Akai MPC1000 Operator's Manual

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9. [TAP TEMPO/NOTE REPEAT] key:You can set a tempo by tapping this key to the desired tempo (TAP TEMPO feature). Also, by holding a pad while pressing

Inputs / OutputsRecord input (L and R)1/4-inch stereo phone x 2, balanced -40dBu, input impedance 11k ohms; Max. Input level +10dBuDigital inputRCA-pi

AKAI professional M.I. Corp. [MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER] Date : October, 2003Model : MPC1000 (Sampler Section) Version : 1.0MIDI Implementation Cha

AKAI professional M.I. Corp. [ MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER ] Date : October, 2003Model : MPC1000 (Sequencer Section) Version : 1.0MIDI Implementation

Preset Programs List MPC1000’s internal flash memory and the compact flash memory card that comes with the unit have the following factory preset prog

Front Panel1. Compact flash slot:This is a card slot for the compact flash memory card.2. [FOOTSWITCH 1/2] plug:This is where you connect a foot swit

Connecting MPC1000 to External Audio/MIDI deviceThe diagram below demonstrates how you can connect the MPC1000 to an external Audio/MIDI device. Pleas

Terminologies in MPC1000These are the basic terminologies you need to know to operate the MPC1000:SequenceSequence is the most basic unit that you use

ProgramOnce you assign samples to the pads in the PROGRAM mode, you can play those samples with the pads. A set of 64 pads, each assigned s

Chapter 2 : Basic OperationIn this chapter, we will describe the basic operation of the MPC1000.MAIN PageThis is the main screen of the MPC1000, where

MODE keyWith the MPC1000, each function (such as recording samples, editing samples, assigning samples to each pad, editing sequence data, loading fr

09. Press the right cursor key to move the cursor one step to the right, and select “0” by turning the DATA wheel. To enter numeric values, numericall

Chapter 3 : Sequencer featureThe MPC1000 has a sequencer feature that allows you to record/playback your performance. With the sequencer feature, yo

01. Press the [MAIN] key.The [MAIN] key displays the MAIN page where you record your sequences. 02. In the Sq field, select a sequence to which you wi

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, isintended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt

After playing back the currently selected sequence to the end, the MPC1000 will start playing back the sequence you select in the

If you set the end point “002.01.00” like this, the area right before the end point will be included in the area. 04. In the Erase field, sele

Correcting the timing of recorded eventsYou can correct the timing of recorded events. 01. When a sequence is stop, press [F1] (T.C.) key in the MAIN

In rec fieldYou can select this if you want the metronome sound during recording/overdub. If you select NO, you will not hear the metronome sound duri

Setting the time signature of the sequenceBy default, the time of a sequence is set to the quadruple time (4/4), but you can change the setting. 01. I

About Tempo changeWith the STEP RECORDING feature in the STEP EDIT mode, you can insert the tempo change even in a track, so that you can change the t

Changing the default settingsSome settings for a sequence (such as number of the bars, time, tempo, loop) are automatically set to the default s

Deleting a sequenceYou can remove a sequence from the memory of the MPC1000. 01. In the Sq field in MAIN mode, select a sequence to delete. 02. Press

Track featuresSetting the track typeYou can set the track type in the Type field in the MAIN page. There are two types of track: DRUM and MIDI. They a

Changing the default name for a track Usually, when you create a new track, the name will be automatically set as default “Track## (## indicates track

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Selecting a track with function keysYou can select a track in the Tr field in the MAIN page. You can also select a track using [ F3] (TR -) key and [F

In this section, you will learn how to record the performance data from the external MIDI keyboard to the MPC1000 and play sounds from

Handling the sustain pedalIn this section, you will learn how to set the option to handle the sustain pedal information when you are

Chapter 4 : Editing sequencesThere are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a region and edit all events at one time, or you can edit each event

Copying events (COPY)You can copy events within the selected region to another place. The source data will remain in the original location. 01. S

05. In the Mode field, specify how to move the data to the destination. REPLACE The MPC1000 will overwrite the destination with the source data. The

Tips: In the EVENTS page, the From sq, Tr field and the To sq, Tr field only display the sequence number and the track number respectively, but pressi

Changing the order of tracks (TRACK MOVE)When you are creating a song by combining several short sequences, normally you would use the SONG feature to

