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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 01. Connect the external device 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. Press the [MODE] key and then [PAD 5] (RECORD). When you press the [MODE] key, its LED will blink. Pressing [PAD 5] with the [MODE] key's LED on displays the RECORD page, where you set the setting for the recording. 03. Select the Input field, and select the recording source. ANALOG The MPC1000 will record the incoming signal from the RECORD IN on the rear panel. DIGITAL The MPC1000 will record the incoming signal from the DIGITAL IN on the rear panel. MAIN OUT The MPC1000 will record the same signal with the signal from the STEREO OUT on the rear panel. For this example, please select ANALOG. 04. Select the Mode field and select STEREO or MONO. STEREO The MPC1000 will record the left and right channel signals as a stereo sample. MONO The MPC1000 will record only the left channel signal. 05. Play the source. Check the level meter on screen and adjust the recording level using the [REC GAIN] knob. Note: When you select DIGITAL or MAIN OUT in the Input field, you cannot adjust the recording level with the [REC GAIN] knob. The level meter moves according to the input level. If the meter goes too far to the right, the sound will be distorted, but if the sound level is too low, the sample will gain a lot of noise. Set the level as high as possible without reaching the right edge (clip). 06. Select the Threshold field and set the threshold level to start the recording. When the MPC1000 is in the recording enable mode, it starts the recording automatically when the level of the incoming source exceeds the threshold level. If you set the threshold level too high, the MPC1000 may not start the recording when you play the input source, or the beginning of the recording may be missing. If you set the threshold level too low, the MPC1000 may start the recording before you play the external source. Set this to the appropriate level using the level meter. The threshold level will be indicated as " " as the figure below. 07. Select the Time field and set the recording time. The MPC1000 will record for the time set in this field. We recommend you set the time a little longer than the actual recording time. You can finish the recording manually. -48-

