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  • Page 1 V.2.00...
  • Page 3 REFERENCE MANUAL Version 2.00...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction....................1 Overview..........................1 Top Panel ................................... 1 Front Panel ..................................8 Rear Panel ..................................8 Bottom Panel..................................10 Hooking Up Your MPC5000 ....................11 Output Connectivity Example ............................11 Analog Input Connectivity Example ..........................11 Digital Connectivity Example ............................12 USB Connectivity ................................12 MIDI Connectivity................................13 Footswitch / Headphone Connectivity..........................13...
  • Page 6 Undo and Redo.................................24 Erase............................25 Deleting In Real Time..............................25 Deleting From the Erase Screen ............................25 Timing correct........................26 Real time timing correction .............................26 Swing....................................26 Correcting the timing of recorded events ........................26 Swing....................................27 Shift Timing ..................................27 Strength ....................................27 Window ....................................27 Click/Metronome .........................27 Note Repeat .........................28 Note Repeat Hold................................28 Locate ....................................28 Detailed Information on the Sequence Feature..............29...
  • Page 7 Copying bars (COPY)..............................44 Inserting a bar (INSERT)..............................44 Deleting a bar (DELETE) ..............................45 Changing the order of tracks (TRACK MOVE) ...............45 Chapter 5: STEP EDIT Mode..................47 A Note about Playing Events............................47 About Step Edit ................................47 'Now' field ..................................47 Event List ..................................47 'View' field ..................................47 'Event Time' field ................................47 Event....................................47...
  • Page 8 Moving an event........................57 Deleting an event.........................58 Entering an event.........................58 Step recording ..................................58 Detailed Setting for Grid Edit Recording................59 'Auto step increment' field ...............................59 'Duration of recorded notes' field.............................59 Real time recording......................59 Track Lock ..................................59 Controller View and editing individual events ..............60 Chapter 7: SONG Mode....................61 Structure of a song ......................61...
  • Page 9 Mixing Hard Disk Tracks.......................74 Setting Track Output................................74 Setting the level and pan of a Track ..........................74 Assigning effects to a Track ............................75 Muting a Track.................................75 Using Q-LINK Controls with MIXER Mode........................75 Mixer Automation ........................76 Erasing HD Track Automation ....................76 Mixdown ..........................76 Mixdown to File................................76 Track Mix Access in HD RECORD Mode .................77 Selecting Track Mix.................................77...
  • Page 10 Chapter 11: Sampling ....................95 Preparing the recording .......................95 Starting the recording...............................96 Sampling - detailed information...................97 Recording the digital signal ....................97 Preparing the recording..............................97 Recording the MAIN OUT .....................97 Preparation For Recording...............................97 Recording the internal CD’s sound ..................97 Preparation For Recording...............................97 Other Features ........................98 Monitoring feature ................................98 Peak hold/Reset peak feature ............................98...
  • Page 11 EXTRACT ..................................115 DIVIDE REGION................................115 COMBINE REGION ..............................115 RESTORE ..................................115 Setting the loop .........................116 Adjusting the loop point..............................116 Adjusting the end point..............................116 Zooming In/Out of the Waveform ..........................116 LINEAR and LOGARITHMIC Displays........................117 Linking the Loop Point to the Start Point........................117 Auto Phrase Loop................................117 Popup List for Samples ......................117 Convert Patched Phrases to Sliced Samples........................117 Chapter 13:...
  • Page 12 Setting a Program Change Number ..........................143 Assigning MIDI Notes to Pads in a Sample Program ....................144 Changing the Default Note Number Assignment......................144 Chapter 14: Arpeggiator .....................145 Editing the Arpeggiator ......................145 Latching the Arpeggiator ....................146 Using the Arpeggiator with Pre-Recorded Tracks...............147 Chapter 15: Effects......................149 Applying Effects to a Pad ....................149...
  • Page 13 MIDI Machine Control (MMC).............................187 Sending MMC to a device .............................187 Receiving MMC from a device .............................187 Connecting the MPC5000 to a MIDI Keyboard with Built-in Sounds ........188 Setting the MIDI Input Channel ..................189 Connecting the MPC5000 as a Multitimbral Sound Module ..........189 Setting MIDI Channel..............................189...
  • Page 14 General ...................................200 Sound Generator ................................200 Effects.....................................200 Sequencer ..................................200 Inputs/Outputs................................201 Standard accessories ..............................201 Options ...................................201 Data Compatibility.................................201 MIDI Implementation Chart....................203 Index ..........................205...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the MPC5000. The MPC5000 is a powerful musical production tool and this manual describes how to use the MPC to its fullest potential. We’re sure you’d like to jump in and start using your MPC5000 quickly. To help you do this, check out the MPC5000’s Quickstart guide.
  • Page 16 MPC5000's outputs without the need for a mixing board. You can also use the MPC5000’s internal effects on this signal. The level of the input signal is controlled by the [REC GAIN] knob. For more information, see the 'Input Thru”...
  • Page 17 14. [MAIN] Button: This is the Main page of the MPC5000 and is displayed when the unit is powered on. Pressing the [MAIN] button at any time will return you to this page. See 'Operating Modes' on page 16 for more about this button.
  • Page 18 Quickly pressing this button three times sends an 'all notes off' MIDI command stops all sounds from playing back. Note: If your MPC5000 has a 'stuck note' or if a sample is ringing due to improper programming, you can always stop all sounds by quickly tapping the [STOP] button three times.
  • Page 19 25. [PLAY START] Button: When looping is disabled, this button will play a sequence from the beginning. Press [PLAY START] to start from the beginning of the sequence regardless of whether looping is enabled or disabled. 26. Display: This backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) shows you the status of your MPC. 27.
  • Page 20 33. [ARPEGGIATOR] New to the MPC5000 is the arpeggiator. The arpeggiator will play in the order the pads being held down, or any notes being held down on an external MIDI keyboard. This will allow for rapid playing not always possible when playing manually.
  • Page 21 34. [AFTER] Buttons (12): When these buttons are engaged during recording, the Q-LINK slider or knob associated with the selected [AFTER] button will overwrite any existing slider data on your track. Additionally, these buttons can be configured to send MIDI Continuous Controller information to control external MIDI devices.

  • Page 22: Front Panel

    There are two types of footswitches: normal open (the contact is open when it is not pressed), and normal closed (the contact is closed when it is not pressed). When the MPC5000 is powered on, it automatically detects the type of foot switch connected, so you can use either type of foot switch.
  • Page 23 53. MIDI] Jacks (2 IN, 4 OUT): The MPC5000 can send and receive MIDI data through these jacks. Connect one of the MPC’s outputs to the MIDI input of an external device and one of the MPC’s inputs to an external device’s output.

  • Page 24: Bottom Panel

    Introduction Bottom Panel 54. Ram Expansion Slot: This is where the optional EXM-E3 RAM expansion module can be added. This will increase overall sample time to over 36 minutes (mono), of which a single sample can be over 24 minutes long.

  • Page 25: Hooking Up Your Mpc5000

    This will allow individual samples and sounds to be sent individually to be recorded. Other examples of ways you can connect your MPC5000's outputs include connecting the [STEREO OUT] to a mixing board to mix the MPC alongside other instruments, and using the [ASSIGNABLE MIX OUTS] to send certain sounds to external effects processors.

  • Page 26: Digital Connectivity Example

    This connection is a 48 kHz S/PDIF type digital audio signal. NOTE: The S/PDIF jack on the back of the MPC5000 looks like a standard RCA connector, but you should not use ordinary audio cables for this connection. S/PDIF requires special 75-ohm 'digital audio' cables to work properly and will most likely result in very loud white noise if you use the wrong type of cables.

  • Page 27: Midi Connectivity

    Connect the MIDI input of your MIDI device to one of the [MIDI OUT] ports on the MPC5000. For more information on connecting MIDI devices to your MPC5000, see 'Using the MPC5000 with External Devices' on page 185. Footswitch / Headphone Connectivity...

  • Page 28: Basic Concepts And Terminology

    Hard Disk recording tracks are recorded in song mode. Using Hard Disk recording, you can record a live performance, such as vocals or guitar, and have these tracks play back with your song. The MPC5000 can have up to eight Hard Disk tracks.

