I really appreciate any help! I cant seem to figure it. Thank you!

[@GearHedd]

Sounds good. The MC seems pretty cool...

[@defmodnetwork]

IT is really cool. Iw ill be posting more jams with the MC707 . Please don't forget to subscribe!

[@theacan565]

How can you do it to record from the first beat. Can you program a measure of "countdown" before recording so you can get your hands out of the MC707 record button and have time to reach your guitar.. or can you do that by a pedal program??

[@defmodnetwork]

TheA CAN at first I thought I could not do that. But you can wait for the first beat in the bar when it cycles.

[@theacan565]

@@defmodnetwork thats important......´cause Akai Force can´t do that. And can you do it to stop alone? Anyway... I don´t know if I have understand it at all. In manual shows you the clip has already a lengh when you start recording. So, for example, you launch the record mode, wait the firts cycle but you miss to enter the first note on the ONE... but u still play your instrument till the end of the clip.....can u after that second cycle record on the third cycle that first note on the one that you missed??? I mean....all that third, fourth and so one....are overdubing cycles tiil you press the stop record button?? or at the en of the second cycle the clip will stop recording??

[@GrabTheBatKiller]

are your pickups active or passive? would this matter when going direct in?

[@defmodnetwork]

Passive pickups from the Ricky backer 330. The built in pre amp on the MC7-7 has enough gain for this.

[@eFiddle]

@@defmodnetwork This is useful info, because I am thinking of using my Violin in and add effect like you, but sampling only has 60seconds length?

[@Drumsdude123]

Great! This means that 707 is sort of a portastudio with the ability to record loops no longer than 60 seconds per project.. Also as I wonder 797 can be a sketchbook..

[@defmodnetwork]

Yup that’s exactly it. PLus it has awesome sounds you can we take or create from scratch

[@lwpweb]

can you chain multiple effects one after another per track?

[@defmodnetwork]

As far as I know, you can apply the global effects (rev and delay) and one effect from the multifx. Although in the MFX, there are preset chained effects that you can use.

[@edwardo1018]

Hey did you plug the guitar straight in to the ext input? Thx

[@defmodnetwork]

Pasco Pasco yes straight to the ext input. No pre amp used

[@edwardo1018]

@@defmodnetwork Cheers!

[@terrencemckenna6826]

@@defmodnetwork so... no amp ? just electric guitar and guitar cable ?

[@defmodnetwork]

TERRENCE MCKENNA yes. The Mc 707 has an external input. You can control the gain of that input as well

[@terrencemckenna6826]

@@defmodnetwork thank you for replying to all my questions ;)

[@edmontontech2008]

I have a Zoia in my send / return for FX. Not bad tho.

[@JohnSmithiuyytw]

This is great, thanks for putting this out. I've had a 707 for about 18 months and haven't touched it. I'm looking at KZbin vids about it again now to see how it works to see if I'll give it a second chance. The problem with all the other demos is they are done by synth/programer people. Im a bassist and guitarist, I don't think like a synth guy, so it's great to see how to put a pattern together from a guitar players perspective. I still haven't properly got my head around scenes etc but a clearer idea is forming.

[@defmodnetwork]

Thanks for watching. Yes, make sure to update the firmware because now it has a count in feature that makes it easy to record on the first beat. Super useful for guitarists and bassists. Don’t forget to subscribe. My next video will be creating a track with a bass guitar, vocals, and guitar.

[@lifewithoutera]

Can you just play the guitar live through the MC 707 with effects on?

[@defmodnetwork]

tthx yes you can. Just plug the guitar into the 707. Select the looper as your track type and there you go.

[@terrencemckenna6826]

how do you assign the guitar to a certain track ?

[@defmodnetwork]

TERRENCE MCKENNA You need to create a looper track to be able to put in a live instrument like the guitar

[@aloharay]

thanks for this example. darn the reflection on the screen though

[@cmwcmw264]

Notes out of key

[@soulSaysHi]

CMW CMW it’s rock n’ roll baby!!! I think.