Section	Page
MPC1000	1
Table of contents	6
Chapter 1 : Introduction	9
The user interface	9
Front Panel	11
Rear Panel	11
Connecting MPC1000 to External Audio/MIDI device	12
Terminologies in MPC1000	13
Sequence	13
Track	13
Song	13
Sample	13
Drum Pad	13
Program	14
RAM	14
Memory Card	14
Chapter 2 : Basic Operation	15
MAIN Page	15
Cursor, Cursor Keys, Field, DATA Wheel	15
Function Keys	15
WINDOW key	15
MODE key	16
Setting names	16
Entering letters with DATA wheel	16
Entering letters with a pad	16
Other useful functions in the Name window	17
Copy and Paste function	17
Entering numbers with NUMERIC key	17
Chapter 3 : Sequencer feature	18
MAIN page	18
Recording the performance	18
Playing back a sequence	19
Repeat play back of a sequence	19
Other useful features for recording sequences	20
Undo Sequence feature	20
Erase feature	20
Deleting in real time	20
Deleting in the Erase window	20
Timing correct feature	21
Real time timing correction	21
Swing feature	21
Correcting the timing of recorded events	22
Swing feature	22
Click/Metronome feature	22
Note repeat feature	23
Punch In/Punch Out feature	23
Detailed information on sequence feature	23
Setting the length of a sequence	23
Setting the time signature of the sequence	24
Setting tempo	24
Tap tempo feature	24
Changing tempo of all sequences at one time	24
About Tempo change	25
Setting the loop for a sequence	25
Extending the sequence length automatically	25
Changing the default settings	26
Changing the sequence name	26
Changing the default name for a sequence	26
Copying a sequence	26
Deleting a sequence	27
Deleting all sequences	27
Handling the duration (the length of a note) at the loop boundary	27
Track features	28
Setting the track type	28
Selecting a program	28
Track mute feature	28
Setting the MIDI Output channel	28
Changing a track name	28
Changing the default name for a track	29
Copying a track	29
Deleting a track	29
Deleting all tracks	29
Selecting a track with function keys	30
Solo function of a track	30
MIDI sequencer features	30
About MIDI...	30
About MIDI sequencer	30
Handling the sustain pedal	32
Chapter 4 : Editing sequences	33
Selecting a region within a track to edit	33
Selecting a region for the editing	33
Setting the time	33
Setting the pad/note number	33
Copying events (COPY)	34
Moving events (MOVE)	34
Changing the key of the event (TRANSPOSE)	35
Selecting the editing region by bar	35
Copying bars (COPY)	35
Inserting a bar (INSERT)	36
Deleting a bar (DELETE)	36
Changing the order of tracks (TRACK MOVE)	37
Chapter 5 : Step editing	38
About step edit	38
Screens	38
Basic operation	38
Events	39
Pad event	39
Tempo change event	40
Effect select event	40
Note event	40
Pitch bend event	40
Control change event	40
Program change event	41
Channel pressure event	41
Poly pressure event	41
Exclusive data event	41
Copying/pasting an event	41
Deleting an event	42
Entering an event (Step recording)	42
Detailed setting for step recording	42
Inserting an event	43
Chapter 6 : Song mode	44
Structure of a song	44
Screens	44
Creating a song	45
Deleting a step	45
Inserting a step	45
Playing a song	45
Other features in the SONG mode	46
Changing the song name	46
Copying a song	46
Deleting a song	46
Deleting all the songs	46
Setting all sequences to the same tempo	47
Ignoring tempo change events in a sequence	47
Converting a song to a sequence	47
Chapter 7 : Functions of a pad	48
Playing with pads	48
Switching pad banks	48
Full level function (FULL LEVEL key)	48
16 level function (16LEVELS key)	48
Setting the track mute with pads	49
TRACK MUTE Screen	49
Solo function	49
Setting the track mute in solo mode	49
Selecting a sequence to play with pads	50
NEXT SEQ Screens	50
SUDDEN key	50
HOLD key	51
Chapter 8 : Q-Link slider	52
Setting the slider	52
Recording the slider value in a sequence	52
AFTER key	52
Chapter 9 : Using the MPC1000 with external devices	53
Sync with the MPC1000 as the master	53
Sync with the MPC1000 as the slave	53
Connecting the MPC1000 to the MIDI keyboard with the sound module	54
Setting the MIDI input	55
Chapter 10 : Recording a sample	56
Preparing the recording	56
Starting the recording	57
Recording the sample - detailed information	58
Recording the digital signal	58
Preparing the recording	58
Recording the MAIN OUT	58
Preparing the recording	58
Other features	59
Monitoring feature	59
Peak hold/Reset peak feature	59
Sample Memory Window	59
Chapter 11 : Editing a sample	60
Setting the start/end points for the sample	60
About the waveform display	60
Adjusting the start point	60
Adjusting the end point	61
Zooming in/out of the waveform	61
LINEAR and LOGARITHMIC displays	61
Deleting an unnecessary part from a sample (DISCARD)	61
Saving part of a sample as a new sample (EXTRACT)	62
Sample window features	62
Changing the sample name	62
Changing the pitch of a sample	62
Copying a sample	63
Deleting a sample	63
Deleting all samples	63
Other editing functions	63
NORMALIZE	63
Setting the loop	64
Adjusting the loop point	64
Adjusting the end point	64
Zooming in/out of the waveform	65
LINEAR and LOGARITHMIC displays	65
Linking the loop point to the start point	65
Chapter 12 : Program	66
Creating a program	66
Assigning/Reassigning samples to the pads	66
Playing the sample while the pad is being hit	67
Setting the volume and the tuning for a sample	67
Changing the sample volume with velocity	67
Playing several samples with one pad	68
Switching between samples using velocity	68
Setting the envelope for a pad	69
The functions in the Program window	69
Changing the program name	69
Copying a program	70
Deleting a program	70
Deleting all programs	70
Setting the program change number	70
Editing the sound of a sample	71
Linking the two filters	71
Controlling the sound with velocity	72
Simulating the open/close hi-hat (setting the mute group)	72
Setting the overlap of the sounds on the same pad (voice overlap)	72
Delete all the unused samples at the same time (PURGE)	73
Setting a MIDI note number to the pads	73
Assigning MIDI note numbers to the pads (changing the default setting)	74
Chapter 13 : Mixer	75
Setting the level and pan of the pad	75
Setting the output for the sample	75
Selecting the pad to apply the effect	76
Chapter 14 : Effect	77
Applying effects to a specific pad sound	77
Applying reverb	78
Applying effects of the FX2 to the effect sound of the FX1	78
Editing effects	78
BIT GRUNGER	78
4 BAND EQ (4 band equalizer)	79
COMPRESSOR	79
PHASE SHIFTER	79
TREMOLO	80
FLYING PAN	80
REVERB	80
CHORUS and FLANGER	80
Using the master effect	81
Editing the master effects	81
Editing the effect set	82
Changing the name of the effect set	82
Copying the effect set	82
Resetting the effect set	82
Chapter 15 : Save / Load	83
Saving the data	83
Selecting the destination	83
Creating a new folder	84
Saving a sample	84
Saving a program	84
Saving all the programs and the samples at the same time	85
Saving a sequence	85
Saving all the sequences and the songs at the same time	86
Saving all the data in the memory at the same time	86
Creating the Autoload folder	87
Loading a file	87
Selecting a file	87
Loading a sample	88
Loading a program	88
Loading a sequence	89
Loading the ALL file	89
Loading an individual sequence from the ALL file	89
Loading only the effect set from the ALL file	90
Loading a folder	90
Loading a project	90
Renaming a file	91
Deleting a file	91
Setting the auto load function	91
Formatting the memory card	92
Saving the data to the internal flash memory	92
When SAVE ALL SEQS & SONGS is selected	92
When SAVE ALL PROGRAMS &SAMPLES is selected	92
Chapter 16 : Connecting the MPC1000 to your computer	93
Connecting the MPC1000 to a Windows-based PC	93
Connecting the MPC1000 to the Macintosh	94
Chapter 17 : Other settings	95
Foot switch	95
Adjusting the master level	96
Adjusting the contrast of LCD	96
Initialize to Factory Preset	96
Appendix	97
Index	97
Specifications	99
MIDI Implementation Chart	101

