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Roland Groovebox MC-707 User Manual

Roland Groovebox MC-707
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Reference Manual
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Roland Groovebox MC-707 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product colorBlack
USB direct playback-
Built-in optical driveNo
USB portYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-B
USB ports quantity1
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC
Display typeLCD
Display resolution256 x 80 pixels
Current2 A
Power supply typeAC
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth263 mm
Width426 mm
Height60 mm
Weight2100 g

Summary

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel Controls Overview

Describes the function of buttons, knobs, and displays on the top panel.

Pad Section and Common Controls

Details on pad modes, common section 2 controls, and total effects section.

Rear Panel Connections and Ports

Explains all rear panel I/O ports for connectivity.

Introduction

Powering On and Off Procedures

Instructions for safely turning the MC-707 on and off.

An Overview of the MC-707

Core Concepts: Project, Track, Clip, Browser

Explains fundamental data structures and navigation.

Basic Operation

Project Loading, Playback, and Clip Selection

Steps for loading projects and changing playback clips.

Sound Selection and Importing Clips

How to select sounds and import clips.

Main Screen Operation

HOME Screen Layout and Clip Editing

Overview of the HOME screen and clip editing functions.

Clip Data Management: Copying and Renaming

Procedures for copying and renaming clip data.

Project Operations

Project Management and Creation

Loading, managing, and creating projects.

Making Project Settings

Configuring project-specific parameters.

Sample Bank and Project Saving

Managing samples and saving projects.

Track Operations

Track Creation, Modification, and Settings

Creating tracks, changing types, and making settings.

Pad Operations (PAD MODE)

Mute, Cue, Clip, and Note Modes

Using pads for various modes like Mute, Cue, Clip, and Note.

Chord Mode and Playing Techniques

Using Chord Mode for playing chords.

Chord Editing and Scatter Effect Control

Editing chords and managing Scatter effects.

Importing Clips (Clip Browser)

Selecting Sounds (Sound Browser)

Loading Sounds: Presets, Projects, and SD Card

Loading sounds from various sources.

Step-Recording a Phrase

Tone Track Step Recording and Measure Settings

Step recording on tone tracks and adjusting measure settings.

Step Input and Note Editing

Using step input and editing individual notes.

Detailed Step Note and Motion Editing

In-depth editing of step notes and motion parameters.

Drum Track TR-REC and Pad Muting

TR-REC for drums and pad muting functions.

Loop Start/End Step Specification and Deletion

Setting and removing loop start/end points.

Recording

Recording Performances and Audio Tracks

Recording to tone/drum tracks and looper tracks.

Quantize Functionality

Quantization Settings for Recording and Playback

Enabling and specifying quantization modes.

Recording Knob Movement (MOTION)

Motion Control: On/Off, Recording, Deleting

Managing motion data for knobs.

Motion Editing and Smooth Input

Editing motion data and using Motion Designer.

Saving and Recalling Scenes

Scene Management: Recalling and Storing

Procedures for recalling and storing scenes.

Total Effects Control

Using FX Knobs and Editing Effects

Controlling effects and editing specific effects.

Editing MFX/COMP/EQ and Knob Assignments

Editing MFX, COMP, EQ, and changing knob assignments.

SCATTER Effect Control

Applying, Recording, and Setting Scatter Parameters

Methods to apply, record, and configure Scatter.

Editing the TONE Track

Simple Sound Editing for TONE Tracks

Basic sound editing for tone tracks.

Structure, Envelope, and LFO Parameters

Parameters for structure, envelopes, and LFOs.

MIX, Filter, AMP, EQ, and Effect Parameters

Parameters for MIX, FILTER, AMP, EQ, and EFFECTS.

Understanding Tone Construction

Explanation of how a tone is built from parts.

Partial and Utility Editing Functions

Editing individual partials and using utility features.

Editing the DRUM Track

Simple Sound Editing for Drum Tracks

Basic sound editing for drum tracks.

Pad Settings and Instrument Editing

Configuring pads and editing instrument parameters.

LOOPER Track Operations

Looper Settings and Waveform Editing

Configuring looper settings and editing sample waveforms.

Looper MFX Editing and Sample Renaming

Applying MFX and renaming looper samples.

Editing a Clip’s Settings

Sequencer and Looper Clip Configuration

Configuring clip settings for various track types.

