I made this overview a while back. It doesn’t go j to detail - there’s so much in here and so many options on editing clips, tracks, sequencers etc that it would be about 2 hours long. Hopefully it’s enough to get you started though. Roland Verselab MV-1-What is it and what can it do? Review Demo and Walkthrough ua-cam.com/video/dJI0vN53KH4/v-deo.html
@@Melodic623 just like a lot of grooveboxes… you sort of suffer through a song or two and then it’s smooth sailing. Have had mine for a bit. So many good sounds in it….
Too bad you can’t preview the imported sdz sounds beforehand. You could’ve mentioned that. Not to mention the sdz files glitch out and i have to power cycle my Verselab. It’s a buggy and unstable update. I love it because you can add vocals and make songs. I think its a unique device in that way. I stopped using Reason/PC last year and only miss it for guitars. But the verselab I get closer to finishing songs.
Very nice video ! IThank you ! Learned about that virtual CTL4 here :) I really like the auto-channel feature, really makes it a convenient sound module Now we would need that partial editor they added in the MC-101 So happy that the MV-1 firmware is still alive and evolving !
….UNDO!!! Roland is back in the game for me! Opinion poll guys…I have the Fantom 08…I’ve HAD the MPCO one ….I’m CONSIDERING the MV1…Maschine is my go to…if you had to choose MV1 or MPC One…with everything updated now on both…what are you rolling with? Again…I’ve already had the One…wasn’t in love with the synth sounds..in love with the sampler…not in love with the workflow..it’s a tougher choice than I thought…I’ll be traveling for work starting next month…all feedback welcomed. GREAT video my friend.
I remember those vocals from your last demo. Still sounds gr8! I’m glad they made these updates. A few MV-1 users were asking for them. Glad to see Roland is willing to support the MV-1. Thanks for sharing another great video.
Hello, I need your help. I have created some tracks on MV-1 however they sound low after doing a full down mix. Even if I increase sections volume 127 max, the tracks still sounds low. Is there a master volume for the whole MV-1?
Thank you so much for this video! I've always been intimated by the motion designer but the way you showed it made sense to me. Also, what a killer update! So happy about having an undo function, thanks Roland!
Enteraros bien de las cosas que os las estoy explicando,como va la evolucion del asunto musical,configuraciones MIDIS..,etc..etc...bien animo y vayamos todos con alegrias
Can i sequence a synthesizer via midi? I was reading in the manual that the Verselab can do 128 steps. But only when using the internal tones and drum kits. If i can use it to controll external hardware, then how many steps can i build a sequence???
Anyone know if you can export the midi into a daw? I have been making little sketches on the mv1 but would like to dump the sequences to a daw on vst tracks, basically using my mv1 as a dawless writing tool but then moving it over to a daw to use different vst instruments, if that makes sense. Any idea how to do this?
@@thejoshuathomas thanks for the reply! I was able to figure it out eventually! At least sending the midi to the daw, which has opened up a lot of cool possibilities 😁
regarding bpm sync...in the video you change the bpm while the track is playing and the tempo changes. it didnt do this before the update? when i heard that they added bpm sync i figured that they meant that now the mv-1 bpm could sync midi tempo with other devices....but maybe thats not what it does? thanks for any info anyone has
It could always sync tempo to other devices, but now the looper track will change tempo whereas before a sample in the looper track didn’t change rate with the change in tempo.
The undo is almost pointless , given it only works with the step sequencer , and it’s actually seems easier just to press a sequencer button to turn the step back off ! The random sound generator and fx seem cool though
I think the undo is much better than that. At some point in the demo I use it to undo a voice change for example (at least I think that’s what’s in the video). If you’re deep into editing a section, or a sign the wrong sound to a controller etc it comes in v handy. And yeah the random sound generator is very nice.
Is the MV-1 registered correctly - everything is linked to the license somehow. I can see the sound files for all the producer packs I downloaded yesterday (I’ve never used them before), and think only future pop has full clips. But did wonder if I was doing something wrong. Someone said they had over a hundred on the SD which caused issues.
@@coolo73 will try that I have installed them 4 or 5 times now and get different issues each time like no file or no licence or folder empty. I can got to the sounds folder and see the name but as I click on it to load in clip nothing
@@ghanezu there was a problem with the update so I had no choice but to turn it off eventually which killed it. Physically it’s perfect, but it won’t boot up.
