Akai MPC4000 Betreibershandbuch

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Contentsix Making portamento settings (Key group programs) . . . . . . . . 225 Specifying the temperament of a program (Key group programs). . . .

Save mode906. In the file list block, select the folder in which the data will be saved.● To save a single sample7. To save a single sample, make sure

Save page91 Saving programsHere’s how to save one or more programs from memory to a storage device.1. In the Save page, move the cursor to the Type fi

Save mode92The Save a Program popup window will appear.A Save fieldSpecifies whether to save just the program, or the samples as well as the program.B R

Save page93The Save Multiple Programs popup window will appear, allowing you to select the pro-grams that you want to save.A Replace same programs fiel

Save mode94B Tag fieldTags individual multis to select them for saving.C Multi fieldDisplays the multis that are in memory. When saving an individual mu

Save page95• WITH PROGRAMS... The programs included in the multi will be saved together with the multi (samples will not be

Save mode96Disk Utility pageManaging files on a storage deviceHere you can copy or delete files that were saved on a storage device, or initialize the s

Disk Utility page97 Deleting a file from a storage deviceHere’s how to delete a file that was saved on a storage device.1. Access the Utility page, and

Save mode98 Formatting a storage deviceHere’s how to format an internal or externally-connected storage device.1. In the Utility page, move the curso

Disk Utility page99Finding a fileHere’s how you can search for a specific file on a storage device, and delete it.1. Access the Utility page.2. Move the

How to use this reference manual1MPC400 Reference ManualThis reference manual explains the pages that appear in the display, the major popup win-dows,

Save mode100B [F1] key (CLOSE)Closes the popup window without deleting files.C [F5] key (DELETE)Deletes the selected file in the file list.8. Turn the [J

Load page101Load modeLoad pageLoading data from a storage deviceIn this page you can load various types of data from a storage device.To access this p

Load mode102Disk blockHere you can select the storage device from which you want to load data.A Disk fieldIndicates the storage device that is currentl

Load page103SEQUENCE...Only sequence files will be displayed.MULTI ...Only multi files will be displayed.PROGRAM ...Onl

Load mode104A [F1] key (CLOSE)Closes the popup window.B [F3] key (SEQ)Loads only a specific sequence from within the ALL file.C [F5] key (DO IT)Loads th

Load page105 Loading an individual sequenceHere’s how to load an individual sequence file from a storage device into internal mem-ory.1. Access the Lo

Load mode106● To load a single sample5. Move the cursor to the file list block, and select the sample file that you want to load.6. Press the [F6] key

Load page107 Loading programsHere’s how to load one or more program files from a storage device into internal memory.1. Access the Load page and move

Load mode1089. To execute the Load operation, press the [F5] key (DO IT).The program or the program+samples will be loaded. When loading has been comp

Load page109 Loading multisHere’s how to load one or more multi files from a storage device into internal memory.1. Access the Load page, and move the

MPC400 Reference Manual2To learn which page to use for a specific function→Use the table of contents to find the subtitle of the page.The explanation in

Load mode1108. If you selected WITH PROGRAM AND SAMPLES or WITH PROGRAMS in step 7, move the cursor to the Replace same file in memory field, and specif

Load page11114. If you selected YES in step 13, move the cursor to the Replace same sample in memory field, and specify what will be done if internal m

Load mode1127. Move the cursor to the File type field, and turn the [JOG] dial to select the type of file that you want to find.8. To execute the searc

Global page113Global modeGlobal pageMaking overall settings for the MPC4000Here you can make settings that affect the operation of the entire MPC4000,

Global mode 114 D Time field Displays the time of the internal clock. When you move the cursor to this field and turn the [JOG] dial or press the [WIND

Global page115 Setting the internal clockHere’s how to adjust the internal clock used to set the time stamp of files you save.1. In the Global page, m

Global mode116 Returning the MPC4000 to the factory-set conditionHere’s how to return all settings of the MPC4000’s internal memory to the factory-se

Memory page117Memory pageViewing the amount of free memoryHere you can view the amount of free space in the MPC4000’s memory, check the mem-ory, or de

Global mode118D CPU barThe length of this bar indicates the amount of free memory for the MPC4000’s work area. The percentage of free memory is shown

Configuration page119Configuration pageSetting the digital output sync source and the SCSI ID etc.Here you can specify the sync source for the digital

How to use this reference manual3To learn the procedure for a specific use→Look for the procedure in the table of contents.The explanation of each page

Global mode120C Type fieldSelects the format of the signal that is output from the Digital Out sync jack. You can select either CONSUMER (consumer devi

Foot switch page121Foot switch pageMaking foot switch settingsHere you can select the functions of the foot switches connected to the [FOOT SWITCH 1]

Global mode122• ODUB/PNCH...If stopped, performs Play. If playing, performs Punch-in (overdub). If recording, performs Punch-out.• TAP...

