Roland MC101 vs. MC707 // Review, pros & cons (MC-101 vs MC-707)

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TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Tracks
2:30 Controls
4:55 Pads: 16 vs 8
5:55 Velocity
6:30 Screens
7:05 Portability
7:20 Connectivity
8:45 Mutual params
9:45 Effects
11:00 Clip params
11:35 Seq params
12:35 Sound design
16:10 Clip & scenes
19:20 Looping
20:35 Timestretch
21:05 Sample edit
21:35 Scatter
22:15 Chord & misc
22:55 Pros & cons
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[@markhall3323]

Good news - Roland keeps adding additional functionality to both models including sound design for the 101

[@GazWilliams]

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[@joshweigel1131]

daps to my boy gaz

[@loopop]

Oh trust me Gaz, you ARE totally awesome!

[@habitat2990]

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[@loopop]

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[@dvdny]

Jeezus. Coming from you, that's quite an endorsement.

[@wizetek]

loopop & Sonic State = my go to sources for audio gear videos. Greetings from Toronto, Canada

[@Feanarth]

These videos are so interesting and well-structured. You should have 10x the subs you currently have!

[@thechronicnoizeco.6675]

I don’t know why I didn’t search for this first. You are always the most thorough and intelligent reviewer of gear like this.

[@motoboy6666]

Wow have i been waiting for this!

[@paddyware4466]

Absolute Class. Fantastic review and comparison. Thank you Loopop

[@JohanWave]

Love your awesome and nerdy gear reviews. Best synth-tuber out there. :) Have to try the 101 for my productions.

[@DJFxallMixX]

Another great video can't wait for my 101 to come. Thanks for the great video

[@djjuno106]

Bought a mc101 ..Anderson’s had a demo shop model got it for £250 and it looked new. Brilliant piece of gear..amazed how small and light it is and it can run off a power bank ! I used too use a Roland xp30 and a few other synths when doing rehearsals but I now just use a aKai advance 49 and the mc101 it gives me all the sounds I need in a small lightweight package

[@paulo_macedo]

As always top quality reviews!

[@pedromanafaia]

Great review as always!

[@RonCavagnaro]

Great video good to hear the difference between these seems really fun

[@guyclegg]

Badgear and this channel guiding my whole sound journey

[@boombap08]

This was really well done and informative thank you!!!

[@Digiphex]

This was a great video my friend. I'll have to see if it can compete with my Electribe Sampler in conjunction with Circuit.

[@rafaelbrenerrosa]

Great review. Thanks a lot!!

[@thaexception3406]

Had to replay - thank you!

[@orangevst]

I need to get an autograph from this guy... never disappoints

[@ryderpresnell2446]

Great video. It would be nice to see a video that explains midi capabilities with this. I could see one of these devices, especially the smaller ones, being useful in a band setting, with drums like the Roland SPD 8 series. Also would like to know if I can send CC messages through an iPad to one of these devices.

[@kashdro85]

My 707 is on it's way and I'm counting the minutes until it arrives. Thanks for a great video kind sir.

[@MikeFox1]

Wonderful video. Thank you!

[@thaexception3406]

Always what I need to know mane!

[@trukach]

That's cool and useful! Thanks!

[@mikenoface]

These two boxes really need the same software editor love that the TR-8s and 6s got. So frustrating. Please, Roland!

[@stevewoywitka3258]

Great information thank you

[@OttosTheName]

Great video, thanks. Surprised there was so much similarity. I think I'll get the 101, might be a bit menu-divey, but man this is júst enough production power in a small package at a pretty reasonable price. Did not expect anything this awesome from Roland in this century tbh.

