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Table of contents Chapter 1 : Introduction 1 The user interface 1 Front Panel 3 Rear Panel 3 Connecting MPC1000 to External Audio/MIDI device 4 Terminologies in MPC1000 5 Chapter 2 : Basic Operation 7 Setting names 8 Entering numbers with NUMERIC key 9 Chapter 3 : Sequencer feature 10 Recording the performance 10 Playing back a sequence 11 Other useful features for recording sequences 12 Detailed information on sequence feature 15 Track features 20 MIDI sequencer features 22
Chapter 8 : Q-Link slider 44 Recording the slider value in a sequence 44 AFTER key 44 Chapter 9 : Using the MPC1000 with external devices 45 Sync with the MPC1000 as the master 45 Sync with the MPC1000 as the slave 45 Connecting the MPC1000 to the MIDI keyboard with the sound module 46 Setting the MIDI input 47 Chapter 10 : Recording a sample 48 Recording the sample - detailed information 50 Recording the digital signal 50 Recording the MAIN OUT 50 Other features 51 Chapter 11 : Ed
Chapter 13 : Mixer 67 Setting the level and pan of the pad 67 Setting the output for the sample 67 Selecting the pad to apply the effect 68 Chapter 14 : Effect 69 Applying effects to a specific pad sound 69 Applying effects of the FX2 to the effect sound of the FX1 70 Editing effects 70 Using the master effect 73 Editing the effect set 74 Chapter 15 : Save / Load 75 Saving the data 75 Loading a file 79 Renaming a file 83 Deleting a file 83 Setting the auto load function 83 Fo
Introduction Chapter 1 : Introduction Welcome to MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER MPC1000. This operator's manual describes how to use an MPC1000. Please read this manual before you start using your MPC1000, and keep it in a safe place so that you can refer to it as needed. In this manual, the names of the knobs and keys on panels and plugs are located in square brackets, as follows: [name] . The user interface Below is a brief overview of the MPC1000. 1.
Introduction 9. [TAP TEMPO/NOTE REPEAT] key: 20. [REC] key: You can set a tempo by tapping this key to the desired Pressing the [PLAY START] key or the [PLAY] key tempo (TAP TEMPO feature). Also, by holding a pad holding this key starts recording to a sequence. Any while pressing this key, you can repeat a note event that is already recorded on the track will be according to the setting in T.C. (NOTE REPEAT replaced with new events. feature).
Introduction Front Panel 1. Compact flash slot: If a foot switch has been connected to the MPC1000, This is a card slot for the compact flash memory card. when you turn on the power to the MPC1000, it automatically detects the type of foot switch 2. [FOOTSWITCH 1/2] plug: This is where you connect a foot switch. You can use a foot switch to punch in/out. For more information, connected. You can use either type of foot switch. 3. [PHONES] plug: see the “Foot Switch” section on page 87.
Introduction Connecting MPC1000 to External Audio/MIDI device The diagram below demonstrates how you can connect the MPC1000 to an external Audio/MIDI device. Please note that this is one example, so, when you actually connect your devices, refer to the device’s operator's manual. Note: When you connect devices, make sure the power is turned off.
Introduction Terminologies in MPC1000 These are the basic terminologies you need to know to operate the MPC1000: Sequence Sequence is the most basic unit that you use when you create data with the MPC 1000. The data from the MIDI keyboard or pads will be recorded to each track in a sequence. A sequence has 64 tracks, each of which can hold performance data. You can create up to 99 sequences. The length of a sequence can be set from 1 bar to 999 bars.
Introduction Program Once you assign samples to the pads in the PROGRAM mode, you can play those samples with the pads. A set of 64 pads, each assigned samples, is called the Program. The program also has features that allow you to control the sound of samples, such as envelop and filter. You can make settings separately for each pad. RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a space where you can load sounds or data temporarily.
Basic Operation Chapter 2 : Basic Operation In this chapter, we will describe the basic operation of the MPC1000. MAIN Page This is the main screen of the MPC1000, where you record and play back sequences. You can go back to this page at any time by pressing the [MAIN] key; for example, when you get lost while operating MPC1000 and want to go back to this page. You cannot go back to MAIN page by pressing [MAIN] key while processing (e.g. recording, loading/saving etc..).
Basic Operation MODE key With the MPC1000, each function (such as recording samples, editing samples, assigning samples to each pad, editing sequence data, loading from memory cards, etc…) has a separate screen. These screens are called “modes”. For example, you will use the RECORD mode to record samples, and the TRIM mode to edit samples, the [MODE] key switches modes. By pressing the [MODE] key and hitting a pad, you can switch modes. The mode that a pad corresponds to is displayed above each pad.
