Akai MPC 2500 Bedienungsanleitung

Operator's Manual

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard,

do not expose this appliance to

rain or moisture.

Important Notice

The material in this document is copyright to AKAI professional M.I. Corp., and may not be

quoted or reproduced in any form without written permission from the company.

LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY POLICY

All the software provided with, or purchased especially for, AKAI professional products has

been tested for functionality. AKAI professional M.I. Corp. will make its best efforts to correct

reported software defects for future releases subject to technical practicabilities.

AKAI professional M.I. Corp. makes no warranty or representation either expressed or

implied with respect to the system's performance or fitness for a particular purpose.

In no event will AKAI professional M.I. Corp. be liable for direct or indirect damages arising

from any defect in the software or its documentation. Further, AKAI professional M.I. Corp.

will not accept any liability for any programs, sounds, audio recording or sequences stored in

or used with AKAI professional products, including the cost of recovery of such data.

The warranties, remedies and disclaimers above are exclusive and take precedence over all

others, oral or written, express or implied, to the extent permitted by law in the geographical

area of the product's use. No employee of AKAI professional M.I. Corp., agent, distributor or

employee of an agent or distributor is authorised to offer any variation from this policy.

WARNING!!

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE SYMBOLS ARE RULED BY UL STANDARDS (U.S.A.)

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure; that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intented to alert the user

to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruc-

tions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

June - 8 / 2005 Rev.1

This appliance is not equipped with a fully disconnect main power switch. Even when the appliance

is turned off, the power supply to the appliance is not completely turned off when the power cord is

plugged in. Pull out the power cord when not using the appliance for long periods.

WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS

BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

WARNING

The MPC2500 is designed to be used in a standard household environment.

Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Please ensure that your MPC2500

meets the power requirements in your area. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician or AKAI profes-

sional dealer.

120 VAC @ 60 Hz for USA and Canada

220~240 VAC @ 50 Hz for Europe

240 VAC @ 50 Hz for Australia

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat souces such as radiators, heat register, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combin-

ation to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

For U.K. customers only WARNING

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

This equipment is fitted with an approved non-rewireable UK mains plug.

To change the fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:

1) Remove the fuse cover and old fuse.

2) Fit a new fuse which should be a BS1362 5Amp A.S.T.A or BSI approved type.

3) Refit the fuse cover.

If the AC mains plug fitted to the lead supplied with this equipment is not suitable for your type of

AC outlet sockets, it should be changed to an AC mains lead, complete with moulded plug, to the

appropriate type. If this is not possible, the plug should be cut off and a correct one fitted to suit the

AC outlet. This should be fused at 5Amps.

If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should NOT BE GREATER than

5 Amp.

PLEASE NOTE: THE SEVERED PLUG MUST BE DESTROYED TOAVOID A POSSIBLE

SHOCK HAZARD SHOULD IT BE INSERTED INTOA 13 AMP SOCKET

ELSEWHERE.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN and YELLOW —Earth

BLUE —Neutral

BROWN —Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is

marked with the letter E or with the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or coloured

GREEN and YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with

the letter L or coloured RED.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

Ensure that all the terminals are securely tightened and no loose strands of wire exist.

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain the cord grip is clamped over the outer sheath of the

lead and not simply over the wires.

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FCC WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-

tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-

ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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AVIS POUR LES ACHETEURS CANADIENS DU MPC2500

Le présent appareil numérique n’ément pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique édictépar le ministère des Communications du Canada. 27-F

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital

apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Com-

munications. 27-En

VENTILATION

Do not prevent the unit’s ventilation, especially by placing the unit on soft carpet, in a narrow

space, or by placing objects on the unit’s chassis—top, side, or rear panels.Always keep the

unit’s chassis at least 10 centimeters from any other objects. 31C-En

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLYAPPROVED BYTHE MANUFACTURER

FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIP-

MENT. 32-En

The AKAI professional MPC2500 is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses

software in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this Operator’s Manual,

contain proprietary information which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No

part of the software or its documentation may be copied, transferred or modified. You may not

modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute, resell for profit or create derivative works based on the

software and its related documentation or any part thereof without prior written consent from

AKAI professional M.I. Corp., Yokohama, Japan.