  • Page 29: Drum Pad

    192MB and increases your total recording time to over 36 minutes. Note that RAM contents are deleted when the MPC5000 is turned off. If you wish to keep your work, you must save your work on either a memory card or the internal Hard Disk.

  • Page 30: Operating Modes

    Introduction Operating Modes The MPC5000 has several different modes of operation. Each of these modes handles specific tasks such as arranging your sequences (SONG mode) or recording your own samples (REC SAMPLE mode). Each mode can be accessed using the MPC5000’s drum pads.

  • Page 31: Effects Mode ([Mode]+[Pad 11])

    EFFECTS Mode ([MODE]+[Pad 11]) This is where different digital effects, such as reverb, delay and flange can be applied to different pads etc. Also, master effects, such as parametric EQs and compression can be applied to the Master output. SEQ EDIT Mode ([MODE]+[Pad 12]) This is where sequences can be edited and transposed, as well as other types of editing.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2: Basic Operation

    In this chapter, we will describe the basic operation of the MPC5000. MAIN Page This is the main screen of the MPC5000, where you record and play back sequences. You can go back to this page at any time by pressing the [MAIN] button.

  • Page 34: [Mode] Button

    Setting Names The MPC5000 handles various types of data, from sound data (such as samples and programs) to performance data (such as sequences and tracks). This data is managed by naming. In this section, you will learn how to name these items.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: The Sequencer

    Frame is a subdivision of seconds sent via MIDI in a format called MIDI TIME CODE, or MTC. MTC is a standard that has been used as a timing standard for many years by both the Audio and the Video industry. The MPC5000 can sync to the frame rate of external devices, or generate its own timing data to slave other devices to its internal clock.

  • Page 36: Sequence

    MPC5000 automatically loads preset programs and demo sequences from the internal ROM. Here, we assume that you have already loaded a program to the MPC5000. If you have not done so, do this now by loading a program from a memory card, or by recording a sample and assigning it to a pad, etc… For more information on loading a program, see the 'Saving and Loading (DISK Mode)' section on page 165.

  • Page 37: Record Ready' Mode

    By default, the sequence is set to 2 bars. After recording for 2 bars, the MPC5000 will start playing back the recorded performance. You can add to your original performance by continuing to play the pads when the track loops. The MPC5000 automatically switches to 'overdub' recording and adds to the performance.

  • Page 38: Punch In/Punch Out

    Note: You can use the [UNDO] button only for the last recording. Tips: The MPC5000 is the first MPC to be able to undo and redo sequence recordings while the sequence is playing. This allows you to actively audition the recording while the sequence plays to decide if you wish to keep the last recording.

  • Page 39: Erase

    For example, when the MPC5000 receives only one note, such as C 3, the range is set to C 3-C 3. When MPC5000 receive multiple notes, for example C 3, D 3 and E 3, then the range is set to C 3-E 3.

  • Page 40: Timing Correct

    Tip: When you delete events with the Erase field set to ALL EVENT, the MPC5000 will delete other events in the selected area as well as pad events. When you delete events with the Erase field set to EXCEPT Note, the MPC5000 will delete the other events other than the pad events in the selected area.

  • Page 41: Swing

    In the 'RANGE' field, select the area to correct the timing. In the 'Note' field, hit the pad you wish to correct the timing. To correct the timing of all events, leave it as ALL. To correct the timing of only events on a specific pad, hit the pad. You can select several pads. If you hit a different pad by mistake, you can cancel the selection by hitting the pad again.

  • Page 42: Note Repeat

    The Sequencer 'Sound' field Here, you can select what your metronome will sound like. Seven different sounds are available to use. MPC CLICK METRO TICK CLAP SHAKER TAMBOURINE SIDESTICK 1 SIDESTICK 2 'Volume' field Controls the overall level of the Metronome from 10% to 100%. 'Out' field Selects the output that the Metronome signal will be sent to.

  • Page 43: Detailed Information On The Sequence Feature

    The Locate window will be displayed as shown on the right. In the Go to' field, the now time in the MAIN page is displayed. You can enter the locate point you wish to save by using the numeric keys or the [DATA] wheel. Move the cursor to a one of the 'Locate' fields and press the [F2] (CAPTUR) button.

  • Page 44: Setting Tempo

    The sequence’s tempo will automatically be set to the tapped value. The MPC5000 takes the average of four taps of the pad, but you can adjust the number of taps used to calculate BPM in the 'Tap average' field in OTHER mode.

  • Page 45: Setting The Loop For A Sequence

    Press the [WINDOW] button. The Loop window will be displayed as shown on the right. The MPC5000 will repeat the part you set in the 'First Bar' and 'Last Bar' fields. If you set END in the 'Last Bar' field, the last bar of the sequence is always the end of the loop. Even if you edit a sequence and change its length, the last bar of the sequence is still the end of the loop.

  • Page 46: Changing The Default Name For A Sequence

    Press [F3] (PARAMS) button Copying the sequence's parameters will start. To cancel the operation, press [F4] (CANCEL). Deleting a Sequence You can remove a sequence from the memory of the MPC5000. In the 'Sequence' field in MAIN mode, select a sequence to delete.

  • Page 47: Deleting All Sequences

    "NOTE ON" AS PLAYED The MPC5000 records your performance as it is played. This is useful for when it's desirable to have a note play for a long time as a sequence loops.

  • Page 48: Sending Midi Program Changes

    In the 'Program:' field, select 'OFF' or select a program number to play by choosing the 'Program Number' field (Displayed as 'No.') and select the desired program number. The MPC5000 will not play an internal program, but instead will 'trigger' an external sound module such as a synth via MIDI.

  • Page 49: Changing A Track Name

    Copying the sequence will start. To cancel the operation, press [F4] (CANCEL). Deleting a Track You can remove a track from the memory of the MPC5000. In the 'Track' field in MAIN mode, select a track to delete. Press the [WINDOW] button.

  • Page 50: Track Lock

    The Sequencer Press [F2] (DELETE) button. The DELETE TRACK window will be displayed. Press [F3] (ALLTRK) button. The DELETE ALL TRACKS window will be displayed as shown. Press [F5] (DO IT) button. That deletes all the tracks and changes their names to 'unused'. Track Lock Individual tracks in a sequence can be locked for editing.

  • Page 51: Continuous Sample Tracks

    Press [F6] (SOLO) button and start recording/playback of the sequence. The [F6] (SOLO) button will be highlighted and the MPC5000 plays back only the selected track and mutes all the other tracks. All Track Indicators in the Track Status field in MAIN Mode will have an ‘x’ except the select track, to indicate the SOLO feature is on. For more information on the Track Status field, see page 22.

  • Page 52: Midi Sequencer Features

    In the 'Program' field, select OFF or No. If you select it to the OFF or No., the MPC5000 does not play internal programs. If you select it to the No. and set MIDI Program number, MPC5000 transmit the MIDI Program number to the external sound module for selecting the sound in it when the sequence is selected.

  • Page 53: Handling The Sustain Pedal

    If you convert the sustain pedal's data to note duration, the movement of the sustain pedal will not affect the other notes. Thus, the MPC5000 is set to convert the sustain pedal's data to note duration by default, but you can change the setting to record the data as sustain pedal data.

  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Editing Sequences

    When DRUM track is selected: By default, the field is set to ALL, which means the MPC5000 will edit all the pads. If you wish to edit only a specific pad, position the cursor in the 'Pads' field and hit the desired pad. The pad number will be displayed in the 'Notes' field.

  • Page 56: Moving Events (Move)

    The MPC5000 will merge the source data with the data that is already in the destination. In the 'Start' field, set the start point of destination time. The MPC5000 will start the copy to the time set here. In the 'Copies' field, set the number of times to copy.

  • Page 57: Changing The Timing Of An Event (Shift Timing)

    EARLIER: Shifts forward LATER: Shifts back Press the F6 (DO IT) button The MPC5000 will start processing your changes. Changing the Velocity of an event (Velocity) You can change the velocity of any note event. Select the 'Edit' field in the EVENT page of the SEQ EDIT mode, and select Velocity.

