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Alesis MMT8 Sequencing Guide/PDF
Brand: Alexander Publishing
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Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Background Information
What's MIDI?
The Sequencer
What a Sequencer Can and Cannot Do
Track vs Channels
MIDI Channels
Tracks
Chapter Summary

Chapter 2 - Hook Up

NC Connections
Surge Control
MIDI Connections
Connect the MMT-8 to the Master Keyboard
Connecting Multiple Slave Units
TheThruBox
Assign the MIDI Channels
Audi Connections
Sound System
Test Your Setup
MIDI Echo

Chapter 3 - The MMT-8 Sequencer - A Brief Look

The MMT-8 System
Part and Songs
Memory Capacity
The Front Panel
Help Information
The Display
Plus and Minus Buttons
Ten Key Pad
Page Up and Page Down
Track Select and Transport Controls
Track Mute
Transport Controls
Playing the Demo Sequences
Function Buttons
Mode Buttons
Editing Buttons
Environment Buttons
Loop and MIDI Echo
Other Environment Buttons
Summary

Chapter 4 - Data Management

Storing To Tape
Sending Data
Verify
Load All Data From Tape
Load One Song or Part From Tape
MIDI Storage
Saving Data by way of MIDI
MIDI Load
Loading Data Into Another Sequencer
Transferring Data From the MMT-8
Receiving Data From Another Sequencer
Section Conclusion

Section 2 - Hands on Recording

Chapter 5 - Recording Preparations
Set The Sound Modules
Test the Setup
Prepare the MMT-8
Time Signature
Metronome/Click
Click Value
Record Click
Play Click
CountDown
Tempo
Foot Switch
Set the Length
Length Menu
Name the Part/Song
Chapter Summary

Chapter 6 - Recording

Bethena Waltz
A Word About the Scores
Record Track 1
Record Data
Loop
Record Track 2
Record Track 3

Chapter 7 - Basic Editing

Transpose
Part Copy
Quantize
Set the Beat Division
Quantize Axiom
PartlTrack Erase
Track Copy

Chapter 8 - More Recording

Punch In Recording
Thoughts On Punch In Recording
Troubleshooting
Discrete Erase
Choosing the Best ofTwo Performances
Record the Remaining Lines

Chapter 9 - Non-Note Data

Control Changes
Control Change Chart
Control Change Chart Explained
Program Changes
Program Change Chart
Pitch Bends
Touch Control
Recording Non-Note Data
Recording Sustain Pedal Commands
Recording Volume Changes
Recording Program Changes
Summary

Chapter 10 - Event Editing

Enter Edit Mode
Reading the Event Edit Display
Clock Pulse Time
Data Type
Lower Left Hand Corner
MIDI Channel Number
Move About Event Edit Mode
Editing a MIDI Event
Changing an Event
Erase an Event
Insert an Event

Chapter 11 - More Editing

Merge
Discrete Editing
Erase Specific Data
Copy Specific Data
Extract
Change MIDI Channel
MIDI Channelizing

Chapter 12 - Create An Arrangement

Intro
B Section
A Section Modulated
Create a Song
Finishing Touches
Try Out Different Sound Programs
Record the Program Change
Bach Fugue Exercise
Summary

Chapter 13 - System Exclusive & MIDI Filtering

System Exlcusive Explained
System Exclusive and Your MMT-8
Single Program Dumps
Single Parameter Changes
MIDI Filtering
Chapter Summary

Section 3 - Advanced Techniques

Chapter 14 -'Syncing Up

Syncing Up the MMT-8 Thru MIDI
The MMT-8 as the Master
The MMT-8 as the Slave
Tape Sync
Recording a Sync Tone

Chapter 15 - Recording Rhythm

A Little Background on Drum Machines
Drum Machines are Sound Modules
Drum Machines are Sequencers
Method #1- Using a Keyboard Controller
Method #2 - From the Drum Machine
Record the Bridge and Chorus

Chapter 16 - Recording Session 2/Bank on It

Record the Instrumental Lines
Record the Verse
Record the Bridge
Record the Chorus
Arrangement
Intro
Short Bridge
Double Chorus
Breakdown
Chorus Out Section
Endmg
Record the Lead Lines
Song Mode Arrangement

Chapter 17 - Using The Sequencer To Write Your Own Music

Step l/Planning
Step 2/Writing
Step 3/Rough Arrangement
Step 4/1nstrumental Arrangement
Step 5/Song Arrangement

Conclusion

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