Roland VERSELAB MV-1 Song Production Studio Video Manual

The Roland VERSELAB MV-1 is an all-in-one song production studio that helps you capture, refine, and finish your ideas. The fluid, hands-on workflow simplifies music making and songwriting with modern vocal recording, pattern generators, thousands of ZEN-Core sounds, mastering effects, and more.
The VERSELAB MV-1 Video Manual provides a valuable resource for both new users and seasoned producers alike, covering the breadth of key features and functionality. We recommend viewing the parts in order but have also provided chapter links below for you to jump straight to what you need to know. For more specific VERSELAB MV-1 information make sure to download the owner’s manual, parameter guide, and sound list. Don’t forget to register your product for important updates and invitation to the Roland Cloud Academy for our free interactive lessons.
In this VERSELAB MV-1 Video Manual, the chapters are:
00:00 Getting Started
00:48 What's in the Box?
01:17 Powering On
01:38 Firmware Version
02:25 Audio Driver
02:58 Hardware Overview
05:05 Tracks
05:46 Track Types
06:33 Browsing Sounds
07:49 Editing Tones
08:28 Workflow Overview
08:42 Sequencer Mode
09:21 Section Mode
09:49 Song Mode
10:05 Mixer Mode
10:13 Mix Down
10:27 Sequencing
10:34 Projects
11:21 Setting Record Options
11:39 Quantization Settings
12:22 Pad Curve and Sensitivity
12:52 Section Select
13:24 Setting Key and Scale
14:05 Creating Clips and Sections
14:24 Real Time Playing on Pads
15:01 Step Sequencing
15:45 Pad Modes
15:48 Note Mode
15:52 Style Mode
16:54 Velocity Mode
17:09 Chord Mode
17:37 Motion
18:58 Editing Notes
19:29 Copying Clips, Clip settings
20:55 Sampling and Looper Tracks
21:54 Looper Tracks
22:41 Section and Song Mode
22:46 Section Mode
24:01 Song Mode
24:33 Vocal Recording and Processing
26:54 Vocal Processor
29:15 Mixing and Mastering
29:19 Tracks Settings and Mfx
29:50 Muting Tracks
30:23 Mastering
30:53 Mix down
31:21 External Gear, Zenbeats, and Roland Cloud
31:25 USB Driver Routing
31:46 Connecting to Devices
33:44 Utilities and System Settings
For more details on the VERSELAB MV-1:
➤ VERSELAB MV-1 PRODUCT PAGE: www.roland.com/us/products/ve...
➤ VERSELAB MV-1 OVERVIEW VIDEO: • Make a Song in Under 1...
To register your VERSELAB MV-1
➤ ROLAND BACKSTAGE: www.roland.com/backstage/
➤ ROLAND CLOUD ACADEMY: www.roland.com/us/roland_clou...
➤ ZENBEATS KZbin CHANNEL:
/ @rolandzenbeats
➤ ROLAND PRODUCT SUPPORT KZbin CHANNEL:
/ rusproductsupport
All music in video manual was produced using VERSELAB MV-1 and feature the works of Hazmat, Shy Boogs, DATSUNN, CBMIX, Jubilee, ProdByLGCY, and peakssound.
For more VERSELAB MV-1 demo songs visit the SoundCloud playlist:
/ verselab-mv-1-demo-songs
#roland #VERSELAB #MV1

[@tobiaslofi]

I work on a Mac all day and wanted something without a screen to make songs. This is the only device that has full song making features without a screen. Thanks

[@mrburns366]

I'm doing the same. How do you like it?

