Akai Professional MPC 1000 User manual

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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 4 : Editing sequences  25
Selecting a region within a track to edit  25
Selecting the editing region by bar  27
Changing the order of tracks (TRACK MOVE)  29
Chapter 5 : Step editing  30
About step edit  30
Screens  30
Events  31
Copying/pasting an event  33
Deleting an event  34
Entering an event (Step recording)  34
Chapter 6 : Song mode  36
Structure of a song  36
Creating a song  37
Playing a song  37
Other features in the SONG mode  38
Chapter 7 : Functions of a pad  40
Playing with pads  40
Setting the track mute with pads  41
Selecting a sequence to play with pads  42
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Chapter 8 : Q-Link slider  44
Setting the 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 : Editing a sample  52
Setting the start/end points for the sample  52
Deleting an unnecessary part from a sample (DISCARD)  53
Saving part of a sample as a new sample (EXTRACT)  54
Sample window features  54
Other editing functions  55
Setting the loop  56
Linking the loop point to the start point  57
Chapter 12 : Program  58
Creating a program  58
Assigning/Reassigning samples to the pads  58
Playing the sample while the pad is being hit  59
Setting the volume and the tuning for a sample  59
Changing the sample volume with velocity  59
Playing several samples with one pad  60
Switching between samples using velocity  60
Setting the envelope for a pad  61
The functions in the Program window  61
Editing the sound of a sample  63
Simulating the open/close hi-hat (setting the mute group)  64
Setting the overlap of the sounds on the same pad (voice overlap)  64
Delete all the unused samples at the same time (PURGE)  64
Setting a MIDI note number to the pads  65
Assigning MIDI note numbers to the pads (changeing the default setting)  66
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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
Formatting the memory card  84
Saving the data to the internal flash memory  84
Chapter 16 : Connecting the MPC1000 to your computer  85
Connecting the MPC1000 to a Windows-based PC  85
Connecting the MPC1000 to a Macintosh  86
Chapter 17 : Other settings  87
Foot switch  87
Adjusting the master level  88
Adjusting the contrast of LCD  88
Initialize to Factory Preset  88
Index  89
Specifications  91
MIDI Implementation Chart  93
Preset Programs List  95
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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. [REC GAIN] knob:
It controls the recording level of the incoming signal
from [RECORD IN]. It cannot control the digital input
level.
2. [MAIN VOLUME] knob:
It controls the levels of [STEREO OUT] and [PHONES]
(headphone).
3. PAD BANK [A] through [D] keys:
Use these keys to switch between pad banks A, B, C,
D. The LED above currently selected pad bank will be
lit.
4. [FULL LEVEL] key:
When turned on (LED is lit), the MPC1000 always
plays back at the maximum velocity (127).
5. [16 LEVELS] key:
When turned on, you can use 16 pads to change the
selected pad’s velocity and tune in 16 steps.
For more information, see the “16 Level function”
section on page 40.
6. [NEXT SEQ] key:
This key calls up the NEXT SEQ page, where you can
switch sequences with pads.
For more information, see the ”Selecting the sequence
to play with pad” section on page 42.
7. [TRACK MUTE] key:
This key calls up the TRACK MUTE page where you
can mute a track with pads.
For more information, see the “Selecting track mute
with pads” section on page 41.
8. [ERASE] key:
This key deletes event(s) within a track. You can
delete events in real time on recording, or you can
select the events to delete in the Erase window.
For more information, see the “Erase feature” section
on page 12.
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9. [TAP TEMPO/NOTE REPEAT] key:
You can set a tempo by tapping this key to the desired
tempo (TAP TEMPO feature). Also, by holding a pad
while pressing this key, you can repeat a note
according to the setting in T.C. (NOTE REPEAT
feature). For more information, see the “Tap Tempo
feature” section on page 16, and the “Note Repeat
feature” section on page 15.
10. [DATA] wheel:
This changes the value of the currently selected field.
