I bought the J6, then instantly sold it (as well as a bunch of other stuff) and got the system 8, since it does the same but waaaaay more than what I already had, life upgrade!
Another thing you can do... 1) create a sequence using chords from the same key and scale.. 2) dial in the tone you want while it plays... 3) resample the chords and chop it into a drum program. You can then use that program in other projects. I do this often for e pianos or instruments that provide strong structure.
The MPC One has a pretty clever chord progression feature as well as a ton of arp modes and variations, yet, in still GASing over the J-6 because the idea of it being so portable and immediate is so compelling. I know I'm really just fooling myself though, because I never use my MC-101 that I bought just for that portability factor. GAS is a treacherous thing! 😭😂
:) Yeah GAS is treacherous - i just bought a Beatstep Pro! The immediacy of the J6 does seem so cool though. It does a specific thing really well and I think it's perfect for live jams
Clever approach. I don’t own a MC707 so the only way I can obtain the same results is by buying / sampling Juno sounds into a MPC One. The J6 at $200 is a new purchase for me being I have nothing to replicate the sounds except a few samples. Thinking it may be better to get the fuller Boutique version.
Thanks :) Doesn't the MPC One have quite cool chord functions as well? I know what you mean about the full boutique version - it's really nice to have access to all the parameters. For me though, I think the J6 offers something unique which I really want to try :)
@@GyuBeats Yes it does but you need to design with the internal synths or have the samples to play. Not looking for chord functionality, just the patches. At most, I would drive it with MIDI. More likely, I would sample it in as needed.
@@GyuBeats That will work, but the motion recorder on the 707 will not record it when changing it with an external controller. A bit of a weird thing...
I wonder is it possible in 707 to get chord sets arranged by style? For ex disco chords, soul, jazz, etc… and you push one knob and all the chords are loaded to individual pads.. dreaming
Nice alternative to the J-6 features. But since J-6 is only $200 and so much more fun. So as far as GAS is concerned, it's not even that big of a investment. MC707 cost a lot more and it's not portable.
I'm sorry, but this just reminds me that the folks at Roland need to learn how to write a manual. Period. This will kill just about anyone's enthusiasm, if they're left, dead in the water. The T-8 is straightforward, to the point where I'll admit, a manual is optional. Way to go! But I was horrified with the JD-08's sequencer manual. The MV-1 manual was fairly rotten also! But this manual for the J-6 really takes the cake! It's like: Press keys 1 - 8 to see the keyboard light up. Or press and hold PATTERN and then press keys 1 - 8 to see the patterns. Where is anything practical? Like where to fine an empty bank, before entering notes? Then, how to enter notes for each step? Real time recording, just seems to record over factory set notes. So again, how to clear them? Why not just a simple demo, say how to get it to play Happy Birthday, for example? I see there are very few tutorials on TH-cam, explaining how to use this silly paperweight. I wonder why. Oh sure, the notes, hell even the CHORDS sound good when you play them manually. So is that what this is? A $200 Casio with NO Keyboard?!
@@GyuBeats If you're fortunate enough to have a T-8, you can tie it to the J-6 using a 3.5mm mono patch cable, or via MIDI using a 3.5mm stereo headphones cable. To program the sequence, press 1, then press a key or a chord on the piano, and press 1 again, repeating this for steps 2 -8. But make sure you save your work (Shift + Menu, then Write, then Exit). It is nice if you can hook up a bigger keyboard, but you have to have the right MIDI cable, and adapter if you are using a keyboard that only has MIDI through USB (no actual MIDI port). There are two types (one red, the other blue) of the 5-pin MIDI to 3.5 mm MIDI converter cables and you have to get the right one.
There are some great TH-cam videos out now on how to program cords into the J-6. I have one for about a week now, I’ve got it pretty well figured out. I like it very much, and having a lot of fun with it. Also have the T-8. They both pair nicely, with the rest of my synth gear.
