Akai MPC4000 User Manual page 91

6. Move the cursor to the Number of new KGs field, and specify the number of key groups you
want to add.
If you created a new key group program, there will initially be only one key group. You will need to use this
popup window to add the desired number of key groups.
7. Press the [F6] key (CREATE).
The specified number of key groups will be added, and you will return to the Key Group Mix page.
8. Move the cursor to the sample field of each key group, and turn the [JOG] dial to select a sample
for each key group.
When you turn the [JOG] dial, the names of the samples in memory will appear successively.
Note: The samples you select in this page will always be assigned to zone 1 of the corresponding key group. If
you want to assign samples to zones 2–4, use the Zone page (p.89).
Hint: If the Monitor field is set to "PROGRAM," you can use a MIDI keyboard connected to the [MIDI IN]
connector to audition the samples you are assigning, regardless of the state of the current multi.
With the cursor located in the sample field, you can press the [WINDOW] key to view information on the selected
sample (sampling rate, bit depth, original note, tuning, etc.).
Unless you specify otherwise, the sample playback method (NO LOOP, LOOP, ONE SHOT) will be the method
that has been specified for each sample. However, you are free to change this in the Program mode Zone page
( p.89).
9. As necessary, move the cursor to the Level, Pan, Out, FX, and Send fields, and set the values.
Each field has the following function.
Level field: Sets the level of each key group.
Pan field: Sets the pan (L50–MID–R50) if the key group is output in stereo. This has no effect if you are
using monaural output.
Out field: Sets the output destination jack for each key group. If you select MULTI, the output settings
of the multi will be used.
FX field: Indicates the send level of the signal that is sent from the key group to the effect bus.
Send field: Selects the effect bus (OFF, A–D, AB, CD, MULTI) that is used by each key group. If you
select MULTI, the settings of the multi will be used. Settings for the effects used can be made in Effect
mode.
Note: Please be aware that these fields are valid only for each individual key group, not for the entire program.
Use Multi mode to make settings for the entire program.
10. Press the [F3] key (PITCH).
The Pitch page will appear, where you can make settings such as tuning and polyphony for each sample.
E
Mute field: Specifies the mute group (OFF, 1–64) to which the key group will belong. Key groups that
belong to the same mute group will not sound simultaneously.
11. Move the cursor to the Span Low/Hi field, and specify the note range of the key group to which
the sample is assigned.
By default, all key groups are set to sound across the full range of the keyboard (C-2–G8). If you want to
switch samples by note ranges, you will need to specify the note range for each key group.
Note: If desired, you can intentionally overlap the ranges of two or more key groups. However, this will reduce
the total polyphony.
12. Move the cursor to other fields, and make the desired settings.
Assigning samples to a program
A
Span Low/Hi field: Specifies the note range
of the key group to which the sample is
assigned.
B
Tune field: Specifies the tuning of the key
group.
C
Pitch field: Specifies whether the pitch of the
sample assigned to the key group will rise or
fall according to the keyboard position
(TRACK), or will play at the same pitch for
any key (CONST).
D
Poly field: Specifies the maximum polyph-
ony (number of notes) for the key group.
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