Roland brings back the MC groovebox: MC-707, pint-sized MC-101 [Deep Dive]

The move back to hardware jams is in full force. And what better sign than Roland re-introducing the MC groovebox line – with the full-sized MC-707 and pint-sized MC-101. The reason you know it’s not the 1990s? They advertise them as replacing your laptop.

Roland’s little VT-4 vocal wonder box just got new reverbs

Roland’s VT-4 is more than a vocal processor. It’s best thought of as a multi-effects box that happens to be vocal friendly. And it’s getting deeper, with new reverb models, downloadable now.

Peter Kirn - November 30, 2018

Roland VT-4 adds MIDI, control for performer-friendly vocal FX

Roland’s revised VT-4 – the replacement for the first AIRA VT-3 – makes it look like someone finally gets what vocalists want in effects. More effects options, actual control over harmony, and MIDI could make all the difference.

Peter Kirn - October 16, 2018

Hands-on: Roland’s #808day upgrade for the TR-8S is a blast to play

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018

No new products, but Roland celebrates #808day with free gear updates

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018

Control and unlock hidden features on Roland’s TR-08 (the small one)

Peter Kirn - March 15, 2018

Roland TR-8S hands-on: a more playable, powerful drum machine

Peter Kirn - March 5, 2018

It’s 303 day, and Roland are teasing new AIRA gear

Peter Kirn - March 3, 2018

Roland quietly made their DJ controllers into live-hybrid machines

Peter Kirn - February 9, 2018

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