Akai MPC Operator's Manual

3 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 20. [Sequence] Button: This is the Main Sequence page of the MPC500 and is displayed when the unit is powered

93 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 You can select the Program data in memory by turning the [DATA] wheel. 3. Press the [DO IT] button. 4. U

94 Chapter 14: Save / Load MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 SMF is a file format set by MIDI standard. If you wish to load the MPC500’s sequenc

95 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 5. Press the [DO IT] button. The MPC500 will start saving the data.  Saving All Data in Memory at the Sa

96 Chapter 14: Save / Load MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Replacing the Sounds and Sequences in the Internal Flash Memory If you select Save

97 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Loading a File In this section, you will learn how to load a file. The MPC500 can load a file from the Memor

98 Chapter 14: Save / Load MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Selecting Replace and pressing the [DO IT] button will overwrite the data by the n

99 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Loading the All File You can load the ALL file, which has sequence and song data. When you load the ALL f

100 Chapter 14: Save / Load MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Yes - pressing the [DO IT] button will remove all contents of the memory and load

101 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 1. In the 'Type' field, select 'Format', which is displayed as 'Form' Frmt:F

4 Chapter 1: Introduction MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 29. [Stop] Button: This button stops playback and recording. Quickly pressing this

103 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 15 Connecting the MPC500 to your computer The MPC500 supports the USB mass storage class. When you

104Chapter 15 Connecting the MPC500 to your computer MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 2. Connect the MPC500’s USB slave jack to your computer’s

105 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 16: Other settings In this section, you will learn about the other features, which were not mention

106 Chapter 16: Other settings MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Initialize To Factory Default Various Sample and Sequence settings can be save

107 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Specifications  General Display: 2 x 16 character LCD w/back light Memory card slot: Compact Flash (The

109 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 MIDI Implementation Chart  Sampler Section Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Defaul

110 MIDI Implementation Chart MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Sequencer Section Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Def

5 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 8. [Dc In] Jack: Connect the power adapter to this jack. If AC power is not available, the MPC500 can also be

6 Chapter 1: Introduction MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Hooking Up Your MPC500 The following diagram demonstrates how the MPC500 can be inte

7 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 MPC500 Basic Concepts and Terminology Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following terms a

8 Chapter 1: Introduction MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Note Number, Velocity, and Length When you are recording a sequence, every time yo

9 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Trim Mode ([Mode] + [Pad5]) This is where you can edit individual samples, deleting silence, adjusting overa

11 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 2: Basic Operation In this chapter, we will describe the basic operation of the MPC500.  Main Seque

12 Chapter 2: Basic Operation MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Entering Letters with [Data] Wheel You can change letters selected with a cursor

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13 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 3: Sequence feature The MPC500 has a sequencer feature that allows you to record/playback your perf

14 Chapter 3: Sequence feature MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 A Sequence is the most basic unit when you create data with the MPC500. Perform

15 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 6. Hit pads to check the sounds that are assigned to the pads. You can play back the program selected in th

16 Chapter 3: Sequence feature MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Tip: In SONG mode, you can also set a specific order for sequences playback. Fo

17 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 The 'Value' field for 'Notes' consists of two parts, Low note and High note. Low note

18 Chapter 3: Sequence feature MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 You can select a start point for erasing in the 'Time' field. This f

19 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Timing Correct Feature When recording a pad performance, it takes practices playing the pads exactly in time

20 Chapter 3: Sequence feature MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  In Record You can select this if you want the metronome sound during record

21 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Setting the Length of a Sequence By default, a sequence is set to a 2-bar length, but you can set this len

22 Chapter 3: Sequence feature MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Setting the Loop for a Sequence By default, the MPC500 has the sequence loo

MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Count In...

23 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Changing the Sequence Name This parameter lets you name your sequence. 1. Press the [SEQUENCE] button t

24 Chapter 3: Sequence feature MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 3. In the 'Sequence' field, Select 00 by turning the [DATA] wheel c

25 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Track Mode Parameters When you press the [PARAMS] button in Track mode, you will see the following page:

26 Chapter 3: Sequence feature MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 You can set the mute for each track independently. For example, let’s assume

27 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 2. Select the 'To/from' field and change the value to Fr (from) using the [DATA] wheel. 3. In t

28 Chapter 3: Sequence feature MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Pressing the [DO IT] button will clear all changed default track names to the f

29 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Connecting your midi devices 1. Connect the [MIDI OUT] of the keyboard to the MPC500’s [MIDI IN] and the M

30 Chapter 3: Sequence feature MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Tip: If you select another sequence in the 'Sq' field, you can recor

31 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 4: Editing sequences There are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a region and edit all eve

32 Chapter 4: Editing sequences MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Notes The display changes to show the selected region by note number. Here

MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 12 Level Function ([12 Levels] Button)...

33 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Choose S: 1, T: A1 to select Sequence 1, track 1 Tip: Next to the track number will be a display of what kin

34 Chapter 4: Editing sequences MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Move Events You can move events within the selected region to another locati

35 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 For ‘Copies’, choose 1. 10. In the 'Parameter' field, choose Mode For ‘Mode’, choose REPLACE.

