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Akai MPC 500 User Manual

Akai MPC 500
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Akai MPC 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony32 voices
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz
Sampling Bit Depth16-bit
DisplayBacklit LCD
Pads12 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
StorageCompactFlash card
MIDIIn/Out
Power Supply6 AA batteries or AC adapter
ConnectivityUSB

Summary

Chapter 2: Basic Operation

Core MPC500 Screens

Describes the Main Sequence Page, Main Track Page, and their functions.

Chapter 3: Sequence Feature

Main Sequence and Track Pages

Details the main screens for sequence recording, playback, and track management.

Recording Performances

Guides on recording performance data to tracks within a sequence.

Chapter 4: Editing Sequences

Seq Edit Mode Overview

Details editing events within a track using the SEQ EDIT mode.

Chapter 5: STEP EDIT Mode

Step Edit Mode Basics

Introduces editing each event separately within a track in detail.

Chapter 6: SONG Mode

Song Mode Navigation and Selection

Covers selecting edit types, choosing songs, and assigning sequences to steps.

Chapter 9: External Device Connectivity

MIDI Sync (Master/Slave)

Explains syncing the MPC500 with external MIDI devices as master or slave.

MIDI Keyboard Connection

Guides on connecting a MIDI keyboard to use the MPC500's sequencer.

Chapter 10: Recording

Recording a Sample

Teaches how to record sounds from external devices into the MPC500.

Chapter 11: Editing Samples

Sample Start/End Points and Loop Settings

Details adjusting sample start/end points and activating the loop feature.

Chapter 12: Program Mode

Creating Programs and Assigning Samples

Guides on creating programs and assigning samples to pads.

Chapter 13: Effects

Chapter 14: Save / Load

Chapter 15: Connecting to Computer

USB Connection for Windows and Macintosh

Provides instructions for connecting to Windows and Macintosh computers via USB for data transfer.

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