Basic Operation 0 9 . P r e s s t h e right cursor k e y t o move t h e cursor one s t e p t o t h e right, and s e l e c t “0” b y turning the DATA wheel. To enter numeric values, numerically, use the DATA wheel. 1 0 . P r e s s t h e right cursor k e y t o move t h e cursor one s t e p t o t h e right, and s e l e c t “1” b y turning the DATA wheel. 1 1 . P r e s s t h e RIGHT cursor key to move the cursor to the right, and press the LEFT cursor key four times holding the [SHIFT] key.
Sequence feature Chapter 3 : Sequencer feature The MPC1000 has a sequencer feature that allows you to record/playback your performance. With the sequencer feature, you can record the performance you created with the pads. And by playing back the recorded data, you can reproduce your performance. The actual performance will be recorded on a track within a sequence. For more information on sequences and tracks, see the “Terminologies in MPC1000” section on page 5.
Sequence feature 01. Press the [MAIN] key. The [MAIN] key displays the MAIN page where you record your sequences. 02. In the Sq field, select a sequence to which you wish to record your performance. You can select any sequence for recording a performance; but here, select a sequence that says “unused”. “Unused” indicates that the sequence is not used. 03. In the Tr field, select a track on which you wish to record your performance. Your performance will be recorded on the track you select in the sequence.
Sequence feature After playing back the currently selected sequence to the end, the MPC1000 will start playing back the sequence you select in the Next field. By repeating this step, you can play back several sequences continuously. Tips: With the [NEXT SEQ] key, you can select the next sequence with a pad. For more information, see the “Selecting a sequence with pads” section on page 42. Tips: In the SONG mode, you can set the order to play sequences.
Sequence feature 002.01.00 EVENT EVENT EVENT EVENT EVENT 001.04.93 001.04.94 001.04.95 002.01.01 If you set the end point “002.01.00” like this, the area right before the end point will be included in the area. 04. In the Erase field, select NOTE ONLY. Note field will open up. 05. Select the Note field. If you wish to delete all events, leave it as ALL.. To delete only events on a specific pad, hit the pad to delete. You can select several pads.
Sequence feature Correcting the timing of recorded events You can correct the timing of recorded events. 01. When a sequence is stop, press [F1] (T.C.) key in the MAIN page. Timing Correct window will open up. 02. In the Note value field, set the value for timing correction. For example, if you set “1/16”, each position of the performance data will be gridded to the nearest 1/16 note.
Sequence feature In rec field You can select this if you want the metronome sound during recording/overdub. If you select NO, you will not hear the metronome sound during the recording/overdub. Note repeat feature If you press a pad while holding the [NOTE REPEAT] key, the pad sound will be played repeatedly according to the value of the timing correct until you release the pad. You can also control its velocity by changing the strength used to press the pad.
Sequence feature Setting the time signature of the sequence By default, the time of a sequence is set to the quadruple time (4/4), but you can change the setting. 01. In the MAIN page, select Tsig field. The Tsig field displays the current value. 02. Turn the DATA wheel or press the [WINDOW] key. The Change Tsig window will open up. The upper part of the screen indicates the number of bars. The currently selected time is displayed below it. 03. Select the desired time signature, and set to this.
Sequence feature About Tempo change With the STEP RECORDING feature in the STEP EDIT mode, you can insert the tempo change even in a track, so that you can change the tempo within a sequence. When you use the tempo change feature, select the (Tempo) field in the MAIN mode and press the [WINDOW] key to open the Tempo Change window and set the Tempo change field to ON. When you turn the tempo change feature on, the (Tempo) field in the MAIN page will be displayed as below.
Sequence feature Changing the default settings Some settings for a sequence (such as number of the bars, time, tempo, loop) are automatically set to the default setting when you create a new sequence. You can change the default settings for your convenience. 01. In the MAIN page, set the Loop field, field, Tsig field, Bars field as you like. 02. Select the Sq field and press the [WINDOW] key. The Sequence window will open. 03. Press [F3] (USER) key. The User Default window will open. 04.
Sequence feature Deleting a sequence You can remove a sequence from the memory of the MPC1000. 01. In the Sq field in MAIN mode, select a sequence to delete. 02. Press the [WINDOW] key. The Sequence window will open. 03. Press [F2] (DELETE) key. The Delete Sequence window will open. 04. Press [F5] (DO IT) key. That deletes the selected sequence and changes its name to “unused”. Deleting all sequences You can delete all the sequence data in the memory at one time. 01.
Sequence feature Track features Setting the track type You can set the track type in the Type field in the MAIN page. There are two types of track: DRUM and MIDI. They are called DRUM track and MIDI track respectively. Below are the differences of each track type. DRUM Select this track type when you play the MPC1000’s internal sampler by hitting pads. The DRUM track data will be managed per pad.