  • Page 58: Changing The Duration Of An Event (Duration)

    Sets the note to the duration in MIDI pulses selected in the 'Value:' field. Press the F6 (DO IT) button The MPC5000 will start processing your changes. Selecting the editing region by bar You can edit the sequence by bar. This is done in the BARS page in the SEQ EDIT mode, which can be accessed by pressing the [MODE] button and then the [PAD 12].

  • Page 59: Deleting A Bar (Delete)

    When you are creating a song by combining several short sequences, normally you would use the SONG feature to play back sequence in the specified order. The MPC5000 can convert the song data with short sequences to one long sequence. To do this, you need to arrange the order of the tracks in each sequence. In this section, you will learn how to use the track move function to change the order of the tracks in a sequence.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5: Step Edit Mode

    This is where the events of a track are listed, their parameters, and at what time they each occur. This is where the editing of specific events is performed. Note: The sequencer of the MPC5000 divides the quarter note into 960 parts. These divisions are called ticks. 'View' field The 'View' field allows you to simplify the event list by setting what is to be displayed.

  • Page 62: [F2] (Track)

    STEP EDIT Mode [F2] (TRACK) Pressing and holding this button displays the window to change tracks. Using this button, you can select a track without switching back to the MAIN page. [F6] (PLAY) Pressing this button will audition the selected event. Events Pad Event This is the event that is recorded when you hit the pads in the DRUM track.

  • Page 63: Pitch Bend Event

    These commands are most typically device specific, and not able to be edited using standard MIDI CC#s. The MPC5000 can edit exclusive data in addition to record and play them back. To learn what data is required for each of your devices, please consult the devices user manual.

  • Page 64: Effect Select Event

    You can set the pad number in this field. 'Event' Field You can set the event variation in this field. The events described here are specific events to the MPC5000. Each note event can have any one of these modifiers set, one per note.

  • Page 65: Effect Automation Event

    Effect Automation Event This is the event you will get when you record FX Q-link controller data with sliders and knobs. Track Mute Event This is the event you will get when you record a Track Mute Event. Pad Mute Event This is the event you will get when you record a Pad Mute Event.

  • Page 66: Step Recording

    Step Recording In the STEP EDIT mode, when you hit a pad, or when the MPC5000 receives MIDI data from an external device, you can record the event in the current time position (the time displayed in the 'Now' field). Move the event to the desired time position by moving through the event list with the up/ down cursor buttons, or by setting the time position in the 'Now' field, and you can add events to the desired time position one by one.

  • Page 67: Track Lock

    Track Lock Individual tracks in a sequence can be locked for editing. This will allow data on that track to be protected when performing global functions, and protects from accidental adding, deleting or changing the information on the track. A Track's LOCK Status is indicated by the padlock icon in the upper right corner of the display.

  • Page 69: Chapter 6: Grid Edit Mode

    Chapter 6: GRID EDIT Mode The MPC5000 has the GRID EDIT mode for editing or entering Pad events and Note events in a sequence. In GRID EDIT mode, you can enter and edit Events in the Graphic Matrix Editor. About Grid Edit Each track in the MPC5000 contains performance data entered with the pads, or with an external MIDI keyboard.

  • Page 70: Basic Operation

    GRID EDIT Mode Basic operation Operation in the Event area When the cursor is in the 'Now' field, pressing the down cursor button moves the cursor to the Event area. The cursor in the Event area is at the grid where the vertical and horizontal markers intersect. Your editing operations will be affected in the selected grid.

  • Page 71: Editing In Grid Edit Mode

    Tip: Note variation data, which is used for the Q-LINK sliders or [16 LEVELS] function, is the information used to control the sound of a pad, and is saved in the track along with the pad event. With the note variation data, you can switch the sounds of the pad even when you are playing back the same pad.

  • Page 72: Deleting An Event

    The Event will be recorded and the cursor will move to the next grid automatically. If you select NO in 'Auto step increment' field in the Step Edit Options in STEP EDIT mode, the MPC5000 will stop the auto step increment. See the 'Detailed setting for Step Recording' in the next section for more information.

  • Page 73: Detailed Setting For Grid Edit Recording

    STEP EDIT OPTIONS window. Here you can make various settings for the step recording. 'Auto step increment' field If you select YES, the MPC5000 will automatically update the sequence according to the setting of the timing correct when it receives a pad event or a note event.

  • Page 74: Controller View And Editing Individual Events

    GRID EDIT Mode Controller View and editing individual events Individual Q-LINK Controllers, Pitchbend, FX Automation Events and MIDI CCs can be viewed in GRID EDIT Mode in a linear graph view. To open Controller View, do the following: In GRID EDIT Mode, select the 'View' field, select the type of parameter you wish to view.

  • Page 75: Chapter 7: Song Mode

    Note: MIDI recording is disabled in SONG Mode. Structure of a song The MPC5000 can handle up to 20 songs. Each song has 250 steps. You can create a song by assigning sequences to each step in the list. For each step, you can assign a sequence, and also set the number of times the MPC5000 should repeat the sequence.

  • Page 76: Step' Field

    The MPC5000 will repeat the sequence until you press the [F4] (SUDDEN) or the [F6] (NEXT) button. If you set the 'Reps' field to 0, the MPC5000 will finish the play back after the previous step. It will not play the next step.

  • Page 77: Playing A Song

    'Reps' field. Tip: If HOLD is selected for a step in the 'Reps' field, the MPC5000 will not go to the next step until you press the [F5] (SUDDEN) button or the [F6] (NEXT) button.

  • Page 78: Deleting All Songs

    All the sequences used in the song will be set to the tempo that is set in the 'Fix tempo' field. Ignoring tempo change events in a sequence You can set the MPC5000 to ignore tempo change events that are set in a sequence. In the 'Tempo' field in the step list, press the [WINDOW] button.

  • Page 79: Locate

    MUTE TRACKS IGNORED The muted tracks in the sequences of the Song will not be converted. MERGED ON MIDI CHANNEL The track in the sequence of the Song will be merged to the track according to the MIDI output channel. For example: The track data of MIDI output channels 1A-16A will be merged to tracks 1-16.

  • Page 81: Chapter 8: Hd Record Mode

    Since this audio is recorded directly to the Hard Drive, no RAM is used, so the only limit to how much you can record is the size of the Hard Drive. Many hours of sound can be recorded on the MPC5000's Hard Drive. You can also apply effects to your Hard Disk tracks, edit your recorded audio, and mix down your song along with your song to create a finished product.

  • Page 82: Recording Hard Disk Tracks

    HD RECORD Mode [F5] (L ARM) and [F6] (R ARM) These buttons are used to arm the tracks for recording. When selected, the button will darken, and the tracks indicated in the corresponding 'Rec In' fields will be recorded to. The incoming audio will be monitored through the [STEREO OUT] jacks, so you can hear what you are recording.

  • Page 83: Viewing Recorded Tracks

    Viewing Recorded Tracks To view the tracks you’ve recorded, press [F4] (TkVIEW). Here, you will see each of the eight tracks, and waveform data recorded to each track. Like the RECORD page, the 'Now' and 'Song' fields are available. Edit This check box selects which tracks will be edited.

  • Page 84: Choosing The Track To View

    HD RECORD Mode Choosing the Track to View You can select other tracks to view by doing the following: Press and hold the [F5] (TRACK) button. The screen will change as shown on the right, with a popup to select which track to view.

  • Page 85: Gain

    The following edit functions are available to be applied to recorded audio tracks. Gain This function will increase or decrease the amount of volume for the selected tracks and ranges. Press [F5] (DO IT) to execute the selected edit function. Press [F4] (CANCEL) to close the AUDIO EDIT page without affecting the audio.

  • Page 86: Normalize

    Deleting, importing and Exporting Tracks The MPC5000 can import .wav files as tracks to be used in your song, and export Hard Disk tracks to allow for editing with a computer, or even loading the exported track as a sample. You can also delete one or more tracks from your song.

  • Page 87: Exporting

    Press [F5] (DO IT) This will open the following window. Here, you can select the track you wish to load. Choose the drive and directory for the file to be imported. You can navigate to different folders using the up and down [CURSOR] buttons and open and close folders by pressing the left or right [CURSOR] buttons.

  • Page 88: Mixing Hard Disk Tracks

    HD RECORD Mode AUDIO ONLY Only audio will be cut / copied. AUTOMATION ONLY Only Automation will be cut / copied. Mixing Hard Disk Tracks Output level, pan and effects settings can all be set for each Hard Disk track. To access the Hard Disk track mixer, do the following.

