Akai MPC5000 Specifications download pdf (Page 15)

Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the MPC5000. The MPC5000 is a powerful musical production tool and this manual describes

how to use the MPC to its fullest potential. We’re sure you’d like to jump in and start using your MPC5000 quickly. To

help you do this, check out the MPC5000’s Quickstart guide. The Quickstart guide is a separate manual that should

have everything you need to start playing quickly.

Once you’re ready for more in-depth information, this reference manual is for you. This manual will describe the

workings of every single feature and parameter on the MPC5000 and you should be able to find answers to all of your

MPC5000 questions here.

Be sure to register your MPC5000 at our website (www.akaipro.com) so we can give you the best possible service. And

since the MPC5000's operating system is upgradeable, check the site once in a while for late breaking news. Future

versions of the operating system will include things like new features requested by our users as well as improvements

to existing features. Also, you might want to check for new beats and samples every once in a while.

We hope your investment will bring you many years of creative enjoyment and help you achieve your musical goals.

Sincerely,

The MPC5000 Team

Overview

In this chapter, we’ll go over the basics of the MPC5000 including the name and function of each button, slider, knob,

and jack. Next, we’ll also cover how to hook up your MPC5000 to the rest of your studio. Finally, we’ll review the basic

MPC-related concepts and terminology that is found throughout this manual.

Note that in this manual, the names of buttons, knobs, sliders, and input/output jacks are found in brackets and in all

caps as follows: [NAME]. Names of different operating modes are displayed in all capitals, such as PROGRAM mode.

Fields and parameters on the screen will be indicated by single quotes, such as 'copy sequence'.

 Top Panel

Most of the MPC5000’s controls are located on the top of the unit. These controls are as follows:

1. [MAIN VOLUME] Knob:

This knob controls the loudness level of the [PHONES] and [STEREO OUT] jacks on the rear of the MPC5000. Use this

knob to control the volume of your headphones or speakers.

2. [REC GAIN] Knob:

This knob controls the gain level of the [INPUT] and [PHONO] jacks on the rear of the MPC. Use this knob to set proper

input levels before you begin recording your own samples.

3. [INPUT SELECT] Switch:

This switch sets the source for your MPC5000’s [INPUT THRU] and record functions. Set this switch to the 'PHONO'

position, for sampling from the RCA jacks, (CD player, DJ mixer, Minidisk, etc.) and to the 'MIC' position for recording

from the [RECORD IN] MIC/1/4" combo jacks.

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