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Akai MPC 500 User Manual (120 pages)

Music Production Center

Brand: Akai | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction

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Overview

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- Top Panel
  8
- Front Panel
  11
- Rear Panel
  11
- Bottom Panel
  12
  - Battery Compartment
    12
  - Contrast Adjustment
    12
Hooking up Your MPC500

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MPC500 Basic Concepts and Terminology

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- Sequence
  14
- Track
  14
- Song
  14
- Sample
  14
- Drum Pad
  14
- Program
  14
- Note Number, Velocity, and Length
  15
- Ram
  15
- Memory Card
  15
Operating Modes

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Chapter 2: Basic Operation

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- Main Sequence Page
  18
- Main Track Page
  18
- Cursor, Cursor Buttons, Field, Data Wheel
  18
- Params Button
  18
- Mode Button
  18
- Setting Names
  18
- Renaming a Sequence
  18
Chapter 3: Sequence Feature

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Main Sequence Page

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- Now' Field
  20
- Tempo
  20
- Pad Bank' Field
  20
- Sequence' Field
  20
- Main Track Page
  21
- Track Number/Name Field
  21
Recording the Performance

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- Playing Back a Sequence
  22
- Repeat Playback of a Sequence
  22
Other Useful Features for Recording Sequences

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- Undo and Redo Feature
  23
- Erase
  23
- Deleting in Real Time
  23
- Deleting from the Erase Screen
  23
Timing Correct Feature

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- Realtime Timing Correction
  26
- Timing Correction of Previously Recorded Events
  26
Click/Metronome

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- Count in
  26
- In Play
  26
- In Record
  27
- Rate
  27
- Sound
  27
Note Repeat Feature

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Sequence Params

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Track Mode Parameters

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- Setting the Track Type
  32
- Selecting a Program
  32
- Track Mute Feature
  32
- Setting the MIDI Output Channel
  33
- Changing a Track Name
  33
- Changing the Default Name for a Track
  33
- Copying a Track
  33
- Deleting a Track
  34
- Deleting All Tracks
  34
- Setting the User Default Name
  34
The MIDI Sequencer Feature

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- About MIDI
  35
- About the MIDI Sequencer
  35
Connecting Your MIDI Devices

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Handling the Sustain Pedal

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Chapter 4: Editing Sequences

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Seq Edit Mode

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- Copy Events
  38
- Move Events
  41
- Transpose
  42
- Shift Timing
  43
- Edit Velocity
  43
- Edit Duration
  44
- Timing Correct
  44
- Track Move
  45
- Copy Bars
  45
- Insert Bars
  46
- Delete Bars
  46
- Fix Tempo
  47
Chapter 5: STEP EDIT Mode

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- A Note about Playing Events
  48
About Step Edit

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- Now' Field
  48
- Track' Field
  48
- Pad Bank' Field
  48
- Parameter' Field
  48
- Value Field
  50
- Step Recording
  54
Chapter 6: Song Mode

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- Edit Select' Field
  56
- Creating a Song
  57
Level Function ([12 Levels] Button)

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Chapter 7: Functions of a Pad

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- Playing with Pads
  60
- Switching Pad Banks
  60
Full Level Function ([Full Level] Button)

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Setting the Track Mute with Pads

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- Track Mute Page
  61
  - Track Mute Mode
    61
  - Track Status
    62
  - Track solo Mode
    62
Chapter 8: Q-Link Slider

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- Pad' Field
  64
- Parameter' Field
  64
- Pad Bank' Field
  64
- Low and High Field
  64
- During Playback
  64
Chapter 9: Using the MPC500 with External Devices

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Sync with the MPC500 as the Master

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Sync with the MPC500 as the Slave

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Connecting the MPC500 to a MIDI Keyboard

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Chapter 10: Recording

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Recording a Sample

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- Preparing the Recording
  70
Recording the Main out

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- Preparing the Recording
  71
- Recording Options
  72
Chapter 11: Editing a Sample

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Setting the Start / End Points for the Sample

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- Adjusting the Start Point
  74
- Adjusting the End Point
  74
- Additional Pad Functions
  74
- Setting the Loop
  74
Advanced Editing

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- Discard
  76
- Extract
  76
- Normalize
  76
- Reverse
  76
- Stretch
  76
- Copy Sample
  77
- Delete Sample
  77
- About Patched Phrase
  78
Chapter 12: Program Mode

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Creating a Program

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Editing the Sound of a Sample

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- Setting the Filter
  83
Modifications Using Velocity

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Voice Overlap

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Setting the Mute Group

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Additional Program Editing

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Chapter 13: Effects

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Applying Fx1 to a Specific Pad Sound

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Applying Fx2 to a Specific Pad Sound

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Applying Effects of Fx2 to Fx1

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Editing Effects

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- Bit Grunger
  91
- Band EQ (4 Band Equalizer)
  92
- Compressor
  92
- Phase Shifter
  93
- Tremolo
  93
- Autopan
  93
- Reverb
  94
- Delay
  94
- Chorus and Flanger
  95
Using Master Effects

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Editing the Master Effects

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- Band EQ
  95
- Compressor
  96
Selecting the Effect Set

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- Copying the Effect Set
  96
- Resetting the Effect Set
  96
Chapter 14: Save / Load

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Saving Your Work

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- Selecting the Destination
  98
- Creating a New Folder
  98
- Saving a Sample
  99
- Saving a Program
  99
- Saving a Sequence
  100
- Saving All Sequences and Songs
  101
- Saving All Programs and Samples at the same Time
  101
- Saving All Data in Memory at the same Time
  102
- Creating the Autoload Folder
  102
- Replacing the Sounds and Sequences in the Internal Flash Memory
  103
Loading a File

