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How do I import Sound Packs or SVZ files into a tone track on the ROLAND MC-101?
To import Sound files (sound packs (.SDZ) / .SVZ files) saved on an SD card into a tone track, follow these instructions. Note: When loading an SDZ/SVZ file, save the file in the ROLAND/SOUND folder of the SD card.
1. Select the tone track whose sound you want to change.
2. Press the [NOTE] button to switch the PAD MODE to NOTE mode.
3. Press the [VALUE] dial. The browser menu appears.
4. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “SOUND FILE,” and press the [VALUE] dial. The sound file browser appears.
Controller Instructions:
| Controller | Explanation |
|---|---|
| [VALUE] dial | If a folder level is selected: Moves to the next lower level. If a file is selected: Shows the contents of the file. If the contents of the file are shown: Loads the sound. |
| [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 sound file browser. If the contents of the file are shown: Returns to the file selection. |
“F:” shown at the beginning indicates a folder.
What do the “Format Error” and “License Error” messages mean on the ROLAND MC-101?
| Message | Explanation/Action |
|---|---|
| Format Error | This appears if the selected sound file is not compatible with the ROLAND MC-101, or if the file is damaged. Check the models that are listed as compatible for the file you downloaded, and try downloading again. |
| License Error | This appears if the selected sound file is associated with a different user license. To install, you must either obtain a file that has the same user license as the currently-installed sound file, or initialize the user license. To initialize the user license information, go to the UTILITY MENU and execute FACTORY RESET. When you execute FACTORY RESET, the system settings return to their factory-set state. |
How do I switch scene banks to use a larger number of scenes on the ROLAND MC-101?
By switching banks, you can use a larger number of scenes.
| Action | Operation |
|---|---|
| Switching the scene bank | Hold down the PAD MODE [CLIP] button and press the PAD [9]–[16]. To switch to banks 9–16, once again press the same pad [9]–[16]. |
| Fixing the scene indication | With the scene shown in the screen, press the [SHIFT] button. |
| Saving the contents of the scene | Hold down the PAD MODE [CLIP] button and long press the PAD [1]–[8]. |
| Deleting the contents of the scene | While holding down the [SHIFT] button and the [PROJECT] button, press a pad [1]–[8]. |
How do I configure the Tx PC parameter on the ROLAND MC-101?
The Tx PC parameter is added to the CLIP SETTING screen. It controls the transmission of program change numbers.
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Tx PC | Default | The program change number 0–15 corresponding to the clip number is transmitted when you select a clip and when the clip has switched. |
| Tx PC | OFF | A program change number is not transmitted. |
| Tx PC | PC000–127 | The specified program change number is transmitted when the clip has switched. This function is convenient when you want the clip and the sound of an external sound module to change together. |
In track settings, you will need to turn Tx PC “ON.”
How do I use and edit Chord Mode on the ROLAND MC-101?
Switching to chord mode:
1. While in NOTE mode, press the [NOTE] button. The unit switches to chord mode, and the [NOTE] button blinks.
2. Press the [NOTE] button once again to return to NOTE mode.
Editing a chord:
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [FILTER] button. The CHORD DESIGNER appears.
Controls:
| Controller | Explanation |
|---|---|
| [VALUE] dial | Changes the item shown. |
| [SOUND] button | Previews the sound of the chord. |
| PAD [2], [3], [5], [6], [7], or [9]–[16] | Select the pad to which the chord is written. The chord is saved when you hold down the [SOUND] button and press a pad. |
Parameters:
| Parameter | Explanation |
|---|---|
| KEY | Specifies the note that will be the key of the scale. |
| SCALE | Specifies the scale from which the chord is extracted. |
| ROOT | Specifies the root note of the chord. |
| SPREAD | Specifies the constituent notes. The displayed numbers indicate the scale degree of each note, with the root as 1. |
| >>WRITE PAD | When you press the [VALUE] knob, the chord is saved in the selected pad. |
What new parameters were added to the Tone, Drum Track, and Motion Designer settings on the ROLAND MC-101?
