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2 Chapter 1: Introduction
MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0
6. [Pad1] Through [Pad12]:
These drum pads let you trigger the samples in your MPC. These pads also let you enter various modes, choose sequences, mute
tracks, and to select letters and numbers for naming your work.
7. [Data] Wheel:
This wheel lets you change the value of the currently selected field. Turning the wheel clockwise increases values (or moves you
forward in a list) whereas turning the wheel counterclockwise decreases values or moves you backwards in a list.
8. [Cursor] Buttons:
These four buttons let you move your cursor around the LCD screen to select the various parameters available on screen.
9. [Full Level / Cancel] Button:
When this button is engaged, the MPC always plays back at maximum MIDI velocity (127). When the button is disengaged, the pads
can be played using their entire MIDI range (0 -127).
This button also acts at the "CANCEL" button. Whenever you are entering alphabetical or numerical data (i.e., song names, sample
points, etc.), you can cancel the entry by pressing this button—the field will return to its previous value. When confirmation prompts
(i.e., "Are You Sure?") appear on screen, this button will stop any action from taking place.
10. [12 Levels / Do It] Button:
This button allows you to use all 12 drum pads to play one sample with increasing velocity.
In other words, all of the pads play one sample but the velocity of that sample increases as you move from [PAD 1] to [PAD 12]. See
page 53 for more about this feature.
This button also acts as the "DO IT" button. When you are entering a name or number into your MPC, this button will confirm your
entry. This button also accepts any confirmation prompts (i.e., "Are You Sure?") that appear on screen.
11. [Pad Bank] Buttons:
These buttons let you switch between pad banks A, B, C, and D. The bank that is currently active is indicated on the display.
12. [Tap Tempo] Button:
You can set a sequence’s tempo by holding this button and tapping any pad at your desired rate. (TAP TEMPO feature).
Alternatively, you can hold this button and turn the [DATA] wheel to set the tempo more precisely. For more about setting tempos,
see "Chapter 3: Sequence feature" on page 13.
13. [Note Repeat] Button:
Holding this button when you strike a pad causes the pad to retrigger the sample at a rate indicated by pressing the [TIMING
CORRECT] button.
14. [Track Mute] Button:
This button calls up the TRACK MUTE page where you can mute or solo your sequence’s individual tracks using the pads. For more
on Track mutes, see page 25.
15. [Status] Button:
The [STATUS] button provides information on the current battery and memory status. It shows the percentage of free sample memory
(WAV), the percentage of free sequencer memory (Sq) and the current battery voltage (Bat).
16. [Mode] Button:
The MPC500 has several different operating modes and each mode is assigned to its own pad. To shift between these modes, hold the
[MODE] button and tap a pad. See page 8 for more.
17. [Timing Correct] Button:
The MPC500 allows you to "tighten up" the timing of your performances by quantizing the notes on your track. For more information
about this button, see page 19.
18. [Metronome] Button:
This button displays a page showing various metronome functions that can be customized to your preferences. For detailed
information about this button, see page 19.
19. [Numeric] Button:
The [NUMERIC] button allows you to quickly enter numbers into your MPC. When entering a number, hold the [NUMERIC] button
and tap a pad (each pad’s number is located to the upper right of the pad).
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