Akai MPC Operator's Manual

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MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Table of contentsChapter 15: Effect 97Applying effects to a specific pad sound ...

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.090 Chapter 13: PROGRAMDelete all the unused samplesat the same time (PURGE)When you use the MPC2500 to record or loa

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.091Chapter 14 : MixerIn this section, you will learn about the mixer feature. In theMIXER mode, you can edit several s

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.092Chapter 14: MixerSelecting the pad to apply the effectWith the MPC2500, you can route specific pad(s) to eitherof t

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.093Shortcut between MIXERand Effect mode.While in MIXER mode, you can easily switch to EFFECTmode by using the [F6] (G

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.094Chapter 14: MixerInput Thru functionThe MPC2500 can mix the incoming signal from REC IN or DIGITAL IN with the play

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.095Applying filters to anincoming signalYou can apply the internal filters to the incoming signal fromREC IN (Analog)

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.096Chapter 14: Mixer Saving the setting of Input ThruYou can save the setting of the Input Thru as the separate filein

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.097Chapter 15 : EffectIn this section, you will learn how to select and edit effects. The MPC2500 has two stereo effec

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.098Chapter 15: EffectApplying effects of the FX2to the effect sound of the FX1Normally, the effect sound is sent to th

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.099Attack fieldYou can set the time it takes to start the compres-sion after the incoming signal exceeds the level set

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.01Chapter 1 : Introduction01. DisplayThis is the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with back-light. You can adjust the con

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0100Chapter 15: Effect DELAYThis effect adds delay to the original sound.Note : DELAY can be selected only in FX2.Time

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0101Using the master effectThe master effect is applied to the overall sound from thestereo out. You can use it separa

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0102Chapter 15: Effect Copying the effect set01. In the Eff field of the SELECT page, press the [WIN-DOW] key.The Effe

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.0103Chapter 16 : Save / LoadThe sample or sequence data you made in the MPC2500 will be deleted when you turn off the

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0104Chapter 16: Save / Loadfolder inside, you can select that folder (in the lower directory) bypressing the right cur

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.0105 Saving all the programs and the samples at the same timeYou can save all the programs and the samples in theMP

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0106Chapter 16: Save / Load Saving all the data in the memory at thesame timeYou can save sample/program/ALL files at

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.0107Loading a fileIn this section, you will learn how to load a file. TheMPC2500 can load a file from the Memory Card,

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0108Chapter 16: Save / Load Loading a sampleYou can load a sample file one by one. You can alsoassign the sample to th

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.0109 Loading a sequenceYou can load a sequence file one by one.01. Select the sequence file and load it. The Load a Se

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.02Chapter 1: Introduction DATA INPUT section01. Numeric keysThese keys are used to enter numeric data directly.Enter

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0110Chapter 16: Save / Load Loading a projectWhen you use SAVE ENTIRE MEMORY mode to savethe data, the MPC2500 will lo

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual Rev 1.0111Formatting the memory cardYou can format the memory card. Please note that if youformat the card, all the data in

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0112Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Connecting the MPC2500 to your ComputerConnecting the

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.011306. After you finish the data transfer, select the remov-able media and drag and drop to the trash can.When you dr

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0114Chapter 18 : Other SettingsChapter 18 : Other settingsIn this section, you will learn about the other features, wh

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0115Initialize to Factory PresetVarious Sample and Sequence settings can be saved to Com-pact Flash when the file is s

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0116Chapter 18 : Other SettingsContinuous sample trackYou can play a phrase sample along with the sequence.Normally, w

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0117 SpecificationsGeneralDisplay 240 x 64 dot graphic LCD w/back lightMemory card slot Compact Flash (The size of the

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0118SpecificationsStandard accessoriesStandard accessories 32MB Compact Flash card, Power cable, Operator's manua

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0119Preset program listMPC2500’s internal flash memory and the compact flash memory card that comes with the unit have

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.03 Control section① ②③④⑤ ⑥ ⑦⑧01. [STEP] key (< / > )This key locates the sequence point backwards andforwards o

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0120SpecificationsAKAI professional M.I. Corp. Date : June, 2005Model : MPC2500 (Sampler Section) Version : 1.0MIDI I

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0121AKAI professional M.I. Corp. Date : June, 2005Model : MPC2500 (Sequencer Section) Version : 1.0MIDI Implementati

INDEX123MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0INDEX[%]% field 33[1]1 - 4 field 7816 level function 46[A]Active track receive channel field53AFTER key 5

124 INDEXMPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0[S]Sample 8Sample field 63Save field 104Send level field 97Sequence 7Sequence field 42Sequence list 4

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MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.04Chapter 1: Introduction Q-Link section01. [Q1] and [Q2] slidersThese sliders control the sound according to the set

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.05 Rear Panel①②③ ④ ⑤⑥⑦ ⑧⑨HOTCOLDGND01. [DIGITAL IN/OUT] plugThese are the coaxial digital input/output. This INis to

