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Quick Start
This chapter describes what you can do using the MC-808.
It takes you through several basic procedures, such as the
simplest way to play patterns and the steps for creating a
pattern.
Reference pages are given for each item, so you can easily
look up the details when you’re ready to learn more. We
hope this will help you grasp the essentials of the MC-808.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Main Features
3
Table of Contents
4
Using the Unit Safely
10
Important Notes
12
Panel Descriptions
14
Top Panel
14
Rear Panel
16
Getting Ready
17
Making Connections
17
Turning On/Off the Power
18
Inserting/Removing the Compactflash Card
18
An Overview of the MC-808
20
The MC-808'S Four Modes
20
The Basic Structure of the MC-808
20
About the Sound Generator Section
20
The Structure of the Sounds
21
About the Sequencer Section
22
About the Controller Section
22
About the Motorized Faders
23
Saving Your Data
23
Basic Operation of the MC-808
24
Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
24
Modifying a Value
24
Quickly Changing a Value
24
Canceling the Previous Action (Undo/Redo)
25
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
25
Quick Start
27
1 Listening to Patterns
28
Selecting and Playing a Pattern
28
2 Creating an Original Pattern
29
2-0 Preparing an Empty Pattern
29
Selecting a Sound (Patch)
29
Using the MC-808'S Sounds to Create a Pattern
30
Using the Arpeggio Function
32
Making Effect Settings for each Part
36
Adjusting the Volume Balance and Pan of the Parts
36
Adding a Final Polish to the Pattern (Mastering)
37
Connecting Patterns to Create a Song
37
Other: Using Audio Phrases to Create Patterns
38
Other: Creating Original Sounds
39
3 Playing Patterns
40
Switching Patterns in Real Time
40
Add Various Effects to the Sound
40
Pattern Mode
41
Playing Patterns
42
Selecting and Playing a Pattern
42
Basic Playback Operation
43
Changing the BPM (Tempo)
44
Viewing the Number of Measures in a Pattern
44
Turning the Metronome (Click) On/Off
44
Muting a Pattern
45
Muting a Specific Part (Part Mute)
45
Various Ways to Mute
45
Using the Motorized Faders to Edit the Pattern Settings
46
Adjusting the Volume of each Part (Part Level)
46
Adjusting the Panning of each Part (Part Pan)
46
Transposing During Playback (Realtime Transpose)
47
Using the VALUE Dial or [INC] [DEC]
47
Using the Keyboard Pads
47
Using the Keyboard Pads to Play Sounds
48
Sustaining the Notes You Play (Hold)
48
Shifting the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)
48
Various Ways to Use the Keyboard Pads
49
Using the Keyboard Pads to Recall Patterns (Pattern Call)
49
Using the Keyboard Pads to Play Phrases (RPS)
50
Pressing a Chord to Play an Arpeggio (Arpeggiator)
53
Playing a Chord by Pressing a Single Pad (Chord Memory)
56
MIX in
57
Outputting the Sound of an External Device
57
Adjusting the MIX in Settings
57
Moving Your Hand above the D Beam to Change the Tone (D Beam Controller)
58
Editing the D Beam Controller Settings
59
Synchronizing the Tempo of a Sample with the Pattern Tempo (Auto Sync)
60
Applying Effects
61
Effect Routing
61
Effect On/Off
62
Playing Pitches Using the Sound of an External Device (Input Effect)
62
Compressor
62
Multi-Effects (MFX)
63
Reverb
64
Mastering Effect
64
Creating an Original Pattern
65
Selecting a Recording Method
65
Recording Your Performance "As Is" (Realtime Recording)
65
Recording Procedure
65
Practicing While You Record (Rehearsal)
66
Erasing Unwanted Data During Recording (Realtime Erase)
66
Canceling the Entire Recording (Recording Cancel)
66
Using the Keyboard Pads to Record (TR-REC)
67
Recording Procedure
67
Consecutively Recording Notes One at a Time (Step Recording)
68
Recording Procedure
68
Recording Tempo Changes and Mute Operations (Tempo/Mute Recording)
69
Editing Patterns (Pattern Edit)
70
Basic Procedure for Pattern Editing
70
Copying a Portion of a Pattern (COPY)
71
Erasing Unwanted Performance Data (ERASE)
71
Deleting Unwanted Measures (DELETE)
72
Inserting Blank Measures (INSERT)
72
Transposing the Pitch (TRANSPOSE)
73
Modifying the Velocity of Notes (VELOCITY)
73
Modifying the Note Length (DURATION)
73
Making Slight Shifts in the Timing (SHIFT CLOCK)
74
Thinning out Unneeded Data (DATA THIN)
74
Correcting the Timing of a Pattern (QUANTIZE)
75
Converting the Note Timing of a Pattern (RECLOCK)
76
Moving Data of a Specific Note Number to Another Part (EXTRACT RHY)