  • Page 89: Assigning Effects To A Track

    Q-LINK with MIXER Mode, see 'Using Q-LINK Controls with MIXER Mode' on page 91. Assigning effects to a Track With the MPC5000, you can route HD tracks to any of four (4) internal FX buses. In this section, we will discuss routing tracks to the FX buses.

  • Page 90: Mixer Automation

    HD RECORD Mode Mixer Automation The MPC5000 can record information such as Level and Pan changes and Track Mute events so that they will automate during sequence play back. In the HD RECORD mode, press the [F3] (TRKMIX) button. Press the [WINDOW] button to open the HD MIXER SETUP page.

  • Page 91: Track Mix Access In Hd Record Mode

    Note: MIDI tracks will not mix down, as their sources are external to the MPC5000. In order to mix down external devices with the MPC5000, they must be plugged into the [RECORD IN] and mixed down as Input Thru.

  • Page 92: Returning To Hd Mix

    HD RECORD Mode Returning to HD MIX To return to the HD Mixer from the Track Mixer, press [F3] (HD MIX).

  • Page 93: Chapter 9: Functions Of A Pad

    Chapter 9: Functions of a Pad The MPC5000 has 16 drum pads. The pads perform various function besides making sounds when hit. In this section, you will learn about various functions of the pad. Playing with pads By assigning the sounds in memory to a pad, you can play those sounds.

  • Page 94: Muting Sequence Tracks With Pads (Track Mute)

    Hit the pad that corresponds to the track that you wish to play, while pressing the [F6] (SOLO) button. [F6] (SOLO) will be highlighted and MPC5000 will play only the selected track while it mutes the other tracks. You can switch the tracks to play, by hitting a pad.

  • Page 95: Setting The Track Mute In Solo Mode

    The Solo function will be deactivated and the mute setting for the track set to solo will be turned off. The setting for other tracks will be turned on. Recording Track Mutes The MPC5000 has the ability to record track mute events. Track mute recording is off by default. To turn on track mute recording, do the following: From the MAIN page, select the 'MUTE' field.

  • Page 96: Track Mute Quantization

    The [F5] button will darken to indicate it is active as shown to the right. Press a pad corresponding to the Track you would like to mute. The MPC5000 will mute the selected track on the next division of the T.C. setting. For more information on setting the TC Value for Track and Pad Mutes, see the next section.

  • Page 97: Program With Pads (Pad Mute)

    Press the [+] / [-] buttons or turn the [DATA] wheel to select the next sequence. The next sequence to be played will be indicated with an '>' as shown on the right. The Sequence will change to the selected sequence at the end of the current sequence.

  • Page 98: Changing The Timing Correct For Pad Mute Quantization

    Tip: You can change the next sequence by hitting the pads until the current sequence ends. Tip: When no other sequence is selected, the MPC5000 will continue to playback the current sequence over and over. Tip: You can cancel the next sequence that is displayed below the sequence list, by pressing the [F6] (CLEAR) button.

  • Page 99: Sudden Button

    The button will be highlighted and the MPC5000 will keep playing back the current sequence, instead of switching to the next sequence. If you press the [F5] (HOLD) button again, the Hold function will turn off and the MPC5000 will switch to the next sequence after it finishes playing back the current sequence.

  • Page 101: Chapter 10: Mixer Mode

    Program Mixer The MPC5000 has 8 outputs (assignable mix out) as well as the stereo out. Entire tracks of a sequence can be sent out of these outputs. Additionally, Sample Programs can have their individual pads sent out of any one of these outputs individually, as a mono signal or a stereo pair.

  • Page 102: Setting The Level And Pan Of A Pad

    Assigning Effects to a Pad With the MPC5000, you can route programs, or specific pads of Sample Programs to any of four (4) internal FX buses. To do this, you need to route the pad in the FX row. In this section, we will discuss routing specific pads to the FX buses.

  • Page 103: Muting Pads

    Note: Different pad banks can be selected by pressing the corresponding [PAD BANK] button. Hit the desired pad. The column of the selected pad will be highlighted. Select which FX Bus to send the pad to. To adjust this value: simply move the cursor to the FX row, and use the [DATA] wheel. No effect will be used.

  • Page 104: Track Mixer

    MIXER Mode Track Mixer In the TRACK MIXER tab, you can control the overall volume of the entire track, along with each of the other tracks On the TRACK MIXER tab, it's possible to adjust the level of each of the 64 sequence tracks simultaneously.

  • Page 105: Using Q-Link Controls With Mixer Mode

    Volume, Pan and Mute can individually be edited here with greater detail. Mixer Automation The MPC5000 can record information such as Level and Pan changes and trackmute events so that they will automate during sequence play back. In the MIXER mode, press the [F3] (SETUP) button.

  • Page 106: Shortcut Between Mixer And Effects Mode

    Q-LINK mode always work as immediate access, regardless of Take Over Mode setting. Input Thru The MPC5000 can mix the incoming signal from RECORD IN or S/PDIF IN with the play back sound from the MPC5000. You can also route the Input Thru signal to one of the four effects busses, and you can control the level, pan, effects send, etc of incoming signal with the Q-LINK sliders and knobs.
  • Page 107 Set the 'level' field to an appropriate level If you select ANALOG in the 'Source' field, adjust the [REC GAIN] volume with using the level meter in the RECORD mode in advance. If you select DIGITAL in the 'Source' field, the [REC GAIN] volume is not used. Set 'Pan' as desired.

  • Page 109: Chapter 11: Sampling

    Connect the external device to [RECORD IN], which is located on the MPC5000’s rear panel. The MPC5000 can accept audio input from its 1/4 inch / MIC combo jacks, as well the RCA and Digital inputs. Any of these connections will work for recording.

  • Page 110: Starting The Recording

    Select the 'Time' field and set the recording time. The MPC5000 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.

  • Page 111: Sampling - Detailed Information

    Prepare the system so that you can play the desired sound by hitting the pads or playing back the sequence. The sound that the MPC5000 will actually record is exactly the same as the sound from the [STEREO OUT]. Before going back to SAMPLE mode, set the program and sequence so that the desired sound will be output from the [STEREO OUT].

  • Page 112: Other Features

    Press the [F6] (RECORD) button. The MPC5000 will start the Audio CD recording. For the next steps, proceed as described in the 'Starting the recording' section on page 96. Note: When CD is selected, you cannot adjust the recording level. You cannot start the recording by exceeding the threshold level.

  • Page 113: Record Information Window

    In the 'Monitor' field, select 'ON'. If you set the Monitor' field to 'ON', you can hear your performance from the OUTPUT of the MPC5000. Play your instrument and check the level meter. You can adjust the recording level using the [REC GAIN] knob.

  • Page 114: Starting The Recording

    Pad. If you just wish to keep the recorded sample in the MPC5000’s memory and not assign it to the Pad, select OFF with the [DATA] wheel. In the Keep or Retry window in Direct Recording mode, if you select the pad in the 'Assign to pad' field, the new 'Record event' field will be displayed.

  • Page 115: Chapter 12: Sample Editing: Trim Mode

    [PAD 14] (PLAY TO) The MPC5000 will play the part before the loop point. If the cursor is on the TRIM END parameter, it will play from the sample start to the TRIM END. If the cursor is on the LOOP START parameter, it will play from the sample start to the LOOP START. Any other case, it will play from the sample start to the TRIM START.

  • Page 116: Adjusting The End Point

    [PAD 14] (PLAY TO) The MPC5000 will play the part before the loop point. If the cursor is on the TRIM END parameter, it will play from the sample start to the TRIM END. If the cursor is on the LOOP START parameter, it will play from the sample start to the LOOP START. Any other case, it will play from the sample start to the TRIM START.

  • Page 117: Deleting Unused Parts From A Sample (Discard)

    Deleting Unused Parts from a Sample (DISCARD) The MPC5000 plays back only the part of the sample from the start point to the end point. The parts outside these points are not used for the playback. With the Discard function, you can delete these unnecessary parts to save memory.