List page123Multi modeList pageSelecting a multiHere you can select the desired multi from internal memory.To access this page ... [MULTI] key → [

Multi mode124 Creating a new multiHere’s how to create a new multi.1. Move the cursor to the Multi field of the List page, and press the [WINDOW] key.

List page1253. Move the cursor to the New name field, and turn the [JOG] dial.The Rename popup window will appear.4. Input the desired name for the mul

Multi mode126 Deleting a multiHere’s how to delete a specific multi from memory.1. Move the cursor to the multi field in the List page, and press the [

List page127 Assigning a multi number to a multiHere’s how to assign a multi number to a multi so that you can use MIDI events to select that multi f

Multi mode128Mix pageEditing the mix parameters of each partHere you can view a list of the parts in the currently selected multi, and adjust mix para

Mix page129Part list blockThis area lists the parts in the currently selected multi, and displays their mix parameters.A Part fieldDisplays the part nu

Main mode4Main modeMain pageRecording/playing a sequenceYou can use the pads or an external MIDI keyboard to record performance data (MIDI events) in

Multi mode130 Adding parts to a multiHere’s how to add one or more parts to the currently selected multi.1. In the Mix page, move the cursor to the P

Mix page131 Assigning a program to each partHere’s how to assign a program to each part of the multi.1. In the Mix page, move the cursor to the Progr

Multi mode132MIDI pageMaking MIDI-related settings for each partHere you can view a list of the parts in the currently selected multi, and edit MIDI r

MIDI page133B Program/Type fieldSelects the program used by each part. When you move the cursor to this field and press the [WINDOW] key, the Program Li

Multi mode134Span pageSpecifying the range of notes played by each partHere you can view a list of the parts within the currently selected multi, and

Span page135B Program/Type fieldSelects the program used by each part. If you move the cursor to this field and press the [WINDOW] key, the Program List

Mixer mode136Mixer modePart pageAdjusting the mix parameters for each partHere you can view the parts that are included in the currently selected mult

Select page137Effect modeSelect pageSpecifying the effect type and routingHere you can select the effect type used for effects 1–4, and change the inp

Effect mode1381–8 ... The signal will be output in monaural to individual outputs 1–8. (This can be selected only if the individ

Edit page139Edit pageEditing the effect parametersHere you can edit the parameters of the effect type used by each effect 1–4.To access this page ...

Main page5Now blockThis indicates the current location within the sequence.A Now fieldShows the current location within the sequence, in units of measu

Effect mode140C Wet/Dry fieldAdjusts the mix balance within the effect between the original sound (the signal sent from the effect bus) and the effect

Edit page141CHORUS+DELAYThis is a monaural composite effect that connects chorus and delay in series.COMPRESSOR/LIMITERThis monaural effect compresses

Effect mode 142 DELAY>MULTITAP This is a delay that lets you produce special effects by adjusting the spacing of the feed-back sounds and the volu

Edit page 143 DELAY>STEREO This is a stereo delay in which left and right channels can be set independently. DELAY>XOVER (Delay > Crossover)

Effect mode 144 DISTORTION This is a monaural distortion effect that distorts the input signal. An EQ for shaping the tone is connected in series. EN

Edit page 145 FLANGER>PAN This is an effect in which the effect sound of a monaural flanger is auto-panned (the sound image will automatically move

Effect mode 146 NOISE GATE This is a monaural effect that silences the signal if it drops below a specified level (thresh-old). It is convenient to us

Edit page147PHASER>MONOThis is a conventional phaser effect. The effect itself is mono-in/mono-out, but you can adjust the panning of the effect so

Effect mode 148 PHASER+DELAY This is a monaural composite effect that connects a phaser and delay in series. PITCH CORRECTOR This monaural effect cor

Edit page149PITCH SHIFTERThis effect modifies the pitch.REVERB AUDITORIUMThis is a stereo reverb that simulates the reverberation of an auditorium.Nume

