Roland MC-101 Groovebox

Groovebox in a compact 4-track version with a hands-on controller for custom sounds – Black

Produce and perform anywhere, anytime – without any limitations or other complications. The MC-101 GROOVEBOX combines the high-quality sounds, sequencing and effects of the professional MC-707 in a compact 4-track version that you can take with you wherever you go. Explore the inspiring built-in sounds and patterns, or create your own favourites. Import your own sounds and loops in sync with the tempo of your performance and develop a distinctive style. What’s more, the MC-101’s hands-on controllers provide you with precise performance tools to trigger clips and shape your sounds dynamically. The MC-101 is a professional production tool based on the sounds and capabilities of its big brother, the MC-707. Its compact design also offers numerous advantages. The MC-101 is lightweight, robust and can be used on the go for up to five hours on just four AA batteries. This means you can create your sounds, develop drum patterns and compose music wherever you like. Yet the groove box is far more than just a simple scratch pad for your ideas. Produce professional tracks and create complete backing tracks and accompaniments for your live performances. The MC-101 features a 4-track sequencer optimised for modern electronic and dance-focused music styles. Use the 16 RGB pads to create drum, bass and synthesiser patterns and produce your own music. Explore a vast musical playground and combine loops and one-shot samples with melodic phrases, as well as your own MIDI sequences and imported audio recordings. Compose and trigger clips, arrange and sample clips in new, creative ways, record your automations and more. The MC-101’s built-in Roland sounds have had a decisive influence on numerous genres of electronic music for over 40 years. The collection includes legendary instruments such as the TR-808, TR-909, the JUNO-106 and the SH-101. The choice is yours: work with the classics or combine them creatively to produce completely new sounds. Create your compositions using a carefully curated collection of built-in beats, phrases and sounds – created by renowned artists and sound designers. What’s more, the MC-101 is part of an expandable platform. This allows you to expand your groovebox with additional content to explore new genres and styles. Each track features a powerful sample player, so you can import your own sounds. Use your own voice or the sound of your favourite software instrument. The imported audio files can be automatically synchronised with the MC-101’s tempo or edited using the wide range of built-in effects and hands-on controllers.