Akai MPC2000XL User Manual

Chapter 12: MIDI/SYNC Mode, OTHER Mode
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◆ MIDI CLOCK
MIDI CLOCK is a general synchronization signal which most sequencers are equipped with.
When MIDI CLOCK is used, the tempo is determined by the settings of the master sequencer.
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Sync InSync In (In:1)
Mode:MIDI CLOCKMIDI CLOCK
Shift early(ms): 0Shift early(ms): 0
Receive MMC:OFFReceive MMC:OFF
Shift early(ms):
When you are playing synchronously, set the offset which slides the timing against the master.
Normally, leave this set to 0.
◆ MIDI TIME CODE (MTC)
In contrast to MIDI CLOCK, MIDI TIME CODE is a synchronous signal with absolute time. The
MTC does not have tempo data and therefore it is necessary to set the tempo change on the
master device and the MPC2000XL.
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Sync InSync In (In:1)
Mode:MIDI TIME CODEMIDI TIME CODE
Frame rate:25Frame rate:25
Receive MMC:OFFReceive MMC:OFF
Frame rate:
Set this to the same frame rate being used by the master device.
You can set the start time of the sequence or song when synchronizing with MTC. Move the
cursor to the Now: field in the Main or Song Screen and press OPEN WINDOW to display the
following window.
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CLOSE
Time DisplayTime Display
Display style:Display style:BAR,BEAT,CLOCK
 Start time:00h00m00s00f00Start time:00h00m00s00f00
 Frame rate:25Frame rate:25
Start time: The playback starts when the time code set here is received.
Frame rate: Sets the frame rate of the time code.
◆ OFF
The MIDI synchronous signal is ignored when Mode: is set to OFF.
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Sync OutSync Out (Out:A)
Mode:OFF
Send MMC:OFFSend MMC:OFF
Receive MMC:
This allows you to receive MIDI Machine Control messages.

Akai MPC2000XL Specifications

General

Polyphony	32 voices
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Sampling Resolution	16-bit
Memory	2MB standard, expandable to 32MB
Sequencer	Yes
Power Supply	Internal
Type	Sampler
Pads	16 velocity-sensitive pads
Sequencer Resolution	96 PPQN
MIDI	2 MIDI In
Outputs	Stereo Out
Display	240 x 64 backlit LCD
Storage	3.5" floppy disk drive
Effects	Optional effects board
Filters	Digital filters
Inputs	2 x 1/4''
Weight	6.5 kg