  • Page 118: Converting A Stereo Sample To Mono (Stereo To Mono)

    Sample Editing: TRIM Mode In the 'New name' field, set the name for the new sample. Press the [F5] (DO IT) button. The part between the start/end points will be saved as a new sample. Converting a Stereo Sample to Mono (STEREO TO MONO) This function will convert the current sample to a new mono sample.

  • Page 119: Deleting A Sample

    For more information for setting the name, see the 'Setting Names' section on Page 20. Press [F5] (DO IT). The MPC5000 will start copying the sample. To cancel the operation, press [F4] (CANCEL) instead. Deleting a sample You can remove a sample from the memory of the MPC5000.

  • Page 120: Setting The Root Note Of A Sample

    In the 'Edit' field, select REVERSE. Press [F5] (DO IT). The MPC5000 will begin processing the sample. It may take some time to process depending on the length of the sample. TIME STRETCH With the Time Stretch function, you can lengthen or shorten the selected sample without changing the pitch. This is useful when you want to match one sample to another which has different tempo.
  • Page 121 Preset: The MPC5000 uses 18 preset algorithms to carry out the timestretch process, so you can select a preset that nearest resembles your sample’s content. If the results are not to your liking, try experimenting with different presets. Each preset is divided into A, B or C: A: Standard quality timestretch with fast processing.

  • Page 122: Pitch Shift (Changing The Pitch Of The Sample)

    Set the 'Preset' field and 'Adjust' fields if necessary. Preset The MPC5000 uses 18 preset algorithms to carry out the pitch shift process, so you should select a preset that closely resembles your sample’s content. If you are not happy with the results, try experimenting with different presets.

  • Page 123: Gain

    [F4] (RETRY) Returns to the Sample Edit window without keeping the new sample. [F5] (KEEP) Keeps the new sample with the name set in the New Name' field. Gain This function allows the volume of a sample to be raised or lowered by up to 18dB.

  • Page 124: Fade Out

    Sample Editing: TRIM Mode Fade Out This function sets an automatic fade Out between the in and out point of the selected section.. The following fade types are available: Linear Fade Out This selection fades out the audio with a linear curve. A linear curve will go from start to end with no curve, creating a straight line.

  • Page 125: Dividing A Phrase Sample Into Several Regions

    Chop Shop The Chop Shop function will allow you to divide a phrase sample into several regions. The MPC5000 has two different ways to use the Chop Shop function. 'AUTO', which divides a sample into several regions, automatically detecting the attack part of the phrase in the sample, and 'EQUALLY' which divides a sample to several regions of equal length.

  • Page 126: Dividing A Sample Automatically (Auto)

    Press [F5] (DO IT). The MPC5000 will start dividing the sample, then go to the 'Chop Shop' page. The MPC5000 divides a sample into several regions by automatically detecting the attack part of the phrase.

  • Page 127: Zoom

    Create New Program If you set this to YES, the MPC5000 makes a Program where each region is assigned to pads, from PAD A01 – A16, in order.

  • Page 128: Converting Patched Phrase

    After adjusting each parameter, press [F5] (DO IT) The MPC5000 will start processing the PATCHED PHRASE, and then the 'TRIM' page with the new sample will be displayed. The new name of the patched phrase sample will be the original sample with 'PP' added to the end.

  • Page 129: Editing Regions

    Sets the new name for the new sample here. Press the [F5] (DO IT) button. The MPC5000 will start the extract process. Pressing [F4] (Cancel) will cancel the extract and the display go back to the CHOP SHOP Page. DIVIDE REGION Divides the selected region into two regions.

  • Page 130: Setting The Loop

    [PAD 14] (PLAY TO) The MPC5000 will play the part before the loop point. If the cursor is on the TRIM END parameter, it will play from the sample start to the TRIM END. If the cursor is on the LOOP START parameter, it will play from the sample start to the LOOP START. Any other case, it will play from the sample start to the TRIM START.

  • Page 131: Linear And Logarithmic Displays

    Select the Patched Phrase you wish to slice and press the [F4] (CONVRT) button. Create New Program If you set this to YES, the MPC5000 makes a Program where each region is assigned to pads, from PAD A01 – A16, in order. Press [F5] (DO IT).
  • Page 132 Sample Editing: TRIM Mode The MPC5000 will process the SLICED SAMPLES and then the 'TRIM' page, with the divided sample, will be displayed. The new sample name of the divided sample will be the original sample name and a number.

  • Page 133: Chapter 13: Sample, Keygroup And Synth Programs

    To create a new sample program, proceed as follows. Note: the MPC5000 comes from the factory with preset sounds loaded on the internal ROM. These programs are set to load automatically when the MPC5000 is turned on. You can set the MPC5000 to start without loading it's internal ROM by turning off Autoload.

  • Page 134: Note On Vs. One Shot

    In the example shown, the sample DJ_RUBS is displayed in the first sample field. You can select any sample currently stored in the MPC5000’s RAM by turning the [DATA] wheel. You can assign samples by selecting '2' through '4' fields. If you assign samples to '2' through '4' fields, you can play several samples at once.

  • Page 135: Velocity / Cycle / Random Sample Switching (Zone Play)

    Check the result by hitting the pad. If you hit the pad hard, the MPC5000 will play the sample assigned to the 2' field. If you hit the pad softly, the MPC5000 will play the sample assigned to the '1' field.

  • Page 136: Per-Sample Panning

    Select the '1' field and select the sample to assign to the pad. You can select the samples currently saved in the MPC5000’s memory by turning the [DATA] wheel. Select the '2' field and select the sample to assign it to the pad.

  • Page 137: Simultaneous Playing Of Multiple Pads

    Setting Envelopes You can set the envelope for the samples assigned to the pads. The MPC5000 has two envelopes per pad for sample programs, one is the Amplitude Envelope, which controls volume and the other is the Filter envelope for controlling sound character.
  • Page 138 Sample, Keygroup and Synth Programs This parameter is the level that the sample reaches when the decay portion is finished. This parameter has no effect on samples set to ONE SHOT. 'Sus Dec' (Sustain Decay) field This parameter determines the time it takes for the 'Sustain Decay' stage to drop to zero. If this parameter is set to 100, the envelope will sustain for as long as the key is held down.

  • Page 139: Using Filters With Sample Programs

    Select the 'Type' field, and select which filter type to use. The MPC5000 has several types of filters to modify the sound. With these filters, you can cut or boost the specific frequency of the sound. The following types are available: LoPass This filter cuts out the high frequencies and passes the low frequencies.

  • Page 140: Controlling The Filter With Velocity

    Refer to 'Filter Envelope' on page 124 about the other parameters in the Filter Envelope window. Multi Pad Edit The MPC5000 now has the ability to edit multiple pads at the same time, setting all pads to the same setting. When Multi Pad Edit is active, any change made to a pad will be made to all pads.

  • Page 141: Program Tune

    However, when you are using a phrase sample, it may be better not to overlap the same sound. With the voice overlap function, you can set the MPC5000 not to overlap the same pad sound.

  • Page 142: Mute Target Feature

    The MPC5000 overlaps the sound. MONO The MPC5000 does not overlap the sound. If you select MONO, when you hit the pad several times, only the last pad that was hit will be played. Note: If you set the 'Play' field to MONO, each pad sample cannot be played with Polyphony, regardless of the Voice overlap setting.

  • Page 143: Purge Unused Samples

    Purge Unused Samples When you use the MPC5000 to record or load several samples, you may have unused samples (samples not assigned to any pads in the program) in the MPC5000’s memory. In this case, it is time consuming to browse the contents of the program for unused samples and delete them one by one.

  • Page 144: Keygroup Type Program

    Sample, Keygroup and Synth Programs KEYGROUP Type Program The MPC5000 also has a program type called KEYGROUP. A Keygroup program is a keymapped, multisampled program, which allows several samples to be played chromatically across a standard keyboard. Keygroups use velocity switching, crossfading, and key ranges to yield a very realistic sound across the entire keybed.

  • Page 145: Sample Layer Crossfade

    To select different keygroups, select the number field to the left of the sample list as indicated on the right and scroll with the [DATA] wheel. you can also select MULTI, to allow for editing all keygroups at once. Tip: you can also select keygroups two convenient ways. Select a Keygroup directly by pressing and holding the [SHIFT] button and striking a pad.

