Akai MPC5000

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 MIDI Connectivity
To connect your MIDI devices to the MPC5000, do the following:
03. Connect the MIDI output of your MIDI device to one of the [MIDI IN] ports of the
MPC5000.
04. Connect the MIDI input of your MIDI device to one of the [MIDI OUT] ports on the
MPC5000.
For more information on connecting MIDI devices to your MPC5000, see 'Using the MPC5000
with External Devices' on page 185.
 Footswitch / Headphone Connectivity
01. Connect a footswitch to each [FOOTSWITCH] jack
Footswitches will allow you to start and stop your MPC, punch out, or do many other
functions. See page 195 for more information.
02. Connect headphones to the [PHONES] input.
This will allow you to monitor the output of the [STEREO OUTS]. The level of the
headphones is controlled with the [MAIN VOLUME] knob.