Roland Verselab MV-1 - First Beat & Tutorial

[@EnochDark]

Just want to say this is THE BEST video for this thing out there! I know this because I have watched them all... No time is wasted, very clear and to the point with a good balance of talk to play. Also it's nice when someone actually pays attention to the quality of their vocals and enables captions as well. Thank you for!

[@EsKyx1]

Sanjay is actually making me a gear nerd. I love it.

[@SanjayC]

Yes! Join the camp!!!

[@futur_sunds]

Couldn't have said it better my self

[@GregSB1]

I’m committed to Mashine now, but I can really see how useful this product can be for the right person. It’s got a place in the studio, out of a backpack, or in a live setting. Thanks for doing all the investigating for us!

[@margaretchristo6859]

You create the best tutorials, Sanjay C. Your are clear, concise, and your explanations are easy to follow. Thank you for another great video.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much!

[@bhaskarguin4060]

Your videos are very very professional (top-notch camera work, content, editing, promotion just everything done with sheer perfection)...

[@Leo352S]

As someone who is trying to get away from mouse and keyboard and rely more on ears and physical buttons, I’m kind of digging this product.

[@beeisbad]

Nah bruh... this ain't the way to go. You're gonna get cataracts looking at that little-ass screen! If this thing don't sell... Roland will abandon it by mid 2022. Get an MPCone for the same price, bigger screen, better & much simpler workflow. Facts!

[@beesting6135]

​@@beeisbad trash

[@jaydenko6757]

Wow, I was looking for this! Nice TIMING🥸🥸

[@SanjayC]

Sweet! What do you think? I really like the included sounds

[@SomebodyPickaName]

Friendly heads up to all: An easier way to set the shuffle (swing) setting for the current part you're working on is to press the Edit button + either of the octave buttons to go into measure settings, then turn the dial clockwise 3 clicks past Step Length and you will see the shuffle setting. Updating it here also updates the clip setting.

[@MiIIenia]

Thank you for the great video. I like the overall positivity you are giving it without leaving out necessary criticisms. I pre-ordered one and am glad to have picked it up early on. I also have a Maschine Plus [my first Native Instruments purchase] and I feel like both have their advantages and cons. In my opinion the Maschine Plus feels more premium and to my ears sounds a little higher quality. But I find the Maschine workflow very difficult to get into and requires a lot of workarounds, plus Native Instruments [at least upon release] was kind enough to not provide a manual either physical or digital when it really needs one. I really prefer the overall workflow of the MV-1, and while I agree with the general issues with the lack of an undo feature and the unfortunate screen, at least in Canada this is almost half the cost of the Maschine plus or an akai Live 2. If they keep updating it with more useful features then I think there is a lot of potential for this to become a beloved device for many. But as it stands I do love it and find it is a very useful DAWless style device.

[@luisalmeida2866]

Man, love this guy. Thanks A LOT!!!

[@techwithrajesh7663]

hi Sanjay... here after a long time. this tutorial is just awesome,, loved the product.

[@TeddyGriffin-dm5br]

Hey bro I love your videos because of you I have a studio

[@SanjayC]

I love to hear that. Thank you!

[@trizzledog]

Good morning sir! I love seeing your creative process. Thank you for this one. 😎✊

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, Troy! :-)

[@scyclone1138]

I woke up to this video. I’m not complaining at all.

[@mcdan2696]

You are the man! I will upload my songs soon!

[@ashton9949]

I keep saving like all of your videos because there so useful lol.

[@darrickkeels6387]

Another great video! Great job Sanjay.

[@k.t.1198]

Could you do a video on how to add volume in the final Mix and mastering phase, after you've finished adding EQ, Compression, and the limiter has been set?

[@EllieRose1997]

liked before evening watching, maybe i should buy one!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks Ellie!! :-D

[@maslinje2109]

Hey sanjay !!!! How are you buddy? I was busy last two weeks . Back at the #notificationsquad gang . Looks like the studio is coming together ❤️

[@SanjayC]

Love to see you back here, Maslin! How is the music journey coming along? Any new tutorials on the way?

