Ok. It can't record track mutes. That would be wild if it could. I'm realizing lately just how important that mute button is in making music with samplers. Wonder why the mpc500 doesn't allow you to mute notes on external equipment as the sequence is playing.
You probably have to do it manually and turn down the knob on the controlled eqpmt you got. Gotta be quick and know the tempo like clockwork if you going that route. You know if other mpcs let you record track mutes through midi? That would be a really helpful tool if you could do it.
As for other cats dissing the 500 that's cool. I'm good with mine. I depend on its sequencer big time for my other gear. I'll let you guys know what I can do when I get the time to upload my joints. Make it happen ill-green. Peace.