77
Setting the Part Parameters (PART PARAM)
77
Initializing a Pattern (INITIALIZE)
78
Editing a Pattern in Detail (Microscope)
79
Events You Can Edit Using the Microscope
79
Editing the Recorded Events
80
Inserting an Event (Create Event)
81
Erasing an Event (Erase Event)
81
Microscope Utilities
82
Specifying the Types of Events to View (View Switch)
82
Moving an Event (Move Event)
82
Copying an Event (Copy)
83
Pasting an Event (Paste)
83
Saving a Pattern
84
Patch/Sample Mode
85
Editing Patches (Patch Edit)
86
How a Patch Is Organized
86
How a Tone Is Organized
86
Selecting a Patch
87
Types of Patch
87
Selecting Patches by Category (Category Lock)
88
Patch Editing Procedure
89
Tips for Editing Patches
89
Selecting the Tones that will Sound (TONE SWITCH)
89
Using the Motorized Faders to Edit a Patch
89
Patch Editing Parameters
90
Saving a Patch
91
Editing Rhythm Sounds (Rhythm Edit)
92
How Percussion Instruments Are Organized
92
Rhythm Editing Procedure
92
Selecting a Rhythm Set
92
Selecting the Wave(S) that will Sound
93
Using the Faders to Edit
93
Rhythm Editing Parameters
94
Saving a Rhythm Set
95
Editing Samples (Sample Edit)
96
Selecting a Sample Patch
96
Types of Sample Patch
96
Setting the Start/End Points of the Sample
97
Removing Unwanted Portions of a Sample (Truncate)
97
Sample Settings (SAMPLE PARAM)
97
Specifying How a Sample will Play (Loop Mode)
98
Calculating the BPM of a Sample (BPM Calculator)
98
Loading a Sample (LOAD)
99
Unloading a Sample (UNLOAD)
99
Deleting a Sample (DELETE)
99
Deleting All Samples (DELETE ALL)
99
Importing WAV/AIFF Data (IMPORT)
100
Loading All Samples (LOAD ALL)
100
Erasing All Samples (UNLOAD ALL)
101
Saving All Samples (SAVE ALL)
101
Saving a Sample
102
Regarding the Locations Where Samples Are Stored
103
Song Mode
105
Playing Songs
106
Playing a Song
106
Basic Playback Operation
106
Song Reset
106
Selecting a Song to Play
106
Changing the BPM or Mute Status
106
Recording a Song
107
Recording Procedure
107
Editing the Setup Parameters
107
Editing Songs (Song Edit)
108
Copying a Song (COPY)
108
Deleting a Step (DELETE STEP)
108
Inserting a Step (INSERT STEP)
108
Initializing a Song (INITIALIZE)
109
Song Mixer (SONG MIXER)
109
Saving a Song
110
Sampling
111
Sampling Procedure
112
System Mode
117
System Mode
118
How to Make the System Function Settings
118
Settings for the Panel Controllers and the Screen (PANEL)
118
Settings Related to Sequencer Operation (SEQUENCER)
119
Settings Related to MIDI Transmission (Tx MIDI)
120
Settings Related to MIDI Reception (Rx MIDI)
120
Settings Related to Tuning and How the Sound Is Produced (SOUND)
121
Settings Related to Sampling (SAMPLING)
121
Settings Related to the Input Source (INPUT SETTING)
122
Settings Related to USB Mode (USB)
122
Settings Related to V-LINK (V-LINK)
123
Viewing the System Information (INFO)
124
Settings Related to the Compactflash Card (CARD)
124
Backing up User Data (User Backup)
124
Recovering Backed-Up User Data (User Restore)
125
Initializing a Compactflash Card (Card Format)
125
Performing a Factory Reset (UTILITY)
126
Protecting Individual Patch Banks (UTILITY)
126
V-Link
127
About V-LINK
128
What Is V-LINK
128
Connection Examples
128
Using V-LINK
129
Connecting the MC-808 to a Computer
131
Connecting to Your Computer Via USB (USB Mode)
132
About USB Functions
132
Switching the Storage Mode and the MIDI Mode
132
Transferring Files to or from Your Computer (Storage Mode)
133
Cautions Regarding Folders and Files
133
Connections
133
Specify the Connection-Destination
134
Importing Audio File
134
Caution Regarding Folders and Files
135
Exiting Storage Mode
135
Canceling USB Communication
135
Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer (MIDI Mode)
136
Driver Installation and Settings
136
Using MC-808 Editor
137
Installing MC-808 Editor into Your Computer
137
Making Connections
137
About PC Mode
137
Editor System Requirements
138
System Requirements (Windows)
138
System Requirements (Mac OS)
138
Appendices
139
Expanding the Memory
140
Precautions for Expanding Memory
140
How to Expand the Memory
140
Removing the Memory
141
Checking that Memory Is Installed Correctly
141
Error Messages
142
Troubleshooting
143
Specifications
145
Power Supply
146
Index
147
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Model
MC-808
Category
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Language
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