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Chapter 11: Sampling
In this chapter, you will learn how to record from an analog external device (CD player’s analog output, microphone,
etc…) so that you can play that sound by hitting a pad.
Preparing the recording
01. Connect the external device to [RECORD IN], which is located on the MPC5000’s rear panel.
The MPC5000 can accept audio input from its 1/4 inch / MIC combo jacks, as well the RCA and Digital inputs. Any of these connections will work
for recording.
Note: Make sure to set the [LINE/MIC] and [LINE/PHONO] switches appropriately for your source. Incorrect setting of
this switch can produce distortion.
02. Press the [MODE] button and then [PAD 4] (REC SAMPLE).
When you press the [MODE] button, its LED will blink. Pressing [PAD 4] with the
[MODE] button’s LED on displays the SAMPLE page, where you adjust the setting
for the recording.
03. Select the 'Input' field, and select the recording source. For this
example, please select ANALOG.
The following sources are available as well:
ANALOG
The MPC5000 will record the incoming signal from the RECORD IN on
the rear panel.
PHONO
The MPC5000 will record through the PHONO inputs. This input is useful for devices with RCA-type connections.
DIGITAL
The MPC5000 will record the incoming signal from the DIGITAL IN on the rear panel.
MAIN OUT
The MPC5000 will record the same signal as the signal from the [STEREO OUT] on the rear panel.
OUT 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
The MPC5000 will record the same signal as the signal from the selected [ASSIGNABLE MIX OUT].
INT CD
The MPC5000 will record the signal from Audio CD in internal CD drive. (This only can be selected if the optional CD drive is
installed.)
04. Select the 'Mode' field and select 'STEREO' or 'MONO'.
STEREO
The MPC5000 will record the left and right channel signals as a stereo sample.
MONO L
The MPC5000 will record only the left channel signal.
MONO R
The MPC5000 will record only the right channel signal.
05. Play the source. Check the level meter on screen and adjust the recording level using the [REC GAIN] knob.
Note: When you select DIGITAL, MAIN OUT, one of the Assignable OUT pairs, or CD in the 'Input' field, you cannot
adjust the recording level with the [REC GAIN] knob.
The level meter moves according to the input level. If the meter goes too far to the right, the sound will be distorted, but if the sound level is too
low, the sample will gain a lot of noise. Set the level as high as possible without reaching the right edge (clip).
06. Select the 'Threshold' field and set the threshold level to start
the recording.
When the MPC5000 is in record enable mode, it starts the recording automatically
when the level of the incoming source exceeds the threshold level. If you set the
threshold level too high, the MPC5000 may not start the recording when you play
the input source, or the beginning of the recording may be missing. If you set the
threshold level too low, the MPC5000 may start the recording before you play the
external source. Set this to the appropriate level using the level meter. The
threshold level will be indicated as shown in the figure to the right.
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