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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

01. Connect the external device 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. Press the [MODE] key and then [PAD 5] (RECORD).

When you press the [MODE] key, its LED will blink. Pressing [PAD 5] with the [MODE] key’s LED on displays

the RECORD page, where you set the setting for the recording.

03. Select the Input field, and select the recording source.

ANALOG

The MPC1000 will record the incoming signal from the RECORD IN on the rear panel.

DIGITAL

The MPC1000 will record the incoming signal from the DIGITAL IN on the rear panel.

MAIN OUT

The MPC1000 will record the same signal with the signal from the STEREO OUT on the rear

panel.

For this example, please select ANALOG.

04. Select the Mode field and select STEREO or MONO.

STEREO

The MPC1000 will record the left and right channel signals as a stereo sample.

MONO

The MPC1000 will record only the left channel signal.

05. Play the source. Check the level meter on screen and adjust the recording level using

the [REC GAIN] knob.

Note: When you select DIGITAL or MAIN OUT in the Input field, you cannot adjust the recording level with the [REC

GAIN] knob.

The level meter moves according to the input level. If the meter goes too far to the right, the sound will be

distorted, but if the sound level is too low, the sample will gain a lot of noise. Set the level as high as

possible without reaching the right edge (clip).

06. Select the Threshold field and set the threshold level to start the recording.

When the MPC1000 is in the recording enable mode, it starts the recording automatically when the level of

the incoming source exceeds the threshold level. If you set the threshold level too high, the MPC1000 may

not start the recording when you play the input source, or the beginning of the recording may be missing. If

you set the threshold level too low, the MPC1000 may start the recording before you play the external

source. Set this to the appropriate level using the level meter. The threshold level will be indicated as “

” as

the figure below.

07. Select the Time field and set the recording time.

The MPC1000 will record for the time set in this field. We recommend you set the time a little longer than the

actual recording time. You can finish the recording manually.

Recording a sample

-48-