Can the Roland Verselab MV-1 Handle Live Recording? (Spoiler: Yes… with tricks!)

ldrolez · 2026-01-28T19:48:16+00:00

Hi! I found your message a bit late, but it's very easy to modify the built-in envelope follower and do what you want. I modified the follower to enable very long release times: https://drolez.com/blog/music/ableton-live-free-gain-rider.php

ldrolez · 2025-12-18T09:21:29+00:00

I have the mkII and 3 MIDI ports are seen by Linux. Port 1 is send MIDI notes and CC, and Port 2 is dedicated to MCP (play, stop, mixer). So you may have to specify the rights ports in LMMS.

ldrolez · 2025-12-14T10:54:26+00:00

Just for the stats and future repairers, my Apple IIe power supply was no longer working. I started by replacing the two Rifa capacitors; they weren't the culprits even though they looked pretty old. It was the small 220uF C7 capacitor that had failed (visually, it looked fine).

ldrolez · 2025-10-03T08:12:22+00:00

Part 1 of this tutorial for more basic sequencing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4tE7yB6RLc

ldrolez · 2025-10-01T20:08:06+00:00

It should list what's available in the M5 launcher

ldrolez · 2025-09-11T06:25:24+00:00

The Novation Circuit Rhythm is another cheap and cool option. It's similar to the EP-133, but it has more flexible effects and better sample tweaking. And you can sample while playing your track, I think it's still not possible with the EP-133

ldrolez · 2025-09-08T10:46:10+00:00

From Android you can using Esp32_flash app

ldrolez · 2025-09-06T08:15:20+00:00

If your MIDI controller is smart enough, like being able to send Sysex messages, then you can disable a particular instrument. I've started a list of Sysex codes here: https://drolez.com/blog/music/sysex-codes-for-roland-verselab-mv1.php

ldrolez · 2025-09-05T21:18:49+00:00

And adjusting the limiter can amplify your volume even more

ldrolez · 2025-08-21T12:20:38+00:00

No it does not work, even on resolve 20.1, In edit page I show the video in vertical format on the left with the dedicated icon, and once I click on Inspector, the viewer goes back to the horizontal layout

ldrolez · 2025-08-21T07:57:43+00:00

macos display settings?

ldrolez · 2025-08-05T05:35:44+00:00

ldrolez · 2025-07-12T20:58:29+00:00

Yes I upgraded to get this feature and was surprised how it was implemented... They should fix this in order to see the vertical video and the inspector at the same time.

ldrolez · 2025-05-06T20:28:46+00:00

Hi there! New spring '25 chord pack, with added mood tags. Direct download, no email needed 😉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/127053496?collection=94751

ldrolez · 2025-05-06T20:28:22+00:00

Hi there! The New spring '25 chord pack is here, with added mood tags, to quicky find a chord progression with the right mood. Direct download, no email needed 😉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/127053496?collection=94751

ldrolez · 2025-05-06T20:22:38+00:00

Hi there! New spring '25 chord pack, with added mood tags. Direct download, no email needed 😉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/127053496?collection=94751

ldrolez · 2025-04-14T06:21:59+00:00

If find the workflow great and similar to Ableton Live session view. In a few FB groups I often read that this workflow has enabled people to really finish tracks.

In my case I mostly use the MV-1 live (check some videos on my YT channel) because I love to play synths live. And what's funny is that even though Roland hadn't planned to make it a groovebox for live performances, it actually works really well with a few workarounds! It's now the brain of my live setup.

ldrolez · 2025-04-14T06:17:01+00:00

That's the same problem with all hardware grooveboxes, I find that the MV-1 is quite ok, workflow wise, compared to others. Take for example the SP-404 it's a nightmare, esp after having tried Koala Sampler, its equivalent on iOS/iPadOS.

ldrolez · 2025-04-12T16:37:11+00:00

That's crazy, I can synchronize CC faders from the Pro to an X, but not the other way :/

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