Main mode6Sequence blockHere you can select the sequence that you want to record or play back, and make various settings for the sequence such as the

Effect mode150REVERB>THEATERStereo reverb that simulates the reverberation of a theater.REVERB>VOCAL PLATESimulates the reverberation of a plate

Edit page151• When using control changes to switch speedsRate1 will be selected when a control change with a value of 0–63 is received, and Rate2 will

Effect mode152Mix pageAdjusting the effect output levelHere you can adjust the level of the signal that is output from effects 1–4. This page also let

Mix page153 Applying effects to each partHere’s how to select an effect type for effects 1–4, and specify the effect bus and send levels for each par

Effect mode154• If you want to send only the effect sound directly to the output jackTurn the Direct signal field OFF in step 6, and set the Wet/Dry fie

Record page155Record modeRecord pageRecording a sampleHere you can record a sample, and make various settings for recording. You can also pro-cess the

Record mode156D Monitor fieldSelects whether the input source will be monitored during recording.E Original fieldSpecifies the original pitch of the samp

Record page157 Recording a new sampleHere’s how to record an input signal as a new sample, and assign it to a program.1. Move the cursor to the Input

Record mode1589. Press the [F6] key (RECORD).The next step will depend on the way that you have chosen to start recording.If you selected MANUAL as th

Record page159D [F6] key (KEEP)Retains the sample in memory.11. Press the [F3] key (PLAY) to audition the sample.If you decide to re-try the recording

Main page7If you move the cursor to this field and press the [WINDOW] key, the Auto Punch In/Out popup window will appear, allowing you to specify the

Record mode160If you select a drum programA Assign to pad fieldSelects the pad to which the sample will be assigned. You can turn the [JOG] dial to sel

Record page161If you selected COMMANDA Command fieldSelects up to two commands that will process the sample.B Parameter fieldSets two parameters accordi

Record mode 162 C Effect field Switches each effect on/off. D [F1] key (CLOSE) Finalizes the settings and returns to the previous page. E [F5] key (ED

List page 163 Sample mode List page Viewing the sample list Here you can view a list of the samples that are currently in memory. In this page you ca

Sample mode 164 Copying a sample Here’s how to copy a specific sample within memory. 1. In the List page or the Trim/Loop page, move the cursor to t

List page165 Deleting a sampleHere’s how to delete a specific sample from memory.1. In the List page or the Trim/Loop page, move the cursor to the sam

Sample mode166Trim/Loop pageTrimming or looping a sampleHere you can specify the points at which the sample will begin playing (start point) and stop

Trim/Loop page167When you move the cursor to this field and press the [WINDOW] key, the Waveform Dis-play popup window will appear, allowing you to sel

Sample mode168Loop blockHere you can switch loop playback on/off, and specify the points at which the loop will start and end.A Lp Start fieldSpecifies

Trim/Loop page169Waveform display field (lower)According to the field in which the cursor is located, this area displays the waveform before and after t

Main mode8Depending on the value you select, one of the following fields will appear at the right of the PART field.If you select PARTIf you select OUT-

Sample mode1707. If you selected LOOP as the playback method, set the loop start/loop end points in the same way. Setting various points while the sa

Trim/Loop page1712. Move the cursor to the Threshold field, and turn the [JOG] dial to specify the threshold value.The value you specify here will be u

Sample mode172G [F6] key (FIND)Executes automatic detection of the loop points.3. Press the [F6] key (FIND).The sample will be searched from the begin

Trim/Loop page173 Resampling with Q-FXThe MPC4000 lets you apply effects to an already-recorded sample and re-record (resa-mple) it. This function gi

Sample mode174If you select EFFECTA FX 1–FX 4 fieldSelects up to four effect types. The available effect types are the same as in Effect mode.B Wet/Dry

Trim/Loop page175The new sample will be recorded, and the Keep or Retry window will appear.A New name fieldAllows you to edit the name of the sample.B

Sample mode176Region pageDividing a sampleA portion of a sample or the entire sample can be divided into as many as 32 regions. Editing commands can b

Region page177• LENGTH ... Number of samples from the start point• TIME... Time from the start pointWaveform

Sample mode178The Number of Regions popup window will appear, allowing you to specify the number of regions into which the sample will be divided.A Re

Region page1792. Move the cursor to the Region start field, and specify the region start point.You can edit the value either by turning the [JOG] dial,