[@tobiaslofi]

@@mrburns366 I don’t have much time to learn it and thus don’t like it yet … I wish the screen would show the midi notes&chords that I recorded… it’s hard to use the build in chords and then make a bass to it as I don’t see /know what notes each chord is…

[@literaltrash2275]

@@tobiaslofiany update to this? Still same issues? Looking into this for the same reason- dawless

[@tobiaslofi]

@@literaltrash2275 I’ve used it only once during the last year. I’ve put my favorite drum samples on the sd card to be able to use them. I’ve registered a free account at Roland cloud to download 3-4 free genre specific soundpacks (LoFi etc) … due to the tiny screen going through the internal sounds takes forever and I could not find how to favorite sounds. So instead of using any of the internal sounds I browse quickly to the sound sounds on the SD card and find what I like among the ca 50 sounds there. That’s all I can stomach to do on the display. I still don’t know how to see the midi notes I have recorded in order to copy notes from one track to another. I think the only usable dawless box that is powerful and easy to use must be the AKAI Force. (Which is all LEDs, screen and buttons every where)

[@badboy69cancer]

​@@tobiaslofi😂 sounds like a you problem and that you got exactly everything you wanted.

[@jimm8594]

I’m so excited to own the MV-1 however I’m still struggling to learn how to use it. Roland should do a series on how to use this device for someone who is unfamiliar with drum sequencers. Just the basic functions, explained simply, step by step. Thanks

[@Mamiya]

Just placed an order! Im coming from a decade of DAW and hardware groove boxes. I wanted a hardware solution for the whole music production so this the MV1 was appealing! Cant wait to get my hands dirty!

[@EnochDark]

Thank you for this. It's the best video for the thing out there yet! (I've watched almost all of them)

[@dreamline2007]

I have a feeling that in the future this thing will be highly sought after, but today it’s highly more complex than people are willing to invest time into. Plus producers are too invested in touchscreens and DAWs. It’s still a Roland product and the sounds are stellar so I bought one and we’ll see what comes of it.

[@ds947u]

great video. love the MV-1 its gonna take time but I will crack it !!

[@benitoe.4878]

I really appreciate Roland doing these instructive videos for they are surely needed. There are so many ways to edit something that chances are you‘ll never find it, e.g. there is Shift + X, Edit + X and then X + Encoder or Enter and Select and more. Since it’s not always one way the UI is far from intuitive at times. It probably makes sense on a deeper level for Roland does not strike me as careless but results in a steep learning curve for this interesting instrument.

[@thegreatsiberianitch]

It takes some time but once you get into it's logic, it becomes more intuitive. I was kinda lost for a day or two but after that it started to gel. As an instrumentalist, I feel like the workflow and tactical nature of this machine taps the same part of my brain as playing an instrument does. That's something I've always felt I lacked when working in daws. Where so many devices go with more knobs and sliders and/or bigger screens that distract the headspace bridging listening and creating, the MV-1 aims to stay out of the way so you can stay in a more intuitive state during the creative process. I feel like this machine will be a sleeper while ppl whine about the screen size, but eventually the right people get a hold of it, appreciate the objective of its design, and give it the props it deserves.

[@damiengreen28]

the manual is actually really good. Read it.

[@CUEME]

Roland the Verse Lab deserves a major musical award or gear of the year, can't wait for the MV Pro to come out.

[@MegaTechnoteacher]

MV8000

[@lushfauna]

NEW MV-8800!

[@woodyforrest313]

> the Verse Lab deserves a major > musical award for not having enough polyphony on certain tracks? nope.

[@FlatWHDF]

This my favorite piece of gear!!! Creative on the go literally

[@HurveyJones]

This is a fantastic video!! I watched it like 3 or 4 times, and I don't even own the MV-1 yet, but I will be ordering one this week. i've watched a lot of these reviews, and this one is the best no doubt! Good job!!

[@twiglet2214]

Thinking of getting one - how are you finding it ? Sounds are great !

