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Chapter 2: The Basics

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Getting Around on the MPC3000

Before you can use the MPC3000, you must learn how to use the

cursor keys, data fields, command keys, the data entry keys and

data entry control, the soft keys and the HELP key.

While no disk is in the drive, turn the power on. After a few seconds,

the LCD screen will display the following text:

============== Play/Record =============

Seq: 1-(unused) BPM:120.0 (SEQ)

Sig: 4/ 4 Bars: 0 Loop:TO BAR 1

============== Track Data ==============

Trk: 1-(unused) Type:DRUM On:YES

Chn:OFF-(off) & OFF Vel%:100 Pgm:OFF

===== Now:001.01.00 (00:00:00:00) ======

This is known as the Play/Record screen, as indicated by the title at

the top of the screen. It’s also known as the Main Screen.

It is the main operating state of the MPC3000 and most playing and

recording of sequences is done when this screen is in view. It will be

discussed further in the chapter entitled “Recording Sequences.” If

at any time while operating the MPC3000 you are confused and

want to return to this screen, press the MAIN SCREEN key.

COMMENT: If you can’t clearly see the text on the screen, try

adjusting the LCD CONTRAST control.

The Cursor, Cursor Keys, Data Fields, and Command Keys

Make sure that the Play/Record screen is showing. If not, press

MAIN SCREEN.

Notice that a small rectangular block is blinking somewhere on the

screen. This is called the cursor. It is possible to move the cursor

around the screen using the four gray direction keys located in the

Cursor section of the panel. These four keys are referred to as the

CURSOR LEFT, CURSOR RIGHT, CURSOR UP and CURSOR

DOWN keys. Try moving the cursor around the LCD, then move it

to the upper left corner.

Notice that the cursor does not move from letter to letter, but rather

jumps across many letters at a time, landing only in certain loca-

tions, usually to the right of a colon (:). These areas are called data

fields and each one controls a specific parameter. For example, the

upper left-most data field is called Seq, an abbreviation for

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