11. [NUMERIC] key:
If you press this key in any field, allowing you to enter
numbers, the LED will blink and you can enter numbers
using pads.
12. [MODE] key:
When you press this key (LED will blink), you can
switch modes with pads.
13. [CURSOR] key:
You can move the highlighted cursor up and down on
the screen to select a field. In the value field, you can
switch digits by pressing </> keys, holding [SHIFT]
key.
14. [MAIN] key:
Pressing this key displays MAIN mode, regardless the
current mode.
15. [WINDOW] key:
Pressing this key, when the LED is lit, displays a pop
up window where you can make a detailed setting of
the field.
16. [UNDO SEQ] key:
When you record a sequence, the LED of this key will
light up. Pressing this key, when the LED is lit, resets
the system to its status before recording, and LED will
be turned off.
17. [SHIFT] key:
You can use various features with a combination of
another key.
18. [BAR] key:
You can move sequences by bar. When you press </>
keys holding the [SHIFT] key, you can step through
sequences according to the value of the timing correct
setting.
19. [PLAY START] key:
Plays a sequence from the start if LOOP:OFF.
If LOOP:ON plays sequence from loop start. Press
[SHIFT] + [PLAY START] to go to start of sequence.
20. [REC] key:
Pressing the [PLAY START] key or the [PLAY] key
holding this key starts recording to a sequence. Any
event that is already recorded on the track will be
replaced with new events.
You can punch in by pressing the [PLAY] + [REC] key
while playing back a sequence, and punch out by
pressing the [REC] key during recording.
For more information, see the “Punch In/Punch Out
feature” section on page 15.
21. [OVER DUB] key:
This key is basically the same as the [REC] key, but it
adds new events to the current events (over dub). You
can punch in by pressing the [PLAY] + [OVER DUB]
keys while playing back a sequence, and punch out by
pressing the [OVER DUB] key while over dubbing.
22. [STOP] key:
This key stops the play back/recording of a sequence.
If you hit this key 3 times quickly, you can stop all
sound playing back.
23. [PLAY] key:
This key starts the play back of a sequence from its
current position. Pressing the [SHIFT] + [PLAY] keys
moves to the end of the sequence.
24. Display:
This is the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with backlight.
25. [F1] through [F6] keys:
These keys are used to call up pages to the bottom of
the display, or to execute the feature assigned to the
key. The available feature depends on the currently
displayed screen.
26. [PAD1] through [PAD16]:
These are the drum pads to play the internal sampler.
The pressure/strength you use to hit the pad controls
the level of the sound. In TRACK MUTE mode, you can
select a track and, in NEXT SEQ mode, you can select
a sequence with a pad. You can also use these pads
to select modes or to enter letters.
27. [AFTER] key:
When you turn on this key, the information of the
Q-Link slider recorded on a track replaces the current
value of the slider. For more information, see page 44.
28. [Q1] and [Q2] sliders
These sliders control the sound according to the
setting in the SLIDER mode. For more information, see
the “Q-Link slider” section on page 44.
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Front Panel
1. Compact flash slot:
This is a card slot for the compact flash memory card.
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,
see the “Foot Switch” section on page 87.
There are two types of foot switches: normal open (the
contact is open when it is not pressed),
and normal closed (the contact is closed when it is not
pressed).
If a foot switch has been connected to the MPC1000,
when you turn on the power to the MPC1000, it
automatically detects the type of foot switch
connected. You can use either type of foot switch.
3. [PHONES] plug:
This is a stereo phone plug to connect a set of
headphones. It sends out the same signal with the
[STEREO OUT] plug.
Rear Panel
1. [RECORD IN L/R] plug:
This is an analog input for recording an analog signal.
With a stereo phone plug, it
can be used as balanced input.
2. [STEREO OUT L/R] plug:
This is the main output
3. [ASSIGNABLE MIX OUT 1/2/3/4] plug:
These are outputs you can use to output each pad
sound separately. With external mixers or effecters,
you can perform advanced mixing.