[@djantix1200]

Hello, I would like to second the UNDO w/Shift & Edit button as suggested by Peter Castle. Also, the sample edit Start and End point values need to have a more coarse option. Holding shift and turning the knob does this but is not coarse enough. So, it should be similar to the original Electribe ESX (Red model) where you can move the cursor left or right to very coarse or very fine adjusting of the sample start and end point. It makes for much quicker sample editing. Thanks Roland, if you read these comments. I really like this unit and with a few firmware upgrades it could be an amazing piece of kit. Cheers

[@simonc8265]

Great for new producer, vocalists wanting to collaborate and pro's needing a sketch pad. not entirely sure the marketing is pushing those angles. it needs a bit of faith to get started (but i think im probably a bit slow with these things) but, after a month im liking the put up or shut up no trix you need to use me for something more than just plugins, the workflow def forcing you into making a song, sound quality deeply inspiring and you can take it anywhere. sampling workflow needs work, vocal workflow is great but needs a good primer - weakest part of the manual but the vid def helped me, zenbeats integration takes things to a different level. im really enjoying the lack of a screen (put up or shut up) but once youve got some sequences made zenbeats adds nitrous to a slick workflow. its got it creases (at 2 months old) but its easy to learn and there are layers to master. im coming from maschine background, this feels more focused...and i guess fun. keen to support it because it is one of the most fun bits of kit i own.... definitely a collaborative instrument, both local and at distance - its slick enough to bounce ideas back and forth without getting stuck in techmire....once you put a power block on it... youre done...take it anywhere off to your mates. get the ideas, sketch the inspiration, see what happens and fill in the details later...its making me sing again and look at songs in a modular rather than linear way. so yeah it might not be all singing all dancing....but maybe the best bit of kit is the one you enjoy using. In a crowded market it feels something different.

[@CarlitoM77]

I just bought one for 500 and can't wait to get my greedy paws on it! I just sent an MPC 1 back cause the workflow just want for me. This seems more immediately satisfying and I love that sequencer!

[@tobiaslofi]

Great to hear others are coming from Maschine/ mpc to this for song making instead of just beat making.

[@thegreatsiberianitch]

I feel like the design and workflow of the MV-1 is purposed toward the same part of my brain as playing an instrument. There's a depth of experience I've always lacked when making music in daws, my whole purpose for getting into hardware. So many devices go with more knobs and sliders and/or bigger screens but for me that obstructs the headspace between listening and creating. Its like the MV-1 aims to stay out of the way so you can be more direct and intuitive. So while ppl whine about the screen size and how this or that would have made it "perfect", this machine will be a sleeper. But eventually, the right people will get a hold of it, appreciate the objective of it's design, and give it the props it deserves. Like, everyone was asking for more candy and Roland handed them some broccoli.

[@OCEANSINSPACE]

Nice job. I wonder if you or someone has a comparison with all these new Roland groove box machines. MC;s TR's and the variation. IT is a bit overwhelming. Cheers!

[@derricklovelace5953]

I now own the Roland Verselab I been finding it very easy to operate I now want to work it with my MC707 and my Akai MPC Live and my MPC ONE.

[@woodyforrest313]

> I been finding it very easy to operate ah, you are the one. lmfao

[@vertigev]

Very cool device, I'll probably get one.

[@tyhlawmusic5850]

Hummm cool 👍🏽 one thing I want to know it’s about the template … how can we create our own template, with wave sample or instrumental sound, with configuration type ready, for trap, reagge, Old school rap, Zouk … ???

[@mulph7738]

Very good video. No or very few of his own thoughts. A perfect overview. Straight and clear. This sounds a bit crap but i am looking for a workstaion. Want to ditch my macbook. How many extrrnal synths can this connect. I mean Minilogue to save on the song. Then connect another synth to record. Possible

[@P-S-T]

Hi! Nice video! How do I know what chords that plays in Chords mode? Would be nice to see what they are called.

[@peters7402]

Hi! Great video! To Edit ALL notelength in a sequence one by one, especially chords, takes a long time. Can it be done in a quicker way? Future request if not. Thanks!

[@garyusinger]

Aloha Recloose, I have seen several of your videos on the Roland DJ 707M, and now I have an ordered one. I was hoping you might be able to let me know how I might be able to link this unit with the DJ 707M to use in a live performance. I was thinking about getting either the MC-101 or MC-707 or one of the TR drum machines to use with the DJ 707M, but now I am thinking maybe this one I know that I can MIDI the DJ 707M to the MV-1 and alter the tempo with the 707M, but thought it would be cool to add drum beats and other sounds with the MV-1.