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- Selecting a File
  104
- Loading a Sample
  104
- Loading a Program
  105
- Loading a Sequence
  105
- Loading the All File
  106
- Loading an Individual Sequence from the All File
  106
- Loading a Project
  106
- Loading a Folder
  106
- Deleting a File
  107
- Setting the Autoload Function
  107
- Formatting the Memory Card
  107
- Format CF Card
  108
- Saving Data to the Internal Flash Memory
  108
Chapter 15 Connecting the MPC500 to Your Computer

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- Windows 2000/Me/Xp
  110
- Macintosh
  110
Chapter 16: Other Settings

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- Adjusting the Master Level
  112
- Adjustment of Pad Sensitivity and Velocity Curve
  112
- Initialize to Factory Default
  113
- How to Upgrade
  113
- Version
  113
- Data Compatibility
  114
Specifications

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- Sound Generator
  114
- Inputs/Outputs
  114
- Sequencer
  114
- General
  114
- Effects
  114
MIDI Implementation Chart

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- Sampler Section
  116
- Sequencer Section
  117

Akai MPC 500 Quick Start Manual (53 pages)

Music Production Center

Brand: Akai | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 1 MB

English

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Español

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- Espaňol
  
  13
- Información Básica
  
  14
  - Botones de Cursor
    14
  - Rueda de [DATA]
    14
  - Botón de [SEQUENCE]
    14
  - Botón de [TRACK]
    14
  - Botón de [PARAMS]
    14
  - Botón de [MODE]
    14
- Tutorial del MPC500
  
  14
- Reproducción de una Canción Demo
  
  15
- Interpretación de un Programa Predeterminado
  
  15
- Grabación de una Interpretación con Los Pads
  
  16
- Interpretación de Varias Secuencias en Serie
  
  16
  - Selección de las Secuencias en Tiempo Real
    17
  - Reproducción de las Secuencias en el Orden Seleccionado
    17
- Grabación de un Sonido
  
  18
- Reproducción en Loop de una Muestra de Frase
  
  19
- Archivo de Los Datos
  
  21
- Desactivación de la Función Autoload
  
  21
- Otras Funciones Útiles
  
  21
  - Cursor Q-Link
    21
Français

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Deutsch

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- Grundlegende Informationen
  
  34
  - Cursor, Cursor Buttons
    34
  - Feld, DATA Rad
    34
  - [SEQUENCE] Button
    34
  - [TRACK] Button
    34
  - [PARAMS] Button
    34
  - MODE Button
    34
- MPC500 Tutorial
  
  34
- Wiedergabe eines Demosongs
  
  35
  - Spielen eines Preset Programs
    35
- Aufnahme von Spieldaten mit den Pads
  
  36
- Wiedergabe Verschiedener Sequencen in Folge
  
  37
  - Auswahl der Sequencen in Echtzeit
    37
  - Wiedergabe der Sequencen in einer Gewählten Reihenfolge
    37
- Aufnahme eines Sounds
  
  38
- Loop-Wiedergabe eines Phrase Samples
  
  39
- Speichern der Daten
  
  41
- Deaktivieren der Autoload Funktion
  
  41
- Andere Hilfreiche Funktionen
  
  41
  - Q-Link Slider
    41
Italiano

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Akai MPC 500 Supplementary Manual (9 pages)

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Akai MPC 500 Service Manual (12 pages)

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Akai MPC 500 Release Note (2 pages)

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Akai MPC 500 User Manual (120 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Hooking up Your MPC500

MPC500 Basic Concepts and Terminology

Operating Modes

Chapter 2: Basic Operation

Chapter 3: Sequence Feature

Main Sequence Page

Recording the Performance

Other Useful Features for Recording Sequences

Timing Correct Feature

Click/Metronome

Note Repeat Feature

Sequence Params

Track Mode Parameters

The MIDI Sequencer Feature

Connecting Your MIDI Devices

Handling the Sustain Pedal

Chapter 4: Editing Sequences

Seq Edit Mode

Chapter 5: STEP EDIT Mode

About Step Edit

Chapter 6: Song Mode

Level Function ([12 Levels] Button)

Chapter 7: Functions of a Pad

Full Level Function ([Full Level] Button)

Setting the Track Mute with Pads

Chapter 8: Q-Link Slider

Chapter 9: Using the MPC500 with External Devices

Sync with the MPC500 as the Master

Sync with the MPC500 as the Slave

Connecting the MPC500 to a MIDI Keyboard

Chapter 10: Recording

Recording a Sample

Recording the Main out

Chapter 11: Editing a Sample

Setting the Start / End Points for the Sample

Advanced Editing

Chapter 12: Program Mode

Creating a Program

Editing the Sound of a Sample

Modifications Using Velocity

Voice Overlap

Setting the Mute Group

Additional Program Editing

Chapter 13: Effects

Applying Fx1 to a Specific Pad Sound

Applying Fx2 to a Specific Pad Sound

Applying Effects of Fx2 to Fx1

Editing Effects

Using Master Effects

Editing the Master Effects

Selecting the Effect Set

Chapter 14: Save / Load

Saving Your Work

Loading a File

Chapter 15 Connecting the MPC500 to Your Computer

Chapter 16: Other Settings

Specifications

MIDI Implementation Chart

Akai MPC 500 Quick Start Manual (53 pages)

Table of Contents

English

Basic Information

Tutorial of the MPC500

Playing Back a Demo Song

Playing a Preset Program

Recording a Performance with the Pads

Pla Ing Back Several Sequences in a Series

Recording a Sound

Loop Playback of the Phrase Sample

Saving the Data

Turning off the Autoload Function

Other Useful Functions

Español

Espaňol

Información Básica