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54. Ram Expansion Slot:

This is where the optional EXM-E3 RAM expansion module can be added. This will increase overall sample time to over

36 minutes (mono), of which a single sample can be over 24 minutes long.

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Chapter 1: Introduction15
- Overview15
- Hooking up Your MPC500025
- Basic Concepts and Terminology28
- Operating Modes30
Chapter 2: Basic Operation33
- MAIN Page33
- Cursor, Cursor Buttons, [DATA] Wheel33
- Function Buttons33
- [WINDOW] Button33
- [MODE] Button34
- Setting Names34
  - Entering Letters with [DATA] Wheel34
  - Entering Letters with the Numeric Keypad34
Chapter 3: The Sequencer35
- Main Page35
- Recording the Performance36
- Other Useful Features for Recording Sequences38
  - Undo and Redo38
- Erase39
  - Deleting in Real Time39
  - Deleting from the Erase Screen39
- Timing Correct40
- Click/Metronome41
- Note Repeat42
  - Note Repeat Hold42
  - Locate42
- Detailed Information on the Sequence Feature43
- Track Features47
- Continuous Sample Tracks51
  - Selecting a Track with Function Keys51
  - Soloing a Track51
- MIDI Sequencer Features52
- Handling the Sustain Pedal53
- Recording Aftertouch53
Chapter 4: Editing Sequences55
- Selecting a Region for the Editing55
- Selecting the Editing Region by Bar58
  - Copying Bars (COPY)58
    - Inserting a Bar (INSERT)58
    - Deleting a Bar (DELETE)59
- Changing the Order of Tracks (TRACK MOVE)59
Chapter 5: STEP EDIT Mode61
- A Note about Playing Events61
- About Step Edit61
- Now' Field61
- Event List61
- View' Field61
- Event Time' Field61
- Event61
- Basic Operation61
- Events62
- Copying / Pasting an Event65
- Moving an Event65
- Deleting an Event65
- Step Recording66
- Detailed Setting for Step Recording66
Chapter 6: GRID EDIT Mode69
- About Grid Edit69
- Basic Operation70
- Moving an Event71
- Editing in GRID EDIT Mode71
- Copying and Pasting an Event71
- Deleting an Event72
- Entering an Event72
  - Step Recording72
- Detailed Setting for Grid Edit Recording73
  - Auto Step Increment' Field73
  - Duration of Recorded Notes' Field73
- Real Time Recording73
  - Track Lock73
- Controller View and Editing Individual Events74
Chapter 7: SONG Mode75
- Structure of a Song75
- Screens75
- Creating a Song76
  - Deleting a Step76
  - Inserting a Step76
- Playing a Song77
  - [F5] (Sudden)77
  - [F6] (Next)77
- Other Features in SONG Mode77
Chapter 8: HD RECORD Mode81
- Adding Hard Disk Tracks to a Song81
  - About the RECORD Page81
- Recording Hard Disk Tracks82
  - Recording Additional Tracks82
- Viewing Recorded Tracks83
- Selecting the View Range83
- Viewing Individual Disk Tracks83
  - Choosing the Track to View84
- Editing Hard Disk Tracks84
  - Selecting Multiple Tracks84
  - Fine Editing of a Single Track84
- Individual Edit Functions84
- Deleting, Importing and Exporting Tracks86
- Mixing Hard Disk Tracks88
- Mixer Automation90
- Erasing HD Track Automation90
- Mixdown90
  - Mixdown to File90
- Track MIX Access in HD RECORD Mode91
  - Selecting Track MIX91
  - Returning to HD MIX92
Chapter 9: Functions of a Pad93
- Playing with Pads93
- Muting Sequence Tracks with Pads (Track Mute)94
- Track Mute Quantization96
  - Changing the Timing Correct for Track Mute Quantization96
- Change Sequences in Track Mute Mode96
- Program with Pads (Pad Mute)97
  - Operation97
  - Pad Mute Groups97
- Pad Mute Quantization97
  - Pad Mute97
  - Changing the Timing Correct for Pad Mute Quantization98
- Selecting a Sequence to Play with Pads98
- Next Sequence for Next Bar99
Chapter 10: MIXER Mode101
- Program Mixer101
- Viewing Program Info103
- Track Mixer104
- Viewing Track Details105