Sequence feature Changing the default name for a track Usually, when you create a new track, the name will be automatically set as default “Track## (## indicates track number). You can change the default track name. 01. In the MAIN page, select the Tr field. 02. Press the [WINDOW] key. The Track window will open. 03. In the Default name field, enter the new name. For more information about setting the name, see the “Setting the name” section on Page 8. 04. Press [F4] (CLOSE) key.
Sequence feature Selecting a track with function keys You can select a track in the Tr field in the MAIN page. You can also select a track using [ F3] (TR -) key and [F4] (TR +) keys. With [F3] (TR - ) and [ F4] (TR +) keys, you can select a track without moving a cursor to the Tr field. Solo function of a track When you are working on a sequence that has many tracks, it is useful to use the solo function to play back only the selected track.
Sequence feature In this section, you will learn how to record the performance data from the external MIDI keyboard to the MPC1000 and play sounds from the external sound module. 01. Connect the external MIDI devices as described in the “Connecting MPC1000 to External Audio/MIDI device” section on page 4. Connect the MIDI OUT of the keyboard to the MPC1000’s MIDI IN, and the MPC1000’s MIDI OUT to MIDI IN of the external sound module.
Sequence feature Handling the sustain pedal In this section, you will learn how to set the option to handle the sustain pedal information when you are connecting the MPC1000 to the external MIDI keyboard to use it as a MIDI sequencer. Sustain pedal data is a MIDI event used to make the sound continue after a key on the keyboard is released. Usually a foot switch controls this data.
Editing sequences Chapter 4 : Editing sequences There are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a region and edit all events at one time, or you can edit each event in detail. In this section, you will learn about the SEQ EDIT mode, where you can select a region to edit your event(s). Selecting a region within a track to edit You can edit the events within a region that you set in the track.
Editing sequences Copying events (COPY) You can copy events within the selected region to another place. The source data will remain in the original location. 01. Select the Edit field in the EVENT page of the SEQ EDIT mode, and select COPY. The various fields necessary for the copying will be displayed. 02. In the Time field and the Notes field, select the region and notes that you wish to copy. 03. In the From sq field and the Tr field in the right, select the source sequence and track. 04.
Editing sequences 05. In the Mode field, specify how to move the data to the destination. REPLACE The MPC1000 will overwrite the destination with the source data. The data that is already in the destination will be removed. MERGE The MPC1000 will merge the source data with the data that is already in the destination. 06. In the Start field, set the start point of destination time. The MPC1000 will start moving the event to the time selected here. 07. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key.
Editing sequences Tips: In the EVENTS page, the From sq, Tr field and the To sq, Tr field only display the sequence number and the track number respectively, but pressing the [WINDOW] key when the cursor is in the From sq,Tr or To sq,Tr field, will bring up the Select window, where you can browse the sequence or track name to select. 04. In the First bar field, select the first bar of the source sequence. 05. In the Last bar field, select the last bar of the source sequence. 06.
Editing sequences Changing the order of tracks (TRACK MOVE) When you are creating a song by combining several short sequences, normally you would use the SONG feature to play back sequence in the specified order. The MPC1000 can convert the song data with short sequences to one long sequence. To do this, you need to arrange the order of the tracks in each sequence. In this section, you will learn how to use the track move function that allows you to change the order of the tracks in a sequence.
Step editing Chapter 5 : Step editing There are two ways to edit sequences. You can select a region and edit several events at one time, or you can edit each event in detail. In this section, you will learn about the STEP EDIT mode, where you can edit each event in detail. About step edit Each track has the performance data you made with pads, or MIDI note information from an external MIDI keyboard. The Step Edit function allows you to edit each event separately.
Step editing [F1] (T.C.) key This key works the same as the [F1] (T.C.) key in the MAIN page. You can set the timing correction. For more information, see the “Timing correct feature” section on page 13. [F2] (TRACK) key Pressing this key displays the window to change tracks until you release the key. You can select a track without switching back to the MAIN page. [F6] (PLAY) key Pressing this key plays back the selected event. Editing method In the step edit page, the events in the track are listed.
Step editing Tempo change event Tempo change event is used to change the tempo within the sequence. The tempo change event is different from other events. It does not belong to a specific track. By selecting TEMPO in the View field, you can display the tempo change event information separately, regardless of the selected track. Even when you have selected ALL EVENTS in the View field, the tempo change event will not be displayed in the event list. % field You can set the amount of the tempo change.
Step editing Program change event You can set the program change. This event is normally used to switch the sound of an external sound module. If program numbers are assigned to programs in the internal sampler section, you can switch the programs that are assigned to the track within the sequence. Channel pressure event You can set the channel pressure. Normally, a Channel pressure event is used for aftertouch.
Step editing Deleting an event To delete the selected event, proceed as follows. 01. In the event list, select the event that you wish to delete. You can select several events by pressing the down cursor key while holding the [SHIFT] key. 02. Press the [F4] (DELETE) key. The selected event will be deleted.
