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Akai MPC2500 User Manual

Akai MPC2500
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Akai MPC2500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony32 voices
Sampling Rate44.1 kHz
Bit Depth16-bit
Pads16 velocity-sensitive MPC pads
Sequencer100, 000 note capacity, 64 tracks
Effects2 master effects
StorageCompactFlash (CF) card slot
MIDI2 MIDI In, 4 MIDI Out
Operating SystemMPC OS
Display240 x 64 pixel LCD
Power Supply100-240V, 50/60Hz

Summary

Basic Information

Cursor, Cursor Key

Describes the cursor and how to move it on the screen using the panel keys.

Field, DATA wheel

Explains fields as locations for settings and the DATA wheel for changes.

Function keys

Details the six function keys and their dynamic relevance to the LCD display.

MAIN page

Identifies the primary screen for recording and playback operations.

MODE key

Explains how to switch modes by pressing the MODE key and a pad.

WINDOW key

Describes the WINDOW key's function to open detailed setting windows for fields.

Tutorial of the MPC2500

Playing back a demo song

Guides users on how to play the pre-loaded demo song on the MPC2500.

Playing a preset program

Instructs on playing pre-programmed sounds using the MPC2500 pads.

Recording the performance by hitting the pads

Delete only the specific pad

Details how to erase specific recorded pad performances without affecting others.

Playing back several sequences in a series

Selecting the sequences in real time

Explains how to choose subsequent sequences during playback.

Playing back the sequences in the selected order

Describes using SONG mode to arrange sequences for playback.

Recording a sound

Preparing the recording

Outlines steps to connect audio sources and set up for recording.

Starting the recording

Details the process of initiating and managing the audio recording session.

Assigning the recorded sound to the pad

Explains how to map recorded audio samples to MPC pads.

Loop playback of the phrase sample

Adjusting the start/end points of the sample

Guides on setting sample start/end points for rhythmic looping.

Recording to a sequence

Setting the same number of the bars for the sample and the sequence

Explains how to match sequence length to sample length.

Setting the same tempo for sample and the sequence

Details matching sequence tempo to sample tempo for synchronization.

Saving the data

Turning off the Autoload function

Other useful functions

ChopShop function & Patched Phrase / Sliced Sample

Describes sample division and tempo-flexible playback features.

GRID EDIT mode

Explains entering and editing pad events using a graphic matrix editor.

Effect & LFO with syncing to the tempo of the sequence

Details using built-in effects and LFOs synchronized to sequence tempo.

Mixer Automation function

Describes recording and reproducing mixer parameter changes over time.

Input Thru function

Q-Link sliders & knobs

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