Record Mode - Akai MPC 4000 Reference Manual

Record mode

D Monitor field
Selects whether the input source will be monitored during recording.
E Original field
Specifies the original pitch of the sample. When the sample is played back, the note num-
ber you specify here will play the sample at its original pitch.
F Auto normalize field
If this field is on, the recorded sample will be normalized automatically.
Record block
Here you can select the recording method and view the recording level.
A Record start field
As the method by which to start recording, this selects either THRESHOLD (start when
the input signal exceeds a specified level) or MANUAL (start manually).
B Threshold field
Specifies the level at which sampling will begin when THRESHOLD is selected in the Record
start field. The value you specify here will be displayed as a
C Time field
Specifies the length of time that will be sampled. When the time specified here has
elapsed, recording will end automatically.
D Level meters
These are level meters (with peak indicators) that show the level of the input signal. When
the input signal reaches 0 dB, the over level indicator (
lighted. (The margin display in the lower right shows how many dB are left until 0 dB is
reached.)
If you have selected THRESHOLD in the Record start field, a square symbol indicating
the threshold level will be displayed.
Hint: Press the [F1]/[F2] keys (RESET PEAK) to reset the peak indicator.
Memory block
This area shows the remaining amount of memory and the number of samples in memory.
A Free memory (time) field
Indicates the remaining time that can be recorded in internal memory, as a numeric value
and as a bar graph.
B Sample in memory field
Indicates the number of samples that are currently in memory.
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symbol in the level meter.
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