Assigning Parameters to Knobs (KNOB ASSIGN)

KNOB ASSIGN Operation and Defaults

Using the knob assignment function and resetting values.

Tempo Settings

Master Clock and Tap Tempo Configuration

Setting and understanding master clock and tap tempo.

Input and Output Settings (INPUT/REC)

External Effect and Track Output Configuration

Using send/return jacks and assignable outputs.

UTILITY Functions

System Settings and Configuration Options

Adjusting system-wide settings.

SD Card Formatting and Factory Reset Procedures

Initializing SD card and restoring factory settings.

Looper Memory Optimization Procedure

Optimizing internal memory for looper usage.

Managing SD Card via Computer Connection

Connecting to a computer for SD card management.

List of Shortcut Keys

Screen Navigation and Mode Shortcuts

Shortcuts for switching screens and modes.

Mix, Motion, and Phrase Editing Shortcuts

Shortcuts for common editing tasks.

Performance and Parameter Editing Shortcuts

Shortcuts for performance control and parameter adjustments.

Error Message List

Interoperation with Other Devices

Synchronization with DAWs and External Gear

Tempo synchronization with DAWs and TR-8S.

ZEN-Core Tone Parameters (Z-Core)

SOUND Parameter Details and Groups

Detailed explanation of sound parameters and their groups.

Structure and Oscillator Parameter Groups

Parameters related to structure and oscillators.

Unison, Pitch Control, and Range Settings

Parameters for Unison, Pitch Control, and Range.

Tuning and Part Control Parameters

Tuning parameters and knob control for parts.

Oscillator Types, Gain, and Velocity Settings

Oscillator types, gain, and velocity parameters.

Envelope and Filter Parameter Details

Parameters for envelopes and filters.

Pitch Envelope and Filter Velocity Controls

Detailed pitch envelope and filter velocity settings.

Filter Type, Cutoff, Resonance, and Velocity Parameters

Filter type, cutoff, resonance, and velocity parameters.

Envelope and LFO Parameter Groups

Amplifier envelope and LFO parameter groups.

LFO Parameters and Tempo Synchronization

Detailed LFO parameters and tempo synchronization.

Step LFO and Curve Type Settings

Step LFO parameters and curve types.

Partial EQ, Output, and Control Parameters

Partial EQ, output, and control settings.

MATRIX CONTROL Functionality

Matrix Control Sources and Destinations Setup

Configuring MIDI sources and parameter destinations.

Drum Kit Tone Parameters (Drum)

Sound, MFX, and Pad Control Settings

Basic sound, MFX, and pad control configurations.

INST COMMON Parameters

Instrument Wave Properties and FXM

Wave group, number, and FXM settings for instruments.

Instrument Wave Delay and Velocity Controls

Wave delay and velocity settings for instruments.

Instrument Pitch Envelope Parameters

Pitch envelope settings for instruments.

INST FILTER Parameters

Filter Type, Cutoff, Resonance, and Velocity Parameters

Parameters for filter type, cutoff, resonance, and velocity.

Filter Envelope Parameters and Controls

Filter envelope settings and controls.

INST FILTER Parameters

Instrument Amplifier Envelope Parameters

Amplifier envelope settings for instruments.

Total Effect Parameters

Compressor, EQ, and MFX Parameter Details

Parameters for Compressor, EQ, and MFX.

MFX Control Parameters and MIDI Control

MFX control parameters and MIDI control methods.

Delay and Chorus Effect Parameters

Parameters for Delay and Chorus effects.

Reverb Parameter Types: Integra, Warm Hall, Hall

Reverb parameters for Integra, Warm Hall, and Hall types.

Reverb Parameter Types: GS, SRV2000, GM2

Reverb parameters for GS, SRV2000, and GM2 types.

MFX/IFX Parameters Overview

Filter, Modulation, Chorus, and Dynamics Effects Listings

Lists of filter, modulation, chorus, and dynamics effects.

Delay, Lo-fi, Pitch, and Combination Effects Listings

Lists of delay, lo-fi, pitch, and combination effects.

Equalizer and Spectrum Effect Parameters

Detailed parameters for Equalizer and Spectrum effects.

Isolator, Low Boost, and Super Filter Parameters

Parameters for Isolator, Low Boost, and Super Filter effects.

