Just like the classic 707, 808 and 909 drum machines, the MC-707 is designed with quick, punchy groove-making in mind. You’ve got 8 assignable tracks at your disposal, with 16 ultra-sensitive pads for playing or sequencing drums, basslines or chord progressions.
Add a wealth of onboard sounds, comprehensive TR-REC sequencing, in-depth sampling tools, and you’ve got the ability to create a professional-sounding track end-to-end.
The MC-707 comes equipped with Roland’s latest sound engine, combining virtual analog with modern PCM. This means a mixture of classic and state-of-the-art sounds with DAW-like flexibility, all in one place. And yes, it includes the Roland classics: TR-808, TR-909, TB-303, JUNO-106, and SH-101.
You can take these incredible sounds a step further with the MC-707’s built-in effects. All 8 tracks have independent effects processors with a huge number of variations. From lush modulation to mind-bending ambience, amp simulation to wild distortion. Add the final touch with master effects like filters, bit-crushers and bus compression for polished punchiness.
Those familiar with Roland’s line-up may recognise the control panel as being similar to their Aira series. Vibrant backlit pads, intuitive faders, an easily-navigable button layout. The addition of a LCD screen makes tracking and composing easier than ever.
MIDI in/out and numerous stereo outputs allow you to easily integrate the MC-707 into your existing rig. Whether you want it as a DAW controller or a fully-fledged centerpiece, it can hack it. You can connect it via USB and use as an interface; all 8 tracks can be individually recorded into your DAW.
From firmware V1.20 sample directly into tone and drum tracks in real time from the external inputs or your PC to create your own custom sampled instruments. Slice loops at transient points and spread them out over the performance pads to create your own beats. Re-sample your new track back into the machine and mangle it again to create truly unique soundscapes.
Bored of playing with a chromatic keyboard? No problem, set the MC-707 in any number of different scales to perform in new exciting ways whilst always staying in key with your track, while the chord designer function lets you create custom chords and assign them to a single key press. If you are a traditional keyboard player, plug in an external midi controller to play the MC-707 sounds and change parameters over its MIDI input.
Whichever way you choose to record, you can either work quantised to a grid, completely unquantized to capture the true human performance, or somewhere in between for a little natural shuffle.
Each of the MC-707s 8 tracks contains 16 slots for sequences called Clips. You can chain your clips together, so they play in a specific order, allowing you to create a song by automating changes between different sections.
Turn some of your MC-707s tracks into a mixer for an audio input. Use Midi clips on track to drive the sequence on an external piece of hardware before bringing its sound back into the MC-707 as an audio insert on another track. What’s even better is that you can apply Master Effects to these audio inserts on the MC-707 too!
The MC707 can be used in a computerless setup with a Midi controller allowing you start your creative workflow wherever you are.
Download additional sound packs from Roland Cloud to expand the 3000 built in tones. Even better, save and export your own custom sounds to share with friends or use within the Roland Cloud Zenology plug-in.
Want some help getting started with your MC-707? Roland have created a full video manual to help you along the way.
With the new Version 1.60 update, the MC-707 and MC-101 GROOVEBOXES continue to evolve with inspiring features for music creation and live performance.
A powerful new arpeggiator livens up your productions with tasty melodic lines and real-time control over motif, rhythmic variation, octave, and hold on/off.
USB generic driver mode lets you connect your MC GROOVEBOX directly to a smartphone or tablet, great for producing with Zenbeats app (available on IOS, Android, Windows, and Mac) or your favourite DAW.
Random Tone Generator sparks fresh ideas with multiple algorithmic options that create interesting new tones on the fly.
Expanded ZEN-Core compatibility lets you import Sound Pack drum kits in addition to instrument tones.
Roland are responsible for some of the most iconic drum machines and production gear of all time. With the MC-707, they’ve demonstrated their groovebox prowess, combining classic Roland sound with cutting-edge functionality. Equal parts drum machine, synthesizer, sampler, sequencer and controller, this is a production powerhouse that’s armed to the teeth!
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