[@alexandreguerrero1966]

Hello! Would it be possible to program voice effects in "Pad's"? For example, programming the "Radio" effect in Pad-1 and pressing it turns the effect on and pressing it again turns the effect off?...

[@sinwithsebastian]

I need a Favorites Sound Folder .... or any tactic how to make favorites sounds collections - like all Basses (including the exoapnsions installed)?

[@samprock]

Sounds like can make a folder (shown in one of the Roland Cloud vids). Good to see you here!

[@Gypsikitty]

This is such a great piece of gear, I definitely want to buy one. I've used roland juno-gi for a long time and I wanted to upgrade and found this baby.

[@Ubermensch16]

Hi how do you take elements out of the beat in section mode? Can’t figure it out!

[@eternalvernal1286]

I think I figured out a way to extend your recording time on the vocal track. All you have to do is mix down your entire song into a WAV file and then upload it as a sample in stereo. So if your song is 3 1/2 minutes, that gives you two and a half minutes in stereo to further add instruments via the input. Rince and repeat.

[@olliebug1]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful, but I have a question. I’m new to this device and I cannot figure out how to pick which tracks play in a section. For example, if I have a piano on the KICK track and a synth pad on the SNARE track, how do I get just the piano to play on section 1 and both the piano and synth pad to play simultaneously on section 2? I tried muting the SNARE track on section 1, but now it’s muted on both sections 1 & 2. Am I missing something here? Thanks, Josh

[@UKULELERIGA]

Copy both in to another section, then delete the instrument you dont want to hear. Select the instrument and press CLEAR + NOTE

[@marc.w.7692]

how nice is this video? wow man!!!!

[@marc.w.7692]

clean ultra! the character is perfect! the colors laserreflection modern ... pastell laser too but not the right word... hmmm... wow wow wow and a happy time!

[@kidangel101]

Awesome vid! How well does the sequencer work with sending midi signals to other components?

[@krisgakakrisqu0717]

The unit looks great in fact and let's see how it "affects my workflow". QQ. The value/enter knob - it seems a bit loose (sitting less loosely compared to the other ones - obviously it needs the room for "this" click) How about the one you have been working with. Is it meant to be this way?

[@SomebodyPickaName]

It REALLY needs to be able to record the most common CCs to the sequences. I need sustain pedal (CC 64) from my midi keyboard to record to the sequences. PLEASE put this in the next update.

[@asmr6773]

Can i sequence a synthesizer via midi? I was reading in the manual that the Verselab can do 128 steps. But only when using the internal tones and drum kits. If i can use it to controll external hardware, then how many steps can i build a sequence???

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

Awesome. Can I use the pads as a MIDI controller into a synth? I’d like to set it up where one pad triggers a chord on the Roland JP-08. Is that possible?

[@JOExMxPOOLE]

I'm doing that right now

[@doktorduch]

Hello, could you pan individual takes on pads to the left and right or pan is just for whole vocal track? And can you export takes on each pad somehow? Peace!

[@eternalvernal1286]

Search the manual with key words. You're asking somebody else to do the work for you.

[@eternalvernal1286]

But yes, you can do all that and much more

[@CedricSatterfield]

Is this the same content as what will be in the Cloud Academy sessions for MV-1? Are those sessions recorded and saved? I work in the middle of the day when those will be occurring.

[@digitaria6574]

Can i chain clips together to achive a long epic synth futuristic space type melody that exceeds 8 bars?

[@bennettbaskerville928]

Is there any way to get the clips to cut one another off?

[@TheHologr4m]

20 years from now people will be watching this and be like "this guy cool AF".

[@popwa6977]

Hello Roland it will be necessary to solve the problem of copy paste of the step sequencer it does not work and it must be direct without the ok to finalize the step cordially

[@petercastle4381]

Some great User demos being released in Roland Verselab MV Users Independent Group on Facebook.

[@LaurentDiscShowMan]

Jajajaaa..very good...buen aparato musical...

