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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, which is called "Filter". You can edit the sound of the sample by editing this parameter.

This is done by selecting Filter in the 'Edit select' field of PROGRAM mode.

 Setting the Filter

1. In PROGRAM mode, choose Filter in the 'Edit select' field. The screen will look as follows.

2. Select the pad you wish to edit the sound for by hitting it.

The 'Pad' field displays the pad number of the selected pad.

The MPC500 has a 2 Pole Lowpass Filter, which cuts out the high frequencies and passes the low frequencies. This filter is frequently used

in the electronic instruments such as synthesizers.

3. Select the 'Frequency' field (F) and set the cutoff frequency.

The cutoff frequency is the frequency that triggers the filter. As you set the cutoff frequency lower, the sound will be duller. This is

because most of the higher frequencies of sound are cutoff by the filter.

4. Set the 'Resonance' (R) field to adjust the resonance of the filter.

If you set the resonance value at a larger value, the frequencies set in the 'Frequency' (F) field will be boosted more. It is hard to describe

the effect of the resonance, because it differs depending on the cut off frequency and the frequencies that are actually present in the sound

you are manipulating. Experiment with several settings in the 'Frequency' field, and 'Resonance' field.

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