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MC-50 Quick Guide: (Can Be Used As Step Sequencer For Synths As Well)

This document provides a quick guide to programming rhythms and patterns on the MC-50 using its step sequencer and track features. Key functions include assigning instruments to patterns, recording patterns using the shift and play/pause buttons, copying and erasing patterns or instruments, and editing patterns in real-time or step recording modes. Additional features allow tuning the instrument, sending MIDI messages, quantizing patterns, and modifying recorded velocities or steps.

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MC-50 Quick Guide: (Can Be Used As Step Sequencer For Synths As Well)

This document provides a quick guide to programming rhythms and patterns on the MC-50 using its step sequencer and track features. Key functions include assigning instruments to patterns, recording patterns using the shift and play/pause buttons, copying and erasing patterns or instruments, and editing patterns in real-time or step recording modes. Additional features allow tuning the instrument, sending MIDI messages, quantizing patterns, and modifying recorded velocities or steps.

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MC-50 quick guide

RHYTHM programming
(can be used as step sequencer for synths as well)

Assign RHYTHM INSTRUMENTS = FUNCTION 5. Press [PLAY] to audition.

R PATTERN REC -- hit [SHIFT] and [PLAY] to loop, [PAUSE] to stop, hit [SHIFT] and
[ENTER] to edit, then use [SKIP]/[RESET] to move between instruments. When
entering digits for velocity, hold [SHIFT] for flams. Audition sound without recording
it - hit [MIDI] (suspends recording).
In the Rec Settings display, use [SHIFT] and [2] to copy, [SHIFT] and [4] to erase:
will work with patterns or instruments depending on which line cursor is on. When
at pattern number hit DIGIT and [ENTER] to change resolution of grid.
Using ext keys in grid display - hit any assigned key to record, hold that key while
pressing sustain pedal to erase, while playing pattern. Use [SKIP]/[RESET] to move
along instruments to check recorded velocities.

R TRACK
When checking pattern: [SHIFT] + [PLAY] to loop, [PAUSE] to stop.
You can copy R TRACK to phrase track for building or tweaking.

PHRASE programming

UTILITY 8 = TUNE, sends A4 on all channels.


[STOP]+[MIDI] = all notes off
[PAUSE]+[MIDI] = updates controllers
[PLAY]+ arrows = varies play speeds
[LOC] + [REC] = sets locate points

RECORD - can be REPLACE or MIX if REAL time, but only REPLACE if STEP or
MODIFY.
Key on record = [REC] --> [PAUSE].
COPY - use [LOC] points for exact placement within bars, can REPLACE or MIX.
VIEW FIELD = [SHIFT] + [MICROSCOPE]

in MICROSCOPE editing mode: [SKIP]/[RESET] to move along midi messages,


[PLAY] to transmit message, [REC] to record the event. When entering EDIT modes,
hold [SHIFT] to make serial edits.

STEP REC - use [PAUSE] to enter chords, use [TRACKMONITOR] + arrows to enter
ties or rests
MODIFY REC = [SHIFT]+[REC]+[REC] again
[REC]+[PLAY] = count in
[REC] +[PAUSE] = key on
erases all except notes!

Modify Rec allows


1. rewrite velocity using note #/CC#/pitchbend (set which of these in MODE 5
CONFIG, #1 CHANGE page 6 MIDI CONTROL). Try using a wheel for smooth changes.
or 2. rewrite step/gate/velocity using notes input on the fly, (or gate and velocity
rewriting can be disabled in MODE 5 CONFIG, #1 CHANGE page 5 MODIFY REC
SETTINGS). This allows 303 style programming, i. e. pitch first, step later. Try
sending a midi drum beat or groove. Try it on step time chords.

Swing Quantize - after rigidly quantizing in 16ths, use a triplet value and set RATE to
less than 0.5 or so.

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