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.06Chapter 1: IntroductionINPUTMixerAmplifierMonitor SpeakerINPUTSound ModuleMIDI INAUDIO OUTDJ MixerMASTEROUT L / RI

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.07Terminologies in MPC2500These are the basic terminologies you need to know to operate the MPC2500: SequenceSequence

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.08Chapter 1: Introduction SampleWith the MPC2500, sound data that is loaded into the unit is called a sample. A sampl

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.09Chapter 2 : Basic OperationIn this chapter, we will describe the basic operation of the MPC2500. MAIN PageThis is t

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MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.010Chapter 2: Basic OperationSetting namesThe MPC2500 handles various types of data, fromsound related data (such as

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.011 Other useful functions in the Name window(Copy and Paste function)With the copy and paste function, you can copy

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.012Chapter 3: Sequence featureChapter 3 : Sequencer featureThe MPC2500 has a sequencer feature that allows you to rec

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.013Recording the performanceIn this section, you will learn how to record the performanceyou made with pads to tracks

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.014Chapter 3: Sequence featurePlaying back a sequenceYou can play back a recorded sequence by pressing the[PLAY START

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.01504. In the Erase field, select NOTE ONLY.Note field will open up.05. Select the Note field.If you wish to delete a

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.016Chapter 3: Sequence feature 03. Press the [F5] (FIX) key. Timing Correct window will open up.04. In the Time fie

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.017 Note repeat featureIf you press a pad while holding the [NOTE REPEAT]key, the pad sound will be played repeatedly

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.018Chapter 3: Sequence featureDetailed information onsequence feature Setting the length of a sequenceBy default, a s

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.019The tempo display on the left is the original temposet for the sequence. On the right, the tempo youchanged with t

WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYSBE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:WARNINGThe MPC2500 is designed to be used i

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.020Chapter 3: Sequence feature Changing the default name for a sequenceUsually, when you create a new sequence, the n

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.02103. Select the Truncate duration field and select the op-tion how to handle the duration between loops.TO SEQUENCE

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.022Chapter 3: Sequence featureWhile selecting the “No.” in the Pgm: field and thecursor on it, pressing the [WINDOW]

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.023 Copying a trackYou can copy a track to another track.01. In the Tr field of the MAIN mode, select a track to copy

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.024Chapter 3: Sequence featureMIDI sequencer featuresWhen you are playing the internal sound module with the pads, yo

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.02512. To add the recording to the already recorded data,press the [PLAY START] key while holding [OVERDUB] key.This

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.026Chapter 4: Editing sequencesChapter 4 : Editing sequencesThere are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a re

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.027Tips: In the EVENTS page, the From sq, Tr field and the To sq, Trfield only display the sequence number and the tr

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.028Chapter 4: Editing sequences Changing the timing of an event (SHIFT TIMING)You can shift the timing of the note ev

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.029Selecting the editing region by barYou can edit the sequence by bar. This is done in the BARSpage in the SEQ EDIT

For U.K. customers onlyWARNINGTHIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHEDIMPORTANTThis equipment is fitted with an approved non-rewireable UK mains plug.To change

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.030Chapter 4: Editing sequences Inserting a bar (INSERT)To insert empty bars in the sequence, proceed as follows:01.

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.031Chapter 5 : Step editingThere are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a region and edit several events at o

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.032Chapter 5: Step Edit Basic operationEvent listWhen the cursor is in the Now field or View field,pressing the down

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.033 Tempo change eventTempo change event is used to change the tempowithin the sequence.The tempo change event is dif

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.034Chapter 5: Step Edit Program change eventYou can set the program change. This event is normallyused to switch the

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.035To change the length of the exclusive data, press the[F2] (F7 EOX) key. Pressing the [F2] (F7 EOX) key en-ters “F7

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.036Chapter 5: Step EditEntering an event (Step recording)In the STEP EDIT mode, when you hit a pad, or when theMPC250

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.037Chapter 6 : Grid EditThe MPC2500 has the Grid Edit mode for editing or entering the Pad event in the sequence. In

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.038Chapter 6: Grid Edit Basic operation• Operation in Event areaWhen the cursor is in the NOW field, pressing thedown

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.039• Selecting a eventIf a box in the grid contains any Pad Events, it willdisplay a “” symbol.When you select the Pa

FCC WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devicepursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.040Chapter 6: Grid EditEditing in GRID modeYou can edit a Pad Event in GRID mode as well as inSTEP EDIT mode.[F1] (T.

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.041Deleting (DELETE) an eventTo delete a selected Event, proceed as follows.01. In the Event list, select the Grid an

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.042Chapter 7: Song modeChapter 7 : Song modeIn the SONG mode, you can set the order of multiple sequences and play th

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.043Creating a song01.Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 16] (SONG).The SONG page will be displayed.02.In the Song

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.044Chapter 7: Song modeOther features in the SONG Changing the song name01. In the Song field of the SONG page, selec

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.045 Ignoring tempo change events in a sequenceYou can set the MPC2500 to ignore tempo change eventsthat are set set in

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.046Chapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a p

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.047Setting the track mute with padsYou can mute/unmute tracks in real time during playback byhitting the pads. This i

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.048Chapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a p

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.049Chapter 9 : Q-Link slider & knobBy using the Q-Link sliders and knobs, youcan control certain pad parameters (

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Table of contentsTable of contentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Overview ...