[@OttosTheName]

@@justinbernal1 Yes I love it, but it's not perfect. It's super powerful and has even more features now. It's my main music creation tool and it can do almost everything I really need. But some features are a little hidden, it's not super intuitive and while I love the sound engine, after some months I did wish for some sounds that didn't seem to be there. But you could get the Zenology pro (subscription) to make your own sounds or combine it with a synth. I'm okay with the workflow, if it's your main music making tool you'll learn it quickly, if it's just one of many pieces of gear you own and you don't use it for a while you're gonna have to get back in the groove a little bit. It's amazing value for money, but I wish they'd made it twice as big and added some dedicated buttons instead of putting in a lot of shortcuts that you have to remember. It's not perfect, but it's by far the best option for me out there, every alternative has compromises. Edit: I see I mostly focused on the negatives, just wanted to emphasize that the sound engine is amazing and it's basically a super tiny workstation, it's that powerful.

[@andrash_]

Thanks for the video. I have a few question. (Mc101) -in the drumtrack, can you eq different sounds? Or just the kit? -can you change the last step/sound or just the whole track? -is there any lfo?

[@andoniecheveste8645]

Hi Loopop, You do such a great work with all your videos! ...I just wonder if you can play simultaneous loops (from several pads) in a single Loop Track in the Mc-101. I just can´t find that info. Thank you!

[@igorfabris9196]

The best explanation of something in my life :-) THX a lot for this. I am just struggle between 707 and Verselab and THX to this review 707 is my choice. Looong live the King ;-)

[@DjSuess]

Great video s. One thing I'm trying to figure out. I noticed a comment with concern over midi capabilities. How does it or dosent it work well or at all with such? Thanks

[@qv7774]

How do you use them together? I was hoping to use the 101, as an extra 12 tracks and potential automation of scenes. Also using 101, as a mix down device. I welcome anyone’s thoughts.

[@CowabungaTR]

As a traveller who is try to find his fire about music (being edm producer was my dream) I am thinking to get one groovebox which can maybe ignite my fire to make music on the road. So it would be really helpfull to see comparisons between all groovebox like circut, electribe sampler2 maybe op1 even maybe (not for me but) dealuge. Also you can discuss in that episode about can digitak and model sample use as a groovebox. Thank you so much for your interest and hope to see your comparison

[@VJFranzK]

Great discussion. do you think it's easy enough to make / switch multiple Scenes on the 101?

[@loopop]

Thanks! Yes, you have up to 8 scenes and it's super easy to create and then switch between them - as I mentioned though, because you don't have dedicated scene buttons like in the 707, you'll need to use the main pads for this.

[@Nik.leonard]

Hi, very good video indeed, but I have a question: If you make a custom synth path in the 707 and save it into a project, can you load it into the 101 and preserve the edits?. If that's the case, it's very likely that Roland (or a third party) will make a ZEN-Core editor for the Zen MC's, and the new Zen synths (Jupiter X, Xm and Fantom). The thing is that has to be done in the project file or with a special USB mode because both MC's expose very little parameters via MIDI (at least the ones that are documented in the MIDI implementation chart are few).

[@loopop]

Thanks! How odd... I thought I answered this question but now my answer is gone... anyway, yes, you can load 707 projects and patches into the 101, and indeed hopefully we get SysEx access or an editor at some point.

[@VJFranzK]

Editor +1 !

[@robertgumpi7235]

Hi. Thanks for this amazing video. One question: I have been going through the manuals. Does the 101 have PCM sounds? They miss in the manual.

[@loopop]

Thanks! Yes, it has thousands of them

[@mh22xv]

Hey Loopop! Awesome as always!! :) Any thoughts on why Roland deny the MC 707 to record pitchbend or modulation information via external hardware like for example the Novation SL Mk 3. The pitch or modulation info comes into the 707 and you can hear the changes but will not be recorded in the sequencer. I know you can use the knobs on the MC for this but it seems counterintuitive if playing with external hardware to use the knobs instead of pitch and mod wheels. What do you think? Any ideas on a workaround? I think this should be a basic feature? Does Roland listen to your input? Best Regards /Mack

[@loopop]

Thanks! I hope they listen to me and a lot of others - they actually have in the recent update. To the point - you have three modulation lanes - my workaround for you to be to apply one of the to pitch. I know it’s not perfect...

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

As far as the creation of drum loops, would you say one of these would be more inspiring then a Roland drum machine? Or equal?

