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MPC 1000 v4 Operator’s Manual rev 3.5

Chapter 2: Frequently asked Questions

General MPC 1000 FAQ

A great MPC 1000 can be found online at:

http://stereoroid.com/music/mpc1000/faq/

How many characters can a sample name contain?

16 characters max, without the .wav sux.

Which Hard Drives can be used?

HDDs with about 100 GB have been reported

working at http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.

php?f=15&t=40243

What's the maximum capacity for CF Cards working on

the MPC 1000?

Although AKAI says it only could handle CF Cards

with 2GB memory, 4 and 8 GB CF Cards have been

reported working at:

http://www.mpc-forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=94112

JJ OS Basics (any Version)

Does it have any Bugs?

Yes and No. e programmer releases the OS in

frequent updates with new features and bug xes. As

a result, there are sometimes small bugs that you can

report on their web site.

Will I lose my serial, when I uninstall the JJ OS?

No. Once the serial is entered, it won't get lost. You

can switch back and forth between AKAI's and JJ's

Operating Systems without problems.

Do I have to pay for every update?

No, of course not.

What are the differences between the AKAI and JJ OS?

Check out the JJ OS Comparison Chart at the end of

this manual!

I'm looking for an older build of the JJ OS – where can

I nd it?

A regularly updated JJ OS Collection can be found

here (install at your own risk):

http://stansteez.com/les/JJ_OS_Collection.7z

How can I change the contrast after I've installed the

new OS?

Hold [STOP] and turn the DATA wheel to adjust the

contrast. Aer you've set the contrast, press [MAIN] so

the setting will get stored.

I've just installed the JJ OS, but the infamous Directory

Error still occurs when I want to save! Why?

Aer installing JJ OS, you have to format your HDD

and/or CF Card to avoid these errors. But make a

backup of your les before formatting!

I've just installed the JJ OS and the MPC behaves weird.

What can I do?

Reset the MPC to factory defaults: Turn o your

MPC, hold [ERASE], then turn it back on.

When I turn on my MPC, the Tempo Setting is changed

from [SEQ] to [MAS] or vice versa. Why?

Make sure to press MAIN aer selecting the Tempo

setting of your choice, so the changes will get stored

as default.

What's the best way to save my work?

Create a new folder and select the option 'SAVE

ENTIRE MEMORY'.

What's the best way to load my work properly?

Enter the folder with the project you want to open

and load the Project File (.prj), it's the rst le in the

folder. is method is more reliable than just loading

the folder!

How do I set a specic Sequence as default?

In Main Screen, highlight the Sequence (Sq) you

want to set as default and press [WINDOW]. Next,

Press F3 to set the sequence's default name, tempo,

and number of bars.

Why does the Tap Tempo function not work after I've

installed JJ OS?

e function is presumably deactivated by default. To

enable it press [MODE] > [OTHER] > [MISC.]. In

the eld 'Tap Average' change the value from 'OFF'

to '2', '3' or '4'.

How can I change the swing and shift timing in real-time

while recording?

In MAIN screen Press [T.C.]. In the next screen press

[Q-LINK] and assign 'Swing' and/or 'Shi' to the

Q-Link Sliders

Do I have to jog all the way up to Track 57 to use Direct

Record?

No. Hold [SHIFT] in MAIN Screen and press [F4] to

quick select Audio Tracks, or change the track type

to AUDIO.

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