Main page9I Velocity fieldThis lets you apply a relative adjustment during playback to the note-on velocities of the note events recorded in the select

Sample mode180D End margin fieldWhen creating the new samples, this specifies how much of the waveform data following the region end point will be inclu

Region page181 Adjusting the tempo of a sampleHere’s how you can change the length of a sample by specifying the tempo in BPM units.1. Move the curso

Sample mode182If you select STRETCHA Preset fieldSelects how time stretch will be performed. The following eighteen presets are provided so that you ca

Region page183The Keep or Retry popup window will appear.5. Use the [F3] key (P®ORIGIN) and [F4] key (P®NEW) to compare the original sample with the e

Sample mode184The Keep or Retry popup window will appear, allowing you to compare the original sam-ple with the edited result, and keep the result or

Region page185C Quality fieldSpecifies the quality and speed of the conversion. HIGH will produce the best audio qual-ity, but will take the most time f

Sample mode186SILENCE SECTIONConverts the selected section to silence.A Section fieldSelects the section of the sample that will be converted to silenc

Region page187JOIN SAMPLEJoins two samples to create a new sample.A Sample A/B fieldSelects the samples that will be joined. Sample A will be first, and

Sample mode188A Sample A/B fieldSelects the samples that will be mixed.B Level A/B fieldAdjusts the level of each sample.NORMALIZEBoosts the overall lev

Region page189TIME STRETCHExpands or contracts only the length of the sample without changing its pitch.A Amount fieldSpecifies the amount of time stret

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, isintended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt

Main mode10A Current bars fieldDisplays the current number of measures.B New bars fieldSpecifies the number of measures to which the sequence will be cha

Sample mode190SLICE SAMPLEWrites each divided region into memory as a separate sample. In addition, this command automatically creates a program to wh

List page191Program modeList pageViewing a list of programs in internal memoryHere you can view a list of the programs that are in internal memory.To

Program mode192 Creating a new programHere’s how to create a new, empty program.1. In the List page, move the cursor to the Program field and press th

List page193B Type fieldSelects the type of program that will be created.C [F1] key (CANCEL)Cancels the operation and closes the popup window.D [F6] ke

Program mode194 Copying a programHere’s how to copy a specific program within memory.1. In the List page, move the cursor to the Program field and pres

List page195 Deleting a programHere’s how to delete a program from memory.1. In the List page, move the cursor to the Program field, and press the [WI

Program mode196 Converting the program typeYou can convert the type (key group/drum) of a program and copy it to a new program.1. In Program field of

List page197 Merging two programsHere’s how to merge two programs and copy the result to a new program. You can even merge a drum program with a key

Program mode198Key group mix pageEditing the mix parameters of a programHere you can assign samples to a key group program or drum program, and adjust

Key group mix page199D Level fieldIndicates the level of the program. When the cursor is located at this field, you can turn the [JOG] dial to adjust th

Main page117. Make settings as desired for the other fields of the Sequence block.8. Move the cursor to the Trk field, and turn the [JOG] dial to selec

Program mode200F FX fieldAdjusts the send level of the signal sent from each key group or note number to the effect bus, in a range of –40.00–+06.00 (d

Key group mix page201 Copying a key group (Key group programs)Here’s how to copy only a specific key group from a key group program in memory to a dif

Program mode202The Delete Keygroup popup window will appear.A Kg fieldSelects the key group that will be deleted.B [F1] key (CANCEL)Cancels the operati

Key group mix page203 Copying note number parameters to another note number (Drum programs)Here’s how the contents of a specific note number in a drum

Program mode204 Making program modulation settingsHere’s how to specify the modulation source, modulation destination, and modulation depth for each

Key group mix page205you assign a control change), EXT 1-8 (used for Q-Link control), MODWHEEL, BEND UP, BEND DOWN, EXT 1-8, LFO1, LFO2, CTRL.4.