4. [MIDI OUT A/B] plug:
This is the MIDI output. Each output can send
independent MIDI signals.
5. [MIDI IN 1/2] plug:
This is the MIDI input. MIDI signals from MIDI IN 1 and
2 will be merged (mixed).
6. [USB] plug (slave):
You use this plug to connect the MPC1000 to your PC
and transfer data. For more information, see the
“Connecting the MPC1000 to your computer” section
on page 85.
7. [DIGITAL OUT] plug:
This is the coaxial digital output. It sends out the same
signal as the [STEREO OUT] plug.
8. [DIGITAL IN] plug:
This is the coaxial digital input. Use this input to
connect digital outputs such as a CD player and a
DAT.
9. Power plug:
Plug in the AC cable here.
10. [POWER] switch:
It switches the power on/off of the unit.
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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.
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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. You can create a
whole song with one sequence; however you can also create a
song with a combination of several short sequences with the
Song feature.
Track
A sequence has 64 tracks. Each track can record separate
performance data. For example, you can record instruments
separately on each track (ex. Piano sound in track 1, Bass on
Track 2, Organ on Track 3,etc…). You can record one track at a
time; however, you can play back already-recorded tracks while
recording a new track. Each track has the track mute setting
(whether play back the contents of the track or not).
For example you record two Piano solos on Track 1 and Track4 and compare them using mute function.
Performance data will be recorded on a track as a MIDI event. It does not record sounds directly on a track.
Song
With the song feature, you can play back sequences in a certain
order. You can set the order and number of sequences to play
back freely. This is useful when you wish to play back several
songs in a row, or when you are creating a song with a
combination of several sequence data.
With the MPC1000, you can create up to 20 songs. When you
arrange sequences into a song, assign them to each step in the
song. A step is like a “container” of sequences. A song has 250 steps.
Sample
With the MPC1000, sound data that is loaded into the unit is called a sample. A sample is loaded to the
MPC1000 when you record in RECORD mode, load from a memory card, or transfer from PC through USB. You
can change the start/end point of a sample or set loop in TRIM mode. To play back sounds, you need to assign
samples to pads in PROGRAM mode. There are 2 kinds of samples: Stereo sample (2-channel sample with left
and right channels), and Mono sample (1-channel sample).
Drum Pad
The MPC1000 has 16 pads. You can play a sample that is assigned to a pad by hitting the pad. The MPC1000
has 4 pad banks that you can assign separate samples to. You can switch those 4 pad banks using the [PAD
BANK] key, so you can use up to 64 pads. To assign samples to the pads, use the PROGRAM mode. The
performance of the pad can be recorded to a track in a sequence.
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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. The MPC1000
comes with 16 MB (megabyte) of RAM that can record up to 136 seconds (monaural recording). The MB is a unit
that represents the size of the memory. With the optional EXM128, you can increase your memory to 128MB.
The data loaded in the RAM will be deleted when you turn off the MPC1000. If you wish to save your recordings,
you need to save on a memory card, or transfer the data to PC through USB.
Memory Card
The MPC1000 has a 32MB compact flash memory card. Compact Flash is a memory that is called “Flash
Memory” .You can save the data on the flash memory like RAM, but the data will remain after you turn off the
unit. By saving the recordings in the MPC1000’s RAM on the Memory card, you can save the data after you turn
off the MPC1000. Please note that the MPC1000 cannot play back the data directly from a memory card. You
have to load the data from a card to RAM to play back. There are several kinds of flash memory cards, but
MPC1000 uses “compact flash” memory cards.
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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..).
Cursor, Cursor Keys, Field, DATA Wheel
The highlighted part on the screen is called the “Cursor” (On above screen, [01- Sequence01] on Main screen is
highlighted).You can move the cursor on the screen using four cursor keys on the panel. Usually they move to a
specific locations such as right to colon ( : ) . Those locations are called “field”, where you can make various
setting, or enter values. To change the settings of a field, select the field and turn the [DATA] wheel on the
panel.
