Did you know that using clip save/load on the Roland MC-101, MC-707, and MV-1 comes with a ton of benefits? It’s not just a handy feature—it’s a game-changer for your workflow.
If you have the latest firmware in your favourite groovebox, you'll undoubtedly have noticed the ability to save and load Clips. This allows you to save the sounds and notes from a clip and track in an .mvc file.
But why use clip files?
- To quickly save an idea, and reuse it in another project easily
- To create templates for Drums or Synths tracks
- And above all to share these sounds and Clips between the MC-101, MC-707 and Verselab MV-1! Project files are not compatible between the MV-1 and the MC, but clip files are!
Imagine having prepared a set of killer sounds: .mvc files are the easiest way of distributing them to as many people as possible without getting bogged down! So this is the format I use for my samples :)
Saving and loading clip files on the MC-101/707
Where can I find the MVC files? In your SDCard in the folder ROLAND/GROOVEBOX/CLIP/ then DRUM or TONE or LOOPER.
How to load/save clips?
- Switch to an EMPTY clip
- Press the [VALUE] dial.
- Use the [VALUE] dial to select "LOAD CLIP" (or "SAVE CLIP") and press the [VALUE] dial.
- Select "CLIP FILE" and press the [VALUE] dial.
- Use the [VALUE] dial to select the file and press the [VALUE] dial.
Saving and loading clip on the MV-1
Where can I find the MVC files? In your SDCard in the folder ROLAND/MV/CLIP/ then DRUM or TONE or LOOPER.
How to load/save clips?
- Switch to a clip in "Section Select"
- Press the [EDIT] plus [A PAD].
- Use the [VALUE] dial to select "LOAD CLIP" (or "SAVE CLIP") and press the [VALUE] dial.
- Select "CLIP FILE" and press the [VALUE] dial.
- Use the [VALUE] dial to select the file and press the [VALUE] dial.
My MC/MV sample packs!
Roland MC/MV Samples on Patreon
Over the last few years, I've accumulated quite a few samples of analog drums. These sounds have been crafted on analog synths such as the Minilogue XD and the Behringer Pro-1. And, as a special treat, I've prepped unique, ready-to-use Drumkits for Roland MC 101/707/ Verselab MV-1. Get your hands on them and load them up in no time!
To use them simply transfer the .mvc file to your SD Card and use the Load Clip function of your Roland Groovebox. There is one Clip per Drum Kit.
If you support me on Patreon for the price of a coffee ☕, you'll also have access to all my SFZ and Ableton sample packs, current and future! I add new samples every month, Lucky bunch eh?
If you're on the hunt for unique, high-quality synth samples and didn’t find exactly what you need here, feel free to reach out! Whether you're after that classic analog warmth or cutting-edge digital tones, you can contact me below or through my Patreon. Let’s get your sound just right!
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