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Chapter 11 : Recording a sample
In this chapter, you will lean how to record from an analog
external device (CD player’s analog output, microphone,
etc…) so that you can play the sound by hitting the pads.
Preparing the recording
01. Connect the external device to the RECORD IN,
which is located on the MPC2500’s rear panel.
The format of the analog input of the MPC2500 is
standard phone jack. If your device’s format is dif-
ferent, you will need an adapter.
02. Press the [MODE] key and then [PAD 5] (RECORD).
When you press the [MODE] key, its LED will blink.
Pressing [PAD 5] with the [MODE] key’s LED on
displays the RECORD page, where you set the set-
ting for the recording.
03. Select the Input field, and select the recording source.
ANALOG The MPC2500 will record the incom-
ing signal from the RECORD IN on the
rear panel.
DIGITAL The MPC2500 will record the incom-
ing signal from the DIGITAL IN on the
rear panel.
MAIN OUT The MPC2500 will record the same sig-
nal with the signal from the STEREO
OUT on the rear panel.
INT CD
The MPC2500 will record the signal
from Audio CD in internal CD drive.
(This only can be selected if the op-
tional CD drive is installed.)
For this example, please select ANALOG.
04. Select the Mode field and select STEREO or MONO.
STEREO The MPC2500 will record the left and
right channel signals as a stereo sample.
MONO L The MPC2500 will record only the left
channel signal.
MONO R The MPC2500 will record only the right
channel signal.
05.
Play the source. Check the level meter on screen and
adjust the recording level using the [REC GAIN] knob.
Note:
When you select DIGITAL or MAIN OUT / INTCD in the
Input field, you cannot adjust the recording level with the [REC
GAIN] knob.
The level meter moves according to the input level.
If the meter goes too far to the right, the sound will
be distorted, but if the sound level is too low, the
sample will gain a lot of noise. Set the level as high
as possible without reaching the right edge (clip).
06. Select the Threshold field and set the threshold level
to start the recording.
When the MPC2500 is in the recording enable mode,
it starts the recording automatically when the level
of the incoming source exceeds the threshold level.
If you set the threshold level too high, the MPC2500
may not start the recording when you play the in-
put source, or the beginning of the recording may
be missing. If you set the threshold level too low,
the MPC2500 may start the recording before you
play the external source. Set this to the appropriate
level using the level meter. The threshold level will
be indicated as “
” as the figure below.
07. Select the Time field and set the recording time.
The MPC2500 will record for the time set in this
field. We recommend you set the time a little longer
than the actual recording time. You can finish the
recording manually.
Starting the recording
08. Press [F6] (RECORD) key.
The MPC2500 will be in the record ready mode,
and the bottom of the screen will change as below.
This indicates that the MPC2500 is waiting for the
incoming signal. It starts the recording when the
input signal exceeds the threshold level.
Pressing the [F5] (CANCEL) key cancels the record
ready mode and resets the MPC2500.
Pressing the [F6] (START) key starts the recording,
even when the incoming signal does not exceed the
threshold level.
Note: If you press the [F6] (RECORD) key when the external
source is higher than the threshold level, the MPC2500 will start
the recording right after you press the [F6] (RECORD) key.