[@futureworldmachines4407]

Any chance of a firmware update? It's been on v1.04 for about a year now.

[@Shades289]

we got the update enjoy!

[@simonschmid7679]

Hy Roland. can i edit the notes of each Patten on editor Software on PC? That would be the greatest thing

[@romi2910001]

Question: when changing pattern mesurses , (lets say to 4) i don't see an indicator anywhere. How will I know when I'm nearing the end of the 4th mesure? Is it only by listening? Thanks in advance

[@eternalvernal1286]

The light is lately illuminated underneath the octave buttons. I believe you hold down edit and hit the octave right button. One dot equals four bars. You're welcome but the manual tells you all of this, all you need to do is keyword searches.

[@freeagentbeats6170]

Question how do you add "Bars" in other words the length pf the pattern?

[@garylawrence876]

Re this device: Can somebody tell me why the "Mic On" Reverb and delay that are heard when auditioning my voice are never recorded with my vocals? I only hear my dry vocals. I just want the wet reverb and delay on my vocals. Please help.

[@MadiKurmanbayev-op4wf]

Hi! Can i move, copy , cut the vocal files? Can i record stereo audio track . For example if i wrote a song on keyboard and want to put it into verselab and make recording of my vicals instead of computer?

[@Gypsikitty]

If they are .wav or mp3 files I believe you can do this !

[@laurenlewis5945]

💚

[@Boetman1990]

Please update the 707 for Zenbeats intergration....

[@magnuseriksson8081]

101 too

[@samprock]

Does Verselab supports ZEN-Core expansions, like Jupiter8 installed onto it? If yes, can I just buy lifetime license for a single instrument without any monthly plan?

[@SubliminalThaKid]

No the guy who commented is wrong. This does not support the new sound models like the Jupiter 8. Only the zen core packs

[@samprock]

@@SubliminalThaKid yeah, still struggling to get a clear answer on a simple question. Seem only independent person who has device and a extension license can only answer. Or you know it for sure?

[@gonzalesiwasaki9128]

Rolandで、mv1の様な、音楽総合性制作マシンは、他に出てますか？

[@SoloNtuneOfficial]

when I try to scroll through my sounds I can't hear anything it won't even play anything it'll just play the demo songs when I record

[@mattbamforth6315]

Love my Verselab. The only issue I have come across so far is that the tempo can only be set for the entire track. Not all songs are the same tempo throughout. It would be great if you could set specific tempos for different sections. Eg. section 1-10 @120 bpm, section 11-12 @100bpm then section 13 onwards back up to 120bpm. I can't find any way of doing this.

[@nomad1517]

Would this be good for performing live on stage? Or is this only for studio work? Is this like Ableton in a box?

[@emmanuelankomah7295]

I have finish connecting my cables but the sound is not coming out

[@joldschool64]

waiting fo MV-2 more vocals tracks

[@achook9474]

It’s has 16 tracks the problem is they only give you 12 mins. Like who is the person that said your recording vocals for a 4 min song? ya. you only need 12 mins. Verses, doubles, adlibs, chorus, vocal stacks, harmonies, ya 12 mins total.

[@magnuseriksson8081]

@@achook9474 The problem is also that all those 16 tracks ends up on the same channel when I move them over to my DAW, I want all vocals on a separate channel in my daw, it is a mess to have them all together. Maybe it is different if I use Zenbeats, I hope so

[@magnuseriksson8081]

More tracks over all and I do not understand all the settings on different places for the vocals, I want to add affects, record all the affects and have one DRY version (it should be easy to set that with one knob at one place?), I destroyed a whole recording using the vocal processer with a weird effect to it, so annoying, So very annoying

[@onehandwashtheothernetwork847]

Can you make it to where you can record podcast on it?!

