Akai MPC-3000 v3.0 Owners Manual.pdf - Fdiskc

Chapter 3: Recording Sequences2. Record ready:==== Play/Record (Record ready) ===In this mode, it is possible to “punch in” to Record orOverdub mode while playing the sequence. To punchin: while playing a sequence, hold both PLAY and eitherRECORD or OVERDUB simultaneously—the MPC3000 willimmediately enter either Record or Overdub mode. In thismode it is impossible to change sequences while playing.• The Sequence Number field (Seq: 1-(unused) in the examplescreen):This field displays the active sequence number, from 1 to 99. This isthe sequence that will play when either PLAY START or PLAY ispressed. If you change the sequence number while a sequence isplaying, the new sequence will start playing when the currentsequence finishes playing.COMMENT: If you select a new sequence number whileplaying by using the data entry control, only the next higheror next lower sequence can be selected. To select other sequenceswhile playing, use the numeric keypad.• The Sequence Name field (Seq: 1-(unused) in the examplescreen):This is the 16-character name for the active sequence. To change thesequence name, move the cursor to this field and turn the dataentry control one step in either direction. This will cause the keysthat have alphabet letters printed above them to function as alphabetentry keys. To indicate that alphabet mode is active, the cursorchanges 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. Forpunctuation, use the data entry control. When finished, pressENTER and the cursor will return to a blinking block at the beginningof the field, indicating that the alpha keys have returned totheir normal functions. To discard any changes and return to the oldname before ENTER is pressed, press and release HELP.• The Tempo Display Mode field (BPMBPM:120.0 (SEQ) in theexample screen):This is a choice field with two options:1. BPM: The tempo is displayed in Beats Per Minute withone digit to the right of the decimal point.2. FPB: The tempo is displayed in Frames Per Beat with onedigit to the right of the decimal point indicating 1/8s of aframe. If this option is selected, the Frames field (in theTempo/Sync screen)Page 33