Mc307 Groovebox

The Beatmaker MC-307 refers to the Roland MC-307 Groovebox, a hardware music production workstation made by Roland Corporation, released around 1999–2000. --- 🎹 Roland MC-307 Groovebox – Overview Type: Groovebox / Beatmaker / Sequencer / Synthesizer Target Audience: DJs, electronic musicians, producers Purpose: All-in-one device for creating loops, sequences, beats, and full tracks — especially for electronic dance music (EDM) and club styles. --- 🧩 Key Features Sound Engine: Based on Roland's JV-series synths (ROMpler-style) 800+ preset sounds: drums, synths, basslines, effects, etc. Sequencer: 8-track real-time sequencer with pattern-based workflow Up to 999 patterns and 100 songs Effects: Built-in multi-effects (reverb, delay, flanger, distortion, etc.) D-Beam Controller: Infrared sensor lets you control parameters with hand gestures in real time. Tempo Sync: BPM-based synchronization for loops and samples MIDI I/O: Can act as a MIDI controller/sequencer for other gear --- 🎛️ Workflow You create patterns (short loops) using different instrument tracks. Patterns can be arranged into full songs. Great for live performance — DJs could mix between patterns and tweak them in real time. --- 🕹️ Why It's Notable It was one of Roland’s club/DJ-focused Grooveboxes, following the MC-303 and preceding the MC-505. Compact and DJ-friendly, often called a “DJ version” of the MC-505. Still used by vintage gear enthusiasts today due to its distinctive sound and hands-on controls. ---