This operation, selecting a field by using a cursor key and changing its settings with the [DATA] wheel, is the
most basic operation of MPC1000.
Function Keys
Six keys (F1 to F6) aligned under the LCD (liquid crystal display) are function keys. Those keys correspond to
each of the six functions that are displayed on the bottom of the LCD. Pressing each key activates its
corresponding function. The function that each function key represents depends on the contents on the LCD.
When the LCD displays like this, pressing function keys starts some processing or displays windows.
When LCD displays like this, you can switch pages using function keys F1 to F4. The currently selected page is
displayed with black letters on a white background. Pressing F5 and F6 keys does not make any changes.
Some pages display the page selection and processing function at the same time (see below).
In this case, use F1 and F2 for switching pages, and F6 for activating processing. You cannot use F3, F4 and
F5.
In this book, function keys are described something like this: “[F1] (TRIM) key”- in the bracket, it shows the
function displayed on LCD.
WINDOW key
The MPC1000 has so many functions that they cannot be displayed in one screen. For efficiency, each page
only displays the most frequently used functions. If you want to make an advanced setting, press the
[WINDOW] key. This opens a window for the detailed setting of the selected field. This is not available for all
fields. When you select a field in which you can use the [WINDOW] key, the LED of the key is lit.
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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.
Setting names
The MPC1000 handles various types of data, from sound related data (such as samples and programs) to
performance related data (such as sequences and tracks). These data are managed by names. In this section,
you will learn how to name different data.
Select a field which you wish to name with the cursor and turn the DATA wheel. The Name windows will show up.
In the Name windows, you can name the data.
In this window, the cursor is displayed as an
underscore instead of highlights.
You can enter the name, either by using pad or by using DATA wheel.
Entering letters with DATA wheel
You can change letters selected with a cursor by turning DATA wheel in the Name window. Move the cursor with
RIGHT/LEFT cursor key and enter letters. You can enter letters using both DATA wheel and pads.
Entering letters with a pad
Two letters are assigned to each pad. By hitting a pad, the corresponding letter is entered.
Below, we will describe how to enter “Bass 01” instead of “Sequence 01”.
01. Press the UP cursor key to make the first letter capitalized.
Pressing the UP cursor key allows you to enter a capitalized letter.
02. Hit Pad 1 twice.
Hitting Pad 1 once enters A, twice enters B. Each time you hit the pad, the letter switches between A and B.
03. Press the RIGHT cursor key and move the cursor to the right.
If you enter the next letter using a different pad, the cursor will move to the right automatically. However,
when you enter the letters which are assigned to the same pad, you need to press the RIGHT cursor key to
move the cursor manually. In this example, A and B are assigned to the same pad. So, you need to move the
cursor manually.
04. The next letter is a lower-case letter (“a”), so press the DOWN cursor key.
Pressing the DOWN cursor key allows you to enter lower case letters.
05. Hit Pad 1 once.
The lower case letter “a” is entered.
06. Hit Pad 10 once.
The cursor will move to the right automatically and a lower-case letter “s” is entered.
07. Press the RIGHT cursor key to move the cursor to the right and hit the pad 10 once.
08. Press the RIGHT cursor key to move the cursor to the right and press RIGHT cursor
key holding the [SHIFT] key.
The [SHIFT] + RIGHT cursor key inserts space.
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09. Press the right cursor key to move the cursor one step to the right, and select “0” by
turning the DATA wheel.
To enter numeric values, numerically, use the DATA wheel.
10. Press the right cursor key to move the cursor one step to the right, and select “1” by
turning the DATA wheel.
11. Press the RIGHT cursor key to move the cursor to the right, and press the LEFT cursor
key four times holding the [SHIFT] key.
The [SHIFT] + LEFT cursor keys delete selected letters.