Step Filter, Enhancer, and Auto Wah Parameters

Parameters for Step Filter, Enhancer, and Auto Wah effects.

Humanizer and Speaker Simulator Parameters

Parameters for Humanizer and Speaker Simulator effects.

Phaser Effect Parameters (Modes 1-3)

Parameters for Phaser 1, 2, and 3 effects.

Step, Multi Stage, Infinite Phaser, Ring Modulator Parameters

Parameters for Step, Multi Stage, Infinite Phaser, Ring Modulator.

Tremolo, Auto Pan, and Slicer Effect Parameters

Parameters for Tremolo, Auto Pan, and Slicer effects.

Rotary and VK Rotary Effect Parameters

Parameters for Rotary and VK Rotary effects.

Chorus and Flanger Effect Parameters

Parameters for Chorus and Flanger effects.

Step Flanger and Hexa-Chorus Effect Parameters

Parameters for Step Flanger and Hexa-Chorus effects.

Tremolo Chorus, Space-D, Overdrive, Distortion Parameters

Parameters for Tremolo Chorus, Space-D, Overdrive, Distortion.

T-Scream and Guitar Amp Simulator Parameters

Parameters for T-Scream and Guitar Amp Simulator.

Compressor and Limiter Effect Parameters

Parameters for Compressor and Limiter effects.

Sustainer, Gate, and Delay Effect Parameters

Parameters for Sustainer, Gate, and Delay effects.

Modulation Delay and 3Tap Pan Delay Parameters

Parameters for Modulation Delay and 3Tap Pan Delay.

4Tap Pan Delay and Multi Tap Delay Parameters

Parameters for 4Tap Pan Delay and Multi Tap Delay.

Reverse Delay and Time Ctrl Delay Parameters

Parameters for Reverse Delay and Time Ctrl Delay.

Tape Echo, LOFI Compress, Bit Crusher, Pitch Shifter Parameters

Parameters for Tape Echo, LOFI Compress, Bit Crusher, Pitch Shifter.

2Voice Pitch Shifter and Combination Effects (1)

Parameters for 2Voice Pitch Shifter and OD/DS + Chorus/Flanger.

Combination Effects (2)

Parameters for Distortion + Chorus/Flanger/Delay.

OD/DS Combination Effects Parameters

Parameters for OD/DS + TouchWah/AutoWah.

GtAmpSim + Chorus Effect Parameters

Parameters for GtAmpSim + Chorus.

GtAmpSim + Flanger Effect Parameters

Parameters for GtAmpSim + Flanger.

GtAmpSim + Phaser Effect Parameters

Parameters for GtAmpSim + Phaser.

GtAmpSim + Delay Effect Parameters

Parameters for GtAmpSim + Delay.

EPAmpSim Combination Effects (1)

Parameters for EPAmpSim + Tremolo/Chorus/Flanger.

EPAmpSim Combination Effects (2) & Enhancer + Chorus

Parameters for EPAmpSim + Phaser/Delay and Enhancer + Chorus.

Enhancer Combination Effects Parameters

Parameters for Enhancer + Flanger/Delay.

Chorus + Delay Effect Parameters

Parameters for Chorus + Delay.

Flanger + Delay and Chorus + Flanger Effect Parameters

Parameters for Flanger + Delay and Chorus + Flanger.

CE-1 Chorus Effect Parameters

Parameters for the CE-1 Chorus effect.

SBF-325, SDD-320, and 2Tap Pan Delay Parameters

Parameters for SBF-325, SDD-320, and 2Tap Pan Delay.

Transient and Mid-Side EQ Effect Parameters

Parameters for Transient and Mid-Side EQ.

Mid-Side Compressor, Tone Fattener, Mid-Side Delay Parameters

Parameters for Mid-Side Compressor, Tone Fattener, Mid-Side Delay.

RD EPAmpSim, DJFX Looper, BPM Looper Parameters

Parameters for RD EPAmpSim, DJFX Looper, BPM Looper.

Saturator Effect Parameters

Parameters for the Saturator effect.

Warm Saturator, Fuzz, JUNO-106 Chorus, Multi Mode Filter Parameters

Parameters for Warm Saturator, Fuzz, JUNO-106 Chorus, Multi Mode Filter.

Block Diagram

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