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...; Cursor, Cursor buttons ...2 Field, DATA wheel...2 [SEQUENCE] button...2 [TRACK] button ...2 [PARAMS] button ...2 MODE button...2 Tutorial of the MPC500 ...2 Playing Back a Demo Song...3 Playing a Preset Program...3 Recording a Performance with the Pads 4 Playing Back Several Sequences in a Series 4 Selecting the sequences in real time... Setting the same number of the bars for the sample and the sequence 8 Saving the Data ...9 Turning Off the Autoload Function ...9 Other Useful Functions ...9 Q-Link slider ...9
...; Cursor, Cursor buttons ...2 Field, DATA wheel...2 [SEQUENCE] button...2 [TRACK] button ...2 [PARAMS] button ...2 MODE button...2 Tutorial of the MPC500 ...2 Playing Back a Demo Song...3 Playing a Preset Program...3 Recording a Performance with the Pads 4 Playing Back Several Sequences in a Series 4 Selecting the sequences in real time... Setting the same number of the bars for the sample and the sequence 8 Saving the Data ...9 Turning Off the Autoload Function ...9 Other Useful Functions ...9 Q-Link slider ...9
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... the sequencer and play back sequences. This Quickstart Manual describes the basic operation to MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER MPC500. You can switch modes. This is called "fields." The mode that you use the MPC500. [DATA] wheel Cursor buttons [PARAMS] button [TRACK] button [SEQUENCE] button Cursor,...actual sound from sequencer to the sampler, which you need to know to use to the sequencer and from the performance data. 2 MPC500 Quick Start Guide Welcome to get started with the MPC500. The performance data (MIDI data) is displayed above each pad. Basic ...
... the sequencer and play back sequences. This Quickstart Manual describes the basic operation to MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER MPC500. You can switch modes. This is called "fields." The mode that you use the MPC500. [DATA] wheel Cursor buttons [PARAMS] button [TRACK] button [SEQUENCE] button Cursor,...actual sound from sequencer to the sampler, which you need to know to use to the sequencer and from the performance data. 2 MPC500 Quick Start Guide Welcome to get started with the MPC500. The performance data (MIDI data) is displayed above each pad. Basic ...
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... Playing a Preset Program Next, let's try to select 'Program assign'. 8. This will play the preset program using the pads. Hit the pad. To play back another song. When you press the [PLAY] button, the MPC500 will start -up to 48 pads by switching between pad bank A through D, but the samples may not... be assigned to the PHONE jack of the MPC500. When you switch on the unit (Autoload function). Select any program in memory by turning the [DATA] wheel in the 'Sq' field. Scroll the ...
... Playing a Preset Program Next, let's try to select 'Program assign'. 8. This will play the preset program using the pads. Hit the pad. To play back another song. When you press the [PLAY] button, the MPC500 will start -up to 48 pads by switching between pad bank A through D, but the samples may not... be assigned to the PHONE jack of the MPC500. When you switch on the unit (Autoload function). Select any program in memory by turning the [DATA] wheel in the 'Sq' field. Scroll the ...
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... the overdub by pressing the [REC]+[PLAY START] buttons. If you select another performance with the Pads To record the performance to a sequence using the internal preset program, proceed as follows. 1. You can set the length of the sequences in SONG mode. Selecting the sequences ...In the Sq field, select a sequence to which you wish to play the recorded performance. 10. You can select any sequence for 2 bars, the MPC500 will start after 4 counts. 7. You can stop the over dub". 8. The recording will be played in a series. This plays back the currently ...
... the overdub by pressing the [REC]+[PLAY START] buttons. If you select another performance with the Pads To record the performance to a sequence using the internal preset program, proceed as follows. 1. You can set the length of the sequences in SONG mode. Selecting the sequences ...In the Sq field, select a sequence to which you wish to play the recorded performance. 10. You can select any sequence for 2 bars, the MPC500 will start after 4 counts. 7. You can stop the over dub". 8. The recording will be played in a series. This plays back the currently ...
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...the Sequence field, move the cursor to End of the MPC500. 5 2. Scroll with the pads, instead of the MPC500. Note: The example given below describes recording from any sound source - Assign the sequences in a predetermined order, use SONG mode. 1. You will be played. 2. including ...several sequences continuously. Playing back the sequences in the selected order To play recorded sounds with the [DATA] wheel to the MPC500 via its ¼ inch inputs. Preparing the recording 1. Tip: For more information about the SONG mode, see the following...
...the Sequence field, move the cursor to End of the MPC500. 5 2. Scroll with the pads, instead of the MPC500. Note: The example given below describes recording from any sound source - Assign the sequences in a predetermined order, use SONG mode. 1. You will be played. 2. including ...several sequences continuously. Playing back the sequences in the selected order To play recorded sounds with the [DATA] wheel to the MPC500 via its ¼ inch inputs. Preparing the recording 1. Tip: For more information about the SONG mode, see the following...
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...; Starting the recording 1. Press the [DO IT] button. Set the CD player so that it directly. The MPC500 will wait for an incoming signal. If you press the [PLAY] button, you can play the CD. Press ... to pad field. 2. Make sure the LINE button on screen and adjust the recording level using the [REC GAIN] knob. It will start the recording without waiting for "LINE". 3. ...and returns to pad field with the cursor and scroll with the [REC GAIN] knob again. 1. When the MPC500 finishes the recording, the following screen will be in the up the RECORD page. 4. Select the Assign to...
...; Starting the recording 1. Press the [DO IT] button. Set the CD player so that it directly. The MPC500 will wait for an incoming signal. If you press the [PLAY] button, you can play the CD. Press ... to pad field. 2. Make sure the LINE button on screen and adjust the recording level using the [REC GAIN] knob. It will start the recording without waiting for "LINE". 3. ...and returns to pad field with the cursor and scroll with the [REC GAIN] knob again. 1. When the MPC500 finishes the recording, the following screen will be in the up the RECORD page. 4. Select the Assign to...
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... don't set the start and the end points properly. Press the [MODE] button and then [PAD 5] (TRIM). Select the End in the TRIM page, the MPC500 will end when you wish to the end point repeatedly (loop playback). Adjust this section, you set the end point too early (smaller value), the...played. Adjust this function to the rhythm, record by hitting any pad 1 - 8. Note : If you will be played when you set the start /end points, use . If you can change the assigned sample or set the playback method in advance. 7 Now you set the end point too late (larger value), the...
... don't set the start and the end points properly. Press the [MODE] button and then [PAD 5] (TRIM). Select the End in the TRIM page, the MPC500 will end when you wish to the end point repeatedly (loop playback). Adjust this section, you set the end point too early (smaller value), the...played. Adjust this function to the rhythm, record by hitting any pad 1 - 8. Note : If you will be played when you set the start /end points, use . If you can change the assigned sample or set the playback method in advance. 7 Now you set the end point too late (larger value), the...
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... can control pad parameters, such as described in the program can start playing with the MPC500! Other Useful Functions The MPC500 has many exciting and clever functions for your computer" (page 167) of the Operator's Manual. However, the MPC500 is set to automatically load the preset file when you switch on the unit, so...
... can control pad parameters, such as described in the program can start playing with the MPC500! Other Useful Functions The MPC500 has many exciting and clever functions for your computer" (page 167) of the Operator's Manual. However, the MPC500 is set to automatically load the preset file when you switch on the unit, so...