[@maslinje2109]

@@SanjayC yes sanjay . Working on couple of other projects as well.

[@Jesoteric]

Thank you 🙏

[@fo4music]

Agreed -- this is masterful how you've shown key pointers on use in such an efficient way -- I'm a subscriber for sure.

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much

[@fo4music]

@@SanjayC I will admit one aspect is a little challenging to me and that is how to get a sample (say I'm recording a line in from a Roland J-6 chord progression) into the Verselab - I can get to the recording phase and complete the recording, but saving it to one of the section pads is proving challenging -- anyway, I'm enjoying these videos. Thanks again.

[@Jpaul038]

Wonderful new tutorial SanjayC! You are such a good teacher 😃

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JSPahadi]

This Looks Osm ❤️ And Roland is ⚡

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, Roland makes some quality gear for sure. Do you have anything from them?

[@JSPahadi]

@@SanjayC Keyboard , Synths & Pads

[@MrSemi009]

Thanks for the video, very helpful!!

[@HurveyJones]

Hey Brother, you did such a great job on this video, (and others of course) that I'm going to have to pick up a MV-1!!

[@CLH126]

Charming chap! Subscribed!

[@vishudas333]

Superrr beat machine❤😍

[@harrytabb]

Hey man, thanks for this awesome tutorial🙃 big fan over here

[@SanjayC]

Hey, thanks! Do you have a beatmaking machine like this already?

[@harrytabb]

@@SanjayC no but I’m deffo getting one after seeing this😄

[@ronaldlundbohm815]

Thank You very well put together

[@donadoma]

Great vid! Love the mv-1. 👍

[@brokemanmusic2587]

Not bad, I am impressed with this machine

[@Jisooee]

OmG here we go again Hahha!💌

[@SanjayC]

Hi Rion! Thanks for always dropping by with the positivity! :-D You make my day!

[@KahyohBe]

I agree... the LCD screen is way to small compared to other production drum machines

[@jaderene]

Wow!!!! I want it!!!!🤩❤️

[@TenisDimants]

Thank you! Learned a ton

[@SanjayC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ashfaq1999]

Thanks sanjay, that was great, can you sample from vinyl or I phone to create the old school sample based hip hop or breakbeat rave music from the 80s & 90s.

[@SanjayC]

Yes, you can. It has inputs for sampling and then you can add effects for sure

[@Ashfaq1999]

@@SanjayC Thanks very much my friend

[@kevinkhan535]

Where do you get all that money to buy gear?. Your 2nd studio is up..how many client's did you have with your first studio?where do you get all that money?

[@SalvationViolin]

Nice review, if I want to plug in electric violin directly as vocal, is there a 1/4" analog input jack?

[@SanjayC]

There is a line input

[@cresshead]

excellent video, thank you.

[@thinkognito344]

screen double the size with waveform editing and better visual inspiration like the ISLA S2400 and elektron screens... would have sold me...

[@nicolaformaglio9378]

Top video, grazie!

[@SanjayC]

You're welcome

[@DJ.DBD1]

Hi Sanjay I’ve been checking out other reviewers on KZbin ,your review as always is one of the clearest.👍🏽 Please do a Verselab MV-1 vs the TR8S comparisons of work flow , Ease-of-use Ect. Roland’s MV-1 vs MC-707 Hope you do this with no one’s done it yet but comparisons

[@radiosmith8207]

⭐💯

[@robertmurphy2634]

Sanjay, PLEASE do a review of headphone amps/DAC's. I have no knowledge on those and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I saw you video about headphones and you mentioned one Amp in there. Please do us/me :) a solid and share some advice about these. Great work by the way!! Love your stuff.

[@Eladar1]

The real question here is this, maschine or MPC? As someone who is guitarist/keyboard player/singer who’s looking to get into some more electronic stuff.

