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14 Chapter 3: Sequence feature

MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0

A Sequence is the most basic unit when you create data with the MPC500. 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 pads while holding the [NUMERIC] button. The MPC500 can have up to 99 sequences in memory at any one time. Empty sequences

are indicated as (unused). All the settings in the PARAMS page can be set separately for each sequence.

 Main Track Page

This page is displayed when the [TRACK] button is pressed. This is where individual tracks of a sequence can be selected. The 'Now',

'Tempo', and 'Pad bank' fields in this display are identical to the ones displayed in the MAIN SEQUENCE page.

 Track Number/Name Field

This is where you can select tracks for recording and editing. Each sequence has 48 tracks available to record performance data. You can

select a track in this field by turning the [DATA] wheel, or typing in a number with the pads while holding the [NUMERIC] button. You

can change which track is selected at any time, even when the sequence is playing.

Empty tracks are indicated as (unused). All the settings in the PARAMS page can be set separately for each track.

The 48 tracks are numbered as follows:

Track 1...12 =A1...A12

Track 13...24 =B1...B12

Track 25...36 =C1...C12

Track 37...48 =D1...D12

Notice these numbers correspond to the twelve Pads, and four Pad banks. This is to make the Track mute function easier. For more

information on the Track mute function, see page 25.

Recording the Performance

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

To record your performance data to a sequence, you need to load a program to the MPC500 that you play using the pads. By default, the

MPC500 automatically load a preset program and demo sequence from the provided CF card when you switch it on with the card inserted.

Here, we assume that you have already loaded a program to the MPC500. 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 "Loading a File"

section on page 97. For more information on recording a sample, see the "Recording a Sample" section on page 63.

1. Press the [SEQUENCE] button to open the Main Sequence page.

The [SEQUENCE] button displays the Main Sequence page where you record your sequences.

2. 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.

3. Press the [TRACK] button to open the Main track page.

Your performance will be recorded on the track you select in the Main track page. You can select any track, but here select "Tr: A1".

4. In the Track params page, select the Program to play.

Press the [PARAMS] button to enter the Track params page, and scroll with the [DATA] wheel until the Program assign page is displayed.

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

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