[@akissparaskevopoulos]

Thank you for the video

[@bonga7501]

Hi Looppop, does the 101 recognise velocity data from and external MIDI keyboard. I downloaded the 101 MIDI implementation chart and under velocity it only indicates note on and note off info - not a value between 0 and 127.

[@ovidiucp]

Great comparison video, thanks for making it! Is it possible to load an .mpj project file created on the MC-707 on the MC-101? Assuming the project has only 4 tracks.

[@loopop]

Thanks! I didn’t do thorough testing but I did try it once and it seemed to work.

[@V4D2]

Good comparison, Loopop.;) I’m a total nerd with gear...but you always make these so clear and pleasant to watch that even someone way less willing to dive in, is able to get the picture, and watch the whole thing :P . I had ditched considering this, but you sort of revitalized the 101 for me. With access to the same sample bank as in the 707, one can still produce a lot of music, here. A bit pricey still, though. When plugging an external MIDI controller, could it be done via USB, or would it have to be done over the MIDI Din I/O? . Might one use both ? Thank you for the video review ;)

[@loopop]

Thanks! Do you mean can you plug in a USB MIDI keyboard into this? The answer is no, you'd need a controller with 5 pin MIDI, or a USB MIDI host. Check out my USB MIDI video for more information

[@V4D2]

@@loopop Thanks for the reply Loopop. Yeah..i've got an old M-Audio M1 midi keyboard with 5 pinMIDI I/O. It would probably be a nice option, as the Seaboard Block wouldn't cut it. Yes..., i know that video quite well. I learned a lot from it _ another rabbit hole.. lol ! (Thank you very much for doing it, btw!) I am waiting for an iConnectivity Audio4+.., mainly due to the MIDI host capabilities. PS: off topic -> isotonikstudios make some killer Ableton scripts for several devices. Do you want to check out the one on the AKAI Fire ? (perhaps do a video, on it..) :P Its got a pretty cool grid layout as a Sequencer.

[@donvittoriosierra]

Just curious if the Jupiter XM patches for classic Jupiter, Juno etc... are all in the mc101 as well

[@freejazzbone]

thanks for great reviews, could one import their own samples (from SD card) to the 16 parts of a “drum kit” and in essence use a drum kit as a 16 part sample (non-percussion samples) playback track ?

[@loopop]

Thanks! And yes

[@honkytonkblues2323]

I wonder if I can connect to a Roland Mc101 via Midi in a Boss Rc loop station (like rc500 or rc5) in order to send a loop of guitar to the Roland and then can I run this guitar loop in a clip..

[@Individual_two]

Excellent video! I can see the MC101 being popular with live performers, given its size, battery power & relative simplicity. That, and I would much rather have a $600 box doing the clip launching duties than having to use a $2,000 MacBook Pro when gigging.

[@eternalvoid2678]

The 101 is actually the first groovebox that seems somewhat appealing to me, mostly due to form factor. I already have a setup that's at the limits of what I can lug around on public transport, but sampling and a poly synth are still missing. This with my K-mix and/or BSP for some extra knobs and sliders over midi could go a long way.

[@StephaneFouenard]

Hello community, Need advice! I would like to optimize the midi connection of my setup for the best ergonomics possible. Gear: Digitakt + Microfreaks + MC 101 Roland I also have midi merge midi solutions if needed. Currently, Digitakt Out> Midi Merge A in 1> Microfreaks In Midi Merge A in 2> MC 101 So I can sequence the Microfreaks and the MC 101 with the Digitakt Microfreaks Out> Midi Merge B In> MC 101 To play the sounds of the MC 101 via the Microfreaks keyboard I wish I could directly record the sequences of the MC 101 or Microfreaks on the Digitakt, but I'm having trouble ... Opinions, advice to a neophyte of the South that galley? Thank you in advance !!

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

You are The Professor of Music!