Step editing Inserting an event During the step recording, you can enter events using the insert function as well as using pads and MIDI keyboard. 0 1 . Move t o the time position that you wish to insert the event, and press the [F5] (INSERT) key. The Insert Event window will open. 02. In the Type field, select the event to insert, and press the [F5] (DO IT) key. The selected event will be inserted.
Song mode Chapter 6 : Song mode In the SONG mode, you can set the order of multiple sequences and play them in a series. The SONG mode is useful when you are creating a song by combining short sequences. You can check the structure of an entire song while working, so you can finish the song easily. You cannot record the performance in the SONG mode, you can convert the song that you created in the SONG mode to one long sequence so that you can record/edit it like you would a normal sequence.
Song mode Creating a song 01. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 16] (SONG). The SONG page will be displayed. 02. In the Song field, select a song whose name is (unused). 0 3 . Move t h e cursor t o (end o f song) and s e l e c t t h e sequence t o play first using the DATA wheel. Turning the DATA wheel creates the new step and you can select a sequence. Then the new song will be created and its name will change from (unused) to Song## (## indicates the song number). 04.
Song mode Other features in the SONG mode Changing the song name 01. In the Song field of the SONG page, select a song that you wish to change the name of. 02. Press the [WINDOW] key. The Song window will open. 03. In the Song name field, enter the new name. For more information for setting the name, see the “Setting names” section on Page 8. 04. Press the [F4] (CLOSE) key. It closes the window and goes back to the SONG page. Copying a song To copy a song to another song, proceed as follows. 01.
Song mode Setting all sequences to the same tempo Each sequence has its own tempo. When you are creating a song in the Song mode, it is useful to change all the sequences to have the same tempo at once. With this feature, you can change all the sequences that you are using for a song to the same tempo at once. 01. In the Tempo field of the step list, press the [WINDOW] key. The Tempo Change window will be displayed. 02. Press the [F5] (FIX) key. The Fix Tempo window will be displayed. 03.
Function of a pad Chapter 7 : Functions of a pad The MPC1000 has 16 drum pads. The pads perform various function besides making sounds when hit. In this section, you will learn about various functions of the pad. Playing with pads By assigning the sounds in memory to a pad, you can play those sounds. Below are some useful functions when playing with pads. Switching pad banks The MPC1000 has 16 pads, but you can play up to 64 samples by switching between the four pad banks.
Functions of a pad Setting the track mute with pads You can mute/unmute tracks in real time during playback by hitting the pads. This is useful when you have several instruments assigned to different tracks, so that you can play a song and switch tracks on/off using the pads while playing back your sequence. Pressing the [TRACK MUTE] key brings up the track mute page. TRACK MUTE Screen Now field Like the Now field in the MAIN page, this field displays the current time position of the sequence.
Function of a pad Selecting a sequence to play with pads You can select a sequence that you wish to play next, by hitting the pads. This is useful for live performances, which change a song structure in real time. Also, you can check the relationship between sequences while you are working on a song with several short sequences. Pressing the [NEXT SEQ] key brings up the next sequence page.
Functions of a pad HOLD key Normally, when the next sequence is selected, the MPC1000 will switch to the next sequence after it finishes playing the current sequence. If you press the [F5] (HOLD) key, the MPC1000 will keep playing back the current sequence until you press the [F5] (HOLD) again. It is useful for the live performance, where you wish to change the phrase according to the response of the audience. 01. Select the next sequence with the pad, and press the [F5] (HOLD) key.
Q-Link slider Chapter 8 : Q-Link slider By using the Q-Link sliders, you can control certain pad parameters (filter, tune, etc…) with a slider. When you hit a pad which has a Q-Link slider function assigned, the information of the slider position will be sent to the sampler section as note variation data. The note variation data converts the parameters value to slider position data, before the pad’s sample is played back.
Using the MPC1000 with external devices Chapter 9 : Using the MPC1000 with external devices In this section, you will learn how to sync the MPC1000 to the other MIDI devices using MIDI clock. MIDI clock is a function of the MIDI standard and allows several MIDI devices to synchronize. If your MIDI device supports MIDI clock, you can use the device and the MPC1000 in sync. If you are not sure if your MIDI device supports MIDI clock or not, refer to the device’s operation manual.
Using the MPC1000 with external devices 05. Press the [MAIN] key. The main page, where you play back the sequence, will be displayed. (EXT) will be displayed in the (Tempo) field. 06. Set the external MIDI device to send out the MIDI clock. Refer to the device’s operation manual. 07. Start the playback of the external MIDI sequencer. The MPC1000 starts the playback as well. Note: The MIDI clock signal has tempo information.
