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4.12 CREATING A SONG
In the last few chapters, we have learned how to record tracks. But how can we create a song
from our track recordings? The next steps will guide you!
Make sure that you have recorded some tracks. All of your tracks combined are called a
Sequence. You can create a new Sequence by clicking on the Main tab button and use the SEQ
pop-up menu above the Grid to select a new, empty sequence.
Within a Sequence, you can record notes and automation
data. In addition, you can use the copy and paste functions
from the Edit menu to copy existing tracks to new ones.
Click on the Song tab to open Song Mode. Each Sequence
is assigned to a pad. Click and hold a pad with the desired
Sequence, then drag and drop it onto the Sequence Playlist
to the left of the pads. You can also drop it onto the
workspace above the pads, if you prefer working in a
horizontal arrangement. You can easily enter repeats
(RPTS) or drag and drop sequences in the playlist to exchange them.
4.13 EXPORTING THE WHOLE SONG
Want to share your new song with your friends?
All you need to do is to export the complete song. Open the File menu and navigate to Export.
Here you need to select As Audio Mixdown.
In the Audio Mixdown window, you can select your mixdown settings. Set the length of your
song from Start to End. As the song will most probably be uploaded to the internet, select the
mp3 file format option. Choose a path for saving the file and click OK to start exporting the song.
4.14 WORKING WITH THE MPC AS AN INSTRUMENT PLUGIN
Are you working with an audio sequencer? Then you can integrate the MPC software as an
instrument plugin in addition to your production tools.
 If you want to know how to load an virtual instrument in your sequencer, please refer to your
sequencer’s manual.
Once the MPC software plugin is loaded, it automatically synchronizes with your host sequencer
software. When you start your sequencer, the MPC software starts to play back at the same time.
The MPC plugin offers the same features and functionality as the standalone software version.
IMPORTANT!
 For more information about all the features and functionality of the MPC software, we
recommend reading the rest of this manual.