After a very long wait Roland has this week
confirmed the return of the MC groovebox line, announcing the Roland MC-707 and
MC-101 will be available later this month for US$ 1,000 and US$ 500 respectively.
Last MC line of loop-based musical instruments was launched back in 2008 and
the latest additions provide a self-contained loop-based machine requiring no
connection to a computer or additional instruments. Providing drum machines,
sequences and synthesisers all-in-one.
“The MC-707 is armed with an eight-track sequencer
optimized for fluid production, our latest deep synthesis engine, a powerful
sampler, massive effects palette and 16 ultra-sensitive pads for playing or
sequencing drum parts, melodic basslines, or polyphonic chord progressions. The
MC-707 features our latest sound engine, which fuses virtual analog and modern
PCM. It’s flexible, powerful, and lets you dig deep into its sonic
capabilities. It has the sounds of legendary Roland rhythm machines and
synthesizers that are the foundation of electronic music—including the TR-808,
TR-909, TB-303, JUNO-106, and SH-101. But the MC-707 also looks forward, with
modern digital and hybrid sounds perfect for creating future classics—today. ”
“The Roland MC-101 GROOVEBOX combines
premium-quality synthesizer and drum sounds, samples, patterns and effects in a
compact four-track sequencer that’s go-everywhere portable. Create whenever, and
wherever, inspiration strikes with this pocket production studio and add
performance-ready tracks to your DAWless or compact synthesizer setup. The
MC-101 has a four-track sequencer optimized for beatmakers, producers and
mobile music makers creating today’s electronic and dance-oriented music. You
can use the 16 ultra-sensitive RGB pads to create drum, bass, and synthesizer
patterns and create your own original music.”
