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Chapter 3: Recording Sequences

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The MAIN SCREEN Key & Play/Record Screen

When the MPC60 is first powered on, the LCD screen shows the

following contents:

============== 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) ======

This is called the Play/Record screen. It is the main operating screen of

the MPC60 and most playing and recording of sequences is done while

this screen is showing. To return to this screen at any time, press the

MAIN SCREEN key. The following is an explanation of each of the data

fields and soft keys contained in this screen:

• The title line (===== Play/Record ====A) :

The title line not only displays the title of this screen but also indicates

whether Record Ready status is enabled or disabled by appearing in one

of two views:

1. Record disabled:

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

This is the normal mode for sequence playing. In this mode, it is

impossible to “punch in” to Record or Overdub mode while

playing the sequence. However, in this mode it is possible to

change sequences while playing. To do this, simply select a

new sequence while playing using the numeric keypad. When

the previously selected sequence finishes, the newly selected

one begins playing. This feature is very useful for creating the

structure of a song in real time while the MPC60 is playing.

COMMENT: If you use the data entry knob to select a

new sequence while playing, only the next higher-

numbered or next lower-numbered sequence can be

selected. If you want to select a sequence whose

number is not one higher or lower, you must use the

numeric keypad (remember to press ENTER after you

have entered the new sequence number).

2. Record ready:

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