[@karlliebknecht4889]

The MPCs are primarily for playing and manipulating samples, that's why the beat making kids like them so much. Personally, I find them lacking when it comes to sound synthesis. Roland's Zencore is far superior in this regard. If you are also a finger, then the MV-1 is definitely your groovebox of choice.

[@mdjey2]

Synthstrom Deluge? It has looper.

[@arthurton]

Nice Video Man!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks! Do you have a drum machine already?

[@Thomas79423]

Thanks Sanjay! Please tell me, how to play and record ex a guitar in rubato (floating rythm) and then with a given rythm in verselab. Thanks again. Thomas

[@SEONNTHAPRODUCER]

Great breakdown. And I really like the use of timestamps. Went through everything so that someone can get started quickly. How do you use Grooveboxes? Are they an idea source for you, or a great live performance and jamming tool?

[@justinjoshua1648]

Awesome

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, Justin. Are you thinking about getting the Verselab?

[@amanakeet]

Finallie thanks

[@SanjayC]

Haha. What do you think of the verselab?

[@amanakeet]

@@SanjayC apart from the screen size its great

[@Drumsdude123]

Thanks! Is it possible to open at once the entire drum kit on the KIT channel? Or I have to load every single pad separately?))

[@bluerocker5563]

Thank you Sanjay for pointing out the swing function. Simply amazing that Roland left out a swing knob to apply to the whole beat. Makes you wonder if they bother to run these machines by working musicians before pushing these things out to the public.

[@SomebodyPickaName]

It's because this way it allows you to have different swings for different parts of the song since each section has it's own swing settings. Also, an easier way to get to the swing (shuffle) settings is to press the Edit button + either of the Octave buttons, then turn the dial 3 times past step length and you will find "Shuffle" there in the measure edit settings. You will notice that the clip shuffle matches whatever is set for the measure shuffle (so setting it in either the clip settings or the measure settings will reflect the same changes). The clip shuffle is just an easier way to set each clip to a different shuffle since you can press a pad (clip 1), change the shuffle, press the second pad (clip 2), change the shuffle, etc...but if you're just looking to change the shuffle for the part of the song your'e currently working on, it's faster and easier to do the measure edit way.

[@keithlee4963]

So I could actually make an entire song with this and no computer?

[@mdjey2]

Well actually you can do that on pretty much any sequencer sampler out there. A lot of options Synthstrom Deluge, Polyend tracker, Akai mpc's, Roland samplers etc. Even the old gear. It is not like computer makes a song. Back in the day you would just set up levels and record directly into tape.

[@mdjey2]

@Lucifer I would highly recommend Synthstrom Deluge over MPC any day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIWlZXZjmZqpisU

[@uchuahmad4861]

Bravo...

[@alexshdvideo]

Looks impressive! Especially for the price. For my first purchase in such things, it seems like a big step. I may start off with NI Maschine Mikro 3. But the Roland is very interesting.. will have to watch more videos on how it works. Does NI Maschine really competes directly with the Roland Verselab? Similar but very different? Meaning, it’s not either/or, but more likely 1st purchase and later 2nd purchase?

[@SanjayC]

The Maschine Mikro is not standalone (you need a computer connected), so it doesn't compete directly. NI makes the Maschine + which is standalone

[@alexshdvideo]

@@SanjayC true. The with or without the computer isn’t a huge deal for me. The workflow is. (Will I use one more than the other). The NI is more capable if I get more expansions plus Komplete ultimate etc as a full working system.. which I will likely too anyway. I like NI for my keyboard. Just Mikro MK3 or the larger MK3? This Roland is very interesting though. More limited but the fact you can creat or dabble when I don’t want to be near a computer. The physical hardware and self contained look is intriguing. Watching the more videos about creating tracks does feel like it will be a longer learning curve for me than Maschine with or without Logic since most DAW’s behave similar to a NLE. Similar logic of assembly of media etc. But looking forward to your follow ups.. The Roland is a very clean looking unit.

[@DMcElfresh101]

I like the larger pads with this and it seems like very clear sounds, but I’m not sure it offers much more than say a Korg Electribe series. Anyway, always nice videos from Sanjay!