  • Page 146: Keytracking

    The Modwheel controls the LFO Depth, and can be set from 0-100% effect. The LFO on the MPC5000 can control 4 different destinations: pitch, filter cutoff, level and panning. You first have to make initial settings to one or more of these destinations in the Keygroup Program 'FltLFO' page to be able to make use of your modwheel.

  • Page 147: Synth Programs

    Playing a Synth Program Synth programs on the MPC5000 differ from Sample programs in that when you play a synth sound, a single sound is played chromatically across the pads. This allows you to create synth melodies and bass lines with ease.

  • Page 148: The Synth Button

    To create a new synth program, do the following: Note: the MPC5000 is set to load the preset program automatically when turned on. You can set the MPC5000 to start without loading the preset program. For more information, see the 'Autoload' section on page 176.
  • Page 149 Note: you can also use the [SYNTH] button as a shortcut to jump to the last Synth program you edited. Press the [F1] (BASIC) button. This will display the Basic page. Here, the most commonly used parameters for a synth program can be edited. Each parameter can be selected by using the [CURSOR] to select each field and turning the [DATA] wheel, or by using the Q-Links, as detailed in the section 'Editing with Q-LINK Controls' on page 134.

  • Page 150: Vcos

    Sample, Keygroup and Synth Programs 'Attack' This parameter determines how long an envelope will take to reach maximum level when a pad is struck. Sounds ranging from a slow swelling violin to drum-like attacks are possible by adjusting this parameter. 'Decay' This parameter determines how long the sound will take to go from the attack phase to the sustain portion of the envelope.

  • Page 151: Vcf

    PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation. This waveform is special, in that it is a Pulse wave whose shape is hard-wired to LFO 2. This gives this waveform a range of sounds from a classic warbling tone, to a buzzing, harsh sound, rich with overtones. When this wave is selected, an additional knob becomes available called 'DEPTH'.
  • Page 152 Sample, Keygroup and Synth Programs Edit the parameters of the VCF page as desired. The following parameters are available to be edited. 'Filter Cutoff' Sets the frequency start point for the filter. This field also appears on the Basic page. See page 135 for more information.

  • Page 153: Vca

    'Env1>Cutoff' This parameter determines how much of an effect the envelope will have on the filter. The corresponding Q-Link [AFTER] button toggles whether the effect of this modulation will be positive or negative. This field also appears on the Basic page. See page 135 for more information. 'LFO>Cutoff' The knob sets the amount of effect the selected LFO will have on filter cutoff.

  • Page 154: Lfos

    LFOs This page is where the parameters for the LFOs can be edited. The MPC5000 has two LFOs. One is dedicated to vibrato. The other LFO is used for different modulations. To enter the LFOs page, do the following:...

  • Page 155: Master

    MONO and POLY. When set to MONO, the program will only play one note at a time. This is useful for bass or lead style playing. When set to POLY, many notes can be played at once. Note: The MPC5000 has 64 notes of polyphony, meaning that it can play up to 64 notes at once. 'Trans' 'Transpose' sets the base pitch of the program in semitones.

  • Page 156: Other Program Functions

    VCO1 will increase. The corresponding Q-Link [AFTER] button toggles whether the effect of this modulation will be positive or negative. Note: Aftertouch can be received via MIDI controllers, or the MPC5000's pads can also send Aftertouch when playing Synth programs.

  • Page 157: Copying A Program

    Select the 'MIDI program change' field and set the program change number. If a track has a program change event with the same number set in this field, the MPC5000 switches the program at the event while playing back the sequence. If you do not wish to switch the program during the playback, set this field to OFF.

  • Page 158: Assigning Midi Notes To Pads In A Sample Program

    To do so, you need to determine which MIDI note to send out when you hit each pad. Also, when you load sequence data created on external sequencer and saved as a smf or .mid file to the MPC5000 and play the internal sampler section, you have to determine which pad to play by the MIDI note data in the sequence.

  • Page 159: Chapter 14: Arpeggiator

    Chapter 14: Arpeggiator The MPC5000’s Arpeggiator is a powerful new feature that lets you play repeating patterns in perfect time, much like Note Repeat, simply by holding down one or more notes. This is very useful feature because it allows you to play extremely complex (or repetitive) passages of music with ease.

  • Page 160: Latching The Arpeggiator

    Arpeggiator Set the desired octave range in the 'Octave' field. Up to three octaves up or down can be set. For example, if the Arpeggiator is set to an 'up' pattern, and you have the 'Octave' field set to 1, if you held down the notes C3, E3 and G3, the arpeggiator would play the following repeating pattern: C3, E3, G3, C4, E4, G4 The original octave is always played first.

  • Page 161: Using The Arpeggiator With Pre-Recorded Tracks

    Try experimenting further with the Arpeggiator, along with latching. You will find the Arpeggiator a powerful addition to the live performance aspect of the MPC5000. Using the Arpeggiator with Pre-Recorded Tracks The Arpeggiator can also be used with previously recorded sequencer tracks. To do so, do the following: Select a track in the current sequence with previously recorded data.

  • Page 163: Chapter 15: Effects

    Chapter 15: Effects In this section, you will learn how to select and edit effects. The MPC5000 has four stereo effect busses and each buss can have two different effects assigned to it. Busses can be combined in pairs to allow a total of four effects per buss.

  • Page 164: Buss Effects Vs. Insert Effects

    Effects Play the pad. The effected sound will play from the [STEREO OUT]. Tip: You can apply the effect to several pads. The effect of the FX 1 is applied to all the pads whose FX SEND are set to 1 in the FX SEND page of the MIXER mode.

  • Page 165: Adding Additional Effects To The Effects Buss

    FX1 will be routed to the input of FX2. About CPU Usage The MPC5000 has a dedicated processor for effects. Each effect on the MPC5000 uses a certain percentage of this CPU's power. Some effects, such as flangers, choruses etc, use very little power. Others, like reverbs and delays take substantially more power.

  • Page 166: Effect List

    Effects Effect List Below is a brief overview of each effect type. Flanger / Flanger Sync Flanger is an effect that uses a delay line to emulate the classic warbling effect produced using two analog tape machines together. This effect is best used as an insert by turning 'DIRECT' off. See page 150 for more on this. WetDry Controls the ratio of unprocessed and processed signal.
  • Page 167 Shape Controls the shape of the LFO, varying between a TRIANGLE (0) and a SQUARE (100) wave. Phaser 1 / Phaser 2 / Phaser Sync The Phaser is a classic effect that is created by ganging multiple all-pass filter stages to create “notches,” or sharp dips in the frequency spectrum.
  • Page 168 Effects HP / LP Shelving Filter This filter differs from the standard filter type in that all frequencies affected by the cutoff point are attenuated equally. Freq Controls the frequency at which the filter will affect the incoming signal. Controls the emphasis of the frequency at the cutoff point. Gain Adjusts the level of the output signal.
  • Page 169 Delay Mono / Delay Mono BeatSync Delay takes the original signal, waits a specified period of time, and then plays it back, over and over. Mono delay sums the signal input to mono before applying the delay effect. The result is a less complex but more “focused”...
  • Page 170 Effects Delay Tape BeatSync Tape Delay is a system that uses an analog tape and a series of tape heads to produce an echo effect. The original signal is written to the tape, and then reread by the heads. This delay type yields a very distinct echo sound, often heard in Reggae and Dub style music, as well as on guitar.
  • Page 171 Gain 3 Controls the volume level of tap 3. Distortion Fuzz This popular effect uses extreme hard clipping. This clipping at extreme settings can turn a standard waveform into a square wave, producing an almost "chainsaw" effect. WetDry Controls the ratio of unprocessed and processed signal. At 100, the signal heard will be 100% effected.
  • Page 172 Effects -Clip Controls the amount of clipping applied to the waveform below the zero crossing. Selects how much the low frequencies of the signal will be affected by the distortion. Selects how much the mid frequencies of the signal will be affected by the distortion. High Selects how much the high frequencies of the signal will be affected by the distortion.
  • Page 173 Thresh Sets the level at which the compressor will start functioning. Ratio This sets how much compression will affect the volume of the incoming signal. For instance, with a ratio of 4:1, the incoming signal would have to increase by four decibels in order to increase 1 decibel at the output.
  • Page 174 Effects Dnsity This setting controls the amount of individual reverberations that will be contained in the affected output. Diffuse Controls how much the reverberations will increase as the sound decays. Decay Sets how long the reverb effect will take to stop. Lo Cut Removes low frequencies from the affected output.
  • Page 175 Lo Cut Removes low frequencies from the affected output. Hi Cut Removes high frequencies from the affected output. Reverb Spacey This is an unusually spatial effect designed to sound as if the input is being played in a very large cavern. WetDry Controls the ratio of unprocessed and processed signal.

