Akai MPC5000 Specifications download pdf (Page 36)

The Sequencer 22

 'Sequence'

A Sequence is the most basic unit when creating data with the

MPC5000. Performance data from the MIDI keyboard or pad can be

recorded on each track within a sequence. You can select a sequence

in this field by turning the [DATA] wheel, or typing in a number with

the [NUMERIC KEYPAD]. You can have up to 99 sequences in memory

at any one time. Empty sequences are indicated as (unused). All the

settings in the MAIN page can be set separately for each sequence.

 'Track' field

A sequence has 64 tracks. You can record different parts separately to

each track. You can, for example, record Piano sounds on track 1, Bass

on track 2, Organ on track 3 etc… In the 'Track' field, you can select a

track within the sequence selected in the 'Sequence' field. An unused

track is indicated as (unused). You can set 'Mute', 'MIDI', 'Velocity%',

'Type', and 'Program' fields separately for each track.

 'Track Status' field

The 'Track Status' field shows a small representation of each of the 64

tracks in the current sequence. When an event is played on each track,

the track indicator for that particular track will blink. The Square box

indicates which track is currently active in the 'Track' field. Using the

'Track Status' field, you can find stray notes on tracks and visually see

where each event is happening.

Also, tracks set as Continuous Sample Tracks will be displayed as a '+'

symbol. For more on Continuous Sample Tracks, see page 37.

Furthermore, when you use the Mute or Solo button in Main mode on a track, you will see this in the Track Status

field(s) as well. Muted tracks will have a small 'x' on their respective dots in this ‘Track Status’ field.

Recording the Performance

In this section, you will learn how to record the performance you made with pads to tracks in a sequence.

01. To record your performance data to a sequence, you need to load a program to the MPC5000. By default, the

MPC5000 automatically loads preset programs and demo sequences from the internal ROM. Here, we assume

that you have already loaded a program to the MPC5000. If you have not done so, do this now by loading a

program from a memory card, or by recording a sample and assigning it to a pad, etc… For more information

on loading a program, see the 'Saving and Loading (DISK Mode)' section on page 165. For more information

on recording a sample, see the 'Sampling' section on page 95.

02. Press the [MAIN] button to open the MAIN page.

The [MAIN] button displays the MAIN page where you record your sequences.

03. In the 'Sequence' field, select a sequence to which you wish to record your performance.

You can select any sequence for recording a performance, but here, select a sequence that says 'unused'.

'Unused' indicates that the sequence is not used.

04. Select the 'TRACK' field and select an unused track.

Your performance will be recorded on the track you select in the 'Track' field. You can select any track, but here select the first unused track (i.e.

'01-(unused)').

05. In the 'Program' field, select the program to play.

Select the 'Program' field, and scroll with the [DATA] wheel until the desired program is displayed.

You can select any program currently in RAM in the 'Program' field by turning the [DATA] wheel.

06. Hit pads to check the sounds that are assigned to the pads.

This will play the program selected in the 'Program' field.

07. Press the [PLAY START] button while holding the [REC] button.

The recording will start after 4 counts.

08. Play the pads to record your performance.

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