MFB -501 Pro Operating Manual page 4

Selecting a sample
Use the button SampleSel to load a sample from the corresponding bank into the
slot, when in edit mode. The selection is carried out using the Value control which
will trigger the new sample when being turned.
The banks of the sample-slots can be changed. If, for example, Sample1 shall be
played instead of a clap, select slot 1 (Rec + 1/BD) first, then hold SampleSel and
press 3/C in addition. This way, you assign bank Sample3 to the first slot.
Pressing Rec once more will end editing (LED turns off).
Loading and saving settings
You can save up to eight different settings for the sounds, MIDI and the shuffle-
To save these settings, shortly press the MIDI-button
mode. (LED lit),
followed by pressing Rec in combination with one of the eight step-buttons.
To load, press the MIDI-button shortly (LED lit), followed by pressing one of the
eight step-buttons.
Sequencer
Pressing Play starts and pauses the sequencer. The A/B button selects whether part
A (LED lit red), part B (LED lit green) of the pattern are being played or parts A
and B alternating (LED changes between red and green).
The Value control sets the tempo of the sequencer while running.
Loading and saving patterns
The MFB-501 Pro offers three banks with 36 patterns each. To load a pattern, press
Bank1, Bank2 or Bank3 first (LED lit red), then select a pattern using the
function-buttons 1 to 6. Each pattern has a two digit number: 11 to 66.
Example: To select pattern 25 – press button 2 (LED lit green) and button 5 (LED
turns off).
To save a pattern hold Bank1, Bank2 or Bank3 and press Rec in addition. Next,
select a memory location using the function-buttons 1 to 6 using the same method.
Deleting patterns
The currently selected pattern will be deleted, if you shortly press the Rec and Play
buttons at the same time.
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