Akai MPC5000 User Manual

V.2.00

Akai MPC5000 Specifications

General

Type	Music Production Center
Sampling Rate	44.1 kHz
Polyphony	64 voices
Display	LCD
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Sampling Resolution	16-bit
Power Supply	AC adapter
Storage	CompactFlash
Connectivity	USB, MIDI
Pads	16 velocity-sensitive pads

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Top Panel

Details the controls located on the top of the MPC5000 unit.

Chapter 2: Basic Operation

MAIN Page

Explains the main screen for recording and playback of sequences.

Chapter 3: The Sequencer

Main Page

Describes the primary screen for sequence recording and playback.

Recording the Performance

Explains how to record performances onto tracks within a sequence.

Erase

Timing correct

Click/Metronome

Note Repeat

Detailed Information on the Sequence Feature

Track Features

MIDI Sequencer Features

Chapter 5: STEP EDIT Mode

About Step Edit

Covers editing individual events like velocity, pitch, and duration.

Step Recording

Chapter 6: GRID EDIT Mode

About Grid Edit

Introduces the GRID EDIT mode for editing events in a graphic matrix.

Chapter 7: SONG Mode

Creating a song

Chapter 8: HD RECORD Mode

Adding Hard Disk Tracks to a Song

Details how to add audio tracks recorded to the hard disk to a song.

Recording Hard Disk Tracks

Viewing Recorded Tracks

Editing Hard Disk Tracks

Individual Edit Functions

Chapter 9: Functions of a Pad

Muting Sequence Tracks with Pads (Track Mute)

Track Mute Quantization

Program with Pads (Pad Mute)

Chapter 10: MIXER Mode

Program Mixer

Details controlling output, level, pan, and effects for individual pads.

Setting the Output

Guides on routing pad sounds to different outputs like stereo or assignable mix outs.

Setting the Level and Pan of a Pad

Assigning Effects to a Pad

Track Mixer

Setting the Level and Pan Position of a Track

Mixer Automation

Chapter 11: Sampling

Preparing the recording

Details connecting external devices and setting up recording sources and modes.

Sampling - detailed information

Recording the digital signal

Recording the MAIN OUT

Recording the internal CD’s sound

Chapter 12: Sample Editing: TRIM Mode

Setting the Start / End Points

Explains how to set the start and end points for sample playback.

Adjusting the start point

Adjusting the end point

Deleting Unused Parts from a Sample (DISCARD)

Deleting a Section of a Sample (DELETE)

Deleting a sample

TIME STRETCH

PITCH SHIFT (Changing the pitch of the sample)

Gain

Fade In

Fade Out

Dividing a Phrase Sample into Several Regions

Chop Shop

Dividing a Sample Automatically (AUTO)

Dividing a Sample into Regions of Equal Length (EQUALLY)

Chapter 13: Sample, Keygroup and Synth Programs

Sample Programs

Assigning Samples to Pads

Velocity / Cycle / Random Sample Switching (Zone Play)

Velocity Sample Switching

Playing several samples with one pad

Simultaneous Playing of Multiple Pads

Setting Envelopes

Using Filters with Sample Programs

Setting the Filter

Multi Pad Edit

Chapter 14: Arpeggiator

Editing the Arpeggiator

Latching the Arpeggiator

Chapter 15: Effects

Applying Effects to a Pad

Demonstrates assigning an effect, like reverb, to an individual pad.

Editing Effects

Delay Mono / Delay Mono BeatSync

Delay Stereo / Delay Stereo BeatSync

Delay Analog / Delay Analog Sync

Delay Tape BeatSync

Distortion Fuzz

Distortion Amp

Distortion Overdrive

Distortion Custom

Compressor Type Opto

Compressor Type VCA

Compressor Master

Decimator

Resampler

Routing Effect Buss Output to Individual Outs

Using Master Effects

Editing the Master Effects

Editing the Effect Set

Chapter 16: Saving and Loading (DISK Mode)

Saving

Guides on how to save work to memory cards or the internal hard disk.

Selecting the destination

Saving a Sample

Saving a Synth or Sample Program

Saving all Programs and Samples

Saving a Sequence

Saving All the Sequences and the Songs at the Same Time

Saving All Data In Memory

Loading a Folder

Automatically Create Programs from a Folder

Burning CDs

Audio CDs

Data CDs

Autoload

Creating an Autoload

Chapter 17: Program and FX Q-LINK Controllers

Program Q-LINK programming

Configuring the Q-LINK Sliders & Knobs

Sending MIDI Continuous Controllers with a Q-LINK

Configuring FX Q-Links

Configuring the FX Q-LINK Sliders & Knobs

Chapter 18: Using the MPC5000 with External Devices

MIDI Clock

Explains how to synchronize devices using MIDI clock.

MIDI Sync with the MPC5000 as the master

Guides on setting the MPC5000 as the master for MIDI clock sync.

MIDI Time Code (MTC)

MPC5000 as the Slave

MPC5000 as the Master

Chapter 19: Connecting the MPC5000 to Your Computer

Connecting the MPC5000 to a Windows - based PC

Guides on connecting the MPC5000 to a Windows PC via USB.

Connecting the MPC5000 to the Macintosh

Chapter 20: Other Settings

Adjusting the Master Level

Using the Footswitches

Adjustment of Pad Sensitivity and Velocity Curve

How to Upgrade the MPC5000

Sequencer

Inputs/Outputs

MIDI Implementation Chart