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Chapter1

Chapter 1 Introducing the MC-307

Basic structure of the MC-

307

This section is an overview of the basic sections of the

MC-307: the sequencer section, sound generator

section, and controller section.

The sequencer section

A sequencer is a device that records musical

performance data, and can play back the performance

data that was recorded.

Recording/playing a performance

The MC-307 comes with 240 previously prepared

patterns (preset patterns). These preset patterns can be

played back easily.

You can also create your own original patterns, either

by modifying preset patterns or by creating a pattern

from scratch.

Simultaneous playback of multiple parts

The MC-307 is able to play multiple sounds (patches)

simultaneously. For example, with the following part

configuration, you can simultaneously play drums,

bass, piano and guitar; and the resulting performance

will sound like a band.

Editing performance data

Unlike a cassette tape or MD, a sequencer records a

performance as musical data (not as sound). It’s easy to

edit the performance data to create your own original

patterns.

The sound generator section

The sound generator is what actually produces the

sound. The sounds are generated in accord with

information arriving from the MC-307’s controllers and

sequencer. Performance data from an external MIDI

device can also play the sound generator. The sound

generator of the MC-307 is able to produce up to 64

notes simultaneously, more than enough for playing

multiple parts at once.

Patches

A patch is analogous to a particular instrument, such as

a piano or guitar. The MC-307 contains 800 preset

patches, and you can enjoy virtually any type of sound

simply by selecting one of these patches.

Rhythm Sets

A rhythm set allows you to play a different instrument

from each note of the keyboard. The instruments will

not sound the pitches of the scale. 40 preset rhythm sets

are provided.

Parts

A part is analogous to an individual musician in a band

or orchestra. There are eight parts, [R], [1]... [7],

allowing you to use seven patches and one rhythm set

to play a total of up to eight performances

simultaneously.

Effects

The MC-307 provides three effect processors that can be

used to apply various tonal effects to a patch or rhythm

set: Reverb (reverberation), Delay (echo-like effects),

and Multi-effects (choose from 25 effects such as

equalizer or compressor). All three effect processors can

be used simultaneously.

Patch editing

The sound of a preset patch or rhythm set can be

modified to your liking. (For details refer to "Patch

editing," p. 92.)

Part R Rhythm (Drum) Set

Part 1 Bass

Part 2 Piano

Part 3 Guitar

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Controller (Keyboard Pad, Knob)

SEQUENCER

Section

SOUND MODULE

Section

PLAY

RecordingKeyboard Pad Play

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 1616

KICK

SNARE

TOM

HI-HAT CRASH

(Example)

1 2 ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ... 215 216

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