[@Dolores5000]

Wow

[@m-a.robinson]

😔 This takes practice. If you are novice. Start with how to use the buttons and their features. Download the manual and the upgrade bug fixes. Read the manual like the word and watch the video.😉

[@BlaineFallis]

Yeah, I was impressed by how this presenter flowed through so many sections and aspects. But I could get frustrated before long. I’m interested in playing my bass in and creating samples, and maybe a synth in to do the same. I have a Korg MS2000. Also a good Yamaha. Neither has usb.

[@OrsonBlues]

Hello, i'm a guitarist so can i record guitar and vocal at the same time?

[@eternalvernal1286]

I just got one and had this exact question because I'm a singer songwriter and nobody seemed to address this obvious question so I'll help you out. There is two ways to input an outside signal whether it be a vocal or an instrument. One way is through the stereo inputs and another way is through the mic input. The mic input is in mono. You have a limited amount of time that you can record onto the vocal track which is the only way you can record an outside source. You have a total of 6 minutes via stereo and 12 in mono. If you want to do it live you'd have a couple options. One is to run your vocals/mic in mono while playing back your created song, well playing your guitar separately over an amp not running it into the mv1. That's the way that I'm going to do it. Another way though that you could do it is to run your mic and guitar into a mixer and run that mixer and stereo into the inputs although then you cannot use the vocal effects because it will screw up the way your guitar sounds. For recording you obviously just do the mic separately from the guitar but keep in mind you only have 6 minutes and stereo or 12 minutes in mono to record total per song but I think I figured a way around this. All you need to do is mix down your track into a Wi-Fi but then upload it as a stereo sample. If your stereo sample is three and a half minutes that gives you two and a half more minutes remaining on your vocal track to add more vocals. Got any more questions just ask me. There's a huge learning curve on this thing but I think I'll use it for the next decade for what I'm doing and the sounds are endless and the process for creating music is extremely fast and intuitive and you can substitute any instrument for any other instrument on the Fly while listening back which is incredible. Good luck man

[@alexandrosroussos]

Excellent overview, you should really do that with other Roland products. As for the MV-1. It only lacks two things for me to consider buying it : - Add solo shortcut (like you did for mute in latest firmware) - Present the separate audio tracks on the USB generic class compliant mode (currently only mixdown from what I understand). Right now staying on Maschine+ & MC-101 but keeping an eye on this !

[@cresshead]

usb generic audio is usually 2 channels only... so maybe an option is to choose which 2 channels are used.. master LR or say track 3(stereo) or vocal track

[@cresshead]

you can already get around this with mutes.. just mute everything you don't want and let that go out the LR on generic drivers for ios

[@alexandrosroussos]

@@cresshead there is no technical limit of generic driver. Check most others like Elektron, Native Instruments, Studiologic, pretty much any brand of mixer or independent sound card like Tascam, Presonus, A&E, all DJ equipment, they all present multitrack audio via generic USB. I thought of the mute trick but that would mean an 8 pass export at least and no ability to route to an iPad mixer like AUM to add it in a virtual setup on iOS. I don’t know why Roland sticks to proprietary drivers and provides either no generic mode or quite limited one on their groove boxes, synths and even DJ équipement. I was happily surprised of their implementation if class compliant audio on recent firmware of the MC 101/707. Maybe driven by their willing to integrate with mobile devices. So I have hopes they are heading to the right direction on this aspect.

[@cresshead]

@@alexandrosroussos with electron you need overbridge i believe korg, novation don't do audio over usb at all.. be thankful for what you have!!!

[@cresshead]

24 audio tracks over usb is quite a task with out a specific driver i tihnk.

[@petercastle4381]

Warmly Welcomed with thanks.Please can you provide feedback to devs to add UNDO with Shift and EDIT. Peter from Roland MV Users Independent Group on Facebook.

[@P-S-T]

Hi! Undo is a must have feature for a good workflow. Why is it so difficult to implement from the beginning Roland?

[@dolo747]

how to add adlibs if there's only 1 vocal track?

[@recloose2041]

You have up to 16 takes on the vocal track that can be layered and placed or repeated anywhere in the song arrangement.

[@dolo747]

@@recloose2041 ahhh 💡 ok i get it.