Chapter 5 : Step editingThere are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a region and edit several events at one time, or you can edit each event

[F1] (T.C.) keyThis key works the same as the [F1] (T.C.) key in the MAIN page. You can set the timing correction. For more information, see the “Timi

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Tempo change eventTempo change event is used to change the tempo within the sequence. The tempo change event is different from other events. It does n

Program change eventYou can set the program change. This event is normally used to switch the sound of an external sound module.If program numbers are

Deleting an eventTo delete the selected event, proceed as follows. 01. In the event list, select the event that you wish to delete. You can select sev

Inserting an eventDuring the step recording, you can enter events using the insert function as well as using pads and MIDI keyboard. 01.

Chapter 6 : Song modeIn the SONG mode, you can set the order of multiple sequences and play them in a series. The SONG mode is useful when you are

Creating a song01. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 16] (SONG). The SONG page will be displayed. 02. In the Song field, select a song whose name

Other features in the SONG modeChanging the song name01. In the Song field of the SONG page, select a song that you wish to change the name of. 02. Pr

Setting all sequences to the same tempoEach sequence has its own tempo. When you are creating a song in the Song mode, it is useful to change all the

Chapter 7 : Functions of a padThe MPC1000 has 16 drum pads. The pads perform various function besides making sounds when hit. In this section, you wil

Setting the track mute with pads You can mute/unmute tracks in real time during playback by hitting the pads. This is useful when you have several ins

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Selecting a sequence to play with pads You can select a sequence that you wish to play next, by hitting the pads. This is useful for live performance

HOLD keyNormally, when the next sequence is selected, the MPC1000 will switch to the next sequence after it finishes playing the current sequence. If

Chapter 8 : Q-Link sliderBy using the Q-Link sliders, you can control certain pad parameters (filter, tune, etc…) with a slider. When you hit a pad wh

Chapter 9 : Using the MPC1000 with external devicesIn this section, you will learn how to sync the MPC1000 to the other MIDI devices using MIDI clock.

05. Press the [MAIN] key. The main page, where you play back the sequence, will be displayed. (EXT) will be displayed in the (Tempo) field. 06. Set

OMNI- A The MPC1000 will output the incoming MIDI data as it is from MIDI OUT A. OMNI- B The MPC1000 will output the incoming MIDI data as it is fro

Chapter 10 : Recording a sampleIn this chapter, you will lean how to record from an analog external device (CD player’s analog output, microphone, etc

Starting the recording08. Press [F6] (RECORD) key. The MPC1000 will be in the record ready mode, and the bottom of the screen will change as below. Th

Recording the sample - detailed informationIn this section, you will learn about several features regarding the recording which were not

Other featuresMonitoring featureIn the Monitor field of the RECORD page, you can determine if you want to monitor the input signal (output the signal

Table of contentsChapter 1 : Introduction  1The user interface  1Front Panel  3Rear Panel  3Connecting MPC1000 to External Audio/MIDI device

Chapter 11 : Editing a sampleIn this section, you will learn about the TRIM mode, where you can set the sample’s start/end points, or the loop.Setting

Adjusting the end point01. Select the End field and adjust the end point. You can change the end point by turning the DATA wheel. If you press the lef

Saving part of a sample as a new sample (EXTRACT)You can extract the part of the sample set with the start/end points, as a new sample. For

Copying a sampleYou can copy a sample and create a new sample.01. In the Sample field in the TRIM mode, select a sample to copy. 02. Press the [WINDOW

Setting the loopThe loop feature plays the sample repeatedly. With the loop feature, you can play the sample from the loop point to the end point repe

Zooming in/out of the waveformWith the Loop Fine window, you can zoom into a part of the waveform and edit the part in details. Press the [WINDOW]

Chapter 12 : ProgramIn this section, you will learn how to edit a program. This is done in the PROGRAM mode, which can be accessed by pressing the [MO

Playing the sample while the pad is being hit When you play a sample by hitting the pad, the sample will be played until the end regardless of the len

Playing several samples with one padYou can assign up to 4 samples to one pad. When you assign more than one sample to a pad, you can play several sam

Setting the envelope for a padYou can set the envelope for the samples assigned to the pads. You can set the beginning of the sound with the attack ti

Chapter 8 : Q-Link slider  44Setting the slider  44Recording the slider value in a sequence  44AFTER key  44Chapter 9 : Using the MPC1000