  • Page 176: Routing Effect Buss Output To Individual Outs

    Routing Effect Buss Output to Individual Outs The effected output of each effects buss can be routed individually to the MPC5000's individual outs. This is useful for recording only the effected signal, or to separate the dry and affected signal for live use.

  • Page 177: Editing The Master Effects

    Note: If you do not want to use master effects, set these fields to OFF. Editing the Master Effects In addition to the four effects busses, the MPC5000 also has Master Effects, used for polishing up the entire Sequence, affecting all sound from the Main Outs.

  • Page 178: Copying The Effect Set

    Effects Copying the effect set Select the 'Effect' field at the top of the BUS1-2 or BUS3-4 page. Press the [WINDOW] button. The Effect Set window will be displayed. In the Effect Set window, press the [F5] (COPY) button. The 'Copy Effect Settings' window will be displayed. In the 'From' field, select the source effect set.

  • Page 179: Chapter 16: Saving And Loading (Disk Mode)

    Chapter 16: Saving and Loading (DISK Mode) Samples or sequences you create in the MPC5000 will be lost when you turn off the unit. If you wish to keep the data, you need to save it. You can use the saved files again by loading them into the MPC5000.

  • Page 180: Saving A Sample

    Pressing the [F5] (RENAME) button brings up the Name window, where you can change the name of the file you are about to save. When you enter the name in the Name window and press the [F5] (ENTER) button, the MPC5000 will start to save the data.

  • Page 181: Saving All Programs And Samples

    The MPC5000 will not save the file with the same name. If you loaded the data from the memory card and edited only the program, select NO. The MPC5000 will overwrite the data with the new data, which you are about to save. If you have loaded the data from the memory card and edited the sample data, select YES.

  • Page 182: Saving All The Sequences And The Songs At The Same Time

    You can save all the sequences and the songs in the MPC5000 at the same time. The MPC5000 will save the data as one file called “ALL file”, which include all the sequence and the songs, instead of saving individual sequences and song files.

  • Page 183: About Input Thru (.Ipt) File

    If you use “SAVE ENTIRE MEMORY” to save the internal memory data, the Input thru file will be saved with the Project file. The Input Thru file contains the setting of the Input Thru in the MPC5000. When you load the Project file, the Input Thru file will be loaded automatically with the Project file.

  • Page 184: Moving Files

    Saving and Loading (DISK Mode) Moving Files When moving a file, the file is copied to a new location, and then deleted from the original location. To move files from one folder to another, or from one drive to another, do the following: Press [F2] (SAVE) to open the SAVE page.

  • Page 185: Loading

    Loading In this section, you will learn how to load a file. The MPC5000 can load files from Memory Card, Internal Flash Memory, the Internal Hard Disk, or the Internal CD Drive (optional). This is done in the LOAD page, which is accessed by pressing the [MODE] button and then the [PAD 3] (DISK).

  • Page 186: Create A New Program When Loading A Sample

    Normally select this option. PROGRAM ONLY The MPC5000 will load only the program file. It does not load the samples. Select this option when you wish to create a new program by assigning different samples to the saved program. If you selected WITH SAMPLES in the 'Load' field, make settings in the 'Replace same samples in memory' field.

  • Page 187: Deleting All Programs And Samples In Memory Before Loading

    In the step 4, press the [F2] (CLEAR) button instead of the [F5] (DO IT) button. The CAUTION window will be displayed. If you press the [F5] (DO IT) button, the MPC5000 will start loading the program after it clears all its loaded programs and samples.

  • Page 188: Loading A Folder

    In the step 3, press the [F2] (CLEAR) button instead of the [F5] (DO IT) button. The CAUTION window will be displayed. If you press the [F5] (DO IT) button, the MPC5000 will start loading the folder after it clears all its internal memory.

  • Page 189: Burning Cds

    Burning CDs Audio CDs Adding the optional DVD/CDR-W drive (CD-M25) to the MPC5000 will allow burning of Audio and Data CDs as well as reading audio and data CDs and DVDs. To create an audio CD, do the following. Press [F3] (UTILIT).

  • Page 190: Erasing Cd-R/Ws

    Press [F6] (DO IT). Now, when the MPC5000 starts up, it will look to the ROOT of the selected device, and search for a folder named AUTOLOAD. When found, it will automatically load the folder you created in step 1.

  • Page 191: Turning Autoload Off

    The CAUTION window will be displayed. Press the [F5] (DO IT) button. The MPC5000 will start formatting the card. Auditioning Synth Programs To audition a SYNTH Program, select the program in DISK Mode and press [F5] (PLAY) . The note played when auditioning samples can be set in OTHER Mode.

  • Page 193: Chapter 17: Program And Fx Q-Link Controllers

    Chapter 17: Program and FX Q-LINK Controllers By using the Q-LINK sliders and knobs, you can control both Program and Effect parameters with the controllers. Program Q-LINK programming Certain pad parameters (filter, tune, etc…) can be controlled with a slider or knob. There are two ways (NOTE ON and REALTIME) for controlling the sound by Q-LINK.
  • Page 194 Program and FX Q-LINK Controllers NOTE ON The setting value of the Q-LINK slider/knob at hitting the pad affects to the sound. If you change the Q-LINK slider/knob while the sound is playing back, the sound will not be changed. The information of the slider or knob position will be sent to the sampler section as Note Variation data The Note Variation data is included in the Pad Event and converts the specific parameter value to slider or knob position data.

  • Page 195: Resetting The Q-Link Slider / Knob Value

    LEVEL: 0 – 100 This controls the sample volume level. CUTOFF: -100 - +100 This offsets the cut off frequency of the filter. The value set in the PROGRAM mode is used as 0. RESO: -100 - +100 This offsets the resonance of the filter. The value set in the PROGRAM mode is used as 0. LAYER: 0 - 127 This value switches layers instead of Velocity.

  • Page 196: Sending Midi Continuous Controllers With A Q-Link

    When recording, moving this Q-LINK will write MIDI Continuous Controller Numbers to the sequence. Configuring FX Q-Links New to the MPC5000 is the ability to automate individual Effects Parameters. To access FX Q-LINKS, press [F2] (FX Q) in Q-LINK Mode.

  • Page 197: Default Q-Link Mode

    In the 'Effect' field, select the effect you wish to edit. You can select either of the effects contained in the Bus selected in the 'Effect Bus' field. In the 'Parameter' field, select the parameter you wish to control. You can select any of the parameters available in the effect selected in the 'Effect' field. In the 'Range Lo and Hi' field, set the upper and lower limit of the slider or knobs.

  • Page 199: Chapter 18: Using The Mpc5000 With External Devices

    Connect the MIDI OUT of the MPC5000 to MIDI IN of the external MIDI device using a MIDI cable. The MPC5000 has four MIDI Outs: MIDI OUT A, MIDI OUT B, MIDI OUT C, and MIDI OUT D. You can connect to any MIDI output, but for this example connect to the MIDI OUT B.

  • Page 200: Midi Time Code (Mtc)

    MIDI Time Code (MTC) In addition to MIDI clock, the MPC5000 can sync to and transmit MIDI Time Code, or MTC. MIDI Time code is a standard protocol to allow various devices, such as Hard Disk recorders, video cameras and tape based recorders to sync together.

  • Page 201: Midi Machine Control (Mmc)

    Receiving MMC from a device To receive MMC from a device, connect the MIDI out of the selected device to the MIDI in of the MPC5000. To receive MIDI Machine Control from a device, such as a Computer DAW, do the following: Connect MIDI in 1 of the MPC5000 to the MIDI out of the selected device.

