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Track features

Setting the track type

You can set the track type in the Type field in the MAIN page.

There are two types of track: DRUM and MIDI. They are called DRUM track and MIDI track respectively.

Below are the differences of each track type.

DRUM Select this track type when you play the MPC1000’s internal sampler by hitting pads. The DRUM

track data will be managed per pad.

MIDI Select this track type when you use the MPC1000 as a MIDI sequencer with external MIDI devices

(MIDI keyboard etc…). The MIDI track data is managed per MIDI note event. For more information,

see the “MIDI sequencer feature” section on Page 22.

Selecting a program

You can select the program to play for the track. You can select a program loaded in the memory by turning the

DATA wheel in the Pgm field in the MAIN page. If you set it to OFF, the MPC1000 does not play internal

programs. When you wish to use the MPC1000 to play the external sound module, set this field to OFF.

Track mute feature

You can set the track mute in the Mute field in the MAIN page.

You can set the mute for each track separately. For example, let’s assume you have recorded a Piano solo on

track 1 and another piano solo on track 2. By setting either track to mute, you can compare these two piano

solos and choose the better one. If you set the mute ON for a track, the MPC1000 won’t play back that track.

Tips: With the [TRACK MUTE] key, you can set the track mute with a pad. For more information, see the “Setting

the track mute with pads” section on page 41.

Setting the MIDI Output channel

You can set the MIDI out put channel in the MIDI field in the MAIN page.

You can set the MIDI output channel for a track. You need to set the output channel when you use the MPC1000

to play an external MIDI sound module. You do not have to set this when you are using the internal sampler.

The MPC1000 has two MIDI outputs. Channels1A through 16A will be sent out via MIDI OUT A, and MIDI

channels 1B through 16B will be sent out via MIDI OUT B.

Changing a track name

01. In the Tr field in the MAIN page, select a track you wish to change the name on.

02. Press the [WINDOW] key.

The Track window will open.

03. In the Track name field, enter the new name.

For more information for setting the name, see the “Setting the name” section on Page 8.

04. Press [F4] (CLOSE) key.

This closes the window and goes back to the MAIN page.

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