The MC-707 GROOVEBOX from Roland has everything you need to create a song or perform a live set without a computer. Immerse yourself in eight tracks of recording, sequencing, synthesizers, and effects, plus a curated palette of sounds, loops, and phrases. Record audio and MIDI—with deep control over timing—and tweak the faders and knobs for that “in the moment” experience. With such massive potential, you’re ready to produce in any style or create your own new thing.
The MC-707’s eight-track sequencer is optimized for fluid production of electronic-focused music styles and ever-evolving subgenres. The TR-REC step sequencer is just like those found on classic Roland drum machines, perfect for building rhythm parts quickly. There are also 16 ultra-sensitive pads for playing or sequencing drum parts, melodic basslines, or polyphonic chord progressions. Sequences are stored in clips that contain your sounds, note data, and live knob movements or drawn automation. This lets you create moving effects like a deep reverb on a single clap, slow filter sweeps, and much more. Scenes and clips can be triggered or chained into songs and creative tools like note repeat, chord designer, and step LFO supercharge new ideas.
The ZEN-Core Synthesis System fuses virtual analog, modeling, and modern PCM, offering 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.
In addition to its deep synthesis engine, the MC-707 has a powerful sampler with on-the-fly recording that synchronizes to your project’s tempo. Record vocals or instrument parts, or import from your own existing library, then sequence or trigger phrases, one-shots, and loops. You can also tweak and mangle samples by slicing, truncating, and reversing—with the inspiration and precision that comes only from hands-on control.
Roland MC-707 Features
- Mega micro composer
- 8-track sequencer
- ZEN-Core Synthesis System advanced synth engine
- Powerful sampler synchronizes to your project's tempo
- Independent effects processors on all 8 tracks
- Lush chorus
- Delays and reverbs
- Overdrive, distortion and amp simulation
- Process external audio and run your entire mix through master effects (filters, bit-crushers, master bus compressor)
- Faders for each track
- 8x2 pad array
- Advanced USB audio interface capabilities
- Updateable and expandable platform
- MC-707 GROOVEBOX music workstation1
- AC adaptor1
- SD card (installed)1
- SD card protector (installed)1
- Sound GeneratorZEN-Core (Tone,Drum Kit)
- Track TypeTone, Drum Kit, Looper (Audio Loop)
- Maximum Polyphony
- ZEN-Core:128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)
- LOOPER:8 (varies according to the available number of Looper track)
- Tracks8 tracks
- Clips
- 128 clips (16 clips per track)
- * Clip Type: Tone, Drum Kit, Looper (Audio Loop), it varies according to the track type
- Tones
- Preset Tone: 3,000 or greater
- Preset Drum Kit: 80 or greater
- User Sample (as a Tone or Drum Kit): available by importing form SD CARD
- Looper Sample (as a clip of Looper track): available by importing from SD CARD, recording via EXT IN/Tracks
- * Available total time for User Sample: 12 minutes in mono, 6 minutes in stereo (44.1 kHz)
- * Available format of User Sample: WAV 32–96 kHz/16-bit, 24-bit (mono, stereo)
- * Available total time for Looper Sample: Approx. 60 sec (44.1 kHz)
- * Available format of Looper Sample: WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit, 32-bit float (mono, stereo)
- Effects
- Track Multi-Effects: 90 types
- Track EQ Chorus/Delay: 9 types
- Reverb: 7 types
- Master Effects: 90 types
- Master Compressor
- Master EQ
- Step Sequencer Maximum Step128 steps *Available on a Tone or Drum Kit Track
- LooperTime Stretch, Pitch Shift *Available on a Looper TrackDisplay256 x 80 dots graphic LCD (with backlit)
- External StorageSD Card (SDHC supported) for saving Project Data and Audio Data
- Connectors
- PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- ASSIGNABLE OUT(L,R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- SEND/RETURN(L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- EXT IN(L/MONO/MIC, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type (it works as 1/4-inch TRS phone type when using MIC)
- MIDI (IN, OUT1, OUT2) connectors
- USB port: USB B type (Audio, MIDI)
- DC IN jack
- Power SupplyAC adaptor
- Current Draw2,000 mA
- Dimensions (WxDxH)16.8" x 10.38" x 2.38"
- Weight4.69 pounds
