In Record; Rate; Sound; Note Repeat Feature - Akai MPC 500 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Sequence feature

In Record

You can select this if you want the metronome sound during recording/overdub. If you select NO, you will not hear the metronome sound
during the recording/overdub.

Rate

You can select the rhythm for the metronome sound. You can choose 1/4, 1/4(3), 1/8, 1/8(3), 1/16, 1/16(3), 1/32 or 1/32(3).

Sound

Here, you can specify how the metronome sounds. CLICK is the standard MPC click used on previous models, like the MPC 2000xl.
SAMPLE uses a real samples metronome tick.

Note Repeat Feature

If you press a pad while holding the [NOTE REPEAT] button, the pad sound will be triggered repeatedly according to the value of the
timing correct until you release the pad. You can also control its velocity by changing the pressure that is applied to the pad. With the Note
Repeat feature, you can record a phrase that would be difficult to record in real time, such as 16 beat hi hat, snare roll, etc...
1. Press the [NOTE REPEAT] button during recording / playback.
2. While holding the [NOTE REPEAT] button, press the pad to trigger the sample repeatedly.

Sequence Params

The [PARAMS] button lets you view and edit the parameters of your tracks and sequences. If you are currently in SEQUENCE mode,
pressing the [PARAMS] button will show you the parameters of your sequence. If you are in TRACK Mode, pressing the [PARAMS]
button will show you the parameters of your tracks.
When you press the [PARAMS] button in Sequence mode, you will see the following page:
On this page, the upper line lists the sequence's various parameters whereas the lower line shows you how each parameter is configured.
Use the [DATA] wheel to cycle through the editable parameters. You'll notice that the contents of the lower line will change as you cycle
through the various options. Once you find a parameter you want to edit, use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the various fields and the
[DATA] wheel to change these settings.
MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0