36 Chapter 4: Editing sequences MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Shift Timing You can Shift the timing of recorded events. Edit S, T Field

37 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 ADD VALUE - Add value of 'Amount' field to velocity of selected events SUB VALUE - Subtract value

38 Chapter 4: Editing sequences MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Edit S, T Field The edit selection consists of two fields, 'S' and &a

39 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 'To S' Field Sets the destination sequence. 'First' Field Sets which bar will be the fir

40 Chapter 4: Editing sequences MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Fix Tempo Each sequence has its own tempo. When you are creating a song i

41 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 5: STEP EDIT mode There are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a region and edit several e

42 Chapter 5: STEP EDIT mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Indicates the end of list. 'Event' Field This is a list of the ev

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43 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 The 'Parameter' field is where different properties of the selected note events can be viewed. Thi

44 Chapter 5: STEP EDIT mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 The Poly pressure event is used for aftertouch much like the channel pressure ev

45 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 QT (Q-Link - Tune) This represents Note Tune Variation data recorded with the Q-link slider. The 'N

46 Chapter 5: STEP EDIT mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Delt (Delete Event) Events can be deleted directly from the event list by doin

47 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Pad events (on DRUM track) Note events (on MIDI track) Pitch Bend (PB) Control Change (CC) Program Change (P

48 Chapter 5: STEP EDIT mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 2. Press the REC button Note that the red led above the REC button is lit. Th

49 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 6: SONG mode In SONG mode, you can set the order of multiple sequences and play them in a series.

50 Chapter 6: SONG mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Creating a Song This section will give a step by step example on how to create a son

51 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Insert Before Allows for steps to be inserted in the middle of a song. When Insert before is selected on

52 Chapter 6: SONG mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Copy Song This procedure allows the copying of a song to a different location. &apos

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53 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 7: Functions of a pad The MPC500 has 12 drum pads. The pads perform various function besides maki

54 Chapter 7: Functions of a pad MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Tip: When you select VELOCITY in the 'Type' field, the velocity of t

55 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Track Status "." means Track mute is OFF, so the track will play. "M" means Track mute

57 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 8: Q-Link slider By using the Q-Link sliders, you can control certain pad parameters (filter, tune,

58 Chapter 8: Q-Link slider MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 While Recording A Sequence When the [AFTER] button is OFF If you move the Q-Link

59 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 9: Using the MPC500 with external devices In this section, you will learn how to sync the MPC500 to

60Chapter 9: Using the MPC500 with external devices MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Connecting the MPC500 to a MIDI Keyboard In this section, yo

61 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 3. Press the [SEQUENCE] button to return to the Main Sequence screen. The MPC500 will now only receive MID

63 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 10: Recording Recording a Sample In this chapter, you will learn how to record from an analog exte

64 Chapter 10: Recording MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Tip: While it is not necessary to name each sample, it is recommended, as it will make

65 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Recording Options In this section, you will learn about additional options regarding the recording process

67 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 11: Editing a sample Setting the Start / End Points for the Sample The start/end points set the par

68 Chapter 11: Editing a sample MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 1. Scroll through the 'Parameter' field to select the Loop parameter

69 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Advanced Editing In this section, you will learn various parameters used to apply more advanced editing proc

70 Chapter 11: Editing a sample MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 You can select parameters at the left field on the lower line, and set the valu

71 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  About Patched Phrase The MPC1000V2.0 and MPC2500 can make Patched Phrases, which is a special sample file

1 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MPC500. The MPC500 is a powerful musical production to

73 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 12: Program Mode In this section, you will learn how to edit a program. This is done in the PROGRAM

74 Chapter 12: Program Mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Playing the Sample While the Pad Is Being Hit When you play a sample by hitting

75 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Setting the Volume, Pan and the Tuning For a Sample You can set the volume, stereo positioning (Pan) and

76 Chapter 12: Program Mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Editing the Sound of a Sample Each pad has a parameter to change the sound, whic

77 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Modifications Using Velocity The following section will show modifications possible using velocity.  Chan

78 Chapter 12: Program Mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Changing the Sample Pitch with Velocity You can control the sample pitch using v

79 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 off will be set higher and more of the high frequencies will be let through the filter, resulting in a bright

80 Chapter 12: Program Mode MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Additional Program Editing  Changing the Program Name 1. In the 'Edit sele

81 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 All the samples which are not assigned to the program will be deleted at the same time.  Setting the Progra

2 Chapter 1: Introduction MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 6. [Pad1] Through [Pad12]: These drum pads let you trigger the samples in your MPC.

83 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 13: Effects In this section, you will learn how to select and edit effects. The MPC500 has two ster

84 Chapter 13: Effects MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 2. Scroll in the 'Select' field to choose the Fx send parameter. 3. Cho

85 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 'Depth' Field Sets the amount to lower the sound quality. The larger the value, the more lo-fi s

86 Chapter 13: Effects MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 'Release' Field Sets the time it takes to finish the compression after the inc

87 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 'Pan Low' Field Adjusts how to move the position. If you select LINEAR, the position moves horizon

88 Chapter 13: Effects MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0  Chorus and Flanger FLANGER adds modulated delay sounds to the original sound to give a

89 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 If you increase the gain in the 'Hi gain' field, you can boost frequencies higher than the selected

90 Chapter 13: Effects MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 The settings of the effect set selected in the 'Eff' field will be reset to th

91 MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 Chapter 14: Save / Load The sample and sequence data you have made in the MPC500 will be deleted when you t

92 Chapter 14: Save / Load MPC500 Operator's Manual rev 1.0 1. In the 'Select' field of the Save to screen, scroll with the [DATA] wh