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Programs
About Programs
Each track you create within a sequence is routed through a program. There are six
types of programs, each of which determines how the track sounds or what it is used
for. A single project can hold up to 128 programs.
This chapter covers how to create each program type.
To learn about editing your programs to your preference, see the Modes > Program
Edit Mode chapter.
A drum program uses one or more samples as its sound source. It contains (1) a list of samples and (2)
the settings for each sample (i.e., pad assignments, loop points, pitch tuning, effects, etc.). Drum
programs are used mostly for creating drum parts and quickly and easily assigning samples to pads. See
Drum Programs for more information.
A keygroup program uses one or more samples as its sound source. It contains It contains (1) a list of
samples and (2) the settings for each sample (i.e., pitch tuning, effects, etc.). Keygroup programs are
used to play samples chromatically with a MIDI keyboard or the MPC pads. See Keygroup Programs for
more information.
A clip program uses several samples that can be looped (clips). Each clip can be assigned to a pad,
which you can press to trigger the clip according to a quantization setting. This lets you create intriguing,
layered performances by launching different combinations of clips together. See Clip Programs for more
information.
A plugin program contains an instance of a plugin through which you can send your track’s MIDI data.
See Plugin Programs for more information.
Important: Plugin programs are available only while using MPC Live in Controller Mode with the desktop
version of the MPC software. They are not available in Standalone Mode.
A MIDI program lets you send your track’s MIDI data to an external MIDI device like a synth or drum
machine. See MIDI Programs for more information.
A CV program lets you send your track’s MIDI data to an external MIDI device that uses control voltage
(CV), like a synth. Although this option is selectable, it is not available for MPC Live, which does not have
CV outputs. See CV Programs for more information.