[@twiglet2214]

Krakatoa lawn mower loopop that's a great review ! I have a question for you - i'm just about to acquire my first groovebox to have some fun with ( i'm not a musician ) in preference to a synth for synthplicity ( sic ) and the Roland looks the bees knees to me so would i be better to go for the MC707 initially and grow in to it,since cost is not a consideration ? If i go MC101 first and then want to progress later i then have to make a second purchase in the future so what thinks thee.I gather the MC101 is more about portability and creating music on the go but i probably wouldn't do that anyway if that helps ? Or perhaps you could suggest an alternative path to start my creative journey bearing in mind i'm 68 and time may be of the essence !Later....came across your review of the Korg Wavestate and it does sound good and i think i've added it to my list.

[@nexuzeb79]

Probably been asked before; how many FX per track? At least three at the same time I hope? Thanx for all your sooo informative and relaxed info boosts on instruments, Loopop!!

[@SHLDMusic]

Per track you have reverb and delay send, plus one MFX (90 effects choice) which is linked to the clip/tone

[@thaexception3406]

Can you save and recall step sequences/patterns separately from saving entire projects?

[@80iesDude45]

8:01 the «USB class compliance» driver comes with the upgrade V1.6

[@jostein6581]

22:21 Chord mode for MC-101 added in version 1.50 June 2020

[@winddealer1]

Hi Ziv, I know it's been about six months since the review. From your recollection, do you recall whether only any four of sixteen midi channels of the MC-101 are available to receive note on/off? In other words, connecting the MC-101 to a DAW would result in up to a maximum of four separate channels being sequenced at once verses 16 channels playable? For the MC-707 a maximum of eight channels would be playable at once? Although the midi implementation claims that both can receive on channels 1-16, the engines are limited to 4 or 8 voices respectively? Gratefully.

[@sailingstar8176]

Yes - MC-707 is eight voices, on 8 midi channels (which can be any eight of midi channels 1-16) MC-101 is four voices, on any four midi channels Both will receive control signals on another midi channel, like programme changes to launch scenes, but not note data

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

Nice the Roland is continuing to provide firmware updates to this product line. I think the latest update, gives expanded synth editing access, to the 101. And usb class compliance. Further blurring the distinction between the two.

[@SaiRecords]

amazing!

[@jesseanderson3835]

Hi, I'm having trouble finding out if this can be used directly as a midi sequencer/composer with other gear/synths? From what I gather this can be a glorified MC500? I don't have much use for the synth engine/ drum machine capabilities.

[@visisydandthevoid]

Yep. You can sequence external gear with them.

[@lilerichzahn1972]

FYI I tested the project compatibility between the MC-707 and MC-101. Obviously, the MC-707 will read the MC-101's projects. But surprisingly enough, the MC-101 will not only read the MC-707's projects but does not seem to loose anything upon saving again. Obviously, you are limited to the first 4 tracks, first 8 scenes on the MC-101. But you will still save everything to be loaded back on the MC-707. They make great companions. Now, as reported, the sound editing on the MC-101 is quite limited. Which is not the case on the MC-707. Well, whatever sound editing saved on the MC-707 will be loaded and applied on the MC-101. This means that the full sound engine is there, it just doesn't have the sound editing capability on the device itself. Not only are they great groovebox, they can be very good sound modules. Unfortunately, program changes, according to the midi implementation chart, is not an option here. Hopefully this helps ;)

[@loopop]

Thanks - yep I tested it too and indeed it works. Note that the 707 also has only 8 scenes.

[@lilerichzahn1972]

@@loopop You are right. I meant to say 16 clips.

[@rafazastawny1629]

@@lilerichzahn1972 is it possible to play 4 tracks simultaneously (setting the same MIDI channel)? I

[@kris_lx]

What are the mixing capabilities of these grooveboxes? Are there any EQ/compressors per track? And what about drum tracks, can individual drum sounds be mixed separately or is it just the whole track?

[@loopop]

yes you have EQ per drum pad - as well as a master compressor, plus you can have one "drum kit and compressor" track

[@charlescowper]

Hi thanks for a great video. I've just bought a second hand 101. I can't get the Sound button to light, do you think it's broken? It still works. Thanks.

[@descry1]

you need to update to the latest firmware v. 1.50 that just released

[@RealBassPhat]

I like the size of the 101 but wish it had the same screen and ability to edit the sounds more. That would be perfect. Love the ultra portable form factor. Also I had a circuit and didn't love the no screen and even how sounds were loaded...

