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3.6 An example of recording a drum sequence

The MPC60 is both a "linear" type sequences and a "pattern oriented"

sequences. The following examples use short sequences with the loop

function turned on, and are therefore examples of "pattern-oriented"

recording. To record linearly, simply set the LOOP field (in the

PLAY/RECORD screen) to "OFF". Then, the sequence length will

automatically increase as you record past the existing end. See the

description of the LOOP field to learn more about this.

The following is a step-by -step example of how to record a repeating two

bar drum sequence:

1.The PLAY/RECORD screen should be displayed. If not, press

MAIN SCREEN.

2. Move the cursor to the SQNC field and select 80 (ENTER) or any

other empty sequence.

3. The upper line of the screen should display:

"====== Play/Record (Record ready) ======"

If not, press either the RECORD or OVERDUB keys once. This will

make the current sequence ready for recording.

4. The TRAKfield should contain a 1. If not, move the cursor to the

TRAK field and select 1 (ENTER).

5. The upper CH field should contain "16A". If not, move the cursor to

the upper CH field and select "16" (Enter), and "A" in the field directly

to the right.

6. While holding OVERDUB, press PLAY START. The OVERDUB and

PLAY lights should go on, and the metronome should be heard through

the stereo outputs. The metronome will play on 1/4 notes, with a louder

sound at the start of each bar. Also, the NOW display will be constantly

changing to reflect the current position within the sequence.

7. Start recording your drum pattern by playing the drum pads in time to the

metronome. Since no specific format of time signature or number of bars

has been entered, "repeat two bars of 4/4 time" has automatically been

selected. Every time the two bar pattern loops back to the start, any

drums recorded on the last pass will be heard at the position they were

recorded, except that the TIMING CORRECT function has

automatically moved all of your notes to

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