[@krisgakakrisqu0717]

grat machine and yet another... medicore tutorial (musically)

[@1soulblues]

in a nutshell I would use the Verselab as a step recorder and as a final recording of a complete project

[@evanmonaco8860]

Interesting product. Not sure how you’re marketing the unit. Where is the fun?

[@magnuseriksson8081]

Time for an update for Zenbeats and better support for vocals, and it would be great if you could edit each vocal on each pad later on in your daw as a separate recording. No support for vocals and how to set the automation and others for your vocals, that does not make this dawless. New sounds and a better way to handle samples in the MV1 or with Zenbeats and back into MV1 and from MV1 to Zenbeats and other DAW. Create a bracket for iPad and iPhones to the MV1 to make it work as a screen with the MV1 and all guys who complain that you do not have a screen get to chose a small or a big screen to work with. Easy ✨😊😃🎶

[@donpetruzzi4386]

A bigger screen is unnecessary. Once you own a mv1 and learn to use it, you will understand what I mean.

[@MONKYMATIK]

scatter efect for the next update pleeeeease

[@vince89503]

This intro is a total bummer

[@1soulblues]

hi, I am a bit stopped by the purchase because I would like to have concrete answers regarding the step recorder, let me explain (I try to explain myself better): I have a pc with my roland clouds inside, my intention to make those sounds interact with the my midi keyboard and be able to take advantage of the step recorder and verselab registration. the chain should be like this: 1) PC (the sounds) + 2) MIDI KEYBOARD (to play them), to be able to play the sounds from the pc with the midi keyboard or create (always with the pc sounds and the midi keyboard) sequences, arpeggios and being able to change the chord with the keyboard on the arpeggio created with the 3) VERSELAB. I hope there is someone who understands my intentions :-)

[@Shades289]

Massimo you can hook a midi Keyboard to your verselabe and make your own chords not sure if that was your talking about

[@porterogden6065]

this would have been amazing if they had a proper screen on the unit. would rather the MPC one, the tracker, or the blackbox.

[@magnuseriksson8081]

You can add you iPad or phone to it

[@Culture_of_Ghosts]

@@magnuseriksson8081 Can you add a laptop to it to get a bigger display?

[@magnuseriksson8081]

@@Culture_of_Ghosts For the settings, yes, but I wish the added more possibilities through that interface with Zenbeats

[@tobiaslofi]

I just bought it because it doesn’t rely on a screen. I work on a Mac all day and wanted something without a screen to make songs. This is the only device that has full song making features without a screen. Thanks

[@Execusiner1000]

When will it be available in the United States?

[@recloose2041]

It is available but due to high demand might be difficult to find atm. Keep checking your dealers, there is more inventory coming.

[@EnochDark]

i think maybe it's good that they are backed up so maybe by the time i get one all the bugs are already worked out...

[@mikesnay9264]

Amazing ... besides just one problem.... That tiny screen is very , very disappointing.

[@eternalvernal1286]

You can hook it up to a tablet or computer for a huge visualizer thats very clear. Too bad it's not on the machine but honestly that would have cost them a whole lot more I'm guessing and I'd rather have it like this than costing a thousand bucks. I just got a used one for $420+ shipping. Can't beat it.

[@fakinlunatik3553]

They have to cut down on shift edit labyrinth or I have to cut down smoking😏

[@atomicatdog]

I feel like roland is delivering raw materials, when are they going to bring something truly refined?

[@LedufInfraLeDufiNFrA]

the EDIT SHIFT machine l 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ronaldlundbohm815]

I downloaded the sound packs Exaple "crystal" Placed the SDZ in the sound folder for Mv1 They work but i can not hear them until i put it on the pad How do i preview these?

[@exile6308]

Hold done program/load button to preview

[@ronaldlundbohm815]

@@exile6308 Thank You

[@rexeffect7122]

I would very much prefer the Mpc One over this device! The only thing that’s actually appealing is the synth engine and that is it!

[@woodyforrest313]

the old jd-xi still has better onboard preset patterns than the mv-1. why is that?