Program mode206 Viewing information on samplesHere’s how to view information such as sampling rate, original key, and pitch for the sample assigned t

Pitch page207Pitch pageSpecifying the tuning or zone of a key group or note numberHere you can specify the playback pitch, note range, and polyphony e

Program mode208Sample list blockHere you can adjust the tuning of a key group or note number, or specify the range of notes for a key group.A Kg/Note

Pitch page209The Key Span Option popup window will appear.A Keygroup X-fade fieldSpecify whether crossfading will occur if adjacent key groups have ove

Main mode1213. Hold down the [REC] key and press the [PLAY] key.Sequence recording will begin.14. Perform using the pads or your MIDI keyboard.15. To

Program mode210The Mute Group popup window will appear.A Mute Group fieldIndicates the mute group that will be displayed in the list.B Kg/Note fieldIndi

Edit 1 page211Edit 1 pageAdjusting the pitch, filter, and ampHere you can adjust pitch, filter, and amp parameters for each key group or note number.To

Program mode212ONE ...Your editing will affect only the key group or note number selected in the Kg/Note field.ALL...

Edit 1 page213G Reference fieldSpecifies the reference level (0–100) of the envelope. An offset will be applied to the entire envelope so that the filter

Program mode214G Decay fieldAdjusts the decay time of the key group or note number.H Sustain fieldAdjusts the sustain level of the key group or note num

Edit 2 page215Edit 2 pageAdjusting the program LFOs and auxiliary envelopeHere you can edit the two LFOs and the envelope used by program modulation.T

Program mode216LFO1 blockHere you can adjust the LFO1 parameters.A Wave fieldSelects one of the following waveforms for LFO1.B Selected waveform fieldDi

Edit 2 page217J Beat fieldSelects the ratio at which the LFO1 rate will synchronize to MIDI clock. You can choose from 1/8, 1/6, 1/4, 1/2, and 1–64. Th

Program mode218AUX ENV blockHere you can make settings for the auxiliary envelope that can be used for program mod-ulation.A R1–R4 fieldsSpecifies the r

Zone page219Zone pageEditing the zone 1–4 parametersHere you can individually edit the zones 1–4 that are included in the key group or note number.To

Main page13• Normal field... Specifies the note number and velocity for unaccented beats.MIDI (an externally-connected MIDI device)• Port fi

Program mode220Sample blockHere you can edit the parameters of zones 1–4.A Zn fieldIndicates the zone number.B Sample fieldSelects the sample that is as

Zone page221Pitch blockHere you can specify the pitch and playback method for the sample assigned to each zone 1–4.A Zn fieldIndicates the zone number.

Program mode2225. If you want to use a modulation source other than velocity to switch between zones, move the cursor to the Range field and press the

MISC. page223MISC. pageEditing parameters common to the entire programTo access this page ... [PROGRAM] key → [F3] key (MISC.)A Program blockB MID

Program mode224E Portamento field (Key group programs only)Specifies the portamento setting.ON...Portamento will be used.OFF ...

MISC. page225Soft pedal blockHere you can specify what will happen when soft pedal messages (control change #67) are received.A Loudness reduction fiel

Program mode2264. Set each field as desired.5. To close the popup window, press the [F1] key (CLOSE).The setting will be applied and the popup window

Assign page227Assign pageAssigning note numbers to pads (Drum programs)Here you can assign the note numbers of a program to the pads.To access this pa

Program mode228C GM fieldIndicates the name of the instrument that corresponds to that note number in a GM-stan-dard drum set.Hint: By using the PAD BA

Q-LINK setup page229The Q-LINK functionQ-LINK setup pageAssigning parameters to the Q-LINK knobs/slidersHere you can assign MPC4000 internal parameter

Main mode14J [F5] key (NOW)Inserts a tempo change event at the current location of the sequence.K [F6] key (INSERT)Inputs a tempo change event at the

The Q-LINK function230Destination blockA PART/FX fieldSelects the parameter that will be assigned to the knob/slider.The field at left specifies whether

Q-LINK setup page231F MIDI fieldSpecifies the MIDI channel on which control change messages will be received. If you select Part for the PART/FX field, t

The Q-LINK function232Q-Link sequence pageRecording and playing movements of the Q-LINK knobs and slidersYou can record the movements of the Q-LINK kn

Q-Link sequence page233Settings blockA Settings fieldThis field specifies the knob or slider value at each step. Use the CURSOR [√]/[®] keys to move the

The Q-LINK function2346. When you have finished making settings, save the sequence as necessary.The contents of the Q-LINK sequence are saved as part

Track Mute page235Track Mute functionTrack Mute pageUsing pads to mute tracksHere’s how to use the pads to mute/unmute tracks in realtime while a sequ

Track Mute function236B Track fieldShows the number and name of the track assigned to each pad. Muted tracks are indicated by an symbol beside the tr

Track Mute page237The track assigned to that pad will be muted. Press the pad once again to defeat muting.5. If you want to solo a specific track, hol

Track Mute function238Edit pageEditing track mute operations that were recorded in a sequenceHere’s how you can use an event list to edit Track Mute e

Edit page239B Time fieldIndicates the location at which the events are recorded in the sequence, in units of mea-sures/beats/ticks. The mute event at t

Main page15• Time signature field ... Specify the time signature of the measures that will be inserted.If you selected DELETE• First bar...

