Converting The Program Type - Akai MPC 4000 Reference Manual

Program mode

Converting the program type

You can convert the type (key group/drum) of a program and copy it to a new program.
1. In Program field of the List page, move the cursor to the program whose type
you want to convert, and press the [WINDOW] key.
The Program popup window will appear.
2. Move the cursor to the Do field, and turn the [JOG] dial to select CONVERT.
3. Press the [F3] key (CONVERT).
The Convert Program popup window will appear.
A Source program field
Indicates the convert-source program. The lower part of this field shows the type of the
program you selected.
B New name field
Indicates the name of the convert-destination program. You can turn the [JOG] dial to dis-
play the Rename popup window, where you can edit the program name.
C Convert field
Indicates the type of conversion.
D [F1] key (CANCEL)
Cancels the operation and closes the popup window.
E [F6] key (DO IT)
Executes the conversion.
4. Verify that the desired type of conversion is shown in the Convert field.
Depending on the type of program you selected, one of the following settings will be displayed.
• KEYGROUP → DRUM
A key group program will be converted into a drum program. This will appear if you
selected a key group program.
• DRUM → KEYGROUP
A drum program will be converted into a key group program. This will appear if you
selected a drum program.
5. Move the cursor to the New name field, and turn the [JOG] dial.
The Rename popup window will appear, allowing you to edit the name of the program.
6. Input the desired name for the program, and press the [F6] key (ENTER).
The popup window will close.
7. To execute the conversion, press the [F6] key (DO IT).
According to the type of program you selected, one of the following conversions will be
performed.
• DRUM → KEYGROUP
After conversion, each note number will be divided into its own keygroup.
• KEYGROUP → DRUM
The lowest note of each key group range (Span parameter) will be the note number
for the corresponding sample.
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