TONE SETTING/KIT SETTING Parameter:
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Mix Level | 0–127 | Adjusts the volume of the mixed sounds. This lets you adjust the overall track volume while preserving the volume changes even when motion is used to vary the Level parameter. |
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 pads. Even with continuous sounds where the sound plays for an extended time, such as with crash cymbals, the sounds are layered, without previously played sounds being eliminated. SINGLE: Only one sound can be played at a time when the same pad is pressed. With continuous sounds where the sound plays for an extended time, the previous sound is stopped when the following sound is played. |
| EnvMode | NO-SUS, SUSTAIN | Specifies the behavior when a pad is pressed. NO-SUS: The volume immediately starts decaying when you press the pad. SUSTAIN: The volume starts decaying when you release the pad. |
MOTION DESIGNER Parameter:
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| FORM TYPE | COS | A waveform whose phase is 90 degrees offset relative to SIN. |
| FORM TYPE | RND | A random value is output. |
How do I use the Note Utility function on the ROLAND MC-101?
You can use “NOTE UTILITY” in the STEP EDIT screen of a tone track or drum track.
1. Press the [SEQ] button to switch the PAD MODE to SEQ mode.
2. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press a pad [1]–[16]. The STEP EDIT screen appears.
3. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press a [FILTER] button. The NOTE UTILITY appears.
| Function | Explanation |
|---|---|
| SHIFT NOTE UP | Raises all notes of the clip by 1 (semitone). (Only for a tone track). |
| SHIFT NOTE DOWN | Lowers all notes of the clip by 1 (semitone). (Only for a tone track). |
| SHIFT NOTE LEFT | Moves all notes of the clip to the preceding step. |
| SHIFT NOTE RIGHT | Moves all notes of the clip to the following step. |
| QUANTIZE | Quantizes all notes of the clip. |
How do I edit user samples on the ROLAND MC-101?
For a drum track:
1. Press the [NOTE] button to switch the PAD MODE to NOTE mode.
2. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the pad [1]–[16] into which you imported the sample that you want to edit. The menu appears.
3. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “SAMPLE EDIT,” and press the [VALUE] dial. The user sample edit screen appears.
For a tone track:
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SOUND] button. The menu appears.
2. Use the [VALUE] dial to select “SAMPLE EDIT,” and press the [VALUE] dial. The user sample edit screen appears.
Sample Edit Parameters:
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | FWD, ONESHOT, REV, REV-ONE | Specifies the playback method. |
| Start | 0–8388607 | Specifies the position at which playback starts. |
| Loop | 0–8388607 | Specifies the loop position. |
| End | 0–8388607 | Specifies the position at which playback ends. |
| OrgKey | C-1–G9 | Specifies the pitch of the sample. |
| Fine | -50.0–50.0 cent | Finely adjusts the pitch. |
| Gain | 0db, +6db, +12db | Specifies the approximate volume of the sample. |
| Level | 0–127 | Specifies the volume. |
How do I use the Clip Chain function on the ROLAND MC-101?
The clip chain function lets you play back a specified clip at the desired timing. The following settings are added to the CLIP SETTING screen.
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| NEXT CLIP | STAY | Plays the same clip as currently. |
| NEXT CLIP | STOP | Stops clip playback. |
| NEXT CLIP | CLIP 1–16 | Plays the specified clip. |
| LENGTH | OFF | The next operation occurs when the clip plays to the end. |
| LENGTH | 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.
How do I import an SMF (Standard MIDI File) on the ROLAND MC-101?
An SMF (Standard MIDI File) saved on an SD card can be imported into a clip. The 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.
5. Press the [ENTER] button to load.
Controls:
| 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. |
Note: All tracks included in the SMF are overwritten onto one clip.
How do I edit and delete clips in Clip Mode on the ROLAND MC-101?
You can edit clips other than the one being played. The display of CLIP MODE shows the clip currently being edited (when switching clips to play, “NEXT” is displayed) and the clip currently playing (while 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]. |
How do I configure the MIDI Input/Output settings and knobs on the ROLAND MC-101?
