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Chapter 2: The Basics
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Getting Around on the MPC60
Before you can use the MPC60, you must learn how to use the cursor
keys, data fields, command keys, the data entry keys and data entry
knob, 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 ============A
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) ======
<Tk on/off> <Solo=OFF> <Track-> <Track+>
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 MPC60 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 MPC60 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 knob.
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 toward the
right side 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 locations,
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 sequence. To the right of this
field is another field containing the name for the selected sequence.
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