Akai MPC 4000 User Manual

Name: Akai MPC 4000
Brand: Akai
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Reference Manual

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Default Chapter2
- Important Notice2
- Table of Contents6
MPC4000 Reference Manual11
- How to Use this Reference Manual11
Main Mode14
- Main Page14
  - Recording/Playing a Sequence14
- TR List/Out 1 Page42
  - Listing the Track Output Destinations (out 1)42
- TR List/Out 2 Page44
  - Listing the Track Output Destinations (out 2)44
- TR List/Params Page45
  - Listing the Track Parameters45
Sequence Edit Mode47
- Sequence Edit Page47
  - Using the Graphic Editor to Edit a Sequence47
Step Edit Mode62
- Step Edit Page62
  - Using the Event List to Edit a Sequence62
    - Copying/Cutting MIDI Events66
    - Pasting MIDI Events67
Song Mode74
- Song Page74
  - Creating a Song74
MISC Mode83
- Setup Page83
  - Making Other Settings83
- Sync Page85
  - Making Synchronization-Related Settings85
    - Synchronizing the MPC4000 to an External Device86
    - Synchronizing an External Device to the MPC400087
MIDI Mode88
- Routing Page88
  - Changing the Routing of MIDI Events88
- Filter Page90
  - Filtering the Incoming MIDI Events90
- Event Page92
  - Monitoring MIDI Events92
Save Mode94
- Save Page94
  - Saving Data to a Storage Device94
- Disk Utility Page106
  - Managing Files on a Storage Device106
    - Deleting a File from a Storage Device107
    - Formatting a Storage Device108
Load Mode111
- Load Page111
  - Loading Data from a Storage Device111
Global Mode123
- Global Page123
  - Making Overall Settings for the MPC4000123
    - Setting the Internal Clock124
    - Returning the MPC4000 to the Factory-Set Condition125
- Memory Page126
  - Viewing the Amount of Free Memory126
- Conﬁguration Page128
  - Setting the Digital Output Sync Source and the SCSI ID Etc128
- Foot Switch Page130
  - Making Foot Switch Settings130
Multi Mode132
- List Page132
  - Selecting a Multi132
- MIX Page137
  - Editing the MIX Parameters of each Part137
- MIDI Page141
  - Making MIDI-Related Settings for each Part141
    - Using Program Change Messages to Switch Programs for the Parts142
    - MIDI142
- Span Page143
  - Specifying the Range of Notes Played by each Part143
Mixer Mode145
- Part Page145
  - Adjusting the MIX Parameters for each Part145
Effect Mode146
- Select Page146
  - Specifying the Effect Type and Routing146
    - Switching the Effects to Stereo Input147
- Edit Page148
  - Editing the Effect Parameters148
  - Effect Types and Parameters149
- MIX Page161
  - Adjusting the Effect Output Level161
    - Applying Effects to each Part162
Record Mode164
- Record Page164
  - Recording a Sample164
Sample Mode172
- List Page172
  - Viewing the Sample List172
- Trim/Loop Page175
  - Trimming or Looping a Sample175
- Region Page185
  - Dividing a Sample185
Program Mode200
- List Page200
  - Viewing a List of Programs in Internal Memory200
- Key Group MIX Page207
  - Editing the MIX Parameters of a Program207
- Pitch Page216
  - Specifying the Tuning or Zone of a Key Group or Note Number216
    - Specifying the Key Range of a Key Group (Key Group Programs)217
    - Specifying Mute Groups218
- Edit 1 Page220
  - Adjusting the Pitch, Filter, and Amp220
    - Filter Types223
- Edit 2 Page224
  - Adjusting the Program Lfos and Auxiliary Envelope224
- Zone Page228
  - Editing the Zone 1-4 Parameters228
    - Switching between Zones230
- MISC. Page232
  - Editing Parameters Common to the Entire Program232
    - Making Portamento Settings (Key Group Programs)234
    - Specifying the Temperament of a Program (Key Group Programs)235
- Assign Page236
  - Assigning Note Numbers to Pads (Drum Programs)236
The Q-LINK Function238
- Q-LINK Setup Page238
  - Assigning Parameters to the Q-LINK Knobs/Sliders238
- Q-Link Sequence Page241
  - Recording and Playing Movements of the Q-LINK Knobs and Sliders241
    - Recording and Playing Knob/Slider Movements242
Track Mute Function244
- Track Mute Page244
  - Using Pads to Mute Tracks244
    - Using the Pads to Control Track Muting245
- Edit Page247
  - Editing Track Mute Operations that Were Recorded in a Sequence247
    - Editing Mute Operations that You Recorded248
Next Sequence Function249
- Next Sequence Page249
  - Using the Pads to Switch Sequences249
Pad Assign Functions252
- Current Page252
  - Changing the Note Number and Sample Assignment for each Pad252
- Sensitivity Page254
  - Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Pads254
Other Popup Windows255
- Name/Rename Popup Window255
  - Inputting a Name255
- Locate Popup Window256
  - Performing Auto Locate Operations and Making Transport Settings256
Appendix: Installing Storage Devices (for Service Engineers)259
- Check the Included Items259
- Opening the Top Panel259
- Installing a Drive261
- Cable Connections262

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Akai MPC 4000 Specifications

General

Polyphony	64 voices
RAM	272 MB (expandable to 512 MB)
Pads	16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads
MIDI	2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI outputs
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Display	240x64 backlit LCD
Effects	4 internal effects processors
Storage	Internal Hard Drive
Sequencer	300, 000 notes capacity
Filter	Multi-mode filter (Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Band Boost, Band Reject)