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MPC2500 Operators Manual rev 1.0
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Chapter 18 : Other Settings
Chapter 18 : Other settings
In this section, you will learn about the other features, which were not mentioned in the other chapters.
Foot switch
You can connect up to 2 foot switch to the MPC2500 and as-
sign several functions (ex. Start/Stop a sequence, etc…) to them.
01. Connect a foot switch to the MPC2500’s
FOOTSWITCH jack.
02.
Press the [MODE] key, and then the [PAD 10] (OTHER).
You will enter to the OTHER mode.
03. Press the [F3] (FOOTSW) key.
This brings up the FOOTSW page, where you can
make settings for the foot switch.
04.
Select the function to assign to the foot switch 1 in the
Footswitch 1 field, and the function to assign to the foot
switch 2 in the Footswitch 2 field.
You can select the following functions.
PLAY START It works the same as the PLAY
START key.
PLAY It works the same as the PLAY key.
STOP It works the same as the STOP key.
PLAY/STOP When you step on the switch in
stop mode, the MPC2500 will start
the playback. When you step on
the switch in play mode, the
MPC2500 will stop the playback.
REC+PLAY It works as the same when
you press the REC key and
the PLAY key simultaneously
(recording).
OVER DUB+PLAY It works as the same when
you press the OVER DUB and
PLAY keysimultaneously
(overdub).
REC/PUNCH
When you step on the switch in
stop mode, the MPC2500 will
start the playback, when you
step on the switch in play mode,
it starts recording, in recording
mode, it starts playback.
OVER DUB/PUNCH
When you step on the switch in
stop mode, the MPC2500 will
start the playback, when you
step on the switch in play mode,
it starts overdubbing, in over-
dub mode, it starts playback.
Adjusting the contrast of LCD
You can adjust the contrast of the LCD display by turning
the DATA wheel with holding [SHIFT] key. Adjusting the
contrast of LCD can be done in any page.
TEMPO TAP It works the same as the
TEMPO/NOTE REPEAT key.
PAD1 through 16 The MPC2500 will play the selected
pad at the fixed velocity of 127
(maximum).
F1 through F6 They work the same as the func-
tion keys 1 through 6.
PAD BANK A through D
They work the same as the PAD
BANK keys.
REPEAT It works the same as the NOTE
REPEAT key.
Adjusting the master level
You can adjust the level of the headphone and the stereo
out by turning the MAIN VOLUME knob. The MAIN VOL-
UME changes the analog signal level. This will also adjust
the entire level of the MPC2500 digitally.
01. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 10]
(OTHER).
It switches to the OTHER mode.
02. Press the [F1] (GLOBAL) key.
The GLOBAL page will be displayed.
03. In the Master level field, set the level.
You will set the digital signal level, which will be
sent out to the DA converter. The MPC2500 can
output up to 32 sounds simultaneously. There is
the great difference in the level when you play
single sample and play 32 sounds. If you increase
the value in the Mater level field, you can increase
the entire level of the MPC2500 to create more pow-
erful sound with less noise. However, if you play-
back many sounds at the same time, the level may
be overloaded, which may cause distortion. If you
decrease the value in the Master level field, you can
prevent distortion when you play many sounds at
the same time. However, you cannot have a good
result in respect to the noise or punch of the sound.
Set the appropriate value in the Master level field
depending on the application.

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Akai MPC 2500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony32 voices
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
Sampling Bit Depth16-bit
Maximum RAM128 MB
SequencerYes
TypeSampler/Sequencer
Sequencer Resolution96 ppq
Digital I/OS/PDIF In/Out
Power SupplyInternal
Pads16 velocity and pressure-sensitive
StorageCompactFlash
Effects4 internal effects processors
MIDI2 In, 4 Out
Display240 x 64 pixel LCD
Analog Outputs8
Sample Memory128 MB max
Audio Outputs8
Audio Inputs2
Weight14.5 lbs

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