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Chapter 3: Recording Sequences
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2. Record ready:
==== Play/Record (Record ready) ===
In this mode, it is possible to “punch in” to Record or
Overdub mode while playing the sequence. To punch
in: while playing a sequence, hold both PLAY and either
RECORD or OVERDUB simultaneously—the MPC3000 will
immediately enter either Record or Overdub mode. In this
mode it is impossible to change sequences while playing.
• The Sequence Number field ( Seq: 1 1 1 1 1-(unused) in the example
screen):
This field displays the active sequence number, from 1 to 99. This is
the sequence that will play when either PLAY START or PLAY is
pressed. If you change the sequence number while a sequence is
playing, the new sequence will start playing when the current
sequence finishes playing.
COMMENT: If you select a new sequence number while
playing by using the data entry control, only the next higher
or next lower sequence can be selected. To select other se-
quences while playing, use the numeric keypad.
• The Sequence Name field (
Seq: 1 1 1 1 1-(unused)
in the example
screen):
This is the 16-character name for the active sequence. To change the
sequence name, move the cursor to this field and turn the data
entry control one step in either direction. This will cause the keys
that have alphabet letters printed above them to function as alpha-
bet entry keys. To indicate that alphabet mode is active, the cursor
changes from the normal blinking block to a blinking underline.
Now change the name by typing the letters printed above the keys.
The CURSOR LEFT and CURSOR RIGHT keys do not type letters,
but allow you to move the cursor left or right within the name. For
punctuation, use the data entry control. When finished, press
ENTER and the cursor will return to a blinking block at the begin-
ning of the field, indicating that the alpha keys have returned to
their normal functions. To discard any changes and return to the old
name before ENTER is pressed, press and release HELP.
• The Tempo Display Mode field ( BPM BPM BPM BPM BPM:120.0 (SEQ) in the
example screen):
This is a choice field with two options:
1. BPM : The tempo is displayed in Beats Per Minute with
one digit to the right of the decimal point.
2. FPB : The tempo is displayed in Frames Per Beat with one
digit to the right of the decimal point indicating 1/8s of a
frame. If this option is selected, the
Frames
field (in the
Tempo/Sync screen)