Using the MPC1000 with external devices OMNI- A The MPC1000 will output the incoming MIDI data as it is from MIDI OUT A. OMNI- B The MPC1000 will output the incoming MIDI data as it is from MIDI OUT B. OMNI- AB The MPC1000 will output the incoming MIDI data as it is from both MIDI OUT A and B. Setting the MIDI input Normally, the MPC1000 can receive the incoming MIDI data regardless of the MIDI channel, so you do not have to worry about the MIDI channel of the connected MIDI devices.
Recording a sample Chapter 10 : Recording a sample In this chapter, you will lean how to record from an analog external device (CD player’s analog output, microphone, etc…) so that you can play the sound by hitting the pads. Preparing the recording 0 1 . Connect t h e external d e v i c e to the RECORD IN, which is located on the MPC1000’s rear panel. The format of the analog input of the MPC1000 is standard phone jack. If your device’s format is different, you will need an adapter. 02.
Recording a sample Starting the recording 08. Press [F6] (RECORD) key. The MPC1000 will be in the record ready mode, and the bottom of the screen will change as below. This indicates that the MPC1000 is waiting for the incoming signal. It starts the recording when the input signal exceeds the threshold level. Pressing the [F5] (CANCEL) key cancels the record ready mode and resets the MPC1000.
Recording a sample Recording the sample - detailed information In this section, you will learn about several features regarding the recording which were not described in the “Recording the sample” section. Recording the digital signal Here, you will learn how to record a digital signal. Note: You can record only from the devices whose sampling rate in set to 44.1kHz (ex. CD player). The MPC1000 does not support the other sampling rates. Note: The format of the MPC1000’s digital input is coaxial type.
Recording a sample Other features Monitoring feature In the Monitor field of the RECORD page, you can determine if you want to monitor the input signal (output the signal from the STEREO OUT) in RECORD mode or not. ON You can monitor the input signal. This is useful when you record sounds directly from the CD player. OFF You cannot monitor the input signal. For example: when you send the signal to the MPC1000 through a mixer, both the source sound and the monitored sound may be sent to the mixer.
Editing a sample Chapter 11 : Editing a sample In this section, you will learn about the TRIM mode, where you can set the sample’s start/end points, or the loop. Setting the start/end points for the sample The start/end points sets the part of the sample data, which will actually be played back. The recorded sample may have an unnecessary part at the beginning, which may make it more difficult to place the sound in the correct spot timing when hitting the pad.
Editing a sample Adjusting the end point 01. Select the End field and adjust the end point. You can change the end point by turning the DATA wheel. If you press the left/right cursor key while holding the [SHIFT] key, you can select the digit with the DATA wheel. You can also enter the value directly using the [NUMERIC] key and pads. When you press the [NUMERIC] key, its LED will blink, which indicates you can enter numbers with pads. 02. Hit the pad to check the end point.
Editing a sample Saving part of a sample as a new sample (EXTRACT) You can extract the part of the sample set with the start/end points, as a new sample. For example, you can extract the snare sounds from the recorded drum loop and save it as a new sample to use it separately. 01. Adjust the start/end points. Set the desired part with the start and end points. 02. Press the [F6] (EDIT) key. The Sample Edit windows will be displayed. 03. In the Edit field, select EXTRACT. 04.
Editing a sample Copying a sample You can copy a sample and create a new sample. 01. In the Sample field in the TRIM mode, select a sample to copy. 02. Press the [WINDOW] key. The Sample window will open. 03. Press the [F5] (COPY) key. The Copy Sample window will open. 04. In the New name field, set the name to the newly created sample. For more information regarding setting the name, see the “Setting names” section on Page 8. 05. Press the [F3] (DO IT) key. The MPC1000 will start copying the sample.
Editing a sample Setting the loop The loop feature plays the sample repeatedly. With the loop feature, you can play the sample from the loop point to the end point repeatedly. To activate the loop feature, turn on the loop field, which is located in the upper right corner of the LOOP page. When the loop feature is on, the MPC1000 first plays the part from the start point set in the TRIM page to the end point, and then plays the part from the loop point set in the LOOP page to the end point repeatedly.
Editing a sample Zooming in/out of the waveform With the Loop Fine window, you can zoom into a part of the waveform and edit the part in details. Press the [WINDOW] key in the LOOP page, when the cursor is either in the Lp (loop) or End field, and the Loop Fine window will be displayed. The waveform of the end point is displayed in the left of the waveform display, and the waveform of the loop point in the right, so you can adjust the loop and end points while checking the relationship of the waveform.
Program Chapter 12 : Program In this section, you will learn how to edit a program. This is done in the PROGRAM mode, which can be accessed by pressing the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 7] (PROGRAM). Creating a program To create a new program, proceed as follows. Note: the MPC1000 is set to load the preset program automatically when turned on. You can set the MPC1000 to start without loading preset program. For more information, see the “Setting the auto load function” on page 83. 01.
