Using Program Change Messages To Switch Programs For The Parts; Midi - Akai MPC 4000 Reference Manual

B Program/Type field
Selects the program used by each part. When you move the cursor to this field and press
the [WINDOW] key, the Program List popup window will appear.
C MIDI Ch field
Specifies the MIDI receive channel for each part. If you select 1A–16A, MIDI events of
the corresponding channel 1–16 from virtual MIDI port A will be sent to the part. If you
select 1B–16B, MIDI events of the corresponding channel 1–16 from virtual MIDI port
B will be sent to the part.
D Tune field
Adjusts the pitch of each part in semitone steps. By adjusting the value below the decimal
point you can make fine adjustments to the pitch in one-cent steps.
E Priority field
Selects the priority order in which each part will sound. If you exceed the maximum
polyphony, notes will be turned off beginning with the lowest-priority parts.
For this field you can select either HOLD (never turn off notes), HIGH (high priority),
NORMAL (normal priority), LOW (low priority). The priority descends in order from
HOLD→LOW.
F Prog No. field
Indicates the program change number that is assigned to the program selected for the
part. When the cursor is located in this field, you can specify the program change number.

Using program change messages to switch programs for the parts

Here's how to use MIDI program change messages to switch the program assigned to
each part.
1. In the Mix page, move the cursor to the Part field and press the [WINDOW]
key.
The Part popup window will appear.
2. Move the cursor to the Program change field and turn it ON.
3. Press the [F1] key (CLOSE).
The popup window will close.
Now each part can receive program changes. When a program change is received, the
program will change for the part that is receiving the MIDI channel on which that pro-
gram change was received.
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