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24 Chapter 3: Sequence feature
MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0
3. In the 'Sequence' field, Select 00 by turning the [DATA] wheel clockwise until you pass the 99th sequence. The
LCD will display the following:
4. Press the [DO IT] button. The following confirmation prompt will appear to ensure you do not accidentally delete
all of your sequences:
5. Press the [DO IT] button again to delete all sequences or the CANCEL button to stop.
Handling the Duration (The Length of a Note) At the Loop Boundary
When you are recording a sequence in loop mode, you can specify how the MPC500 should operate when it reaches the boundary of the
loop (it reaches the end of the sequence and jumps back to the beginning) while you are holding a pad.
1. Press the [MODE] button and then the [PAD 8] (OTHER) button.
2. This will switch you to OTHER mode.
3. In the 'Edit select' parameter, scroll to choose 'Truncate dura.'
4. Select the 'Truncate dura.' field and select one of the following options for handling the duration between loops.
Sequence Length - The MPC500 records as played up to sequence length.
Sequence End - The MPC500 cuts the note at the end of the sequence even if you
hit the pad. You cannot record beyond the loop.
As Played - The MPC500 records your performance as it is played

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Akai MPC 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony32 voices
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
Sampling Bit Depth16-bit
DisplayBacklit LCD
Pads12 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
StorageCompactFlash card
MIDIIn/Out
Power Supply6 AA batteries or AC adapter
ConnectivityUSB

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