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MC-101 Update

 

– Functions Added in Ver.1.30

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Functions Added in Ver.1.30

Clip Chain Function Added

The clip chain function lets you play back a specified clip at the desired 

timing.
You can use the clip chain function to create a song that plays back 

clips in succession, or use it to specify a fill-in.
The following settings are added to the CLIP SETTING screen.

Parameter

Value

Explanation

NEXT CLIP

Specifies the clip that plays next, and how it operates.

STAY

Plays the same clip as currently.

STOP

Stops clip playback.

CLIP 1–16

Plays the specified clip.

LENGTH

Specifies the timing of the next operation.

OFF

The next operation occurs when the clip plays 
to the end.

1–512

Specifies the timing of the next operation in 
units of steps.

* You can make settings from the MEASURE EDIT screen in the same way.

Added Functions for [C1]–[C4] Knobs

The following item is added to the system settings (CTRL tab).

Parameter

Explanation

KnobTrk

SINGLE:

 Use the [C1]–[C4] knobs to control the SOUND, FILTER, MOD, 

and FX parameters of one track.

MULTI:

 Use the [C1]–[C4] knobs to control the parameters of the four 

tracks selected by the [SOUND], [FILTER], [MOD], and [FX] buttons.

Added Functions for CLIP MODE

You can now edit clips other than the one being played.
The display of CLIP MODE has been changed.

Displays the clip currently being edited. 
When switching clips to play, “NEXT” is 
displayed.

Displays the clip currently playing. 
While the unit is stopped, “STOP” is 
displayed.

Action

Operation

Change the clip to 
play or edit.

Press the pad [1]–[16].

Change the clip to 
edit.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the pad [1]–[16].

Turn the [VALUE] dial.

Delete the Clip.

Hold down the [SHIFT] and the [PROJECT] button and then press the 
pad [1]–[16].

SMF Import Function Added

An SMF (Standard MIDI File) saved on an SD card can be imported into 

a clip.

* SMF that you want to load must be placed in the ROLAND/

GROOVEBOX/MIDI folder of the SD card.

1. 

Set PAD MODE to CLIP, and select the empty clip into which 
you want to load the SMF (Standard MIDI File).

2. 

Press the

 [VALUE] 

dial.

The CREATE screen appears.

3. 

Select LOAD MIDI.

4. 

Select MIDI FILE.

The MIDI/SMF file browser appears.

Controller

Explanation

[VALUE] dial

If a folder level is selected:

 Moves to the next lower folder level.

If a file is selected:

 Loads the sample.

[EXIT] button

If a folder level other than root is selected:

 Moves to the next 

higher folder level.

If the root folder is selected:

 Exits the SMF browser.

MEMO

“F:”

 shown at the beginning indicates a folder.

NOTE

All tracks included in the SMF are overwritten onto one clip.

5. 

Press the

 [ENTER] button

 to load.

MIDI Input/Output Functions Added

How you can specify the numbers of the CC (control change) messages 

that are transmitted by the [FILTER] knob, [MOD] knob, and [FX] knob.
The following items are added to the track settings (MIDI tab).

Parameter

Value

Explanation

Tx FILTER CC 
Number

CC0, CC1, CC2…
CC119

Specifies the CC number transmitted by the 
[FILTER] knob.

Tx MOD CC Number

CC0, CC1, CC2…
CC119

Specifies the CC number transmitted by the 
[MOD] knob.

Tx FX CC Number

CC0, CC1, CC2…
CC119

Specifies the CC number transmitted by the [FX] 
knob.

Summary of Contents for MC-101

Page 1: ...ets the key range in octaves over which arpeggio will take place If you want the arpeggio to sound using only the notes that you actually play set this parameter to 0 To have the arpeggio sound using...

Page 2: ...ep Function Added Tone Track You can now use sub steps in a tone track Editing the sub step of a step 1 Press the PAD SEQ button The pads switch to SEQ mode 2 Press a pad on which notes are input a pa...

Page 3: ...Problems and Functions Corrected 5 5 The time required to save a project has been reduced 5 5 The issue with being unable to control scenes 9 128 by receiving program change messages was fixed 5 5 Th...

Page 4: ...the user license data in the unit for example if you are selling the unit go to the UTILITY MENU and execute FACTORY RESET When you execute FACTORY RESET the system settings return to their factory s...

Page 5: ...are added to the drum track pad settings Parameter Value Explanation Voice MULTI SINGLE Sets the way sounds are played when the same pad is pressed a number of times MULTI Layer the sound of the same...

Page 6: ...sample Fine 50 0 50 0 cent Finely adjusts the pitch Gain 0 dB 6 dB 12 dB Specifies the approximate volume of the sample Level 0 127 Specifies the volume Added Shortcuts Action Operation Copy the conte...

Page 7: ...d Action Operation Change the clip to play or edit Press the pad 1 16 Change the clip to edit Hold down the SHIFT button and press the pad 1 16 Turn the VALUE dial Delete the Clip Hold down the SHIFT...

Page 8: ...reen of tone track hold down the SHIFT button and press the FX button to copy Repeat to paste Enter a SubStep in the drum track In drum track hold down the SEQ button and press a pad 1 16 Switching Kn...

Page 9: ...lower folder When a file is selected Loads the sample EXIT button When a folder level other than root is selected Moves to the higher folder level When the root folder is selected Exits the WAV browse...

Page 10: ...tone drum track and press the MEASURE button Use the metronome Hold down the TEMPO button and press the EXIT button Added Metronome Function You can now use a metronome function The metronome operates...

Page 11: ...in tandem Problems Fixed 5 5 We fixed the problem that had caused inaccuracies in the timing of notes when synchronized with an external device 5 5 We fixed the problem in which the unit was not recog...

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