Program Playing the sample while the pad is being hit When you play a sample by hitting the pad, the sample will be played until the end regardless of the length you hit the pad for. This is useful when you play short drum sounds. However, when you play a long sample such as a phrase sample, it is better to set the MPC1000 to play the sample only when you hold the pad. In this section, you will learn how to play the sample when you hit the pad. 01.
Program Playing several samples with one pad You can assign up to 4 samples to one pad. When you assign more than one sample to a pad, you can play several samples by hitting one pad. 01. In the SAMPLE page of the PROGRAM mode, select the desired pad. The pad number display in the left of the screen will change according to the pad you hit. The Pgm field in the upper left corner displays the name of the currently selected program. You can change the currently selected program in the Pgm field. 02.
Program Setting the envelope for a pad You can set the envelope for the samples assigned to the pads. You can set the beginning of the sound with the attack time, and the fade out of the sound with the decay time. 0 1 . I n t h e SAMPLE page o f t h e PROGRAM mode, s e l e c t the pad you wish to make a setting by hitting it. 02. IN the Lvl field, press the [WINDOW] key. The Amp Envelope window will be displayed. Attack field You can set the sample’s attack time in this field.
Program Copying a program You can copy a program to make a new program. 01. In the Pgm field in PROGRAM mode, select the program that you wish to copy. 02. Press the [WINDOW] key. The Program window will open. 03. Press [F5] (COPY) key. The Copy Program window will open. 04. In the New name field, set the name for the new program. For more information regarding setting the name, see the “Setting names” section on Page 8. 05. Press [F3] (DO IT) key. Copying the program will start.
Program Editing the sound of a sample Each pad has a parameter to change the sound, which is called “Filter”. You can edit the sound of the sample by editing this parameter. This is done in the FILTER page of the PROGRAM mode. Each pad has two filters. You can create a more complicated sound by combining these two filters. Also you can link these two filters to make a more powerful filter. 01. In the PROGRAM mode, press the [F2] (FILTER) key. The FILTER page will be displayed.
Program Controlling the sound with velocity You can control the cutoff frequency of the filter by the velocity used to hit the pad. With this feature, you can control the sound by changing the velocity used to hit the pad. 01. In the PROGRAM mode, press the [F2] (FILTER) key. The FILTER page will be displayed. 02. Select the desired pad by hitting it. The Pad field displays the pad number of the selected pad. 03. Select any of the Type, Freq, or Reso fields and press the [WINDOW] key.
Program Delete all the unused samples at the same time (PURGE) When you use the MPC1000 to record or load several samples, you may have unused samples (samples not assigned to any pads in the program) in the MPC1000’s memory. In this case, it is time consuming to browse the contents of the program for unused samples and delete them one by one. With the PURGE function, you can delete all the unused samples at the same time. 01. In the PROGRAM mode, press the [F1] (SAMPLE) key.
Program Assigning MIDI note numbers to the pads (changing the default setting) Normally, when you hit a pad, the MPC1000 will output the MIDI note data assigned to the pad in the program. However, when the selected track does not have any program assigned, hitting a pad sends out the default MIDI note number, instead of the number set in the program. When you create a new program, this setting will be used as the default setting.
Mixer Chapter 13 : Mixer In this section, you will learn about the mixer feature. In the MIXER mode, you can edit several settings while checking the status of the pads graphically. This is done in the MIXER mode, which can be accessed by hitting the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 8] (MIXER). Setting the level and pan of the pad 01. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 8] (MIXER). When you press the [MODE] key, its LED will blink.
Mixer Tips: The output setting is made by stereo pairs. If you wish to output four monaural signals separately from the four assignable mix outs, use the pan settings in the L/PAN page. For example, to use the assignable mix out 1/2 as two mono outs, in the L/OUT page, set the output to 1/2 and set the pan setting of the pad you wish to output from the out 1 and 2 to L and R respectively. Selecting the pad to apply the effect With the MPC1000, you can apply two effects to one pad sound.
Effect Chapter 14 : Effect In this section, you will learn how to select and edit effects. The MPC1000 has two stereo effects and one master effect. To apply the effects to a specific pad sound, use the two stereo effects. To apply effects to the entire sound, use the master effect. Note: The effect settings will be saved with the ALL file, which is created when you save the data by selecting SAVE ALL SEQS & SONGS. Applying effects to a specific pad sound You can apply effects to the selected pad sound.
Effect Applying reverb When you select Reverb in the FX type, you need to apply this effect to a specific pad in a slightly different way. Here, assume you have selected REVERB in the FX2 type field. 0 1 . S e l e c t REVERB in t h e F X 2 t y p e field and then s e l e c t t h e F X SEND page o f t h e M I X E R mode. 02. Hit the desired pad. 03. Press the up cursor key to select the FX SEND field and select 2 in the field. You cannot apply the reverb effect by just selecting the FX SEND.