@Gyu Beats It’s changed a lot in the past year or so, I thought the same at one point. Add a decent midi controller and you can do really effectively anything a hardware unit can do. It convinced me to sell my Octatrack, Digitone, Blofeld, Hydrasynth, a couple outboard effects, about 30 boutique guitar pedals and the absolutely ridiculous amount of infrastructure surrounding it all. I feel much lighter and able to focus on actually making music instead of futzing with technical garbage. Fwfiw I recommend giving it another shot if it’s been more than a year since you tried.
@@mooseymoose I’m giving my iPad synths and controllers, another round of attention. Must admit, I still love my hardware toys for the feel, and ability to access/adjust multiple things, without having to fiddle with the limited size of the iPad screen. iPad is very portable though.
I bought the J6, then instantly sold it (as well as a bunch of other stuff) and got the system 8, since it does the same but waaaaay more than what I already had, life upgrade!
I found a place that has them in stock. Great customer service too. Mine is getting here tomorrow. I bought it yesterday.
Where?!?!
@@GyuBeats Georgesmusic
Ah you have ordered the J-6 as well; me too!!!..and the J-8 and the E-4.....Hopefully they arrive this year😄😄😄
Another thing you can do... 1) create a sequence using chords from the same key and scale.. 2) dial in the tone you want while it plays... 3) resample the chords and chop it into a drum program. You can then use that program in other projects. I do this often for e pianos or instruments that provide strong structure.
Yeah that could be really good, I need to use the 707s sampling features more tbh but I've got the Toraiz which is great for that
The MPC One has a pretty clever chord progression feature as well as a ton of arp modes and variations, yet, in still GASing over the J-6 because the idea of it being so portable and immediate is so compelling. I know I'm really just fooling myself though, because I never use my MC-101 that I bought just for that portability factor. GAS is a treacherous thing! 😭😂
:) Yeah GAS is treacherous - i just bought a Beatstep Pro! The immediacy of the J6 does seem so cool though. It does a specific thing really well and I think it's perfect for live jams
I was trying to accomplish exactly the same thing with the mc-101 😆👌 Nice video!!
Cheers mate, great minds eh 🙂
Roland have just opened a store in London. Plenty in stock. And you can audition gear to your heart's content.
Cool!
This video made me buy a J6 immediately.
hehe, has it arrived? I've ordered one but won't see it for at least 2-3 weeks, maybe longer
@@GyuBeats SO ANGRY. UPS LEFT NOTE ON DOOR. Ugh.. Just a few more hours I suppose. I so wanted to groove tonight.
Clever approach. I don’t own a MC707 so the only way I can obtain the same results is by buying / sampling Juno sounds into a MPC One. The J6 at $200 is a new purchase for me being I have nothing to replicate the sounds except a few samples. Thinking it may be better to get the fuller Boutique version.
Thanks :) Doesn't the MPC One have quite cool chord functions as well? I know what you mean about the full boutique version - it's really nice to have access to all the parameters. For me though, I think the J6 offers something unique which I really want to try :)
@@GyuBeats
Yes it does but you need to design with the internal synths or have the samples to play. Not looking for chord functionality, just the patches. At most, I would drive it with MIDI. More likely, I would sample it in as needed.
Great tune!!! Got the 707 and loving it. Thinking about a J6 maybe later along the line. The 707 really is a beast though!
It really is! So flexible! Being able to run audio through it and use FX and scatter is very cool :)
Thanks for the kind words btw!
@@GyuBeats Really love your music and subbed! Look forward to more of your stuff!
Did you manage to connect the J6 to the mc707? If so how? Usb or midi? Thanks!
Last vibe is massive! Should be released someday)))
Ah thanks!!
great video
Thanks! :)
I have the J-6 + T-6, and am gasing for the MC-707, lol
The gas is always greener on the other side 😂
Ain't that the truth! 😂
C4 on the MC707 is usable with automation. Seems to be a compatibility thing with the MC101.
Ah cool, maybe I'll try mapping a keystep 37 knob to it
@@GyuBeats That will work, but the motion recorder on the 707 will not record it when changing it with an external controller. A bit of a weird thing...
