The Roland MC‑101 Portable Groovebox is a compact, powerful music production powerhouse that fits right in your hands — bringing professional-grade sequencing, sampling, and synthesis into a portable format. Built on the same advanced ZEN-Core sound engine found in Roland’s flagship hardware, the MC-101 delivers rich drum sounds, deep synthesizer tones, and classic electronic instrument character for dance, hip-hop, and modern electronic genres. Whether you’re composing on the go, performing live, or sketching ideas in the studio, this groovebox puts a complete production environment at your fingertips.
Equipped with a four-track sequencer and versatile TR-REC step sequencing, the MC-101 lets you create drum patterns, bass lines, leads, and melodic phrases with precision. Its 16 backlit RGB pads give you expressive control over clips and patterns, while the intuitive workflow lets you stack, chain, and mix scenes with ease. With built-in studio-grade effects, track EQ, and master processors like reverb and delay, your grooves sound polished and ready for performance or streaming.
Import your own samples via SD card, sequence your own MIDI parts, and expand your sound library with ZEN-Core sound packs — giving you endless creative possibilities. The MC-101 also integrates as a USB audio/MIDI interface for DAW workflows, allowing seamless recording, mixing, and playback within your production setup. Battery operation provides true on-the-go freedom, so you can make music anywhere inspiration strikes.