[@rorz999]

Well unlike the Electribes it's still being supported by the manufacturer

[@arpan-jaziel-ghosh]

Please make a comparison video between Novation Launchkey MK3 & M-AUDIO Oxygen Pro for Ableton Users.

[@kevsky9490]

Hey man Nice vid 👌 How can i upload my files to my Phone. I already have set the files to my sd card but i when i send it to my phone i cant open.

[@vertigev]

Awesome video! Looks like that thing has an entire mc-101 in it haha.. But do you you can make other music than hip hop on it?

[@thegoony]

Looks interesting, only thing missing in my little studio is a drum machine type piece of kit, looking at this, or may wait for the Korg Drumlogue. Uncomfortably sitting on the fence here lol.

[@SanjayC]

I like the Korg "logue" line. Excellent stuff.

[@peralta229]

This is very nice sir I learned a lot sir and will we have any upcoming machine+ tutorials sir.😁😃🙂☺

[@SanjayC]

Thanks! yes, I still need to pull my other gear out of boxes! So much to do in the studio! :-) How are you buddy?

[@peralta229]

@@SanjayC I am great sir, I hope the studio setup happens fast sir.☺🙂

[@maxfinn9754]

Nice Video ✌️😀

[@SanjayC]

Thanks ✌️What do you think of the Verselab?

[@wendelynmusic]

Can you transfer individual Stems to the DAW? what about midi out to control external synths?

[@ayantandon2333]

Hey Sanjay! Could you do a review of the Alesia VI25? I really love your reviews! Just ordered the MKII

[@prockjetx6584]

Great! So, can I record onto vocal track to, say, section 5 and pad 6? If I can, can I continue recording onto pad 6, but section 11 (while keeping recording over section 5)? Is there any overdub/overwrite functionality in a loop or you alway record one shot? TNX!

[@SanjayC]

You always record one shot. The Verselab saves multiple takes tho

[@donnycharlesvchannel4395]

thanx for sharing it bro..

[@SanjayC]

My pleasure. What do you think?

[@donnycharlesvchannel4395]

@@SanjayC very GOOD..

[@fabiolarock]

Hi! For folk music would you recommend this (i would like this because it is fast and complete) or the MK3?

[@FernandoDCDuarte]

Nice overview, was curious about the MV1. But it does look complicated and steep learning curve compared to competitors’ products (read Akai line of MPCs or NI’s Maschine). Perhaps for a different market than NI/Akai. Time will tell.

[@SanjayC]

Yes, I think so too. But great included sounds

[@k.t.1198]

How do I add volume after the EQ, Compression and limiter are set for the final Mix Down? Thanks.

[@JeroAlmufakir]

Hey Sanjay! Thanks for the video, how good do you think the Verselab is for sample-based production?

[@morten1]

Nice video. I don't like all the menu diving

[@SK-01994]

Hi sanjay, great video I'm looking for my first keyboard not a pianist and I can't decide between arturia keylab 49 mk2 and komplete kontrol a49 considering only the keybed feel which do you recommend nothing else matters not even aftertouch but the keybed feel

[@Howdy606]

Would this be an upgrade from the MC101? I think the MV looks more easy to use.

[@daslolo]

can you also use it as a audio interface for a computer? This would cut 200$ off...

[@brettharris1346]

This is complicated to learn and use but I’m trying

[@SanjayC]

I agree with you!

[@brettharris1346]

I’m having trouble recording vocals over the beat that I created

[@SubliminalThaKid]

I have the mpc one. Since i only use it in tandem with a sound module, and I do not sample, the mv1 has the 3000 presets the fantom has so seems like this may be the choice for me. My question for you is, does the mv1 contain clips like the mc 101/707? Reason I ask is because you can basically make it a 16 track machine when you export the sounds.

[@_rose5373]

Could you do a video about soundproofing?

[@SanjayC]

Yes, I'm doing my own now and then I'll explain what I did

[@nachiketajeyaraman5674]

Woo.... Squad! Is that the same sequencer from the Roland Fantom?

