Roland Groovebox MC-707 User Manual

10
An Overview of the MC-707
What Is a Project?
On the MC-707, data for one song is handled as a unit called a “project.”
Projects are saved on an SD card.
A project contains data for tracks, clips, tones, and the samples that are
used.
If you want to keep the content that you edited, save the project.
What Is a Track?
There are three types of track.
Tone: A track that mainly handles clips that have
pitch.
Drum: A track that handles drum and percussion
clips.
Looper: A track that handles audio loops. You can
import audio data from an SD card, or
record sound that’s input from the EXT IN
jacks or from a track. Time stretch is also
supported.
What Is a Clip?
A “clip” is a collection of data to be played back by a track. The data
included in a clip diers depending on the type of track.
Track type: Tone
Clip setting: This contains the name of the clip, and
information and settings for the clip.
Tone: This contains settings for the sound. It also
includes eect (MFX) settings. (*1)
Phrase: This is performance data and data that
creates changes in the sound (MOTION).
Track type: Drum
Clip setting: This contains the name of the clip, and
information and settings for the clip.
Drum kit: This contains settings for the sound. It also
includes eect (MFX) settings.
(*1)
Phrase: This is performance data and data that
creates changes in the sound (MOTION).
Track type: Looper
Clip setting: This contains the name of the clip, and
information and settings for the clip.
Looper sample: This is the audio data played by the looper.
Looper setting: This contains settings that specify how the
looper sample is played.
MFX: This contains eect (MFX) settings.
Phrase: This contains data that creates changes in
the sound (MOTION).
* 1 Alternatively, you can use the track’s settings instead of the clip’s settings.
What Is the Browser?
This lets you select the material that you need for the project that
you’re working on.
Selecting preset tones and drum kits
You can browse the preset tones and drum kits, and use them.
Selecting from a project on the SD card
You can browse clips, tones, and drum kits, and use them.
Selecting from audio les on the SD card
You can use these as looper samples to be played by a looper track.
You can also use them as user samples for a tone or drum kit.
Total Eect Settings
The MC-707 is equipped with ve total eects.
Settings for these eects are saved in the project.
5
Reverb
Adds reverberation to the sound.
5
Chorus/Delay
Gives the sound depth and spaciousness (Chorus), or delays the
sound in an echo-like manner (Delay).
5
Compressor
Compresses loud peaks of the master output, making the volume
more consistent.
5
Multi FX
Lets you select and use one of various eects such as lter or
overdrive.
5
Equalizer
An equalizer with three frequency bands (low, mid, high).
USER SAMPLE
“User samples” are waveform data that can be used by a tone or drum
kit.
Audio les saved on an SD card can be imported into a project.
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For details, refer to “Importing Clips (Clip Browser)” (p. 25).

Roland Groovebox MC-707 Specifications

General

Product color	Black
USB direct playback	-
Built-in optical drive	No
USB port	Yes
USB connector type	USB Type-B
USB ports quantity	1
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Display type	LCD
Display resolution	256 x 80 pixels
Current	2 A
Power supply type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	263 mm
Width	426 mm
Height	60 mm
Weight	2100 g