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Main features and uses
Main features
4-part audio looper
The MC-09’s audio looper is like a small sampler designed
for creating looped phrases. You can capture (record) an
audio signal into each of the four parts.
You can also use the
merge function
to combine two or
more parts, to create polyphonic loops.
* For each part, the maximum recording time is six seconds
(approximately two measures at BPM = 80).
A new Loop Control function
By recording Loop Control settings in the step sequencer, you
can produce a wide range of variations from a single loop.
Pitch playback
You can change the pitch of the loop playback. This lets you
play the loop at pitches different from the original pitch.
Trigger playback
Parts you specify can be played back in sequence. This lets
you create performances that are similar to what you would
obtain by striking the pads of a sampler.
Divide times 16 playback
You can divide a loop into pieces, and then reassemble it and
play it back. This lets you create new phrases that are
completely different than the original loop.
DSP synthesizer
The MC-09 has a built-in synthesizer that gives you a wide
range of sounds (tones) in categories such as Lead, Bass, and
Rhythm, as well as four different effects (Filter, Isolator,
Phaser, and Slicer).
A mode that simulates the vintage synthesizers often used in
Techno styles has also been included.
(The MC-09 can also be used as a synthesizer module.)
16-step sequencer
Not only can you record the notes you input as performance
data, but you can also spice up your performances by using
the
effect controller
to cyclically change the effect settings,
or by using
loop control
to change the way a loop is played
back.
Audio input jacks (INPUT jacks)
Since the MC-09 provides INPUT jacks, you can combine the
MC-09’s sounds with performances (audio signals) from
another device such as a CD, MD, or keyboard.
• Capture (record) a performance from an external device,
and loop it
• Mix an audio signal with the sounds of the MC-09
• Apply effects to an audio signal
Process Patch function
The MC-09’s “Process Patch” function can remember and
play back actions concerned with things such as the selection
of a pattern (a sound together with a phrase), or the capture
of an audio loop. For example, all the steps and settings
involved in creating a loop can be saved as a Process Patch.
The next time you turn on the power, you can load this to
reproduce the same state as before.
This is a convenient way to store the procedure by which a
loop was created, or to set up for a live performance.
Save loops to memory card
Loops and patterns you create can be saved on a separately
sold memory card.
Ways to use the MC-09
Here are some ways in which you can use the MC-09. Your
creativity will take you even further!
As a DSP synthesizer
• Playing the MC-09 from the keyboard pads........... (p. 18)
• Playing the MC-09 from an external MIDI device used as
a master keyboard....................................................... (p. 63)
Use sound-on-sound to create
loops
Combine a performance from a CD or MD connected to the
INPUT jacks with the sounds of the internal DSP sequencer
to create sound-on-sound..................................................(p. 32)
Use loops in a live performance
• Record hip-hop or techno loops in each part, and use the
step [1]–[4] buttons to play them.............................. (p. 52)
• Change the playback pitch ........................................(p. 51)
• Divide a loop and change the playback order of the parts
.......................................................................................(p. 52)
Use the monophonic synthesizer
to create polyphonic loops
• Layer performances of the internal DSP synthesizer
(Loop Merge) to create polyphonic loops ...............(p. 38)
• Adjust the pan of each track to create 3D output...(p. 36)
Use the MC-09 as an effects
processor
• Cyclically modifying the effect settings................... (p. 45)
• Applying effects to audio from a CD or MD ..........(p. 41)