Akai MPC 3000

Chapter 3: Recording Sequences
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1. NO: The metronome is only heard during Record or
Overdub modes, but not while in Play mode.
2. YES: The metronome is heard in Play, as well as in
Record and Overdub modes.
• The Output field:
This choice field determines which audio output the metronome will
play through. The options are STEREO and INDIV 1 (individual
out 1) through INDIV 8 (individual out 8.)
• The Count IN field:
This is a choice field with two options:
1. REC+PLAY: If the Count In light is on, the count in will
be heard before recording, overdubbing, or playing.
2. REC ONLY: If the Count In light is on, the count in will
be heard before recording only.
• The Rate field:
This choice field controls the note value of the metronome. Nor-
mally, the metronome plays 1/4-notes. In this field it is possible to
change that value to one of eight options:
1/4 NOTE
1/4 TRIPLET
1/8 NOTE
1/8 TRIPLET
1/16 NOTE
1/16 TRIPLET
1/32 NOTE
1/32 TRIPLET
The Foot Switches /Free Memory section:
• The Foot1 and Foot2 fields:
These two fields determine the function of foot switches connected to
the rear panel FOOT SW 1 and 2 inputs. These are choice fields,
each of which can be set independently to one of the following
options:
PLAY/STOP:
Press once for PLAY, press again for STOP.
PLAY-STRT/STP (Play start /stop):
Press once for PLAY START, press again for STOP.
ERASE:
Press to duplicate the function of pressing ERASE. This is
very useful for hands-free use of the real-time erase
function.