User Guide

Chapter 2—Introducing the MPC4000
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The following diagram also shows two key groups, each with four zones. However, the difference here is
that the two key groups are crossfaded.
• Multi
A “multi” consists of performance settings for one or more programs that allow the program(s) to be played
from the pads or sequencer.
Within a multi, a “part” refers to each of the areas for which you make individual settings for a program.
One multi lets you use up to 128 parts.
To play the MPC4000’s programs, you assign programs to parts within the multi, and specify the level, out-
put destination, pan, and effect send level etc. for each part.
The MPC4000’s internal memory can store numerous multis. By loading a different multi from internal
memory, you can instantly switch the settings of all parts.
Sequencer section
Tracks and sequences
“Sequences” are the basic unit from which an MPC4000 song is created. The MPC4000 lets you create up
to 128 sequences in internal memory, and you can specify the length (1–999 measures), tempo, and time
signature separately for each sequence.
Each internal area within a sequence that records a performance you play on the pads or a MIDI keyboard
is called a “track.” A sequence consists of 128 tracks.
The MIDI events recorded in the 128 tracks can be sent to the sampler section or transmitted from the [MIDI
OUT] connectors. You can freely select the output destination for each track.
• Songs
You can arrange multiple sequences in the desired playback order to create a “song.” To create a song, you
specify the number of the sequence, and how many times it will be played. By specifying up to 250 such
“steps,” you can create a song consisting of sequences placed in the desired order.
A song you create can be saved as is, or can be converted into a sequence and written.
KG1/ZN4: Samp 7 KG2/ZN4: Samp 8
KG1/ZN3: Samp 5 KG2/ZN3: Samp 6
KG1/ZN2: Samp 3 KG2/ZN2: Samp 4
KG1/ZN1: Samp 1 KG2/ZN1: Samp 2
Part
Part
Part
Part
Multi
Program A
Program B
Program C
Program D
Program E
Program F
• • • •
• • • •
Track 127
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 128
• • • •
Sequence A
Sequence
B
Sequence
C
Sequence A
Sequence A
(repeat x 1)
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5