Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX Video Manual Part Three: Sampling & Production

The Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX has everything electronic music producers need to create a song or perform a live set without a computer. 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 Video Manual series looks to dive deep into this powerful GROOVEBOX and takes you through the MC-707 in a sequence as if you turned the instrument on for the first time. We highly recommend viewing the Parts in order but we have also provided chapter links below for you to jump straight to what you need to know.

In this MC-707 Video Manual (Part Two), the chapters are:
00:18 Control and Automation
15:41 Sampling
30:34 Scatter
36:17 External Audio
41:40 External MIDI Setups

About the Roland MC-707...

The MC-707’s eight-track sequencer is made for today's 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.

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.

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 and works as an expandable platform that never gets stale. Keep things fresh with new loops, one-shots, phrases, and synth sounds—all available online.

For more details on the MC-707:

Watch the complete MC-707 Video Manual here:

Watch the MC-707 Overview videos if you are getting started:

The Roland GROOVEBOX Series also features the compact Roland MC-101:

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[inthewaysofold]

Really superb how Roland has set up the various learning resources for the MC, each tailored to different learning styles. Great guide to the 707. After going through the guide, it is clear the 707 has an impressive functionality. All the little workflow optimizations and considerations designed to help ensure the creativity keeps flowing are especially nice. Exquisitely done.

[mrbreaker]

Dustin is absolutely brilliant and a credit to Roland. Well done guys. Please hire him for future videos. The MC-707 is a brilliant tool.

[ktreier]

This 3 part tutorial is the best on YT for the 707. Dustin clearly has had training as a trainer.

[supernatural]

Talking this long on subjects such as these without saying the words "um" and "uh" or getting tongue-tied takes some talent. Seriously, job well done Roland and Dustin on clearly explaining so many features with such precision!

[oldschoolebm]

Dustin is the best roland presenter period. Love this dude. Really makes the gear shine in various ways. I love my Mc-707. Awesome machine.

[blpfrk]

All these video manual videos are amazing. He's so clear and knowledgeable. Best 707 tutorial videos by far!

[dirckxd]

Fantastic work Dustin and Roland! Watched all three parts in a row. Best tutorial I saw on the MC-707 until now. What a powerful update - again...!

[patrickfrancis]

Could be the best Compact Detailed tutorial on any piece of equipment ever. Seriously great job on explaining how cool this machine could be on its own creative mountain. Thank YOU !

[vannitronix]

hey Dustin,
is there a possibility for you guys to add an UNDO function (for instance : shift+clear button) for the last actions?
That would be a game changer for the workflow but also in a Live Performance.
Also the alternating playing speed on a single (drum)Pad should allow a bit faster performance...
Appreciate your answer!

[tenfour]

Still coming back to these video's to find out what I'm not using in 2022! MC-707 is so great and Roland - really great job in still providing great firmware updates! 1.8 update is awesome!

[iiaaiiaannaaiiaaii]

This video series is so helpful and appreciated. Thank you so much for the care, detail and clear presentation.

[fredrikw]

I like how this tutorial goes in to the details

[ryN]

That audio insert feature is a game changer. This makes the 707 kinda of a daw replacement imo.

[sparky]

That duplicate shortcut 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 just what I needed

[andykeastak]

Hey Roland Just ordered mine today... Thanks for the Lockdown happiness !!!!

[williamwallace]

mc707 is a seriously good piece of kit. v powerful

[smartassrecords]

Wow, great series of video's on this unit I love this drum machine

[mitchhopkins]

These videos are helping me a lot. Thanks. On a side note, every time he says, "Very Powerful", take a drink of whiskey. You'll get toasted.

[musiccraftjp]

Very cool feature explanation of this great MC-707 - GOOD Job!

[dgodbey]

Thanks man, this is the best! I'm playing these back for the second time now.