Recording Sequences

To record a new sequence with MPC Sample:

In Sequence Mode, tap a dimly lit pad to select an empty sequence.
Prior to recording, you can adjust the Sequence data like BPM, Length, and Record Quantization as needed using the methods described above.
When you are ready to record, press the SEQ RECORD ( ) button. The button will begin flashing to indicate it is armed for recording.
The pads will also enter Sample/Seq Mode, where the Sequence Mode display remains while the pads return to sample triggering mode, as described above. Both the SAMPLE and SEQ buttons flash to indicate they are in Sample/Seq Mode. You can also press the SAMPLE button to return to Sample Mode while keeping sequence recording armed.
Press the PLAY button to begin recording. The sequence begins playing, and you can tap the pads to add recorded events.
When the end of the Sequence is reached, MPC Sample automatically switches to overdub recording, and any samples triggered will play back at their recorded locations. You can continue recording as needed.
When you are finished, press the SEQ RECORD button again to stop recording but continue playback. You can also press the STOP button to stop recording and playback at the same time. The pads will return to sequence triggering mode if you were previously in Sequence Mode.

Press and hold SHIFT and press -/UNDO to undo all recorded events since the last time recording began.

While sequence recording is armed, you can also press and hold the ERASE button and press a PAD to erase all recorded events for that pad.

Press and hold SHIFT and press the SEQ RECORD/RECALL button to retrieve any events played during the last loop of the sequence. These events are automatically added to your sequence on the respective pads.

In addition to recording events, you can also record parameter automation on your sequence.

Select the pad on which you want to record automation.
Press the SEQ RECORD button to arm sequence recording, and then press the PLAY button to begin recording.
Turn the K1–K3 Knobs or move the FADER to adjust the desired parameter. You can automate parameters including Volume, Tuning, Pan, Amp and Filter Envelope parameters (except Decay From), Velocity Sensitivity, and Offset.
When you are finished, press the SEQ RECORD button again to stop recording but continue playback. You can also press the STOP button to stop recording and playback at the same time.

Press and hold SHIFT and press -/UNDO to undo all recorded automation events since the last time recording began.

To erase automation, select the pad that contains the automation you want to erase. Then, press and hold this button and move the K1–K3 Knob for the parameter with recorded automation. If the FADER is set to control a parameter with automation, you can also move the FADER while holding ERASE. A menu will appear on the display for confirmation. Press the B3 Function Button to continue, or press the B1 Function button to cancel.