  • Page 202: Connecting The Mpc5000 To A Midi Keyboard With Built-In Sounds

    Using the MPC5000 with External Devices Connecting the MPC5000 to a MIDI Keyboard with Built-in Sounds In this section, you will learn how to connect the MPC5000 to a MIDI keyboard which has internal sounds to use the MPC5000’s sequencer feature.

  • Page 203: Setting The Midi Input Channel

    Select the 'Active track receive channel' field and select the MIDI channel from which you wish to receive the data. If you set this field to ALL, the MPC5000 will receive all channels. If you select any channel from 1 to 16, the MPC5000 will receive only the selected channel.

  • Page 205: Chapter 19: Connecting The Mpc5000 To Your Computer

    Internal Hard Disk first. Also, the data from the computer will be saved to the memory or Internal Hard Disk first. To use the data in the MPC5000, load the data from the memory card or Internal Hard Disk.
  • Page 206 Remove the USB cable from the USB jacks of the MPC5000 and the Mac. Note: You can transfer the data between the MPC5000 and the Mac only when the USB page is displayed. You can not move to another page or mode from USB page unless you disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 207: Chapter 20: Other Settings

    If you convert the sustain pedal's data to note duration, the movement of the sustain pedal will not affect the other notes. Thus, the MPC5000 is set to convert the sustain pedal's data to note duration by default, but you can change the setting to record the data as sustain pedal data.

  • Page 208: Truncate Duration

    "NOTE ON" AS PLAYED The MPC5000 records your performance as it is played. This is useful for when it's desirable to have a note play for a long time as a sequence loops.

  • Page 209: Setting The Adat Digital Output

    'Program Audition Note' as shown on the right and select the desired note. Using the Footswitches You can connect up to 2 foot switches to the MPC5000 and assign several functions (ex. Start/Stop a sequence, etc…) to them. Connect a foot switch to the MPC5000’s FOOTSWITCH jack.
  • Page 210 The Footswitch will act the same as pressing [STOP] button. PLAY/STOP When you step on the Footswitch in stop mode, the MPC5000 will start playback at the current stopped position. When you step on the switch in play mode, the MPC5000 will stop playback.

  • Page 211: Adjustment Of Pad Sensitivity And Velocity Curve

    This parameter is used if the clock drifts slightly over long periods of time. (For example, over a month). Clock Setting This enables or disables the internal clock. The internal clock should not be disabled unless the MPC5000 is going to be stored over a long period of time.

  • Page 212: Initialize To Factory Default

    Press the MODE button, then press DISK [Pad 3]. Press USB [F4]. Connect a USB cable from the USB Port on the rear of the MPC5000 to a USB port on your computer. The MPC5000 display will change from USB TRANSFER MODE (Disconnected) to Connected.
  • Page 213 Windows 98, 2000, and XP Users: Once the MPC5000_OS.bin file has been copied to the Compact Flash Card, Safely Remove the MPC5000's Compact Flash Card drive from the computer by clicking on the Safely Remove Hardware button at the bottom-right of your computer's screen.

  • Page 214: Specifications

    Display: 240 x 128 dot graphic LCD w/back light Memory Card Slot: Compact Flash (The size of the compact flash card that MPC5000 can handle is from 32MB to 2GB) Dimensions: 18in x 16 1/16 x 3 3/8 (6 7/8 with screen at max.) Weight: 18.2 lbs...

  • Page 215: Inputs/Outputs

    Inputs/Outputs Record input (L and R): MIC/ 1/4-inch Combo x 2 balanced -40dBu, input impedance 11k ohms; RCA with PHONO preamp, Max. Input level: +10dBu Digital input: RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF Stereo output (L and R): 1/4-inch phone x 2 balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms, Max.

  • Page 217: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Akai Professional, LLC Model: MPC5000 (Sampler Section) Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default 1-16 Changed 1-16 Mode Default Messages Altered Note Number 000-127 True Voice 000-127 Velocity Note On Note Off Aftertouch Poly Channel Used in Note Repeat...
  • Page 218 Other Settings Akai Professional, LLC Model: MPC5000 (Sequencer Section) Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default 1-16 1-16 Changed 1-16 1-16 Mode Default Messages Altered Note Number 0-127 0-127 True Voice 0-127 0-127 Velocity Note On Note Off Aftertouch Poly...

  • Page 219: Index

    Index Full level ∙ 79  16 levels ∙ 2, 79, 80  Gain ∙ 71, 154, 156, 157  Active track receive channel ∙ 189, 198  ADAT ∙ 9, 12, 195, 201  Ignore tempo change events in ∙ 64  Aftertouch ∙ 39, 142, 194, 197, 203, 204  In play ∙ 27  Amount ∙ 42, 43, 124, 152  Input ∙ 8, 11, 77, 92, 93, 95, 97, 98, 99, 158, 159, 169, 174,  Arpeggiator ∙ 6, 16, 145, 146, 147  189, 201  Assign to pad ∙ 100, 171  Input thru ∙ 92, 169, 174  Attack ∙ 48, 123, 124, 136, 139, 140, 153, 158, 159  Auto step increment ∙ 52, 58, 59  Autoload ∙ 119, 134, 176, 177, 198  key ∙ 15, 27, 39, 42, 45, 48, 52, 57, 59, 79, 82, 83, 98, 113,  Automation ∙ 76, 77, 91, 167  116, 117, 123, 124, 138, 141, 146, 191, 193, 195  Bars ∙ 21, 29, 31, 32, 62, 69  Latch ∙ 146  Layer ∙ 48  Lfo ∙ 137  Channel pressure event ∙ 49  Load ∙ 169, 172, 173, 174  Copies ∙ 42, 44  Lp ∙ 116, 117  Lvl ∙ 120, 123, 124  Decay ∙ 48, 123, 124, 136, 139, 140, 160, 161  Direct recording ∙ 99  Main page ∙ 3, 23, 24, 100  Drum pad ∙ 200  Make new folder ∙ 167  Duration of recorded notes ∙ 52, 59  Master level ∙ 16, 97, 193, 198  DVD ∙ 8, 175, 201  Memory card ∙ 175  Mic ∙ 8, 11  MIDI Machine Control ∙ 187, 200 ...
  • Page 220 Index Now ∙ 20, 21, 23, 29, 47, 51, 52, 55, 56, 57, 58, 61, 67, 69,  Soft thru ∙ 188, 198  80, 83, 84, 107, 123, 146, 176, 186, 198  Solo ∙ 80, 81  Numeric keys ∙ 116  Song ∙ 14, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 72, 73, 200, 203, 204  Sq ∙ 42, 43, 44  St ∙ 69, 70, 101, 102, 113  Step ∙ 23, 30, 47, 51, 52, 55, 58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 146, 187, 191,  Out ∙ 9, 24, 71, 93, 116, 161, 162  192, 198  Step list ∙ 61, 62  Sustain pedal ∙ 39, 193, 198  Sustain pedal to duration ∙ 198  Pad event ∙ 55  Swing ∙ 26, 27, 146  Parameter ∙ 25, 179, 180  Sync in ∙ 185, 186, 187, 198  Pgm ∙ 119, 122, 125, 128, 134, 142, 143  Sync out ∙ 185, 186, 187, 198  Pitch shift ∙ 108  Synth ∙ 6, 15, 16, 17, 87, 119, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 139,  Poly pressure event ∙ 49  140, 141, 142, 166, 176, 189, 203  Program ∙ 15, 22, 33, 34, 38, 49, 83, 87, 89, 100, 113, 119,  127, 128, 133, 134, 135, 136, 139, 140, 142, 143, 144, 145,  166, 167, 172, 203, 204  Tempo ∙ 30, 50, 62, 64, 99, 114, 117, 194  Tempo change event ∙ 50  Threshold ∙ 95, 97, 112  Ram ∙ 10  Time stretch ∙ 107, 108  Range ∙ 41, 42, 43, 44, 50, 55, 58, 69, 121, 142, 180  Timing correct ∙ 26, 28, 47, 57  Rate ∙ 27, 128, 141, 152, 153, 162, 186  Tr ∙ 25  Record Aftertouch ∙ 39, 194  Track ∙ 2, 22, 33, 34, 35, 37, 45, 64, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74,  Region ∙ 112, 113, 115  75, 80, 81, 83, 90, 91, 98, 100, 145, 167, 189 ...

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