Next Sequence function240Next Sequence functionNext Sequence pageUsing the pads to switch sequencesYou can play back sequences in succession while usi

Next Sequence page241PAD BANK [E] key... Sequences 65–80PAD BANK [F] key ... Sequences 81–96Sequence blockThis area

Next Sequence function2424. If you want to switch immediately to the next sequence, strike a pad to select the next sequence and then press the [F3] k

Current page243Pad Assign FunctionsCurrent pageChanging the note number and sample assignment for each padWhen a drum program is selected as the outpu

Pad Assign Functions 244 B MIDI channel field Selects the MIDI channel of the MIDI events generated by the pad. Global pad assign field=DEFAULTGlobal p

Current page 245 If a drum program is selected A Note field Shows the note number/note name assigned to each pad by this drum program. You can move th

Pad Assign Functions 246 Sensitivity page Adjusting the sensitivity of the pads Here you can adjust the velocity sensitivity of the sixteen pads.A Pa

Name/Rename popup window247Other popup windowsName/Rename popup windowInputting a nameThis window lets you input a name for various types of data.To a

Other popup windows248Locate popup windowPerforming auto locate operations and making transport settingsHere you can specify locate points and locate

Locate popup window249Assign locate keys blockHere you can change the functions that are assigned to the STEP [<]/[>] keys and BAR [<<]/[&

Main mode16 Copying a sequenceHere’s how to copy a sequence from memory to an empty sequence.1. Move the cursor to the Seq field, and press the [WINDO

Other popup windows250Functions that can be assigned<EVENTMove to the preceding event.EVENT>Move to the next event.<STEPMove to the preceding

Check the included items251Appendix: Installing storage devices (for service engineers)This appendix explains how to install storage devices (ATA hard

Appendix: Installing storage devices (for service engineers)2523. Remove the screw (located in the center of the front panel) that fastens the top pan

Installing a drive2536. Use a metal rod or similar object as a prop inside the chassis to hold up the top panel.• The side panels and screws you remov

Appendix: Installing storage devices (for service engineers)254When installing a drive in the 5 inch bayCable connectionsConnecting the flat cable1. Re

Cable connections255Connecting the power cable1. Insert the connector of the included power cable into the P7 connector or P8 connector of the PC I/O

Main page17D [F3] key (PARAMS)Copies only settings such as the number of measures in the sequence, and the time sig-nature. The MIDI events will not b

Main mode18 Copying a trackHere’s how the settings and MIDI events recorded in a track within a sequence can be copied to another track.1. Move the c

Main page19B Copy destination fieldSelects the copy-destination track.C Mode fieldSpecifies whether any data existing in the copy-destination track will

WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYSBE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:WARNINGThe MPC4000 is designed to be used i

Main mode204. To execute the deletion, press the [F6] key (DO IT).The contents that were recorded in the track will be deleted, and the track will ret

Main page21 Applying timing correction to an already-recorded trackYou can apply timing correction to a track that has already been recorded. Executi

Main mode224. Move the cursor to the Time field, and specify the region to which timing correct will be applied.5. Perform the following operations as

Main page23D Notes/Pad fieldSpecifies the note numbers/pad numbers for which the velocity values will be rewritten.E [F1] key (CANCEL)Closes the popup w

Main mode24D Notes/Pad fieldSpecifies the note numbers/pad numbers for which the duration will be rewritten.E [F1] key (CANCEL)Closes the popup window.F

Main page25B Time fieldSelects the region of time for which the pitch will be transposed.C [F1] key (CANCEL)Cancels the operation and closes the popup

Main mode264. Move the cursor to the Default name field, and turn the [JOG] dial to input the default name.5. Press the [F2] key (DEFAULT).The track se

Main page275. Turn the [JOG] dial to select the location into which the track will be inserted.6. To finalize the changed track number, press the [F5]

Main mode28 Erasing all muted tracksHere’s how to erase all tracks for which muting is currently turned on.1. Check the muted status of the tracks in