Effect 4 BAND EQ (4 band equalizer) This effect is the equalizer, which can adjust the 4 frequency bands to correct or process the sound. Low/Hi EQ is a shelving type equalizer, which boosts or cuts the frequencies higher or lower than the specified frequency. The Mid1/2 is a peaking type equalizer, which boosts or cuts the specified frequency and the harmonics surrounding the frequency. Low frq field You can set the low frequency range. Low Gain field You can adjust the gain of the low frequency range.
Effect TREMOLO TREMOLO changes the sound level periodically to add a periodic modulation to the amplitude of sound. Rate field You can set the speed of the modulation. Depth field You can set the depth of the modulation. Invert field You can set the inversion of the L/R modulation. When set to OFF, both L and R will be modulated in the same way. When set to ON, L and R will be inverted to create a more complex effect.
Effect Using the master effect The master effect is applied to the overall sound from the stereo out. You can use it separately from the effects of FX1 and FX2. The effects you can use as the master effect are a 4 band equalizer and compressor. With these effects you can add the final touches to the sound. 01. In the EFFECT mode, press the [F4] (MASTER) key. The MASTER page will be displayed. In the MASTER page, you can edit the master effect. 02. To use the 4 band EQ, select ON in the EQ field. 03.
Effect Editing the effect set The effect set is a set of FX1/FX2/MAIN effect types and their settings. Each effect set can have different settings individually. You can switch the effect sets in the Eff field of the SELECT page. Tips: You can switch the effect sets within the sequence by entering the EFFECT SELECT event to the sequence. For more information, see the “Step editing” section on page 30. In this section, you will learn how to change the name of, copy, and reset the effect set.
Save / Load Chapter 15 : Save / Load The sample or sequence data you made in the MPC1000 will be deleted when you turn off the unit. If you wish to keep the data, you need to save it to a memory card. You can use the saved files again by loading them into the MPC1000. About a memory card: The MPC1000 can use the memory card called “compact flash”.The MPC1000 comes with one 32MB (megabyte) compact flash card. You can use any memory card that supports compact flash.
Save / Load 06. Press the [F4] (CLOSE) key. This closes the window. The folder selected in the Directory window is selected in the To field. Tips: You can also select the destination folder in the To field of the SAVE page. You can select a folder in the same directory that the currently selected folder is located in, by turning the DATA wheel in the To field. If the currently selected folder has a folder inside, you can select that folder (in the lower directory) by pressing the right cursor key.
Save / Load Save field You can choose whether or not to save the sample data (sounds) with the program data. WITH SAMPLES The MPC1000 will save the program data and the samples used for the program. Normally you should select this option. When you load the saved program, the MPC1000 will load the samples automatically. PROGRAM ONLY The MPC1000 will save only the program data. It does not save the sample data.
Save / Load 04. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key. Save a Sequence window will be displayed. 05. In the Type field, select the file type. SEQ The sequence will be saved as a MPC1000 file. The data specific to the MPC1000 will be saved with the sequence. Normally, select this. MID The sequence will be saved as the Format 1 of SMF (Standard MIDI File). The SMF is a file format set by MIDI standard. If you wish to load the MPC1000’s sequence data to another sequencer, select this option.
Save / Load Creating the Autoload folder When you create an AUTOLOAD folder on the memory card, the MPC1000 will load the contents of the AUTOLOAD folder automatically when you switch on the unit with the memory card in the card slot. You can load the most frequently used drum set program or sequence data automatically. 01. In the Type field, select SAVE ENTIRE MEMORY.
Save / Load The folder selected in the folder field is displayed in the left of the directory list, and the files selected in the File field are displayed in the right of the list. In the picture above, the SNARE LOW file in the AUTOLOAD folder is selected. Each file has an icon according to their types. 04. Move through the directory using the left/right cursor keys. You can use left/right cursor keys to move through the directories.
Save / Load 0 3 . I f you s e l e c t e d WITH SAMPLES in t h e Load f i e l d , make settings in t h e Replace same samples in memory field. You can set how to handle the file when you already have the data with the same name as the loading file in the unit. NO The MPC1000 will not load the sample with the same name. YES The MPC1000 will overwrite the data by the new data. 04. Press the [F5] (DO IT) key. The MPC1000 will start loading the data.
Save / Load Loading only the effect set from the ALL file The ALL file has effect set file, which has the effect setting information. You can load only the effect set from the ALL file. 01. Select the ALL file and load it. Load ALL (SEQS&SONGS) File window will be displayed. 02. Press the [F2] (EFFECT) key. The Load Effect File window will be displayed. 03. In the Load file field, select the effect set to load. 04. In the Load into field, select the destination effect set.
Save / Load Renaming a file You can change the name of the file in the memory card. 01. In the To field of the SAVE page, press the [WINDOW] key. The Directory window will be displayed. 02. Select the desired file with a cursor key. You can move through directories with the left/right cursor keys. 03. Press the [F3] (RENAME) key. The Name window will be displayed. 04. Enter the new name and press the [F5] (ENTER) key. For more information about setting the name, see the “Setting names” section on page 8.