[@MortChud]

Preset patterns? What do you use them for?

[@woodyforrest313]

@@MortChud all preset patterns are better than yours.

[@achook9474]

Roland are you going to be able to give us more recording time? 12 mins is not a enough to record vocals, doubles, choruses, adlibs, harmonies etc.. this isn’t the 1990’s. It should be at least 24 mins of recording time.

[@TheRealKingMidas]

Please make MV-1 a fully mapped controller for Zenbeats while allowing the audio interface to record vocals str8 into Zenbeats projects. The current integration is dismal and quite embarrassing at this point. It’s been years.

[@MyNameJeff..]

Really weird that the one thing that could use a screen the most is vocals, and they didn’t add it. I don’t get it.

[@magnuseriksson8081]

You go through things on a too high level. I get what you can do but how to delete what you recorded on a track for example. Basic things. Full tutorial series on that like for the 101??

[@descry1]

check out Roland's FREE online learning courses for MV-1 where you can get a free online group lesson: www.roland.com/us/roland_cloud_academy/synth_aira/

[@magnuseriksson8081]

@@descry1 Again, would be great if you did tutorials as you see for the 101 so we can go back and have another look when we forget

[@illmagnetic]

Press EDIT->Sequencer Step->Then MOTION->Then grab your right knee->Turn your body Counter Clockwise->Hold SHIFT->Then TURN CTRL+1 halfway to the left. 😂😂

[@Mikepepp2]

Roland YOU HAVE TO MAKE SAMPLE start and end point editing faster. Even holding shift. It takes forever. It edits at 100’s. And 1000’s Looks like it Needs editing at 10,000’s If I copy a 8 second sample to all pads. And do my editing on samples per pad. It would take 30 minutes if my hands don’t cramp up. Easier on the 404 , mv 8000, S-330 , mc 909, mc 808. All of which. I have owned. If you want this thing to compete with AKAI. FIX THIS. ASAP. That one thing is making it a deal breaker. I don’t want to slice that’s hit or miss I want full control over sample editing per pad per sample. In the box 📦 and need it to be fast . This thing could have taken a bunch of Akai one sales BUT . You have to be able to fly on the sample editing I had hopes of clearing out a bunch of gear from my studio and work strictly on the MV-1 but now I’m not so sure .

[@morten1]

Summary: To make a simple beat, just press shift while holding the value button while adjusting the pad control while browsing through 10000 menu items on a 2 line display. Using only two hands, no cheating!

[@elsantoproductora]

At first I thought it was going to be a nightmare but once you build some muscle memory it's really fun to use

[@ZETONEproductions]

Reclouse is skilled but to stressed to be a good tutorial “teacher” thx anyway

[@tornghost]

Fire the videographer... poor tutor has a light reflection covering one of his eyes the whole time!

[@JesusPiano]

Man you could have taken care of non native english speakers and could have explained things slower

[@LedufInfraLeDufiNFrA]

very bad demo, i understand nothing. too much manipulations ... but at final nothing clearly explain😮

[@bladethewitch1442]

sorry but this guy is dressed goofy with that biggass shirt and the roland verselab being so tiny doesn't help

[@connorcarbon]

1:26 - or *a* mobile battery? You mean, an additional product that isn't included in the device? Getting really annoyed with "feature-faking" by groovebox makers in their promo materials. Should have said "there is NO built-in battery but you can lug around a floppy power block that will cost you extra if you want to power this incomplete device on the go by footing the bill to make it more-complete because we didn't want to, manufacturing-side of the equation, but are now trying to brush it off and make it seem like it's battery-operated by glossing over the fact that it simply needs *a* mobile battery but not specifying none will be included in the hefty price tag of the device itself

[@greglr19751]

Calm down, Karen.

[@lushfauna]

Even the 707 has a sample editor with wave form better than this, wtf... Bring back the MV-8800

[@osrthejourney]

You don't understand what this is, or who it is for. If you want a sample focused production box, you grab an MPC. This is for solo artists.