Main page29E Transmit program changes in this track fieldSpecifies whether program change events within the track will be transmitted. Program change ev

For U.K. customers onlyWARNINGTHIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHEDIMPORTANTThis equipment is fitted with an approved non-rewireable UK mains plug.To change

Main mode305. In the same way, move the cursor to the Out time field, and turn the [JOG] dial to set the punch-out point.The punch-in point is indicate

Main page31 Naming the external devices connected to the MIDI OUT connectorsYou can assign a name to the external device(s) connected to the [MIDI OU

Main mode32TR list/Out 1 pageListing the track output destinations (Out 1)Here you can view a list of the output destinations (Out 1) for the tracks i

TR list/Out 1 page33D Out1 fieldSelects the main output destination for each track.E Channel/part fieldSelects the channel number or part number that wi

Main mode34TR list/Out 2 pageListing the track output destinations (Out 2)Here you can view a list of the output destinations (Out 2) for the tracks i

TR list/PARAMS page35TR list/PARAMS pageListing the track parametersHere you can view a list of settings such as transpose and duration for each track

Main mode36C Dura% fieldSpecifies the amount of relative change in duration for each track. Changing this value will not affect the events recorded in t

Sequence edit page37Sequence edit modeSequence edit pageUsing the graphic editor to edit a sequenceHere’s how to use the graphic editor to edit the MI

Sequence edit mode38A Track fieldTurn the [JOG] dial to select the track that you want to edit. If you move the cursor to this field and press the [WIND

Sequence edit page39B Pad numberIndicates the pad numbers. You can use the [PAD BANK] keys to switch the pad bank that is shown in the matrix.C GridSp

FCC WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devicepursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These

Sequence edit mode40Graph displayThis block will be displayed if you select other than note events (i.e., control changes or pitch bend, etc.) in the

Sequence edit page41A View fieldSelects the type of MIDI events that will be displayed in the graphic editor. You can select the following types of MID

Sequence edit mode42• TC VALUE ...The setting of the Timing correct field will specify the dura-tion. The value at the right of the field

Sequence edit page434. Press the [F4] key (CUT).If you had selected a single grid, pressing this key will delete the data and copy it to the clipboard

Sequence edit mode44The screen will switch to the piano-roll display, and various fields will appear, allowing you to specify the move-destination of t

Sequence edit page45 Copying/cutting MIDI eventsA phrase (MIDI events) selected in the graphic editor can be cut/copied and placed in the clipboard o

Sequence edit mode46F [F6] key (CLIP BD)Places the copied or cut MIDI events in the clipboard.G [F3] key (DELETE)Only deletes the data without copying

Sequence edit page47G [F2] key (RENAME)Displays the Rename popup window, allowing you to edit the name of the phrase library.H [F3] key (DELETE)Delete

Sequence edit mode484. Press the [F5] key (EDIT).The Edit Multiple popup window will appear.A Edit fieldSelects the element of MIDI data that will be m

Sequence edit page49 Inserting continuously-variable eventsHere’s how to insert continuously-variable events (such as control changes) into the desir

Contents v Contents MPC400 Reference Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How to use this reference manual . . . . . . .

Sequence edit mode50• Control number fieldSelects the control change number.• Value (Start value) fieldSpecifies the value of the control change events t

Sequence edit page51• Interval fieldSelects the spacing of the polyphonic key pressure events that will be inserted. (Dis-played only if you specified a

Step edit mode52Step edit modeStep edit pageUsing the event list to edit a sequenceYou can use the event list to edit MIDI events recorded in a sequen

Step edit page53Event list blockThis displays an event list showing the MIDI events recorded in the track.A Event listShows the MIDI events recorded i

Step edit mode54Polyphonic key pressureFrom the left, these are the note number, value, and bar fields.System exclusiveThe system exclusive message is

Step edit page558. Press the [REC] key or the [OVER DUB] key.The [OVER DUB] key LED will light, step-recording will be enabled.9. Strike the pads (or

Step edit mode56H [F4] key (+)Moves the selected region toward the end of the track, in steps of one tick.3. Move the cursor to the to field, and speci

Step edit page576. To place the selected region in the clipboard, press the [F6] key (CLIP BD).The MIDI events in the selected region will be placed i

Step edit mode58The Edit Multiple popup window will appear.A Type fieldSelects the type of MIDI event that will be edited.B Edit fieldSelects the elemen

