MFB -301 Pro Operating Manual page 3

Hint: It is only possible to load and save patterns with both LEDS above the
Value control turned off. In addition, patterns can only be stored with the
sequencer being stopped.
Programming Patterns Step Record Mode
In this mode, a pattern is programmed by sequentially entering up to 16 steps
using the buttons REC and Play.
Press REC followed by an instrument button (e.g. BD).
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Now release both buttons (both LEDs lit)
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Use REC to set steps (instrument sounding), while Play sets rests
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After setting a step on 16, complete the operation by pressing Play.
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Example:
Press REC once, then 7 x Play, then REC once more and Play another 7 times.
The result is: o--- ---- o--- ----
Hint: It is only possible to enter a complete track. Upon erroneous inputs, you
may abort the operation by pressing the instrument button. Restart programming
from scratch afterwards. Alternatively, you may as well press REC for a while to
delete a track.
By using the Value control's push-function, you may circle through the following
parameters and individually adjust their values per step by using the control:
Pitch (Tune LED lit)
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Length (Decay LED lit)
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Extra function (both LEDs lit)
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The extra functions are:
Attack for BD, CP, TT, BO and CL
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Noise for SD
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Noise/Metal-mix for CY and HH.
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Parameter changes are carried out using the Value control. These are displayed by
the LEDs 1-6. By this, you can program high and low toms or closed and open hi-
hats. Any changed value also applies to successive steps in case no new values are
being entered here. Bear this in mind for hi-hats especially!
Example:
Press REC and HH, then release both buttons.
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Press REC to program the first hi-hat.
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Press the button of the Value control until the right LED is lit, Then turn
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to set the desired length (e.g. Open Hi-hat).