- Mixer Automation105
  - Shortcut between MIXER and EFFECTS Mode106
- Take over Mode106
- Input Thru106
  - Applying Effects to an Incoming Signal106
Chapter 11: Sampling109
- Preparing the Recording109
  - Starting the Recording110
- Sampling - Detailed Information111
- Recording the Digital Signal111
  - Preparing the Recording111
- Recording the MAIN out111
  - Preparation for Recording111
- Recording the Internal CD's Sound111
- Other Features112
- Direct Recording Feature113
  - Preparing the Recording113
  - Starting the Recording114
Chapter 12: Sample Editing: TRIM Mode115
- Setting the Start / End Points115
- Adjusting the TRIM and LOOP Points at the same Time (LOCK)116
- Deleting Unused Parts from a Sample (DISCARD)117
- Deleting a Section of a Sample (DELETE)117
- Silencing Part of a Sample (SILENCE)117
- Saving Part of a Sample as a New Sample (EXTRACT)117
- Converting a Stereo Sample to Mono (STEREO to MONO)118
- Sample Window Features118
- Other Editing Functions120
- Dividing a Phrase Sample into Several Regions125
- Changing the Tune and Tempo of a Patched Phrase Sample128
- Editing Regions129
  - Extract129
- Setting the Loop130
- Popup List for Samples131
  - Convert Patched Phrases to Sliced Samples131
Chapter 13: Sample, Keygroup and Synth Programs133
- Sample Programs133
- KEYGROUP Type Program144
- Synth Programs147
- Other Program Functions156
Chapter 14: Arpeggiator159
- Editing the Arpeggiator159
- Latching the Arpeggiator160
- Using the Arpeggiator with Pre-Recorded Tracks161
Chapter 15: Effects163
- Applying Effects to a Pad163
- Effect Buss Chaining165
- About CPU Usage165
- Editing Effects165
  - Effect List166
- Routing Effect Buss Output to Individual Outs176
- Using Master Effects176
  - Editing the Master Effects177
- Editing the Effect Set177
- Copy / Paste / Swap Effect Settings178
Chapter 16: Saving and Loading (DISK Mode)179
- About Memory Cards179
- Saving179
- Loading185
- Automatically Create Programs from a Folder188
- Burning Cds189
- Autoload190
- Formatting191
  - Auditioning Synth Programs191
  - Quick File Browser Movements191
Chapter 17: Program and FX Q-LINK Controllers193
- Program Q-LINK Programming193
- Configuring the Q-LINK Sliders & Knobs193
- Resetting the Q-LINK Slider / Knob Value195
- Recording the Slider/Knob Value in a Sequence195
  - [AFTER] Button195
- Sending MIDI Continuous Controllers with a Q-LINK196
- Configuring FX Q-Links196
  - Configuring the FX Q-LINK Sliders & Knobs196
- Default Q-LINK Mode197
  - Bypassing Default Q-LINK197
Chapter 18: Using the MPC5000 with External Devices199
- MIDI Clock199
  - MIDI Sync with the MPC5000 as the Master199
  - MIDI Sync with the MPC5000 as the Slave199
- MIDI Time Code (MTC)200
- Connecting the MPC5000 to a MIDI Keyboard with Built-In Sounds202
- Setting the MIDI Input Channel203
- Connecting the MPC5000 as a Multitimbral Sound Module203
  - Setting MIDI Channel203
- Select Active Track or Sequence with a Program Change203
Chapter 19: Connecting the MPC5000 to Your Computer205
- Connecting the MPC5000 to a Windows - Based PC205
- Connecting the MPC5000 to the Macintosh205
Chapter 20: Other Settings207
- Adjusting the Master Level207
- Sustain Pedal to Duration207
- Truncate Duration208
- Record Aftertouch208
- Tap Average208
- Flash Tempo LED208
- Mute / Stop of One-Shot Samples208
- Setting the ADAT Digital Output209
- Program Audition Note209
- Using the Footswitches209
- Adjustment of Pad Sensitivity and Velocity Curve211
- System211
- Initialize to Factory Default212
- How to Upgrade the MPC5000212
- Specifications214
  - General214
- MIDI Implementation Chart217
Index219

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