The count-in feature on a standalone MPC can be adjusted to suit your preferences, for recording and playback.
Firstly, please open the metronome settings, via one of the following:
In Main Mode or List Edit Mode: Tap the Metro/metronome icon at the top of the screen.
In the Grid View: Press and hold Shift and tap Click at the bottom of the screen.
In the Track View: Tap Click at the bottom of the screen.
Then, use the Count-In field to set if/when the metronome counts before recording:
Off disables the metronome count-in.
Record enables the count-in during recording only.
Record + Play enables then count-in during both Record and Playback Modes.
You can also further customise the metronome behaviour from this window.
Use the Enable field to set if/when the metronome is enabled:
Off disables the metronome.
Play enables the metronome sound during playback only.
Record enables the metronome sound during recording only.
Record + Play enables the metronome to happen in both Record and Playback Modes.
Use the Rate field to select the metronome click’s time division:
1/4, 1/4T, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32 or 1/32T. T indicates a triplet-based time division.
Use the Sound field to select the sound that you want to hear for the metronome:
Sidestick 1, Sidestick 2, Clap, Metroclick, Shake, Tambourine, or MPC Click.
Lastly, the volume and routing of the metronome can be adjusted as follows:
The volume knob will change the metronome level.
The output field will select the outputs this audio is sent to (useful for if you want to keep the metronome separate from the main mix, for example when sending to a monitor mix for a live performance). Please note, this is dependent on the output pairs available on your MPC.
Should you require any further assistance, you can reach out to our support team here.