Yes you can do all that. However I haven’t used samples longer than 2 bar loops.
No
you can send program change values to tracks, that select clips.
A question for 707 owners please.
How often is it necessary to save your work. Is it possible to merely save your project prior to shutting down or do you also have to save at other times/places when creating your tune.
Thanks.
You can save only before powering off, but keep in mind there is no undo function (sadly) so when you mess things up, you’re glad you have a recently saved version.
Also, it is always better to regularly save, to prevent loss for when for some reason you lose power or the device crashes (never happened to me though)
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Thanks for that.
A further question please, am I correct in saying that when you switch the 707 on it automatically loads the project you were last working on (unfortunately these types of questions cannot be answered by reading the manual and reviewers gloss over many user interface type queries).
Hey @gerkinear , I remember you thinking about a mc707 + OT combo. Do you like it?
I was thinking about a MS / MC / Monologue combo to fuck around with knobs and have immediate fun, and OT to finalize and slowly experiment over time. But the mc707 might bring me many things I need in one package: knobs and faders to pretend I’m playing live, pads, synthesis, instant fun etc. with possibilities to finesse in the OT later.
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Hello! Does Roland MC 707 has Stereo Width effect to be put on each instrument separately? Let’s say I need to put a synth into the mix with 40% width and pads with 120% width, is there an effect like this?
Thanks.
On start up, it automatically loads the last saved version of the project you were working on.
If you turn it off before saving your work, it won’t remember your changes and will load your previous project as per your last save.
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Yes you can choose between last saved or an initial (new) project
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Still pondering whether to get the 101 or the 707.
707 Pros: the whole engine / easier editing / more sliders, pads, buttons…
707 Cons: it’s huge and space is sparce on my desk / already lack time to go in depth with what I already have / have an OT to do heavy lifting already.
101 Pros : it’s small and can run on battery, so I can make music on the couch or carry it around the house / already a bunch of super cool presets / I hear lot of cool stuff done with it despite the limitations/ might be a cool little expander for my OT
101 Cons : dat screen / limited edition of sounds (I think you can’t even access filter env or LFO…) / looks a bit flimsy
If I’m being honest, I should limit myself to the 101, or I’ll end up again with several big boxes that I don’t master at all. But the limitations… Then again, I could resample in the OT and go further with it.
I went for the 101 because I wanted something simple and portable. 707 looks great but it would demand more time and is a main machine whereas the 101 for me is an add on bit of kit or something to make beats on the sofa.
Only got it a week ago and making full tracks on it already. Really quick and easy to learn.
I love it and great value
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me too.
I have the Tr8s now as well, and while I like the sound and features, it takes a lot of desk space.
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Desk space definitely big reason I got it.
This is first track I made with the 101 after few days with it. Looking forward to digging in deeper
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If you just need synth sounds you must go for the 101. The octatrack can do the rest.
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@Peter118 yeah, primary goal is to bring polyphony and those classic Roland sounds to the table. OT arp / lfo’s / resampling can push things further I guess. I’m more at ease with sampling than straight synthesis.
@muzka my situation, really! If it’s capable enough to make some nice beats while on holidays / on the couch with the miss, awesome. But it’s mainly a cool sketchpad that will combine with the OT for more serious stuff.
BTW, excellent beat! Is it inclused sounds only?
@Unifono Space is a real concern for me, my desk is super small, and I must unplug most of my stuff when I have work to do on my computer… and yeah, I’ve been listening to your mc101 beats a lot, really dope stuff.
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Thanks Kuro
One track is a drum track w compressor that has samples i added
Track 2,3 and 4 are tones that came with machine.
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Are the piano chords with a light vinyl warp samples?
Hey, back from vacation.
I liked it a lot.
I love that you can put whatever you want onto those 3 knobs per lane, and all that, but I find the editing of the patches somewhat fiddly.
I’ts more a you prepare a lot in front, and then you perform on it.
I like to twiddle with the patches while it’s running - and for that i find it too menu divy.
So I sold it after doing an album with it.
But if you have nothing, and want to start it’s a good first central piece of kit. Go for it.
Dont use the OT to master your tracks.
Really. It’s a perfect live performance sampler (it’s in the name), but not a daw.
Yes you can use it as a daw, but why?
Just stick the 707 into the computer and multitrack everything in one go into your daw and do it there, you will save so much time…
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Yep, they are samples. Tones are bass, synth and sax
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