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Chapter 9: Functions of a Pad
The MPC5000 has 16 drum pads. The pads perform various function besides making sounds when hit. In this section,
you will learn about various functions of the pad.
Playing with pads
By assigning the sounds in memory to a pad, you can play those
sounds.
Below are some useful functions when playing with pads.
Switching pad banks
The MPC5000 has 16 pads, but you can play up to 64 samples by
switching between the four pad banks.
The LED of the currently selected pad bank (from banks A
through D) is turned on. By pressing the desired [PAD BANK]
button, you can switch pad banks.
Full level function ([FULL LEVEL] button)
You can control the level of the sound by the velocity used to hit
the pads, but if you press the [FULL LEVEL] button, the MPC5000
will play the sample at the maximum level regardless of the
velocity.
If you press the [FULL LEVEL] button, the LED will be lit, and the
full level function will be activated. To deactivate this function,
press the [FULL LEVEL] button again.
16 levels function ([16 LEVEL] button)
You can play a sound using 16 parameter levels assigned to the 16
pads.
01. Hit the pad that you wish to play in 16 levels.
02. Press the [16 LEVELS] button.
The Assign 16 Levels window will be displayed.
The 'Pad' field displays the pad you selected in step 1.
03. In the 'Type' field, select the type of the parameter that you
wish to play in 16 levels.
You can select the following parameters;
VELOCITY
The MPC5000 will play the velocity in 16 levels.
TUNE
The MPC5000 will play a single pad in a sample program by varying pitch in 16 levels by semitone.
FILTER
The MPC5000 will play the filter cutoff value in 16 levels.
LAYER
The MPC5000 will play the layer value in 16 levels.
DECAY
The MPC5000 will play the decay value in 16 levels.
ATTACK
The MPC5000 will play the attack value in 16 levels.
When TUNE is selected, the Original key 'Pad' field will be displayed. In this field, you can specify the pad that plays the original key pad.
04. Press the [F5] (TurnON) button.
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