Akai MPC 2500

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Operator's Manual

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard,

do not expose this appliance to

rain or moisture.

Table of Contents

Default Chapter6
- Table of Contents6
Chapter 1: Introduction11
- Overview11
- Upper Side of Top Panel11
- DATA INPUT Section12
- Control Section13
- Pad Section13
- Q-Link Section14
- Front Panel14
- Rear Panel15
- Connecting MPC2500 to External Audio/MIDI Device16
- Terminologies in MPC250017
Chapter 2: Basic Operation19
- Setting Names20
- Entering Number with Numeric Key21
Chapter 3: Sequencer Feature22
- Recording the Performance23
- Playing Back a Sequence24
- Other Useful Features for Recording Sequences24
- Detailed Information on Sequence Features28
- Track Feature31
- MIDI Sequencer Feature34
Chapter 4: Editing Sequences36
- Selecting a Region Within a Track to Edit36
- Selecting the Editing Region by Bar39
- Changing the Order of Tracks (TRACK MOVE)40
Chapter 5: Step Editing41
- About Step Edit41
- Screens41
- Events42
- Copying / Pasting an Event45
- Moving an Event45
- Deleting an Event45
- Entering an Event(Step Recording)46
Chapter 6: Grid Edit47
- About Grid Edit47
- Screens47
- Editing in GRID Mode50
- Copying(Copy) / Pasting(PASTE) an Event50
- Moving (MOVE) an Event50
- Deleting an Event51
- Entering an Event51
Chapter 7: Song Mode52
- Structure of a Song52
- Screens52
- Creating a Song53
- Playing a Song53
- Other Features in the SONG54
Chapter 8: Functions of a Pad56
- Playing with Pads56
- Setting the Track Mute with Pads57
- Selecting a Sequence to Play with Pads58
Chapter 9: Q-Link Slider & Knob59
- Setting the Slider & Knob59
- Recording the Slider/Knob Value in a Sequence60
- AFTER Key60
- Other Features Q-Link Slider and Knob61
Chapter 10: Using the MPC2500 with External Devices62
- Sync with the MPC2500 as the Master62
- Sync with the MPC2500 as the Slave62
- Connecting the MPC2500 to the MIDI Keyboard63
- With the Sound Module63
- Setting the MIDI Input63
- Cutting off the Internal Sound from a Pad (Setting Local Control)64
- Changing Sequence by Program Change from an External Devices64
Chapter 11: Recording a Sample65
- Recording the Sample - Detailed Information67
- Recording the Digital Signal67
- Recording the MAIN out67
- Recording the Internal CD's Sound68
- Other Features69
Direct Recording Feature70
Chapter 12: Editing a Sample73
- Setting the Start / End Points for the Samples73
- Deleting an Unnecessary Part from a Sample (DISCARD)74
- Deleting a Selected Range from Sample and Moving the Data74
- After the End Point Towards the Start Point (DELETE)74
- Silencing a Range Selected from a Sample(SILENCE)75
- Saving Part of a Sample as a New Sample (EXTRACT)75
- Sample Widow Feaures75
- Other Editing Functions76
Dividing a Phrase Sample to Several Regions79
- Dividing a Sample by Detecting the Attack Part of the Phrase (AUTO)80
- Dividing a Sample into Regions of Equal Length (EQUALLY)81
- Adjust the Strart / End Point of the Region82
- Converting Divided Samples to83
- SLICED SAMPLE or PATCHED PHRASE83
- Converting PATCHED PHRASE83
- Changing the Tune and the Tempo of a Patched Phrase Sample84
- Editing a Patched Phrase84
- Other Available Edits for Region85
Setteing the Loop86
- Linking the Loop Point to the Start Point87
- Auto Phrase Loop87
Chapter 13: Program88
- Creating a Program88
- Assigning / Reassigning Samples to the Pads88
- Playing the Sample While the Pad Is Being Hit89
- Setting the Volume and the Tuning for a Sample89
- Changing the Sample Volume with Velocity89
- Changing the Sample Pitch with Velocity90
- Playing Several Samples with One Pad90
- Switching between Samples Using Velocity90
- Setting the Envelope for a Pad91
- The Functions in the Program Window93
- Editing the Sound of a Sample94
- Limiting the Number of the Voicce in the Program95
- Simulating the Open/Close Hi- hat (Setting the Mute Group)96
- Setting the Overlap of the Sounds on the same Pad (Voice Overlap)96
- Editing a Pad Sample97
- Setting a LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)99
- Delete All the Unused Samples at the same Time (PURGE)100
- Setting a MIDI Note Number to the Pads100
- Assigning MIDI Note Numbers to the Pads (Changing the Default Setting)100
Chapter 14: Mixer101
- Setting the Level and Pan of the Pad101
- Setting the Output for the Sample101
- Selecting the Pad to Apply the Effect102
- Mixer Automation102
- Shortcut between MIXER and Effect Mode103
- Input Thru Fuction104
- Applying Effects to an Incoming Signal104
- Applying Filters to an Incoming Signal105
- Using Q-Link Features in INPUT THRU Mode105
- Saving the Setting of Input Thru106
Chapter 15: Effect107
- Applying Effects to a Specific Pad Sound107
- Applying Reverb107
- Applying Effects of the FX2 to the Effect Sound of the FX1108
- Editing Effects108
- Using the Master Effect111
- Editing the Master Effect111
- Editing the Effect Set111
- Short Cut between MIXER and Effect Mode112
Chapter 16: Save / Load113
- About a Memory Card113
- Saving the Data113
- Saving Data to the Internal Hard Disk (Option)116
- Loading a File117
- Renaming a File120
- Deleteing a File120
- Setting the Auto Load Function120
- Formatting the Memory Card121
- Saving the Data to the Internal Flash Memory121
Chapter 17: Connecting the MPC2500 to Your Computer122
- Connecting the MPC2500 to a Windows - Based PC122
- Connecting the MPC2500 to the Macintosh122
Chapter 18: Other Settings124
- Foot Switch124
- Adjusting the Master Level124
- Adjusting the Contrast of LCD124
- Initialize to Factory Preset125
- Adjustment of Pad Sensitivity125
- Continuous Sample Track126
- Specifications127
- Data Compatibility128
- Preset Program List129
- MIDI Implementation Chart130
- Installation of Internal Hard Disk Drive132
- Index133

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