Name: Akai MPC 4000
Brand: Akai
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D Out1 ﬁeld

Selects the main output destination for each track.

E Channel/part ﬁeld

Selects the channel number or part number that will be the output destination. The device

name or program name is shown at the right of the ﬁeld.

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)