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Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual (this document) Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the MC-101. PDF Manual (download from the Web) Reference Manual This explai...
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Panel Descriptions [PROJECT] button Top Panel Accesses the project menu screen. Here you can load a project and make settings for it. When used together with the [SHIFT] button, this func- tions as th...
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Panel Descriptions [p] (play/stop) button 4 Control Section Starts or stops playback. [C1]–[C4] knobs [t] (rec) button Necessary functions are assigned to these knobs de- pending on the operation. Tur...
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Panel Descriptions [FX] button [EXIT] button Assigns the [C1]–[C4] knobs to control the FX parameter Returns to the previous screen. of track 1–4. In some screens, cancels the currently-executing func...
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Panel Descriptions PAD [SEQ] button Front Panel Switches the pads to SEQ mode (p. 15). In SEQ mode, you can use the lit pads to step-record a melody or step- record drums. If you hold down the [SHIFT]...
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Panel Descriptions 2. Taking care to observe the correct orientation of Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) the batteries, insert the batteries into the battery case. * To prevent malfunction and e...
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Panel Descriptions B [POWER] switch F OUT L/MONO, R jacks Turns the power on/off. These are audio output jacks. Connect them to your amp or monitor speakers. C O (USB) port If you’re outputting in mon...
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An Overview of the MC-101 MC-101 System Setting Project Project Setting User Sample Track Mix Master Multi Effect Equalizer Track 1–4 Compressor Reverb Tone/ MASTER FX Setting Track 1–4 Drum Kit/ EQMF...
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An Overview of the MC-101 The MC-101 can simultaneously play back up to four Track type: Tone independent tracks. Clip setting: This contains the name of the clip, and information and settings for the...
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An Overview of the MC-101 What is a Project? What is the Browser? On the MC-101, data for one song is managed as a unit This lets you select the material that you need for the called a “project.” Proj...
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An Overview of the MC-101 Master FX Setting USER SAMPLE The MC-101 is equipped with five master effects. User samples used by tones and drum kits. Settings for these effects are saved in the project. ...
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Performing and Producing 4. Press the [p](play/stop) button. Loading and Playing a Project The project plays. On the MC-101, data for one song is handled as a unit called a “project.” Projects are sav...
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Performing and Producing Selecting a Tone or Drum Kit Loading a Clip from SD Card 1. Press the PAD [NOTE] button. 1. Stop playback the project. The pads are assigned to NOTE mode. Make sure that the [...
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Performing and Producing 5. Use the [VALUE] dial to select the clip that you Recording a Pad Performance want to import, and press the [VALUE] dial. 6. Use the [VALUE] dial to select the import-destin...
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Performing and Producing About the Step Sequencer Using Scatter (SCATTER Mode) The phrase data included in a clip is played back by the “Scatter” is a beat-synchronized effect. It lets you add a step ...
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Making Various Settings Editing Settings Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Here’s how to edit the settings of this unit. Here’s how to return the settings of this unit to their 1. Hold...
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Making Various Settings 3. To execute, press the [VALUE] dial. Using a New SD Card If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button. * Factory reset does not restore the contents of the SD card to If ...
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Making Various Settings 2. Replace the SD card. Attach the SD card protector as necessary. * Never turn off the power or remove the SD card while the SD card is being accessed. 3. Hold down the [SHIFT...
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Main Specifications Roland MC-101: Groovebox Power Supply Ni-MH Battery (AA, HR6),Alkaline (AA, LR6) x 4, or obtained via USB port (USB bus power) Current Draw 500 m A Expected battery Ni-MH battery (...
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING About WARNING and CAUTION Notices About the Symbols The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or Do not place in an unstable location Used for instructions int...
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING WARNING CAUTION Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction Handle batteries carefully Route all power cords and cables in such a way as to occurs If used improper...
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY CAUTION CAUTION Handle batteries carefully Keep small items out of the reach of children If used improperly, batteries To prevent accidental ingestion may explode or leak and of ...
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IMPORTANT NOTES Use of Battery • When moved from one location to another Additional Precautions where the temperature and/or humidity is • Before installing/removing batteries, make very different, wa...
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IMPORTANT NOTES Using External Memories Intellectual Property Right • This product contains e Parts integrated software platform of e SOL Co.,Ltd. e Parts is a • Please observe the following precautio...
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