[@jsleeio]

I assume you mean editing on the mc101... have you seen mylarmelodies' video about sound design for this machine? While the interface is naturally limiting, it seems like there's a huge capability lurking underneath if you use Roland's DAW-based preset editing plugin and export presets to SD card... neatly separating sound design // writing. With this in mind, and of course the price, size and battery power, it was a very easy decision to go for the smaller machine

[@mikeexits]

I was already set on getting a Novation Circuit, so when the MC101 came out I was like GOD DAMMIT now I have a choice to make! Lol. Still got the circuit for half the price of the MC101 and I'm loving it. These guys look fun too though. :)

[@Daphoid]

What'd you end up deciding? The circuit seems to have a pretty solid community behind it - including sample packs from some youtube greats like BoBeats. I'm on the fence between the two. The new Model:Cycles looks neat, but I'm after battery powered with headphones fun.

[@BrancoArgenta]

Waiting for a competent review of the MV1

[@jdikoder]

Would you guys choose these GBs over the digitakt?

[@summarity]

Are you able to play all four tracks via MIDI IN at once? I'm looking for a portable "sound module" that can also stand on its own. And if that's possible, can you play via MIDI IN even while the tracks are playing from the internal sequence?

[@pshealy69]

You can assign each of the tracks a middle channel or assign them all to the same midi channel. I was able to create a monster poly sound by putting all tracks on the same channel and playing them from external controller. Hope this helps.

[@RealBassPhat]

Mc101 or Blackbox? Which one would you get?

[@jomama1753]

could i use the mc-101 to play back an audio loop melody and build a drum beat and bass sequence around that melody loop? how long can the audio sample be? and then swap out melody loops while keeping the same beat track going? then sequencing the melody or vocal loop to be on beat via time stretch?

[@loopop]

yes. regarding loop length the manual says 60 seconds, I haven't tried to stress test this

[@GregDixson]

thanks. .. are the scenes and clips just arranging the same 4 tracks (101) and 8 tracks (707) of pattern data? Or are the clips and scenes / patterns able to contain different tones, so a song can have more sounds than the 4 and 8 respectively?

[@loopop]

Not sure I understand the question, but you get one tone or loop for the looper/tone tracks, and 16 samples for the drum tracks

[@GregDixson]

@@loopop yea so I'm not phrasing the question very well :-s. What I mean is, the clips per project / song will only be able to hold 1 drum track and 3 synth sounds (for example on the 101 = 4 tracks). You can't get more "tracks' by recording clips using other sounds right. the clips don't free up tracks/sounds, they're just for arrangement yeah?

[@RosssRoyce]

A differenc: audio in on the 707? I only have the 01, I don’t know if it’s the case. Thanks for incredible videos !

[@damiensimper]

awesome! now i just want both.

[@damiensimper]

btw did you say synth patches from the 707 will be able to be imported to the 101 by chance?

[@danielrico3006]

Hello friends ..I have a tr8, tb3 and sh201and i have not PC ..i am looking for a workstation to produce .. i am seeing only the mc 707 and polyend tracker..i love house and techno music..what hardware do you recommend me? Thanks ;)

[@MarsHock]

Dang, I was really hoping I could use the 101 to record sounds I create off of other synths and then sample them. But it doesn't have Line In? How would I get this to work with USB instead?

[@pRoblemTv]

Thinking the same

[@tomhikon]

My reply is outdated, but it has an SD card.

[@panzramredrum]

is it possible to upgrade projects saved on the mc-101 and upload them easily to an mc-707 via SD card? that way if you upgrade from mc-101 to mc-707 if needed without having to reprogram any songs/projects.

[@bose5160]

I am getting my 707 tomorrow but from what I have read on Reddit, it is possible to "expand" a 101 project by putting it into a 707. Obviously not the other way around, though I do wonder if a 4 track limited 707 project would transfer smoothly to a 101...

[@rustikinc63]

Are the letters on the 101 screen bigger? For my old eyes that matters! LOL. DID THEY GET THE MAC OR IOS ISSUE UPDATED?