[@SanjayC]

I'm not sure. its pretty cool, but I want more features like easier access to swing. Have you played the Fantom?

[@RevElaineNjerveZack7]

Same as yesterday. Only two hours late.

[@SanjayC]

Yay

[@user-tl6en9vq5x]

How do you set a 4 Bar loop ?

[@DJ_JCUTT]

Roland knows what they're doing. Bigger screen probably on a MV-2 🤣

[@dafingaz]

🙌🏾

[@SanjayC]

🙏

[@vishudas333]

❤❤❤

[@firerhyme]

Will it be useful for edm producers? I guess its not capable of edm ..... any opinion

[@SanjayC]

It is, I actually played around with a lot of synth sounds that are great for EDM too.

[@firerhyme]

@@SanjayC noice :) should I go for the push 2 or roland vlab? Btw I use ableton and fl both :))

[@physicalmedia1981]

@Arnav i would reccomend ableton push for you

[@firerhyme]

@@physicalmedia1981 thanks :) btw should I get krks first or push 2 first? Btw I have okish jbl monitors now :) thanks

[@physicalmedia1981]

@@firerhyme First you need push...cuz you already have monitors. You honestly can wait

[@k.t.1198]

In Roland VerseLab MV1

[@JENSEN10110]

cool

[@SanjayC]

Hey jackhjensen! What did you think of the Verselab?

[@JENSEN10110]

@@SanjayC looks dope to me, highly programmable and looks to be fun as well

[@nkosimuhangi2627]

I'm totally new at this and lost! I bought a Novation launchkey MK3 61 and I'm using Ableton 10 Lite. I downloaded the Standalone features into it thinking that I was supposed too! Now I can't get back to the original settings that came with the controller, when I turn the launchkey MK3 61 on it automatically comes on in the Custom Modes as in the user manual 3.0 Standalone Features. I want to use it the way it's in user manual 2.1 Session Mode! How do I change it?

[@basscliff55]

Can I use a controller to trigger the internal sounds?

[@djram5634]

Can I use AIAIAI TMA 2 HD for music production??

[@seanchun8069]

Aloha! My name is Sean and I work with Aixdsp. What's the best way the get our software to you for review?

[@basscliff55]

Can your sample packs work with the MV 1..?

[@Arsonloke]

This moc is pretty dope. Wonder how much it costs.

[@vertigev]

$699

[@AlexEdashdaiu]

@@vertigev holy fuck

[@keegangene7268]

Can you load audio stems into the mv1 to use live?

[@Ubermensch16]

Question is there tap tempo

[@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

[@haiaanabdulla7973]

i have a question. when the Ableton Live 11 releases, will you make a tutorial?

[@SanjayC]

I think I will. Great idea! :-)

[@aniruddh_d16]

52 minutes ago. I guess I'm just going crazy 'cause of school.

[@SanjayC]

School is important. Do that first! Then come watch my vid :-)

[@aniruddh_d16]

@@SanjayC But, you know, it's practically useless to me. I learn stuff that has no practical value or use whatsoever. It's just a huge waste of time and nature.

[@brianthegiant1]

@@aniruddh_d16 People go to university. When they finish, they often obtain a good degree and often don’t use any (or very little) of the knowledge they gained in the work they do. However, as an employer, it proves to them that that person has the capability to study and apply themselves to things they quite often don’t enjoy. Same with school. It doesn’t always have to be relevant now or in future. Study it, understand it and get it done. You perhaps don’t realise it, but it will pay off later in life. Trust me. 😊

[@thomasekman4548]

Can you only record 16 steps at a time on this Verselab? Is it like the Novation Mk SL III? If yes I can not really understand...since most of the songs out there were around a 4 x 16 steps concept subdivided into verse, chorus and bridge etc... It seems frustrating to be forced to build these parts in 4 segments each... but maybe I am wrong?...

[@RnB_official]

Is there any sound engineers, who can do track mastering?