Complete Songs from First Beat to Final Master

The Roland MV-1 VERSELAB Song Production Studio is an all-in-one music production workstation designed for beatmakers, vocalists, songwriters and electronic music producers. Create drums, basslines, melodies, vocal recordings, arrangements and mastered tracks from one compact hardware production studio.

Whether you are producing hip-hop, pop, R&B, trap, electronic music or modern vocal tracks, the Roland VERSELAB MV-1 provides an intuitive, hands-on workflow that helps you turn an initial idea into a complete song. With Roland’s powerful ZEN-Core sound engine, over 3,000 preset sounds, TR-style sequencing, responsive performance pads, vocal recording tools and professional mixing effects, the MV-1 gives you everything needed to produce music without relying on a traditional computer-based studio.

An All-in-One Music Production Workstation

Unlike grooveboxes that focus mainly on short patterns and loops, the Roland MV-1 VERSELAB is designed to help you build and finish complete songs. Its guided workflow lets you move naturally through beat creation, instrument programming, vocal recording, song arrangement, mixing and mastering.

The MV-1 features seven instrument and looper tracks plus one dedicated vocal track, with up to 16 song sections for building intros, verses, choruses, bridges and outros. Pattern generators and songwriting tools help you get started quickly, while the hands-on controls make it easy to develop your ideas without interrupting your creative flow.

Over 3,000 Roland ZEN-Core Sounds

At the centre of the Roland VERSELAB MV-1 is the advanced ZEN-Core Synthesis System, delivering a huge selection of professional sounds for modern music production.

Choose from more than 3,000 preset tones and over 80 preset drum kits, including drums, basses, synthesizers, keyboards, strings, leads, pads and contemporary electronic sounds. User samples can also be imported from an SD card, allowing you to expand your sound library and create a more personalised production setup.

ZEN-Core technology provides high-quality sound and up to 128-voice polyphony, giving you enough power to create detailed arrangements with layered instruments and complex musical parts.

Hands-On Beat Making and Sequencing

Create rhythms, melodies and basslines using the MV-1’s responsive 4 x 4 RGB performance pads and Roland’s renowned TR-REC step sequencer.

The 16-pad layout is ideal for:

Finger drumming
Programming drum patterns
Playing melodic parts
Creating basslines
Triggering clips and samples
Recording musical ideas in real time
Building sequences with up to 128 steps

The TR-style sequencer is inspired by Roland’s legendary rhythm machines, giving producers a fast and familiar way to construct beats while still offering the flexibility required for complete song production.

Built-In Vocal Recording Studio

The Roland MV-1 VERSELAB is built for producers who work with vocals. Connect a professional microphone through the XLR microphone input, activate 48V phantom power when using a compatible condenser microphone and record vocals directly into your project.

Dedicated vocal effects include:

Auto-Pitch
Harmonizer
Doubler
Reverb
Delay
Multi-effects
Vocal processing and correction tools

The dedicated vocal track supports up to 16 vocal takes, making it easy to record multiple performances, select your preferred takes and copy vocal sections throughout the song. There is also a built-in microphone for quickly capturing ideas when an external microphone is not available.

Sampling, Audio Loops and Sound Importing

The MV-1 supports tone, drum-kit and audio-looper tracks, giving you the freedom to combine internal ZEN-Core sounds with imported samples and recorded audio.

Import WAV samples from an SD card to create custom drum kits, instruments and loops. Looper tracks include time-stretching and pitch-shifting functions, helping imported audio fit the tempo and key of your production.

The Roland MV-1 supports up to 12 minutes of combined mono user-sample and vocal recording time, or six minutes in stereo at 44.1 kHz. Looper samples provide approximately 60 seconds of available audio time.

Professional Mixing and Mastering Effects

Finish your music directly inside the VERSELAB MV-1 using Roland’s extensive collection of production effects.

The onboard effects system includes:

90 types of track multi-effects
Track equalisation
Nine chorus and delay types
Seven reverb types
90 types of master effects
Master compressor
Master equaliser

These tools allow you to shape individual instruments, add space and depth, control dynamics and prepare a polished final mix without transferring the project to another workstation.

Roland Zenbeats Integration

Connect the Roland MV-1 to a computer, smartphone or compatible tablet through USB and expand your production workflow with the Roland Zenbeats app.

Zenbeats integration lets you continue working on VERSELAB projects using software instruments, effects and additional mixing tools. You can also bounce tracks, transfer files and move between hardware and software production environments through a straightforward USB connection.

Compact and Portable Production Studio

Weighing approximately 1.165 kg, the VERSELAB MV-1 is compact enough for desktop studios, mobile production setups, songwriting sessions and live performance rigs.

It can be powered using the included AC adaptor or through USB bus power, including a suitable mobile battery setup. This makes the Roland MV-1 an excellent choice for producers who want to create music at home, in the studio or while travelling.

Key Features

Complete standalone song production studio
Seven instrument or looper tracks plus one vocal track
Roland ZEN-Core synthesis engine
More than 3,000 preset tones
More than 80 preset drum kits
128-voice ZEN-Core polyphony
16 song sections
16 available vocal takes
4 x 4 RGB performance pad matrix
Roland TR-REC step sequencer
Sequencing with up to 128 steps
Built-in microphone
XLR microphone input with 48V phantom power
Auto-Pitch, Harmonizer and Doubler vocal effects
Sampling and WAV file importing
Audio looping with time-stretch and pitch-shift
Professional track, mixing and mastering effects
USB audio and MIDI connectivity
Standard MIDI input and output
Stereo external inputs and main outputs
Two headphone connections
SD and SDHC card storage
Roland Zenbeats integration
AC adaptor or USB bus-powered operation

Connections

XLR microphone input with 48V phantom power
Stereo 1/4-inch external inputs
Stereo 1/4-inch main outputs
1/4-inch headphone output
3.5 mm stereo headphone output
MIDI input and output
USB Type-B audio and MIDI connection
SD and SDHC card slot
DC power input

Dimensions and Weight

Width: 354 mm
Depth: 208 mm
Height: 60 mm
Weight: 1.165 kg

Included Accessories

Roland MV-1 VERSELAB Song Production Studio
AC adaptor
Pre-installed SD card
SD card protector
Read Me First documentation

Roland MV-1 VERSELAB Song Production Studio - Ex Display Model