MPC2500 Operator’s Manual rev 1.0

Table of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Overview ............................................................................................................1

Upper side of Top panel ..................................................................................... 1

DATA INPUT section .......................................................................................... 2

Control section ...................................................................................................3

Pad section ........................................................................................................ 3

Q-Link section ....................................................................................................4

Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 4

Rear Panel .........................................................................................................5

Connecting MPC2500 to External Audio / MIDI device ...................................... 6

Terminologies in MPC2500 ................................................................................ 7

Chapter 2: Basic Operation 9

Setting names ..................................................................................................10

Entering number with Numeric key .......................................................................11

Chapter 3: Sequencer feature 12

Recording the performance ..............................................................................13

Playing back a sequence ................................................................................. 14

Other useful features for recording sequences ............................................... 14

Detailed information on sequence features ......................................................18

Track feature ....................................................................................................21

MIDI sequencer feature ................................................................................... 24

Chapter 4: Editing sequences 26

Selecting a region within a track to edit ............................................................26

Selecting the editing region by bar ...................................................................29

Changing the order of tracks (TRACK MOVE) .................................................30

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Chapter 5: Step editing 31

About step edit .................................................................................................31

Screens ............................................................................................................31

Events ............................................................................................................. 32

Copying / Pasting an event ............................................................................. 35

Moving an event .............................................................................................. 35

Deleting an event ............................................................................................ 35

Entering an event(Step recording) .................................................................. 36

Chapter 6: Grid Edit 37

About Grid Edit ................................................................................................ 37

Screens ........................................................................................................... 37

Editing in GRID mode .................................................................................... 40

Copying(COPY) / Pasting(PASTE) an Event .................................................. 40

Moving (MOVE) an event ................................................................................ 40

Deleting an event ............................................................................................ 41

Entering an event ............................................................................................ 41

Chapter 7: Song mode 42

Structure of a song .......................................................................................... 42

Screens ........................................................................................................... 42

Creating a song ............................................................................................... 43

Playing a song ................................................................................................ 43

Other features in the SONG ............................................................................ 44

Chapter 8: Functions of a Pad 46

Playing with pads ............................................................................................... 46

Setting the track mute with pads ..................................................................... 47

Selecting a sequence to play with pads .......................................................... 48

Chapter 9: Q-Link slider & knob

Setting the slider & knob ................................................................................. 49

Recording the slider/knob value in a sequence ............................................... 50

AFTER key ...................................................................................................... 50

Other features Q-Link slider and knob ............................................................ 51

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Chapter 10: Using the MPC2500

with External devices 52

Sync with the MPC2500 as the master ........................................................... 52

Sync with the MPC2500 as the slave .............................................................. 52

Connecting the MPC2500 to the MIDI keyboard

with the sound module ................................. 53

Setting the MIDI input ..................................................................................... 53

Cutting off the internal sound from a pad (Setting Local Control) .................... 54

Changing sequence by Program Change from an external devices

..................... 54

Chapter 11: Recording a sample 55

Recording the sample - detailed information - .............................................. 57

Recording the digital signal ............................................................................. 57

Recording the MAIN OUT ............................................................................... 57

Recording the internal CD’s sound.................................................................. 58

Other features ................................................................................................. 59

Direct Recording feature .............................................................................. 60

Chapter 12: Editing a sample 63

Setting the start / end points for the samples .................................................. 63

Deleting an unnecessary part from a sample (DISCARD) .............................. 64

Deleting a selected range from sample and moving the data

after the end point towards the start point (DELETE) ....................... 64

Silencing a range selected from a sample(SILENCE) ..................................... 65

Saving part of a sample as a new sample (EXTRACT) ................................... 65

Sample widow feaures .................................................................................... 65