I wonder is it possible in 707 to get chord sets arranged by style? For ex disco chords, soul, jazz, etc… and you push one knob and all the chords are loaded to individual pads.. dreaming
You deserve a nice analog synth
You can also download the J-6 oscillator for the NTS-1!!!
Yes! I just made a video about it - th-cam.com/video/qQRD1az_oac/w-d-xo.html
Nice alternative to the J-6 features. But since J-6 is only $200 and so much more fun. So as far as GAS is concerned, it's not even that big of a investment. MC707 cost a lot more and it's not portable.
Yeah fair enough. I finally got a J6. I'm still figuring it out
Is there any way the tone track of MC 707 recognize the chords from an arranger keyboard. Please share the MIDI set up if it’s do so.
I would love that the Chord creator function on the mc 707 accepts midi input from a keyboard
Yeah me too :)
Rec +pad enter sh101 mode like mv1 or mc 101 and use chords.
I'm sorry, but this just reminds me that the folks at Roland need to learn how to write a manual. Period. This will kill just about anyone's enthusiasm, if they're left, dead in the water. The T-8 is straightforward, to the point where I'll admit, a manual is optional. Way to go!
But I was horrified with the JD-08's sequencer manual. The MV-1 manual was fairly rotten also! But this manual for the J-6 really takes the cake! It's like: Press keys 1 - 8 to see the keyboard light up. Or press and hold PATTERN and then press keys 1 - 8 to see the patterns.
Where is anything practical? Like where to fine an empty bank, before entering notes? Then, how to enter notes for each step? Real time recording, just seems to record over factory set notes. So again, how to clear them? Why not just a simple demo, say how to get it to play Happy Birthday, for example? I see there are very few tutorials on TH-cam, explaining how to use this silly paperweight. I wonder why. Oh sure, the notes, hell even the CHORDS sound good when you play them manually. So is that what this is? A $200 Casio with NO Keyboard?!
Having finally got my hands on a J6 I agree!! Hard to one's head around!
@@GyuBeats If you're fortunate enough to have a T-8, you can tie it to the J-6 using a 3.5mm mono patch cable, or via MIDI using a 3.5mm stereo headphones cable. To program the sequence, press 1, then press a key or a chord on the piano, and press 1 again, repeating this for steps 2 -8. But make sure you save your work (Shift + Menu, then Write, then Exit). It is nice if you can hook up a bigger keyboard, but you have to have the right MIDI cable, and adapter if you are using a keyboard that only has MIDI through USB (no actual MIDI port). There are two types (one red, the other blue) of the 5-pin MIDI to 3.5 mm MIDI converter cables and you have to get the right one.
@@vccranker unfortunately I don't have a T8. I plan to do a video about the J6 once I've figured it out!
There are some great TH-cam videos out now on how to program cords into the J-6.
I have one for about a week now, I’ve got it pretty well figured out.
I like it very much, and having a lot of fun with it.
Also have the T-8.
They both pair nicely, with the rest of my synth gear.
iPad ,Loopy Pro and dRambo. GAS gone forever.
Yeah I'm sure that's a mighty setup. I have tried a bit with music stuff on an ipad but it just doesn't really gel with me
@Gyu Beats It’s changed a lot in the past year or so, I thought the same at one point. Add a decent midi controller and you can do really effectively anything a hardware unit can do. It convinced me to sell my Octatrack, Digitone, Blofeld, Hydrasynth, a couple outboard effects, about 30 boutique guitar pedals and the absolutely ridiculous amount of infrastructure surrounding it all. I feel much lighter and able to focus on actually making music instead of futzing with technical garbage. Fwfiw I recommend giving it another shot if it’s been more than a year since you tried.
@@mooseymoose I’m giving my iPad synths and controllers, another round of attention.
Must admit, I still love my hardware toys for the feel, and ability to access/adjust multiple things, without having to fiddle with the limited size of the iPad screen.
iPad is very portable though.