Copying a programYou can copy a program to make a new program.01. In the Pgm field in PROGRAM mode, select the program that you wish to copy. 02. Pres

Editing the sound of a sampleEach pad has a parameter to change the sound, which is called “Filter”. You can edit the sound of the sample by editing t

Controlling the sound with velocityYou can control the cutoff frequency of the filter by the velocity used to hit the pad. With this feature, you can

Delete all the unused samples at the same time (PURGE)When you use the MPC1000 to record or load several samples, you may have unused sampl

Assigning MIDI note numbers to the pads (changing the default setting)Normally, when you hit a pad, the MPC1000 will output the MIDI note data assigne

Chapter 13 : MixerIn this section, you will learn about the mixer feature. In the MIXER mode, you can edit several settings while checking the

Tips: The output setting is made by stereo pairs. If you wish to output four monaural signals separately from the four assignable mix outs, use the pa

Chapter 14 : EffectIn this section, you will learn how to select and edit effects. The MPC1000 has two stereo effects and one master effect. To app

Applying reverbWhen you select Reverb in the FX type, you need to apply this effect to a specific pad in a slightly different way. Here, assume you ha

4 BAND EQ (4 band equalizer)This effect is the equalizer, which can adjust the 4 frequency bands to correct or process the sound. Low/Hi EQ is a shel

Chapter 13 : Mixer  67Setting the level and pan of the pad  67Setting the output for the sample  67Selecting the pad to apply the effect 

TREMOLO TREMOLO changes the sound level periodically to add a periodic modulation to the amplitude of sound.Rate field You can set the speed of the m

Using the master effectThe master effect is applied to the overall sound from the stereo out. You can use it separately from the effects of FX1 and FX

Editing the effect setThe effect set is a set of FX1/FX2/MAIN effect types and their settings. Each effect set can have different settings individuall

Chapter 15 : Save / LoadThe sample or sequence data you made in the MPC1000 will be deleted when you turn off the unit. If you wish to keep the data,

06. Press the [F4] (CLOSE) key.This closes the window. The folder selected in the Directory window is selected in the To field. Tips: You can also sel

Save fieldYou can choose whether or not to save the sample data (sounds) with the program data.WITH SAMPLES The MPC1000 will save the program data an

04. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key.Save a Sequence window will be displayed.05. In the Type field, select the file type.SEQ The sequence will be saved as

Creating the Autoload folder When you create an AUTOLOAD folder on the memory card, the MPC1000 will load the contents of the AUTOLOA

The folder selected in the folder field is displayed in the left of the directory list, and the files selected in the File field are displayed in the

03. If you selected WITH SAMPLES in the Load field, make settings in the Replace same samples in memory field. You can set how to handle the file when

Chapter 1 : IntroductionWelcome to MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER MPC1000. This operator's manual describes how to use an MPC1000. Please read this man

Loading only the effect set from the ALL file The ALL file has effect set file, which has the effect setting information. You can load only the effect

Renaming a fileYou can change the name of the file in the memory card. 01. In the To field of the SAVE page, press the [WINDOW] key.The Directory wind

Formatting the memory cardYou can format the memory card. Please note that if you format the card, all the data in the card will be deleted.01. Press

Chapter 16 : Connecting the MPC1000 to your computerThe MPC1000 supports the USB mass storage class. When you connect the MPC1000 to a PC that suppor

Connecting the MPC1000 to the Macintosh 01. Insert the memory card to the MPC1000’s card slot. 02. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 2] (LOAD), o

Chapter 17 : Other settingsIn this section, you will learn about the other features, which were not mentioned in the other chapters. Foot switch You c

Adjusting the master levelYou can adjust the level of the headphone and the stereo out by turning the MAIN VOLUME knob. The MAINVOLUME changes the ana

Index [%]% field  32 [1]1 - 4 field  5816 level function  40 [A]Active track receive channel field  47AFTER key  44Amount field 

[O]Out field  67 [P]P field  31Pad banks  40Pad event  31Parameter field  44Peak hold/Reset peak feature  51Pgm field  58Pitch b

SpecificationsGeneralDisplay240 x 64 dot graphic LCD w/back lightMemory card slotCompact Flash (The size of the compact flash card the MPC1000 can ha