Akai MPC 3000 User Manual

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Loading, Erasing, or Renaming Files........................................................................ 173
Loading a SEQ File (Single Sequence) ......................................................... 175
Loading an ALL File (All Sequences and Songs) ......................................... 177
Loading a SND File (Single Sound) .............................................................. 177
Loading a PGM File (Single Program and Sounds) ..................................... 178
Loading an APS File (All Programs and Sounds) ........................................ 178
Loading an MPC60 Version 1 or 2 SET or ST1 File..................................... 179
Loading a PAR File (System Parameters) .................................................... 182
Files That Automatically Load on Power-Up ............................................... 182
Loading Sample Files From Akai S1000/S3000 Disks ............................................. 184
Formatting a Floppy Disk.......................................................................................... 186
Using a SCSI Hard Disk ............................................................................................ 187
Copying an Entire Floppy Disk ................................................................................. 191
Chapter 10: Syncing to Tape and Other Devices ......................................................... 193
The SYNC Screen....................................................................................................... 194
Syncing to Tape and Other Devices: Examples ........................................................ 201
Syncing to MIDI Clock................................................................................... 201
Syncing to SMPTE ......................................................................................... 201
Syncing to MIDI Time Code .......................................................................... 204
Syncing to FSK24........................................................................................... 204
Syncing to 1/4-note Clicks.............................................................................. 206
Chapter 11: MIDI Functions ............................................................................................. 207
Assigning Pads to Note Numbers.............................................................................. 208
MIDI Receive Channel, Local Mode, Soft Thru, Note Variation Controller
Assign and Sustain Pedal Processing................................................................. 210
MIDI Input Filter ....................................................................................................... 213
Turning All Notes Off................................................................................................. 216
The MIDI Implementation Charts ............................................................................ 217
Appendix ............................................................................................................................... 219
Technical Specifications............................................................................................. 220
Answers to Frequent Questions ................................................................................ 222
Contents of Disk Files ................................................................................................ 225
MPC3000 Options ...................................................................................................... 229
The SMPTE Option........................................................................................ 229
Expanding the Sound Memory...................................................................... 229
The Video Output Option .............................................................................. 230
Index ...................................................................................................................................... 231

Akai MPC 3000 Specifications

General

Polyphony	32 voices
Sampling Rate	44.1 kHz
Sampling Resolution	16-bit
Memory	2MB (expandable to 16MB)
Pads	16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
Sequencer	Yes
Sequencer Resolution	96 PPQ
Storage	3.5" floppy disk drive
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Display	LCD
Outputs	stereo output
Inputs	2 x 1/4" inputs