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.050Chapter 9: Q-Link slider & knob04. In the High range field and Low range field, set theupper and lower limit o

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.051Other features of Q-Link sliderand knobQ-Link slider and knobs also have the following features. Feature in MIXER

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.052Chapter 10: Using the MPC2500 with external devicesChapter 10 : Using the MPC2500 with external devicesIn this sect

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.053Note: The MIDI clock signal has tempo information. The slavedevice will follow the master device’s tempo regardless

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.054Chapter 10: Using the MPC2500 with external devicesCutting off the internal soundfrom a Pad (Setting Local Control)

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.055Chapter 11 : Recording a sampleIn this chapter, you will lean how to record from an analogexternal device (CD playe

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.056Chapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.057Recording the sample - detailed informationIn this section, you will learn about several features regard-ing the re

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.058Chapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.059Other Features Monitoring featureIn the Monitor field of the RECORD page, you can deter-mine if you want to monitor

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Chapter 5: Step editing 31About step edit ...

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.060Chapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.061 Starting the recording07. Press [MAIN] key.The Main page will be displayed.08. In the Type: field, press [WINDOW]

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.062Chapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a sampleChapter 11: Recording a

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.063Chapter 12 : Editing a sampleSetting the start / end points for the sampleThe start/end points sets the part of th

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.064Chapter 12: Editing a sample06. Hit the pad to check the end point.When you hit the pad, the MPC2500 plays the sam

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.065[F4] (RETRY) :This will return to the Sample Editwindow without keeping the newsample.[F5] (Keep) : Allows you to

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.066Chapter 12: Editing a samplemade in the Sample window will be applied to the ac-tual sample. So if you assign one

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.06703. In the Edit field, select TIMESTRETCH.04. In the Original tempo field, set the new tempo youwould like to TIM

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.068Chapter 12: Editing a sample PITCH SHIFT (Changing the pitch of the sample)With the Pitch Shift function, you can

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.069Dividing a phrase sample to several regions ChopShop functionThe ChopShop function will allow you to divide a phra

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Table of contentsChapter 10: Using the MPC2500with External devices 52Sync with the MPC2500 as the master ...

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.070Chapter 12: Editing a sampleDividing a sample by detecting the attack part of the phrase (AUTO)01. In the Sample f

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.071Dividing a sample into regions of equal length (EQUALLY)01. In the Sample field within the TRIM page, select a sam

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.072Chapter 12: Editing a sampleAdjusting the start / end point of the region.A Region is each part of a sample that i

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.073Converting Divided samplesto SLICED SAMPLES orPATCHED PHRASE05. After adjusting the parameters within each region,

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.074Chapter 12: Editing a sampleChanging the tune and the tempoof a patched phrase sampleIf you press the [WINDOW] key

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.075Other available edits for RegionBy using the Edit function in the ChopShop page, you candivide one region into two

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.076Chapter 12: Editing a sampleSetting the loopThe loop feature plays the sample repeatedly. With the loop feature, y

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.077Linking the loop point to thestart pointWhen you loop the whole sample (ex: loop the phrasesample to the rhythm),

78 Chapter 13: PROGRAMMPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Chapter 13 : ProgramIn this section, you will learn how to edit a program. This is done in the

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.079Playing the sample while thepad is being hitWhen you play a sample by hitting the pad, the sample willbe played un

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0Setteing the loop ...76Linki

80 Chapter 13: PROGRAMMPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0signed to the pad in the 1 field and the 2 fields, willbe played at the same time.04. Assign t

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.081Setting the envelope for a padYou can set the envelope for the samples assigned to thepads. The MPC2500 has two en

82 Chapter 13: PROGRAMMPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0 Setting the Filter Envelope01. In the FILTER page of PROGRAM mode, select thepad you wish to

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.083The functions in the ProgramwindowPressing the [WINDOW] key in the Pgm field brings up theProgram window. In the P

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.084 Chapter 13: PROGRAMEditing the sound of a sampleEach pad has a parameter to change the sound, which iscalled “Fil

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.085Limiting the number of thevoice in the ProgramNormally, the pad sounds in the program are played poly-phonic, when

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.086 Chapter 13: PROGRAMSimulating the open/close hi-hat (setting the mute group)Normally, when you hit a pad when ano

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.087Editing a pad sampleYou can edit a pad sample without going to TRIM mode.While editing a pad sample in Program mod

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.088 Chapter 13: PROGRAM16. HFREQ ORCH. (High frequency Orchestra)17. LFREQ ORCH. (Low frequency Orchestra)18. SLOW OR

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.089tuning, try a few different settings here un-til you get the desired result. A ( + ) valuewill help improve high f