Step Sequencer - Akai MPC X User Manual

Step Sequencer

To enter the Step Sequencer, do either of the following:
• Press Menu, and then tap Step Sequencer.
•
Press Step Seq (MPC X).
The top of the screen shows the track name and information as well as sequence and timing information.
The Track field shows the name of the current track.
Use the Track Length field to set how long the track is. If you select the minimum value, Sequence or 0 (if you use
the numeric keypad), the track will be the exact same length as its sequence.
Tip: This feature lets you maintain tracks of different lengths. For instance, you could play a 1-bar drum sequence
repeatedly under a 4-bar bass line.
Use the Bars field to adjust the length of the sequence in bars.
The Step Sequencer lets you create or edit sequences by using the pads as "step buttons,"
simulating the experience of a traditional step-sequencer-style drum machine.
This is available for MIDI tracks only, not audio tracks.
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