Now “Bass 01” is entered instead of “Sequence 01”.
12. Press [F5] (ENTER) to confirm the entry and close the window.
Pressing [F4] (CANCEL) cancels the entry and closes the window. In this case, the name does not change.
Other useful functions in the Name window
Copy and Paste function
With the copy and paste function, you can copy the letters in the “New name” field and paste to set a name to
another data. This is useful when you wish to create similar names for different data.
If you press [F2] (COPY ) key when Name window is open, the letters in the “New name” field will be copied
(temporarily saved). When you press [F3] (PASTE) in the Name window , those copied letters can be pasted to
the “New name" field.
Entering numbers with NUMERIC key
In the value fields such as the sample’s TRIM page, you can enter numbers directly by using the [NUMERIC]
key.
01. Press the [NUMERIC] key on an available field.
The key’s LED will blink and allows you to enter numbers using the pad.
02. Enter numbers by hitting the corresponding pads.
The number indicated on the upper right corner of the pad is entered. Pad 1 through 9 corresponds number 1
to 9 and Pad 10 corresponds to number 0.
When you enter the wrong number, hit Pad 16. The number is canceled and you can enter the correct
number.
03. Hit Pad 12.
That confirms your entry.
When you set the Time field, you can change the unit (digit) by hitting Pad 11.
In fields where you can set +/-, you can switch + and – by hitting Pad 13.
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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.
The performance data you made by hitting the pads will be recorded on a track as a pad event. A track can contain
other events, such as Q- Link slider information, tempo change etc… When you are using the MPC1000 with an
external MIDI device, you can record the data from the external keyboard as MIDI events.
Note: Please note that Sequencer feature records only performance data (when and which pad you hit, etc…).
It does not record the actual sound.
MAIN page
This is the page where you record/playback
sequences. This is the MPC1000’s main
operation mode and, unlike the other pages,
you can display this page just pressing the
[MAIN] key at any time.
Now field
The Now field, which is located in the upper left corner of the screen, displays the current time of the sequence.
It shows the bar, beat, tick (1 beat = 96 ticks), from left to right. For example, “002.03.00” means the third beat
in the second bar. A tick is a unit that divides a beat (1/4 note) into 96 parts. For example, 1 beat equals one 1/4
note (96ticks), so one 1/8 note equals the half of 1 beat, which is 48 ticks.
Below is the relationship between note and tick:
1/4 note = 96 ticks 1/8 note = 48 ticks 1/16 note = 24 ticks
1/4 triplets = 64 ticks 1/8 triplets = 32 ticks 1/16 triplets = 16 ticks
When you record/playback a sequence, the display updates constantly to show the current position of the
sequence. You can move the cursor to the Now field to set the time manually.
Sequence / Sq field
A Sequence is the most basic unit when you create data with the MPC1000. Performance data from the MIDI
keyboard or pad can be recorded on each track within a sequence. You can select a sequence in the Sq field.
An unused sequence is indicated as (unused). All the settings in the MAIN page can be set separately for each
sequence.
Track / Tr field
A sequence has 64 tracks where you can record various performance data separately. You can, for example,
record Piano sounds on track 1, Bass on track 2, Organ on track 3 etc… In the Tr field, you can select a track
within the sequence selected in the Sq field. An unused track is indicated as (unused). You can set Mute, Midi,
Type, and Pgm fields separately for each track.
Recording the performance
In this section, you will learn how to record the performance you made with pads to tracks in a sequence.
Note: To record your performance data to a sequence, you need to load a program to the MPC1000 that you play
using the pads. By default, the MPC1000 automatically loads a preset program and demo sequence when
you switch it on. Here, we assume that you have already loaded a program to the MPC1000. If you have not
done so, do this now by loading a program from a memory card, or by recording a sample and assigning it to a
pad, etc… For more information on loading a program, see the “Loading a file” section on page 79. For more
information on recording a sample, see the “recording a sample” section on page 48.
