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Akai MPC 2000XL User Manual

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Chapter 2: The Basics
The 16 LEVELS key
By using the 16 LEVELS function, you can play a sound in 16 parameter levels of velocity, tone,
attack, decay, or filter.
To use the 16 LEVELS function, in the Main Screen, press the 16 LEVELS key to display the
following screen.
Note:
Use the 16 level feature to select the pads you are playing to 16 levels. Select the sound by
directly playing the drum pad. It is also possible to move the cursor to the field and select the
pad with the DATA wheel.
Param:
When VELOCITY is selected, it is possible to apply 16 levels of velocity to the sound set in
Note:. The velocity is played the weakest on PAD1 and strongest on PAD16.
When NOTE VAR is selected, set the parameter with the following Type:.
Type:
This allows you to select the following parameter.
TUNING This allows you to play the sound set in Note: at 16 levels of tuning. The
original tuning is assigned to the pad set in the Original key pad:
field and the tuning changes by a semi-tone.
DECAY This allows you to play the sound set in Note: at 16 levels of decay time.
The range of decay time is set on the assign screen of the note variation by
pressing the ASSIGN (AFTER) key while holding down the SHIFT key.
ATTACK This allows you to set the attack time of a sound set in Note: at 16 levels
and play them. The range of the attack time is set on the assign screen of
the note variation by pressing the ASSIGN (AFTER) key while holding down
the SHIFT key.
FILTER This allows you to set the cut off frequency of the filter of a sound set in
Note: at 16 levels and play them. The range of the cut off frequency is set
on the assign screen of the note variation by pressing the ASSIGN (AFTER)
key while holding down the SHIFT key.
After you have set the parameter, press TurnON [F5]. The 16 LEVELS LED indicator will light and
allow you to play using the 16 levels function.
Press the 16 LEVELS key again to turn the 16 LEVELS function off.
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CANCEL TurnON
Assign 16 levels
Note :47/A10-NR_TOM_M
Param:NOTE VAR
Type:TUNING Original key pad:4

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Akai MPC 2000XL Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony32 voices
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
Sampling Resolution16-bit
Sample Memory2MB standard, expandable to 32MB
Pads16 velocity-sensitive pads
Sequencer Resolution96 PPQN
Outputs8 individual outputs, stereo master output
FilterDigital resonant filter
Display240 x 64 pixel LCD
TypeSampler/Sequencer
Storage3.5" floppy disk
EffectsOptional effects board
Power SupplyAC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Sampling Time22.8 minutes (with 32 MB RAM)

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