Roland AIRA MC-101 Groovebox

Full Description

A portable studio - produce anywhere

Produce and perform wherever you are. The MC-101 is a professional music tool that can be used everywhere and anywhere. Despite its small stature, the MC-101 packs a huge punch. You can design your own sounds, create drum patterns, and compose entire music pieces using this awesome tool. Not just a notepad for music ideas, the MC-101 is a fully fledge production beast.

It is a four-track sequencer which has been optimised to create electronic music, with a focus on pulsing bass and pumping kicks. You can explore a wide musical playground - combining loops, one-shots and synths to create massive sounding tracks.

Vintage gear wherever you are

The MC-101 features the sound engines from legendary Roland machines. Synthesizers like the TR-808, JUNO-106, and TR-909 are all here to give you the edge with production. Replicating these sounds accurately so they fit immaculately within your wider production. It's a must-have machine for vintage synth heads.

All the sounds you need

Compose your music using a curated selection of beats, phrases, and sounds. They have been expertly crafted for your use and mean you can start making music as quickly as possible. If you want even more sounds then you can explore new genres and styles by adding new content through your computer.

You can even import your own custom sounds. This means your MC-101 can yield infinite musical results! You can even use your own voice or your favourite instrument. Imported audio can sync with the MC-101's tempo which means it can fit with any track.

Effects, processors, and more

The MC-101 prides itself on its capabilities. It features a wide range of effects. From delays and reverbs to produce wide and expansive soundscapes and spaces. You can add crunchy overdrive, distortion, and amp simulation which injects a huge amount of grit and intensity into your synths, guitars, drums, and more. There are mastering tools too - you really can produce an entire track and get it ready for streaming and performance with the MC-101. Set your creativity free.

Features

• High-quality sound bank
• Four track sequencing
• Runs for about five hours on four AA batteries
• Design your own sounds
• Produce full tracks from anywhere
• Combine loops and one-shots
• TR-808, TR-909, JUNO-106, and SH-101 sound engines
• Add new content via USB
• An amazing array of effects

Specifications

• Sound Generator: ZEN-Core (Tone, Drum Kit)
• Track Type: Tone, Drum Kit, Looper (Audio Loop)
• Maximum Polyphony:
• ZEN-Core: 128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)
• LOOPER: 4 (varies according to the available number of Looper track)
• Tracks: 4 tracks
• Clips: 64 clips (16 clips per track)
• Tones:
• Preset Tone: 3,000 or greater
• Preset Drum Kit: 80 or greater
• User Sample (as a Tone or Drum Kit): available by importing form SD CARD
• Looper Sample (as a clip of Looper track): available by importing from SD CARD
• Available total time for User Sample: 12 minutes in mono, 6 minutes in stereo (44.1 kHz)
• Available format of User Sample: WAV 32--96 kHz/16 bits, 24 bits (mono, stereo)
• Available total time for Looper Sample: Approx. 60 sec (44.1 kHz)
• Available format of Looper Sample: WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bits, 24 bits, 32 bits, 32 bits float (mono, stereo)
• Effects:
• Track Multi-Effects: 90 types
• Track: EQ
• Chorus/Delay: 9 types
• Reverb: 7 types
• Master Effects: 90 types
• Master Compressor
• Master EQ
• Step Sequencer Maximum Step: 128 steps
• Looper: Time Stretch, Pitch Shift
• Display: 16 characters, 2 lines LCD (with backlit)
• External Storage: SD Card (SDHC supported) for saving Project Data and Audio Data
• Connectors:
• PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• OUT(L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type, MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
• USB port: USB B type (Audio, MIDI)
• Power Supply:
• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
• Obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
• Current Draw:
• 500 mA
• Alkaline battery (AA, LR6): Approx. 3 hours
• Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6): Approx. 4.5 hours
• Dimensions:
• 224(W) x 132(D) x 61(H) mm
• 8-13/16 (W) x 5-3/16 (D) x 2-7/16 (H) inches
• Weight (including batteries):
• 716 g
• 1 lb 9 oz

Online Delivery Charges:

UK Mainland, Ireland and Northern Ireland standard delivery is £5 for orders under £50 and free of charge for all orders over £50.
UK Mainland, Ireland and Northern Ireland next working day delivery is £10. Depending on weight and size of item. (Monday to Friday only) 

For next working day delivery . Order must be placed before 1.30pm (depending on size and weight of item, maybe delayed)

Saturday delivery occurs extra charges. Please call 02890 327357 for prices before placing your order.

Scottish islands and off shore deliveries may occur extra costs. (Please call 02890 327357 for prices before placing your order)

Rest of Europe delivery is flat rate starting rate of £30.00. Depending on weight and size of item.

Click And Collect Orders:

Please bring valid photo ID when collecting all click and collect orders.

Returns - Online Sales only

Unsuitable products may be returned (they must be unopened & unused) within 14 days of our despatch date (Applies to delivered items only). Please include your original receipt in the returned parcel, and please also state the reason for the return. Items ordered in error or if you have changed your mind the item will incur a 10% restocking charge less delivery costs and customers must pay for any carriage return costs incurred. Any orders to be returned must be sent back with a valid RMA number (obtained by phoning us on +442890 327357

All Media and software/serial key related items can not be exchanged or returned.

Products packed in Blister Packs (sealed plastic), cannot be returned if the blister pack has been opened.

Consumable items can not be returned once opened and used:

Wearable items including Earphones/Headphones/Microphones due to hygiene reasons.  Can not be returned if opened and used.

The product you return must be in new / unused condition with all the original packaging and all instruction manuals. We do not accept any item with any indication that it was used. In such cases, We will contact the buyer to arrange collection from ourselves. If you wish to receive a refund we will re-credit the original purchaser's credit card / Paypal  for the sum paid less any taxes and duties and less the postal costs.

It is advisable to send returned items by registered insured post/Courier  and keep your proof of postage certificate, as we cannot be responsible for goods lost or damaged in transit. Please note that postal costs for returned goods are the customer’s responsibility and will be reimbursed by us only in the case of damaged, faulty or incorrectly supplied goods. If you receive a product in error from us that is faulty you must advise us within three days from receipt of the goods.

Customers' statutory rights are unaffected.

When you have a valid RMA number. Please send all returns to:

Electronic Centre
16 College Square East
Belfast BT1 6DE UK

Delivery Time Scale:

Our standard free online delivery is usually a 2-6 working days, Depending on size and weight, Also buyers location. You have the option at checkout to pay for next working day. (Please note on rare occasions the next working day service can take longer)

When paying using our finance the above also applies, and we must deliver the goods to same address as Billing address  within 14 days of the agreement.