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Programs

About Programs

Each track you create within a sequence is routed through a program. There are six
types of programs, each of which determines how the track sounds or what it is used
for. A single project can hold up to 128 programs.
This chapter covers how to create each program type.
To learn about editing your programs to your preference, see the
Edit Mode chapter.
A drum program uses one or more samples as its sound source. It contains (1) a list of samples and (2)
the settings for each sample (i.e., pad assignments, loop points, pitch tuning, effects, etc.). Drum
programs are used mostly for creating drum parts and quickly and easily assigning samples to pads. See
Drum Programs
A plugin program contains an instance of a plugin through which you can send your track's MIDI data.
See Plugin Programs
A keygroup program uses one or more samples as its sound source. It contains (1) a list of samples and
(2) the settings for each sample (i.e., pitch tuning, effects, etc.). Keygroup programs are used to play
samples chromatically with a MIDI keyboard or the MPC pads. See
information.
A clip program uses several samples that can be looped (clips). Each clip can be assigned to a pad,
which you can press to trigger the clip according to a quantization setting. This lets you create intriguing,
layered performances by launching different combinations of clips together. See
information.
A MIDI program lets you send your track's MIDI data to an external MIDI device like a synth or drum
machine. See
A CV program lets you send your track's MIDI data to an external MIDI device that uses control voltage
(CV), like a synth. See
for more information.
for more information.
MIDI Programs for more information.
CV Programs for more information.
Modes > Program
Keygroup Programs for more
Clip Programs for more
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