Save / Load Formatting the memory card You can format the memory card. Please note that if you format the card, all the data in the card will be deleted. 01. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 2] (LOAD) or the [PAD 3] (SAVE). 02. Press the [F3] (UTILIT) key. The Utility page will be displayed. 03. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key. The CAUTION window will be displayed. 04. Press the [F5] (DO IT) key. The MPC1000 will start formatting the card.
Connecting the MPC1000 to your computer Chapter 16 : Connecting the MPC1000 to your computer The MPC1000 supports the USB mass storage class. When you connect the MPC1000 to a PC that supports USB mass storage class, the PC will recognize the memory card in the MPC1000 as a removable media drive. You can transfer the data between the recognized memory card and the PC. You can save the data on the memory card to the PC, or you can load the data from the PC to the memory card.
Connecting the MPC1000 to your computer Connecting the MPC1000 to the Macintosh 01. Insert the memory card to the MPC1000’s card slot. 02. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 2] (LOAD), or [PAD 3] (SAVE). 03. In the LOAD page, or the SAVE page, press the [F4] (USB) key. This brings up the USB page, which you use to connect the MPC1000 to the PC. That is all for the MPC1000. 0 4 . Connect t h e MPC1000’s USB s l a v e j a c k t o your computer’s USB host j a c k v i a USB cable. 05.
Other settings Chapter 17 : Other settings In this section, you will learn about the other features, which were not mentioned in the other chapters. Foot switch You can connect up to 2 foot switch to the MPC1000 and assign several functions (ex. Start/Stop a sequence, etc …) to them. 01. Connect a foot switch to the MPC1000’s FOOTSWITCH jack. 02. Press the [MODE] key, and then the [PAD 10] (OTHER). You will enter to the OTHER mode. 03. Press the [F3] (FOOTSW) key.
Other settings Adjusting the master level You can adjust the level of the headphone and the stereo out by turning the MAIN VOLUME knob. The MAIN VOLUME changes the analog signal level. This will also adjust the entire level of the MPC1000 digitally. 01. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 10] (OTHER). It switches to the OTHER mode. 02. Press the [F1] (GLOBAL) key. The GLOBAL page will be displayed. 03. In the Master level field, set the level.
Index Index [%] % field [F] 32 [1] 1 - 4 field 58 16 level function 40 [A] Field 7 Footswitch field 87 Freq field 63 Full level function 40 Function Keys FX Send field 7 68/69 Active track receive channel field 47 FX1 type field 69 AFTER key 44 FX2 type field 70 Amount field 27 Assign pad field 44 Assign to pad field 49 Attack field 61 Auto step increment field 34 Autoload field 83 [B] Bars field 36 [C] CC field 32 Channel pressure event 33 Click/Metronome feature
Index [O] Out field [T] 67 [P] P field 31 Pad banks 40 Pad event 31 Parameter field 44 Peak hold/Reset peak feature 51 Pgm field 58 Pitch bend event 32 Poly pressure event 33 Program 6 Program change event 33 Punch In/Punch Out feature 15 [R] RAM 6 Tap tempo feature 16 Tempo change event 32 Tempo field 36 Threshold field 48 Timing correct feature 13 To FX2 field 70 Tr field 10 Track 5 Track list 41 Track mute feature 20 Track type 20 Truncate duration field 1
Specifications Specifications General Display Memory card slot Dimentions (W x H x D) Weight Power reqirement 240 x 64 dot graphic LCD w/back light Compact Flash (The size of the compact flash card the MPC1000 can handle is from 32MB to 2GB) 330 x 75.5 x 228.2(Max 234.6) 3.45kg 19W Sound generator Sampling rate Memory capacity Recording time Memory expansion slot 44.1kHz 16MB standard (11.5MB for sound memory), expandable to 128MB 136sec. (16MB, MONO), 24m28sec.
Specifications Inputs / Outputs Record input (L and R) Digital input Stereo output (L and R) 4 individual outputs Phones output Digital output 1/4-inch stereo phone x 2, balanced -40dBu, input impedance 11k ohms; Max. Input level +10dBu RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF 1/4-inch phone x 2 unbalanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms, Max. output level +17dBu 1/4-inch phone x 4 unbalanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms, Max.
MIDI Implementation Chart AKAI professional M.I. Corp. [MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER] Date : October, 2003 Model : MPC1000 (Sampler Section) Version : 1.
MIDI Implementation Chart AKAI professional M.I. Corp. [ MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER ] Date : October, 2003 Model : MPC1000 (Sequencer Section) Version : 1.
Preset Programs List Preset Programs List MPC1000’s internal flash memory and the compact flash memory card that comes with the unit have the following factory preset programs.
