Roland MC-707 Synthwave // Legion

This is my first full track using the MC-707. Synthwave, Dark Synthwave, Dark Synth... whatever it is, I think it sounds huge. The zencore tone engine in this thing is out of this world! So many possibilities from one device.
All sounds are from the Roland MC-707. I am using scene chaining here to perform the track live. This is a work in progress, I may have a reworks of this track as I learn more ways to peform live with this device.

[@nomoonbanquet6460]

Nice very nice!!

[@dnbsoldier7259]

Nice work, mate. Finally an MC-707 jam that's not some generic techno or house. Don't get met wrong, I LOVE techno, but it's nice to hear something different. I tend to make heavier tracks most of the time and I've been wanting to hear someone get a little meaner with this machine. I know there are several distortion types onboard and no one ever seems to be using any distortion on their tracks with the 707. Distortion is key to my sound. Is it possible to conjure a mean reese bass? Two detuned saws going through distortion and a modulated notch filter with a sub bass layer (sine wave). I know the synth engine can handle it, but I just wonder if it sounds fat? Are there some big, meaty kicks onboard? Fat 808 basses? You're the first person I've seen push it into a little moodier territory, which I like. I do industrial influenced bass music as well as some techno, drum n bass and the occasional dubstep track. I used to play shows with an MC-505 and I loved that method of doing things. I've been thinking of picking up the 707. I really need to get my hands on one and see if I get along with the workflow and the sounds. I like what you've done here, keep it up!

[@simoningate2056]

What are the patches you use for the intro - are they factory?

[@paultdavies4418]

Nice stuff! Industrial vibes. Are all the drums and percussion stock?

[@apexmachina]

Yep all stock sounds on the drums. Custom kit using different instruments and combinations of waves on the device 👌