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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. You can select any track, but
here select “Tr:01”.
04. In the Pgm field, select a program you wish to play.
You can select a program in the RAM by turning the DATA wheel.
05. Hit pads to check the sounds that are assigned to the pads.
You can play back the program selected in the Pgm field.
06. Press the [PLAY START] key while holding the [REC] key.
The recording will start after 4 counts.
07. Play the pads to record your performance.
By default, the sequence is set to 2 bars. After recording for 2 bars, the MPC1000 will start playing back the
recorded performance. You can add to your original performance by continuing to play the pads when the
track loops. The MPC1000 automatically switches to "over dub" recording and adds to the performance.
08. You can stop overdub recording by pressing [STOP] key.
09. Press the [PLAY] key to play your recorded performance.
10. If you do not like the performance, you can start a new recording by pressing the [REC]+
[PLAY START] keys.
This cancels the currently recorded performance data and starts a new recording.
11. To add to the already recorded performance, press the [PLAY START] key while holding
the [OVER DUB] key.
It plays back the currently recorded performance and you can add the new performance by hitting pads.
Tips: If you select another sequence in the Sq field, you can record a new performance separately. By playing
back those sequences, you can create one whole song.
Tips: By default, the MPC1000 is set to load a demo sequence automatically when you turn it on. If you wish to
remove the demo sequence and start from the scratch, see “Deleting all sequences” section on page 19.
Playing back a sequence
You can play back a recorded sequence by pressing the [PLAY START] key. The sequence will be played
repeatedly until you press the [STOP] key. If you press the [PLAY] key again, the MPC1000 will resume the
playback from where the previous play back was stopped.
Repeat play back of a sequence
You can play back several sequences in a series by using the Next Sequence feature. The Next Sequence
feature allows you to select the next sequence to play, during playing back a sequence, so that you can play
the sequences in a series.
01. In the Sq field in the MAIN page, select the sequence you wish to play first.
02. Press the [PLAY START] key to start the play back of the sequence.
03. Select the Sq field during play back, and select the next sequence to play.
Selecting a sequence in the Sq field during the playback brings up the Next field, where you can select the
next sequence.
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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. For more information, see the “SONG mode”
section on page 36.
Other useful features for recording sequences
Undo Sequence feature
When overdubbing sequences, you can cancel the last recording and reset to the setting before the recording.
01. During overdubbing, press the [STOP] key to stop the overdub and press the [UNDO
SEQ] key.
The LED of the [UNDO SEQ] key will be off and only the last added recording will be deleted. To restore the
recording, press the [UNDO SEQ] key again to light the LED.
Note: You can use the [UNDO SEQ] key only for the last recording.
Erase feature
You can delete a certain pad performance by using the [ERASE] key. There are two ways to use this feature: by
deleting real-time during overdub, and by selecting a pad and part to delete in the ERASE window when overdub
is stopped.
Deleting in real time
01. Press the [PLAY START] key while holding the [OVER DUB] key to start overdub.
02. Hold the pad you wish to delete while holding the [ERASE] key.
From the performance data being recorded, only the section from where you press the [ERASE] key and pad
and you release them will be deleted. By pressing the pad at the right timing, you can delete the performance
data at a certain timing in the phrase.
Deleting in the Erase window
Performance data will be recorded in a track as an event. In the Erase window, you can select specific events in
a track to delete.
01. Press the [STOP] key to stop a sequence.
02. Press the [ERASE] key.
The Erase window will open up.
The Tr field displays the number and the name of the
selected track. To delete all the events of the track,
select “Tr:00- ALL TRACKS” by turning the DATA
wheel to the left.
03. In the Time field, specify the area to delete events.
You will select the start and end point of the area in the Time field. For example, to delete only the event in the
first bar from 2-bar sequence, set “001.01.00 - 002.01.00”. In this case, the event at 002.01.00 point will not
be deleted.
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