[@shapeshiftersmediagroup]

Great video as always. I owned the 101 for about 6 months. It serves as an excellent source for the immediacy of traditional "bread and butter" synth and instrument-like sounds, though the menu-diving could be a bit fiddly at times. This is why I ended up selling it. That said, I am actually coming to regret my decision as I took for granted, the easy functionality of its SH 101 style step sequencing, live scatter and performance effects and precise automation recording capabilities. Save the 707, it's difficult to find another groovebox that can do all of the things it can do. Contemplating buying it again, but might hold out for Roland to come out with another new version (besides the SH 4D). I will be checking your page weekly for all possibilities! Thanks Loopop.

[@kostoglotow]

elektron?

[@shapeshiftersmediagroup]

@@kostoglotow I owned an elektron syntakt and it was nice. But it's monophonic and you can't load samples into it. You can load samples into the Digitakt, but it doesn't have wavetable synthesis or a synth engine. The Digitone is polyphonic and has FM synthesis only, but no ability to load sounds in. The Analog Four MkII is nice, but it's only got 4 voice polyphony, MC 707 has 64 voice polyphony. I don't think you can load samples into it either I could be wrong though. While those other devices are really good at what they do and are brilliant hardware, I just think the MC 707 is the most versatile groovebox out, with regard to the synth engine of both the zencore and FM based sounds, 3,000+ synths sounds, 50 drum kits, ability to load samples, SH style sequencer, or regular step sequencer, 64 voice polyphony, INIT sound design capability, I think 4 oscillators per sound, not to mention the live performance capabilities like scatter FXs and clip launching song modes, the onboard faders etc.... But to each their own, out of all those I mentioned, you can't really go wrong.

[@AndroLectric]

Hi, have another question. external synths (via MIDI) are not playable on the pads of the MC-707? why ..? Only works if there are MIDI notes in the clip and they are played back. Thank You :-)

[@sailingstar8176]

You need to set the track to send midi data. By default it doesn't.

[@S1MONSAYSVR]

Considering the upgrade to the 707, i love doing everything on the 101. But when introducing samples its a pain to edit. Also even though you chop them up beforehand, I always find myself needing to adjust them on the MC101. Just more buttons and more tracks seems very nice as well.

[@alexandrosroussos]

Very nice video, thanks. one interesting comparison would be with a TR-8S, especially, whether one could replace a TR-8S with a mc-707 in terms of workflow and sound design/quality (I don't think it's the case for the 101 as it has only PCM sounds for drums).

[@loopop]

I’m not familiar with the 8S so maybe someone else can chime in but the 101 and 707 play the exact same presets. 707’s drum engine is sample based too

[@alexandrosroussos]

@@loopop I thought the 8S and also the TR-08 (boutique line) were ACB based, if even the 8S is PCM based, then maybe the mc-101 is relevant as a replacement. What do you think about the workflow, if it was to be used primarly as a drumbox, is the workflow fast enough for building patterns, variations and fills using clips and scatter FX ?

[@lazylazy871]

Alexandros Roussos Tr8-s is ACB

[@Syncopator]

Can you save a project on the 707 and load it on the 101?

[@gossamyr]

So thorough...wow dude, ty. I'm a synth nerd so the 707 is actually going to knock the octatrack down in my list and my regret for selling my mc307 will be atoned...lol

[@CaidicusProductions]

Loopop, you should've compared them to the 808, too. :) Great video, thanks for another educational and entertaining presentation.

[@rayerdinc2441]

Thank you, excellent video. Question if I may, I am looking for an equivalent to Yamaha QY100, which suited me in the day but after a very very long gap, want to start ‘tinkering’ again because it fascinates me, would this give me that or any suggestions, please?

[@loopop]

Thanks! I've never used a QY100

[@wimwijn1]

Is it possible to sequence the channels from the mc101/707 from external sources via midi and that the the channels have different midi channels

[@loopop]

Yes, they do and yes you can

[@matthewelder4000]

Does this groove box have good sfx for Psytrance music?