System Settings (MIDI tab):
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Control Channel | CH1–CH16 | Specifies the MIDI channel that switches scenes. |
| Control Tx OUT | OFF, ON | Specifies whether scene changes are output to MIDI OUT. |
| Control Tx USB | OFF, ON | Specifies whether scene changes are output to USB MIDI. |
| Control Rx | OFF, ON | Specifies whether scene changes are received from an external device. |
| MIDI Rx Auto Channel | OFF, CH1–16 | If there is input on the specified MIDI channel, those MIDI messages are sent to the track selected by the TRACK SEL [1]–[4] buttons. |
Track Settings (MIDI tab):
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Tx Note | OFF, ON | Specifies whether the notes of each track are output. |
| Tx CC | OFF, ON | Specifies whether knob operations of each track are output. |
| Tx PC | OFF, ON | Specifies whether clip changes of each track are output. |
| Tx FILTER CC Number | CC0–CC119 | Specifies the CC number transmitted by the [FILTER] knob. |
| Tx MOD CC Number | CC0–CC119 | Specifies the CC number transmitted by the [MOD] knob. |
| Tx FX CC Number | CC0–CC119 | Specifies the CC number transmitted by the [FX] knob. |
System Settings (CTRL tab) for Knobs:
| 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. |
What operational shortcuts are available on the ROLAND MC-101?
| Action | Operation |
|---|---|
| Copy the contents of a drum kit pad | In a drum track’s NOTE mode, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [FX] button to copy the contents. |
| Paste the contents of a drum kit pad | Once again hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [FX] button to paste the contents. |
| Duplicating a Measure | In tone or drum track, hold down the [SEQ] button and press the MEASURE [>] button. |
| Copy selected step | In the NOTE EDIT screen of tone track, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [FX] button to copy. |
| Paste to selected step | Repeat the above operation to paste. |
| Enter a SubStep in the drum track | In drum track, hold down the [SEQ] button and press a pad [1]–[16]. |
| Switching KnobTrk setting | Press the [SOUND], [FILTER], [FX], and [MOD] buttons simultaneously. |
| Temporarily set the sequencer playback mode to random | Hold down the TRACK SEL [1]–[4] buttons of a tone/drum track, and press the MEASURE [>] button. |
| Temporarily set the sequencer playback mode to reverse | Hold down the TRACK SEL [1]–[4] buttons of a tone/drum track, and press the MEASURE [<] button. |
| Use the metronome | Hold down the [TEMPO] button and press the [EXIT] button. |
How do I use the Scale Performance Function and Sample Browser on the ROLAND MC-101?
Scale Performance:
This function is available in the PAD EDIT screen.
| Parameter | Explanation |
|---|---|
| SCALE | Specifies the scale. |
To shift the octave of a scale other than Chromatic, hold down the [NOTE] button and use the [OCT-] [OCT+] pads. If you set the scale to Guitar or Violin, you can perform using the pads as though they corresponded to a fingerboard.
Sample Browser:
The sample browser supports a folder hierarchy. “F:” shown at the beginning indicates a folder.
| Controller | Explanation |
|---|---|
| [VALUE] dial | When a folder level is selected: Moves to a 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 browser. |
| [SOUND] button | Previews the sample. |
How do I use the Metronome Function on the ROLAND MC-101?
The metronome operates and sounds in synchronization with the master clock. The following parameter is added to the TEMPO screen.
| Parameter | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| METRONOME | ON, OFF | Specifies whether the metronome is used (ON) or not used (OFF). |
You can also switch this on/off by holding down the [TEMPO] button and pressing the [EXIT] button.
How do I use the Motion Punch-In function on the ROLAND MC-101?
By holding down the [REC] button and operating the [C1]–[C4] knobs, you can now punch-in Motions.
How do I view the Current Project Name on the ROLAND MC-101?
If you hold down the [PROJECT] button, the Project Name is now displayed.
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