Other editing functions ................................................................................... 66

Dividing a phrase sample to several regions ............................................. 69

Dividing a sample by detecting the attack part of the phrase (AUTO) ..............70

Dividing a sample into regions of equal length (EQUALLY).............................. 71

Adjust the strart / end point of the region ........................................................ 72

Converting divided samples to

SLICED SAMPLE or PATCHED PHRASE ..................... 73

Converting PATCHED PHRASE ...................................................................... 73

Changing the tune and the tempo of a Patched phrase sample ..............................74

Editing a Patched Phrase ................................................................................ 74

Other available edits for Region .......................................................................75

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Setteing the loop ............................................................................................76

Linking the loop point to the start point ............................................................ 77

Auto Phrase Loop ............................................................................................ 77

Chapter 13: Program 78

Creating a program ..........................................................................................78

Assigning / Reassigning samples to the pads ..................................................78

Playing the sample while the Pad is being hit .................................................. 79

Setting the volume and the tuning for a sample ...............................................79

Changing the sample volume with velocity ...................................................... 79

Changing the sample pitch with velocity .......................................................... 80

Playing several samples with one pad ............................................................. 80

Switching between samples using velocity ...................................................... 80

Setting the envelope for a pad ......................................................................... 81

The functions in the Program window .............................................................. 83

Editing the sound of a sample ..........................................................................84

Limiting the number of the voicce in the Program ............................................85

Simulating the open / close hi-hat (setting the mute group) ............................. 86

Setting the overlap of the sounds on the same pad (voice overlap) .................86

Editing a pad sample ....................................................................................... 87

Setting a LFO (Low Frequency oscillator) ........................................................89

Delete all the unused samples at the same time (PURGE) .......................... 90

Setting a MIDI note number to the pads .......................................................... 90

Assigning MIDI note numbers to the pads (changing the default setting) ...........90

Chapter 14: Mixer 91

Setting the level and pan of the Pad ................................................................ 91

Setting the output for the sample ..................................................................... 91

Selecting the pad to apply the effect ................................................................92

Mixer Automation ............................................................................................. 92

Short cut between MIXER and Effect mode .....................................................93

Input Thru fuction .............................................................................................94

Applying effects to an incoming signal ............................................................. 94

Applying filters to an incoming signal ...............................................................95

Using Q-Link features in INPUT THRU mode .................................................. 95

Saving the setting of Input Thru ....................................................................... 96

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Chapter 15: Effect 97

Applying effects to a specific pad sound .......................................................... 97

Applying effects of the FX2 to the effect sound of the FX1 .............................. 98

Editing effects .................................................................................................. 98

Using the master effect .................................................................................. 101

Editing the master effect ................................................................................ 101

Editing the effect set ...................................................................................... 101

Short cut between MIXER and Effect mode ...................................................102

Chapter 16: Save / Load 103

About a memory card .....................................................................................103

Saving the data ..............................................................................................103

Saving data to the Internal Hard disk (option) ....................................... 106

Loading a file ..................................................................................................107

Renaming a file .............................................................................................. 110

Deleteing a file ............................................................................................... 110

Setting the auto load function .........................................................................110

Formatting the memory card .......................................................................... 111

Saving the data to the internal flash memory ................................................. 111

Chapter 17: Connecting the MPC2500

to your computer 112

Connecting the MPC2500 to a Windows - based PC ..................................... 112

Connecting the MPC2500 to the Macintosh ................................................... 112

Chapter 18: Other settings 114

Foot switch .....................................................................................................114

Adjusting the master level .............................................................................. 114

Adjusting the contrast of LCD .........................................................................114

Initialize to Factory Preset ..............................................................................114

Adjustment of Pad Sensitivity .........................................................................115

Continuous sample track ................................................................................116

Specifications ......................................... 117

Preset program list ..................................119

MIDI implementation chart ............................................................................. 120

Installation of Internal Hard Disk Drive ...........................................................122

Index .............................................................................................................. 123

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