@@StarskyCarr Had a similar problem when I first tried to upgrade the unit😱. Nothing happened when I tried to power on the Verselab. I solved it by pressing SHIFT while starting it up, then the upgrade screen came back and I have been able to upgrade the unit 😰😉
this is BADGEAR , had it view weeks, crappy display, ridiculous limitations of some tracks, bad pads - and now, the 1.8 update most imported feature for the MC-101 are missed on MV-1 / ROLAND ! 🤦♂️
I think if you were looking for a holy grail groovebox… you are probably right that this isn’t the best. That said I do have many grooveboxes and have made several tracks of my mv-1 that I have enjoyed making. There are a ton of great sounds onboard and the screen doesn’t bother me as much as I thought. It is actually a great cheap synth in a box.
@@dracul74 True..I’ve got Zenbeats on a 12.9 iPad Pro which includes an MV1 editor..Problem solved……… I’m a vocalist so this ticks more boxes than the Akai MPC ONE
Really happy with these updates and they've fixed some of the issues with previous versions, love the added Standard Midi Files import function. 😊
1.81 is better and fixed 1.8 issues
Hey Starsky…do you have a beginners video for the verselab? I just got one yesterday and am a little lost on how to get started
I made this overview a while back. It doesn’t go j to detail - there’s so much in here and so many options on editing clips, tracks, sequencers etc that it would be about 2 hours long. Hopefully it’s enough to get you started though.
Roland Verselab MV-1-What is it and what can it do? Review Demo and Walkthrough
ua-cam.com/video/dJI0vN53KH4/v-deo.html
@@StarskyCarr thank you 🙏
@@Melodic623 just like a lot of grooveboxes… you sort of suffer through a song or two and then it’s smooth sailing. Have had mine for a bit. So many good sounds in it….
Too bad you can’t preview the imported sdz sounds beforehand. You could’ve mentioned that. Not to mention the sdz files glitch out and i have to power cycle my Verselab. It’s a buggy and unstable update. I love it because you can add vocals and make songs. I think its a unique device in that way. I stopped using Reason/PC last year and only miss it for guitars. But the verselab I get closer to finishing songs.
We need a 1.9 update with a tempo tap
holy shit! this update is so amazing! thank you for the explanation and thank you Roland! auto midi is nice ...and random, oh my! much appreciated!
thanks for another great Verselab MV-1 video and demonstrating the new update features! keep it the good work!
Very nice video ! IThank you ! Learned about that virtual CTL4 here :)
I really like the auto-channel feature, really makes it a convenient sound module
Now we would need that partial editor they added in the MC-101
So happy that the MV-1 firmware is still alive and evolving !
….UNDO!!! Roland is back in the game for me! Opinion poll guys…I have the Fantom 08…I’ve HAD the MPCO one ….I’m CONSIDERING the MV1…Maschine is my go to…if you had to choose MV1 or MPC One…with everything updated now on both…what are you rolling with?
Again…I’ve already had the One…wasn’t in love with the synth sounds..in love with the sampler…not in love with the workflow..it’s a tougher choice than I thought…I’ll be traveling for work starting next month…all feedback welcomed.
GREAT video my friend.
Nice update! Looking forward to playing with these new features. Hoping we get an editor.
Just got one today. Thanks. I didn't even know about the update until I saw this.
I remember those vocals from your last demo. Still sounds gr8! I’m glad they made these updates. A few MV-1 users were asking for them. Glad to see Roland is willing to support the MV-1. Thanks for sharing another great video.
Hello, I need your help. I have created some tracks on MV-1 however they sound low after doing a full down mix. Even if I increase sections volume 127 max, the tracks still sounds low. Is there a master volume for the whole MV-1?
Thank you so much for this video! I've always been intimated by the motion designer but the way you showed it made sense to me. Also, what a killer update! So happy about having an undo function, thanks Roland!
very well done and easy to understand review. Thanks for posting, Starsky Carr.
Where is my 404MK2 Update!
V3 wasn't that long ago. The 404 MK2 has had more meaningful updates than the Verselab overall
Excellent video - nice update
Question: Does the VerseLab have autotune or vocal pitch correction?
thanks.
Yes Gary it has autotune and pitch
@@Shades289 👍 thanks.
Everyone stop complaining about no screen, they made records for 60+ years without no damn screen, you all sound petty
wild
Hi. Could you explain how to use the fade out please ? Cant see anything about this anywhere and cant get mine to do anything. Thanks.
Enteraros bien de las cosas que os las estoy explicando,como va la evolucion del asunto musical,configuraciones MIDIS..,etc..etc...bien animo y vayamos todos con alegrias
I recently purchased MV and have not yet had time to get used to the old firmware, but here is a new one, cool!
Please, I only want to know if it possible to connect a piano using MIDI or usb port and make recordings on the verselab from the piano?
