The new MC-307 is the Groovebox aimed at DJs. Like the other MC's, it is a robust pattern-based sequencer/sound module with 800 patches, 40 rhythm sets and 33 effects. However there's a new "Turntable Emulation" mode which affects the pattern tempo and pitch in much the same way as a turntable's speed fader. There are even Hold and Push buttons which let you emulate the slowing, speeding, stopping or flicking of a record by hand. This lets you control and 'beat-mix' your Groovebox just as if it were a vinyl record!

The MC-307 has all the familiar sounds of a Roland Groove product, plus many new sounds, patterns and effects. There is also a new Grab switch with multi-effects (including Isolator) for creating interesting rhythmic effects. It does not, however, have the D-beam controller as the MC-505. But it does have a nice big backlit LCD display unlike any previous Groovebox.

The sequencer comprises of 7 instrument parts plus one rhythm track. Each is mute-able for dropping sounds in and out of loops on the fly! Perfect for DJs working the energy on the dance floor! The Real-time Phrase Sequencer (RPS) offers 470 instant patterns in all sorts of dance music styles!

For DJs, the MC-307 gets 5-stars. It's the ultimate performance tool for any dance music DJ! However, as a for the rest of the synth-community the MC-307 is nothing we haven't already heard before and will be of little use, especially when compared to the MC-505. The MC-307 has already been used by BT.

EtniCrow

March 12, 2013 @ 10:19 am

I have used and owned a couple of grooveboxes from different manufactures, the Roland mc-307 is the only one I kept. This machine have awsome drums and sounds that never gets boring, add some tweaking options and you have a timeless classic.

EzyLab

December 11, 2012 @ 6:26 pm

A fun machine...Nothing too serious.......
I have had the MC 307 for a few years now and it often gets used
Easy to play with especially for beginners
Recommended

Smoinync

June 11, 2012 @ 2:51 am

In additional
Basically midi can be referred as a controller. It does control and can be controlled when hooking up to other controllers aka midi devices. U can record midi data but not the audio signal via the midi cable.

Synthcinnati Kid

May 8, 2012 @ 3:40 pm

IMR1fley wrote:
"I have a chord that goes from the MIDI plugs into my computer USB port, and I want to record it. How do I do this?"
MIDI can't receive audio. You will not be able to record sound via your MIDI connection. MIDI is a language that will communicate commands like, "play, stop, note on, note off",not the sound itself.
To record the audio into your PC you will need to take a "line out" of the MC307 into a the "line in" of a sound card/audio interface (this will convert the audio into a digital format), then you will be able to capture the audio in your software.

IMR1fley

May 7, 2012 @ 9:31 pm

I saw mine at a garage sale for $10, and bought it, just to see what I could do with it, and now that I think I've got some cool stuff, I'd like to record some of it onto my computer. My problem is, I know nothing about this, aside from a small feeling of "push this, and this sound comes out." I have a chord that goes from the MIDI plugs into my computer USB port, and I want to record it. How do I do this?

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