Using The Pads To Control Track Muting - Akai MPC 4000 Reference Manual

Track Mute function
B Track field
Shows the number and name of the track assigned to each pad. Muted tracks are indicated
by an
The pad banks correspond to the following track numbers.
PAD BANK [A] key ................... Tracks 1–16
PAD BANK [B] key.................... Tracks 17–32
PAD BANK [C] key.................... Tracks 33–48
PAD BANK [D] key ................... Tracks 49–64
PAD BANK [E] key .................... Tracks 65–80
PAD BANK [F] key .................... Tracks 81–96
Hint: Only tracks 1–96 can be controlled from the Track Mute page. If you want to use a track that is
numbered 97 or later, move it to an earlier track number.
Sequence block
This displays the currently-playing sequence, and the sequence that will be played next.
A Seq field
Selects the sequence to play. During playback, this indicates the current sequence.
B Next field
During playback, you can move the cursor to this field and turn the [JOG] dial to select
the next sequence.
Now block
Indicates the current location and tempo of the currently-playing sequence.
A Now field
Indicates the current location of the playing sequence, in measures/beats/ticks.
B Tempo field
Indicates the currently-playing tempo.

Using the pads to control track muting

Here's how you can use the pads to switch track muting on/off while a sequence plays.
You can also record these operations on the sequencer.
1. Press the [TRACK MUTE] key.
The Track Mute page will appear.
2. Move the cursor to the Seq field and turn the [JOG] dial to select the sequence
that you want to play.
3. Press the [PLAY] key.
The sequence will begin playing.
Hint: In the Track Mute page you can also use the Seq field, Next field, and [F3]–[F5] keys can also
be used to control the Next Sequence function ( → p.240).
4. While the sequence plays, press a pad to mute the corresponding track at the
desired moment.
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symbol beside the track number.
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