Akai MPC5000 Specifications download pdf (Page 133)

Chapter 13: Sample, Keygroup and Synth Programs

In this section, you will learn how to edit a program. This is done in the PROGRAM mode, which can be accessed by

pressing the [MODE] button and then the [PAD 6] (PROGRAM).

Sample Programs

 Creating a Sample Program

To create a new sample program, proceed as follows.

Note: the MPC5000 comes from the factory with preset sounds loaded on the internal ROM. These programs are set to

load automatically when the MPC5000 is turned on. You can set the MPC5000 to start without loading it's internal ROM

by turning off Autoload. For more information, see the 'Autoload' on page 176.

01. Press [MODE] and [PAD 6] (PROGRAM).

This will enter PROGRAM mode.

02. Select the 'Pgm' field and press [WINDOW].

The Program window will be displayed.

03. Press the [F3] (NEW) button.

The New Program window will be displayed.

04. In the 'New name' field, turn the [DATA] wheel.

The name window will be displayed. Set the name for the new program and press the [F5] (ENTER) button. For more information about setting

the name, see the 'Setting Names' section on page 20.

05. In the 'Type' field, select Sample

This is a program that will contain samples. For more information on Synth programs see the section entitled 'Synth Programs' on page 133.

06. Press [F5] (DO IT).

The new program will be created. The new program is 'empty', which means it does not have any samples assigned. To play the program, you

need to assign samples to the pads In the Sample page of PROGRAM mode.

 Assigning Samples to Pads

A Sample Program consists of Samples, assigned to individual pads. In this section, you will learn how to assign

samples to a Sample Program's pads and how to control how the samples

are played.

01. Press the [MODE] button and then the [PAD 6] (PROGRAM).

When you press the [MODE] button, its LED will blink. When you press the [PAD 6]

with the [MODE] button’s LED blinking, you will enter PROGRAM mode. Pressing

the [F1] (SAMPLE) button displays the SAMPLE page. The 'Pgm' field in the upper

left corner displays the name of the currently selected program. You can change the

selected program in the 'Pgm' field.

02. Hit the pad you wish to assign a sample to.

The pad number will be displayed in the left. The pad number will change according

to the pad you hit.

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