Step edit page59Inserting note eventsHere’s how to insert note data into a track.1. Select the sequence/track into which you want to insert note event

Contents vi Step edit mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Step edit page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step edit mode60PITCH BEND... Pitch bendCONTROL CHANGE ... Control changePROGRAM Change... Pro

Step edit page61• Program number fieldSelects the program change number that will be inserted.CH PRESSURE• Time fieldIndicates the location at which the

Step edit mode626. Set the various fields to specify the event(s) you want to insert.7. To execute the insertion, press the [F5] key (DO IT).Inserting

Step edit page638. Press the CURSOR [®] key to move to the next field, and specify the next hexadecimal value in the same way.9. Repeat the preceding

Song mode64Song modeSong pageCreating a songSequences you create can be arranged in the desired playback order to create a song.To access this page...

Song page65A Now fieldIndicates the current location within the song in units of measures/beats/ticks. When the cursor is at each of these fields, you c

Song mode66C Sequence fieldSelects the sequence that will play at that step. The step that displays (end of song) indi-cates the end of the song.D Bars

Song page67When copying or deleting a step, your operation will apply to the step you select here. When inserting or pasting a step, the step will be

Song mode68Copying a songHere’s how to copy a song in memory to a different song number.1. Move the cursor to the Song field, and turn the [JOG] dial t

Song page69C [F1] key (CANCEL)Cancels the operation and closes the popup window.D [F5] key (DO IT)Executes the copy.4. Move the cursor to the Copy sou

Contents vii Returning the MPC4000 to the factory-set condition . . . . . . . 116Memory page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Song mode705. To execute the deletion, press the [F6] key (DO IT).The song you selected in step 4 will return to an empty state.The window will close

Song page71• OFF TRACKS IGNORED ...Tracks in each sequence that are turned off will not be converted. After conversion, all tracks will be on.

Song mode72Setting all tempo values to the tempo of the sequenceThis operation sets the basic tempo of each sequence in the song to the same value. Wh

Setup page73MISC modeSetup pageMaking other settingsHere you can make various settings for the sequencer.To access this page ... [MISC.] keyA Setu

MISC mode74UP TO SEQUENCE END ... The duration will automatically be adjusted so that note-off occurs at the end of the sequence. (The note wil

Sync page75Sync pageMaking synchronization-related settingsHere you can make various settings for synchronization between an external device and the M

MISC mode76C MIDI clock fieldSelects the MIDI connector that will transmit MIDI clock. If you select OFF, MIDI clock will not be transmitted.D MIDI tim

Sync page779. If you want to synchronize an MPC4000 sequence with the external device, go to the Main page and select the sequence that you want to pl

MIDI mode78MIDI modeRouting pageChanging the routing of MIDI eventsHere you can changing the routing of the MIDI events that are input from the [MIDI

Routing page79INT-B ...Virtual MIDI port B of the sampler sectionSEQUENCER ...The sequencer sectionD Drum pad fieldSelects one o

Contents viii Trimming or looping a sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Making various settings for a sample . . .

MIDI mode80Filter pageFiltering the incoming MIDI eventsHere you can filter out specific MIDI events that are being input from the [MIDI IN I] and [MIDI

Filter page81A Event type fieldIndicates the various type of MIDI event. When the cursor is in this field, you can scroll the display.B ALL fieldBy turni

MIDI mode82Event pageMonitoring MIDI eventsHere you can view a list of MIDI events for the specified channel.To access this page...[MIDI] key → [F

Event page83B View channel fieldSelects the MIDI channel(s) that will be displayed in the list, from a range of 1–16 or ALL (all MIDI channels). By sel

Save mode84Save modeSave pageSaving data to a storage deviceHere you can save various types of data from internal memory to an external storage device

Save page85Disk information blockThis area shows various information about the storage device that is selected as the save-destination.A Device fieldAn

Save mode86File list blockHere you can select the save-destination folder.A File listDisplays the internal hierarchy of the storage device. The left s

Save page873. Move the cursor to the Disk field, and turn the [JOG] dial to open the Disk List popup window.A Media fieldIndicates the type of storage d

Save mode88If an identically-named file already exists in the save-destination folder, the File Exists popup window will appear.A [F1] key (CANCEL)Canc

Save page894. Move the cursor to the data list, and use the CURSOR [π]/[†] keys to move the cursor to the sequence that you want to save.When the curs