Yes
Can i sequence a synthesizer via midi?
I was reading in the manual that the Verselab can do 128 steps. But only when using the internal tones and drum kits.
If i can use it to controll external hardware, then how many steps can i build a sequence???
ua-cam.com/video/5iDceWP6A_Y/v-deo.html
@@StarskyCarr oh sweet, had missed that video!
Anyone know if you can export the midi into a daw? I have been making little sketches on the mv1 but would like to dump the sequences to a daw on vst tracks, basically using my mv1 as a dawless writing tool but then moving it over to a daw to use different vst instruments, if that makes sense. Any idea how to do this?
You might have already figured this out, but you can use USB to send/receive audio and/or MIDI to your daw of choice.
@@thejoshuathomas thanks for the reply! I was able to figure it out eventually! At least sending the midi to the daw, which has opened up a lot of cool possibilities 😁
regarding bpm sync...in the video you change the bpm while the track is playing and the tempo changes. it didnt do this before the update? when i heard that they added bpm sync i figured that they meant that now the mv-1 bpm could sync midi tempo with other devices....but maybe thats not what it does? thanks for any info anyone has
It could always sync tempo to other devices, but now the looper track will change tempo whereas before a sample in the looper track didn’t change rate with the change in tempo.
@@StarskyCarr ok thank you sir!
The undo is almost pointless , given it only works with the step sequencer , and it’s actually seems easier just to press a sequencer button to turn the step back off ! The random sound generator and fx seem cool though
I think the undo is much better than that. At some point in the demo I use it to undo a voice change for example (at least I think that’s what’s in the video). If you’re deep into editing a section, or a sign the wrong sound to a controller etc it comes in v handy. And yeah the random sound generator is very nice.
@@dudleydooright haha yeah… that’s what I meant!
Honestly it’s been a huge enhancement for me. Never thought I’d say that about undo, lol… but yeah use it all the time now.
I think the new FX is the exciter not the enhancer!?
🤦♂️
@@StarskyCarr BTW thanks for making this video, I was needed some tips, as the Roland presenter showed us on the MC-707 and not much on the MV-1
Thanks I cannot get the Mv packs to work for some reason on my MV-1
Is the MV-1 registered correctly - everything is linked to the license somehow. I can see the sound files for all the producer packs I downloaded yesterday (I’ve never used them before), and think only future pop has full clips. But did wonder if I was doing something wrong. Someone said they had over a hundred on the SD which caused issues.
If you have a ton of SDZ files, try putting them in a separate sub-folder.
@@coolo73 will try that I have installed them 4 or 5 times now and get different issues each time like no file or no licence or folder empty. I can got to the sounds folder and see the name but as I click on it to load in clip nothing
@@StarskyCarr funny you should say that as I just renewed my pro account wonder if it’s an issue there
I thought yours were broken?
It is… this one’s not mine! Mine’s gone back for a service.
@@StarskyCarr 😥what went wrong with your mv1?Value knob is broken?.
@@ghanezu there was a problem with the update so I had no choice but to turn it off eventually which killed it. Physically it’s perfect, but it won’t boot up.
@@StarskyCarr Had a similar problem when I first tried to upgrade the unit😱. Nothing happened when I tried to power on the Verselab.
I solved it by pressing SHIFT while starting it up, then the upgrade screen came back and I have been able to upgrade the unit 😰😉
@@FlorianBusi nice … mine couldn’t be revived. Maybe the cats knocked the power while it was doing this thing I’d something similarly freaky.
I had a bigger screen on my 1995 Emu ESi-32; looks like the OS was about as responsive as well. Seriously, Roland?
Roland be like: We got your money. He he he. Bye.
You can use usb to plug in your iPad to use the free software integration on it’s big screen!
Forget about a screen, you make music with your ears not your eyes, go work on your computer if you want a screen
this is BADGEAR , had it view weeks, crappy display, ridiculous limitations of some tracks, bad pads - and now, the 1.8 update most imported feature for the MC-101 are missed on MV-1 / ROLAND ! 🤦♂️
I think if you were looking for a holy grail groovebox… you are probably right that this isn’t the best. That said I do have many grooveboxes and have made several tracks of my mv-1 that I have enjoyed making. There are a ton of great sounds onboard and the screen doesn’t bother me as much as I thought. It is actually a great cheap synth in a box.
@@dracul74 True..I’ve got Zenbeats on a 12.9 iPad Pro which includes an MV1 editor..Problem solved……… I’m a vocalist so this ticks more boxes than the Akai MPC ONE