[@garyusinger]

Can I MIDI my MPC Live pads to the MC-101 so that I can have velocity sensitive pads to use with the MC-101?

[@EnriquePage91]

I can’t confirm but you should be able to. I use a midi keyboard with my 707 and velocity is there 👍🏼

[@guthyrenker]

Are effects and scatter function recordable via USB? Or only through output like mx-1?

[@SHLDMusic]

Yes!

[@morpheoist]

hello, i have had mine for a few days. the instrument is simple but has a lot of options and menus.... track one is relegated to drums by default. Can I change this and, for example, make four tone tracks or does the first one always remain for drums?

[@loopop]

As far as I remember, you can delete it and then assign it to whatever you want. Try it out and let me know!

[@starwars007oele]

Can you acces all the synth parameters via midi? I have a Deluge but the 707 looks much more hands one, beside of that how does the synth engine compare to the Deluge? Thanx in advance! How do you manage to make such fantastic videos? Greetz ✌️🤞👍

[@loopop]

Thanks for the kind words! No, you cannot currently access all the synth parameters via MIDI, but it would certainly be awesome if Roland or someone else releases an editor. The synth engine in the 101 has more parameters than the Deluge's, but I guess you could get similar results by layering Deluge presets. The sampling engine on the Deluge has more features though.

[@nakosikasukasena3390]

hi! deluge or MC-707? can't choose

[@danielpirone8028]

Could you do the deep synth editing via MIDI on the 101 ?

[@loopop]

Not according to the MIDI spec currently on the Roland site.

[@danilaplee]

wanted the 101 for some time, but then i just got 2 separate samplers (microgranny 2 and qubit nebulae). driving them with the arturia beatstep pro, sound great with some analog gear :)

[@SyncdAlien]

Intriguing! 👍 Sounds like I will have to look at your channel!

[@franlovereports1124]

What kind of music you do you

[@DjangoFlaherty]

Roland should make a desktop editor for the synth, so people can make their own presets for the 101. I wonder if the MIDI mapping features of the 707 firmware update will carry across.

[@heavysystemsinc.]

They did. It's the zencore vst.

[@TommyVarekai]

Can you trigger samples in the MC-101 from an external midi keyboard controller?

[@TommyVarekai]

And keymap*

[@boogiebong]

If only there was a line in on the 101 I would be happy

[@udaikapi777]

(i'm new to grooveboxes) What would you miss about having a line in? You can still sample over usb?

[@saucerdrum7451]

Can you add swing grooves and/or get the beats off the grid or make them wonky?

[@pshealy69]

Yes it’s the STE parameter and can be shifted plus or minus it’s place on the grid for each step. They also have a substep feature

[@knobsbuttons2632]

SUBBED!!!! Lol really amazing content love it.

[@surf_machine]

first of all thanks for ur god-tier reviews. so i own a TR-8S and am very happy with it, only thing i am missing is a proper synth and a convenient way to play voice samples. do you think the mc-707 or even the 101 can do this job ?

[@loopop]

My pleasure, and sure, within their workflow limitations as I cover in the video

[@surf_machine]

@@loopop just to let you know, i bought a monologue and a microfreak ;)

[@loopop]

Ok! Neither can play voice sample though

[@surf_machine]

@@loopop it's not the highest priority, my aim is to produce my interpretation of modern Berlin Techno. I hope i can create the sounds i am looking for with those synths :) And the TR-8s can do voice samples at a pinch

[@AndroLectric]

Thank you, very good introduction. Question: is there an automation for the scene change?

[@loopop]

Andro Lectric thanks, and no, not yet - wouldn’t that be a nice song mode!

[@AndroLectric]

@@loopop THANK YOU :-) that would be great ... KORG has also introduced it later in the Tribe2 "Pattern Chain" :-)

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

This might the video for me. Kinda have some GAS regarding the MC101. Is there any documentation on the soundslist, so far I couldn't find any.

[@loopop]

Yes on Roland’s site

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

@@loopop Err yes on the US site but on the Dutch site there was not. Cheers.

[@LimGiong]

Thanks.