- Operator's Manual 1
- CAUTION 2
- FCC WARNING 5
- VENTILATION 5
- COPYRIGHT NOTICE 5
- Chapter 5: Step editing 31 7
- Chapter 6: Grid Edit 37 7
- Chapter 7: Song mode 42 7
- Chapter 10: Using the MPC2500 8
- Chapter 13: Program 78 9
- Chapter 14: Mixer 91 9
- Table of contents 10
- Chapter 1 : Introduction 11
- DATA INPUT section 12
- Control section 13
- PAD section 13
- Q-Link section 14
- Front Panel 14
- Rear Panel 15
- Chapter 1: Introduction 16
- Terminologies in MPC2500 17
- Drum Pad 18
- Program 18
- Memory Card 18
- Chapter 2 : Basic Operation 19
- Setting names 20
- Entering number with 21
- Numeric key 21
- Chapter 3 : Sequencer feature 22
- Recording the performance 23
- Playing back a sequence 24
- Other useful features for 24
- Timing correct feature 25
- Click/Metronome feature 26
- Detailed information on 28
- Changing the sequence name 29
- Chapter 3: Sequence feature 30
- Track features 31
- Track velocity feature 32
- Track mute feature 32
- Changing a track name 32
- Copying a track 33
- Deleting a track 33
- Deleting all tracks 33
- Solo function of a track 33
- MIDI sequencer features 34
- Handling the sustain pedal 35
- Chapter 4 : Editing sequences 36
- Moving events (MOVE) 37
- Chapter 4: Editing sequences 38
- Copying bars (COPY) 39
- Changing the order of tracks 40
- (TRACK MOVE) 40
- Chapter 5 : Step editing 41
- Basic operation 42
- Pad event 42
- Tempo change event 43
- Effect select event 43
- Real Time event 43
- For more infor 44
- Deleting an event 45
- Copying / pasting an event 45
- Moving an event 45
- Inserting an event 46
- Chapter 6 : Grid Edit 47
- - About the note variation 49
- Editing in GRID mode 50
- Copying (COPY)/ pasting 50
- (PASTE) an Event 50
- Moving (MOVE) an event 50
- Deleting (DELETE) an event 51
- Entering an event 51
- Chapter 7 : Song mode 52
- Creating a song 53
- Playing a song 53
- Other features in the SONG 54
- Note : during Song Conversion 55
- MUTE TRACKS IGNORED) 55
- Playing with pads 56
- TRACK MUTE Screen 57
- Solo function 57
- Selecting a sequence to play 58
- Setting the slider & knob 59
- Recording the slider/knob 60
- AFTER key 60
- Feature in MIXER mode 61
- Feature in TRIM mode 61
- Chapter 10 : 62
- Connecting the MPC2500 to 63
- Setting the MIDI input 63
- Changing a sequence by 64
- Program Change from an 64
- Preparing the recording 65
- Starting the recording 65
- Recording the digital signal 67
- Recording the MAIN OUT 67
- Preparation for recording 68
- Other Features 69
- Direct Recording feature 70
- Chapter 12 : Editing a sample 73
- Chapter 12: Editing a sample 74
- Silencing a range selected 75
- Saving part of a sample as a 75
- Sample window features 75
- Other editing functions 76
- Dividing a phrase sample 79
- Converting Divided samples 83
- PATCHED PHRASE 83
- Converting PATCHED PHRASE 83
- Editing a Patched Phrase 84
- DIVIDE REGION 85
- COMBINE REGION 85
- Setting the loop 86
- Linking the loop point to the 87
- Auto Phase Loop 87
- Chapter 13 : Program 88
- Setting the Amp Envelope 91
- Setting the Filter Envelope 92
- The functions in the Program 93
- Editing the sound of a sample 94
- Limiting the number of the 95
- Simulating the open/close hi 96
- Setting the overlap of the 96
- (voice overlap) 96
- Editing a pad sample 97
- Setting a LFO (Low Frequency 99
- Oscillator) 99
- Chapter 13: PROGRAM 100
- Chapter 14 : Mixer 101
- Mixer Automation 102
- Shortcut between MIXER 103
- Input Thru function 104
- INPUT THRU mode 105
- Applying filters to an 105
- Using Q-Link feature in 105
- Chapter 14: Mixer 106
- Chapter 15 : Effect 107
- Applying effects of the FX2 108
- Editing effects 108
- PHASE SHIFTER 109
- TREMOLO 109
- FLYING PAN 109
- CHORUS and FLANGER 110
- Using the master effect 111
- Editing the master effects 111
- Editing the effect set 111
- Chapter 16 : Save / Load 113
- Creating a new folder 114
- Saving a sample 114
- Saving a program 114
- at the same time 115
- Saving a sequence 115
- Saving data to the internal 116
- Loading a file 117
- (option) 118
- Loading a sequence 119
- Loading the ALL file 119
- Loading a folder 119
- Renaming a file 120
- Deleting a file 120
- Formatting the memory card 121
- Connecting the MPC2500 122
- to the Macintosh 122
- Chapter 18 : Other settings 124
- Initialize to Factory Preset 125
- Adjustment of Pad Sensitivity 125
- Continuous sample track 126
- Specifications 127
- Standard accessories 128
- Data Compatibility 128
- Preset program list 129
- MIDI Implementation Chart 130
- Printed in Taiwan 136
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