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The MPC5000 supports 16-bit samples at any sample rate (audio imported at sample rates higher than 44.1k is

automatically downsampled during playback). Samples can be either mono or stereo.

 Drum Pad

The MPC5000 has 16 pressure sensitive pads that are used to trigger sounds. These pads are arranged in 4 banks

called 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' and 'D.' These banks can be quickly selected using the [PAD BANK] buttons giving you easy access to

64 different sounds. Use PROGRAM mode to assign samples to these pads.

 Sample Program

A Sample Program is a file that contains a list of all samples to be used, and

settings for each sample (i.e., pad assignments, loop points, pitch tuning, effects,

etc.) The MPC’s PROGRAM mode is where you can edit and assign samples. The

MPC5000 can have a total of 128 programs in memory.

There are two kinds of programs that use samples for their sound source: Sample

Programs, mostly used for creating drum programs and easy and quick assigning

of samples to a pad, and Keygroups Programs. With Keygroup Programs, you can

use one sample (or more) and spread it across two or more keys and play the

sample chromatically over a keyboard. That way there is no need to sample every

key of, for instance, a piano. For more information on Keygroups Sample

Programs see page 130.

 Synth Programs

Synth (short for 'Synthesizer') programs are new to the MPC5000. The concept of a Synth is an instrument that is

capable of producing a very wide range of sounds electronically. Synths have been the basis of popular music since the

late 60's, across just about every genre of popular music. Browsing and playing through the included Synth Programs

will give you an idea of the vast variety of sounds that Synth Programs are capable of producing.

 Note Number, Velocity, and Length

When you are recording a sequence, every time you tap a pad, three key pieces of data are recorded on a track:

The note number (i.e., which pad you struck)

The note velocity (i.e., how hard you struck the pad)

The note length (i.e., how long you held the pad down)

Once this information is recorded, the MPC can playback your performance exactly as it was recorded. You can also do

things like edit or delete notes, overdub (add) more notes to an existing performance, tighten up your timing through

the Timing Correct feature, and much more. These various functions are covered in detail in 'The Sequencer' on page

21.

If you are familiar with MIDI sequencing, the terms and concepts described above may already be familiar to you. If

you’re new to MIDI sequencing, don’t worry—the MPC5000 handles most tasks automatically. All other tasks that

require user input are covered throughout this manual.

 RAM

RAM (Random Access Memory) is a space where you can temporarily load audio and MIDI (song) data. The MPC5000

ships with 64MB (megabytes) of RAM and can hold about 768 seconds (over 12 minutes) of mono sound. The EXM-E3

expansion module raises your memory to 192MB and increases your total recording time to over 36 minutes.

Note that RAM contents are deleted when the MPC5000 is turned off. If you wish to keep your work, you must save

your work on either a memory card or the internal Hard Disk.

 Memory Card

Compact flash memory is similar to the Hard Drive, but in a portable format, allowing you to take your projects with

you, or to back up your data.

About Memory Cards: There are several types of memory cards available today. The MPC5000 supports 'type I' and

'type II' compact flash cards only, so please make sure you purchase the correct type of card.

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