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Operator's Manual
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
Important Notice
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been tested for functionality. AKAI professional M.I. Corp. will make its best efforts to correct
reported software defects for future releases subject to technical practicabilities.
AKAI professional M.I. Corp. makes no warranty or representation either expressed or
implied with respect to the system's performance or fitness for a particular purpose.
In no event will AKAI professional M.I. Corp. be liable for direct or indirect damages arising
from any defect in the software or its documentation. Further, AKAI professional M.I. Corp.
will not accept any liability for any programs, sounds, audio recording or sequences stored in
or used with AKAI professional products, including the cost of recovery of such data.
The warranties, remedies and disclaimers above are exclusive and take precedence over all
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area of the product's use. No employee of AKAI professional M.I. Corp., agent, distributor or
employee of an agent or distributor is authorised to offer any variation from this policy.
WARNING!!
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE SYMBOLS ARE RULED BY UL STANDARDS (U.S.A.)
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure; that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intented to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
June - 8 / 2005 Rev.1
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This appliance is not equipped with a fully disconnect main power switch. Even when the appliance
is turned off, the power supply to the appliance is not completely turned off when the power cord is
plugged in. Pull out the power cord when not using the appliance for long periods.
WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
WARNING
The MPC2500 is designed to be used in a standard household environment.
Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Please ensure that your MPC2500
meets the power requirements in your area. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician or AKAI profes-
sional dealer.
120 VAC @ 60 Hz for USA and Canada
220~240 VAC @ 50 Hz for Europe
240 VAC @ 50 Hz for Australia
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat souces such as radiators, heat register, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combin-
ation to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
For U.K. customers only
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
This equipment is fitted with an approved non-rewireable UK mains plug.
To change the fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows:
1) Remove the fuse cover and old fuse.
2) Fit a new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp A.S.T.A or BSI approved type.
3) Refit the fuse cover.
If the AC mains plug fitted to the lead supplied with this equipment is not suitable for your type of
AC outlet sockets, it should be changed to an AC mains lead, complete with moulded plug, to the
appropriate type. If this is not possible, the plug should be cut off and a correct one fitted to suit the
AC outlet. This should be fused at 5 Amps.
If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should NOT BE GREATER than
5 Amp.
PLEASE NOTE: THE SEVERED PLUG MUST BE DESTROYED TO AVOID A POSSIBLE
SHOCK HAZARD SHOULD IT BE INSERTED INTO A 13 AMP SOCKET
ELSEWHERE.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW Earth
BLUE Neutral
BROWN Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter E or with the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or coloured
GREEN and YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured RED.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
Ensure that all the terminals are securely tightened and no loose strands of wire exist.
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain the cord grip is clamped over the outer sheath of the
lead and not simply over the wires.
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FCC WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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AVIS POUR LES ACHETEURS CANADIENS DU MPC2500
Le présent appareil numérique n’ément pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Com-
munications.
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VENTILATION
Do not prevent the units ventilation, especially by placing the unit on soft carpet, in a narrow
space, or by placing objects on the units chassistop, side, or rear panels. Always keep the
units chassis at least 10 centimeters from any other objects.
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CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER
FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIP-
MENT.
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The AKAI professional MPC2500 is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses
software in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this Operators Manual,
contain proprietary information which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No
part of the software or its documentation may be copied, transferred or modified. You may not
modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute, resell for profit or create derivative works based on the
software and its related documentation or any part thereof without prior written consent from
AKAI professional M.I. Corp., Yokohama, Japan.
MPC2500 Operators Manual rev 1.0
Table of contents
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Overview ............................................................................................................1
Upper side of Top panel ..................................................................................... 1
DATA INPUT section .......................................................................................... 2
Control section ...................................................................................................3
Pad section ........................................................................................................ 3
Q-Link section ....................................................................................................4
Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 4
Rear Panel .........................................................................................................5
Connecting MPC2500 to External Audio / MIDI device ...................................... 6
Terminologies in MPC2500 ................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2: Basic Operation 9
Setting names ..................................................................................................10
Entering number with Numeric key .......................................................................11
Chapter 3: Sequencer feature 12
Recording the performance ..............................................................................13
Playing back a sequence ................................................................................. 14
Other useful features for recording sequences ............................................... 14
Detailed information on sequence features ......................................................18
Track feature ....................................................................................................21
MIDI sequencer feature ................................................................................... 24
Chapter 4: Editing sequences 26
Selecting a region within a track to edit ............................................................26
Selecting the editing region by bar ...................................................................29
Changing the order of tracks (TRACK MOVE) .................................................30
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Chapter 5: Step editing 31
About step edit .................................................................................................31
Screens ............................................................................................................31
Events ............................................................................................................. 32
Copying / Pasting an event ............................................................................. 35
Moving an event .............................................................................................. 35
Deleting an event ............................................................................................ 35
Entering an event(Step recording) .................................................................. 36
Chapter 6: Grid Edit 37
About Grid Edit ................................................................................................ 37
Screens ........................................................................................................... 37
Editing in GRID mode .................................................................................... 40
Copying(COPY) / Pasting(PASTE) an Event .................................................. 40
Moving (MOVE) an event ................................................................................ 40
Deleting an event ............................................................................................ 41
Entering an event ............................................................................................ 41
Chapter 7: Song mode 42
Structure of a song .......................................................................................... 42
Screens ........................................................................................................... 42
Creating a song ............................................................................................... 43
Playing a song ................................................................................................ 43
Other features in the SONG ............................................................................ 44
Chapter 8: Functions of a Pad 46
Playing with pads ............................................................................................... 46
Setting the track mute with pads ..................................................................... 47
Selecting a sequence to play with pads .......................................................... 48
Chapter 9: Q-Link slider & knob
Setting the slider & knob ................................................................................. 49
Recording the slider/knob value in a sequence ............................................... 50
AFTER key ...................................................................................................... 50
Other features Q-Link slider and knob ............................................................ 51
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Chapter 10: Using the MPC2500
with External devices 52
Sync with the MPC2500 as the master ........................................................... 52
Sync with the MPC2500 as the slave .............................................................. 52
Connecting the MPC2500 to the MIDI keyboard
with the sound module ................................. 53
Setting the MIDI input ..................................................................................... 53
Cutting off the internal sound from a pad (Setting Local Control) .................... 54
Changing sequence by Program Change from an external devices
..................... 54
Chapter 11: Recording a sample 55
Recording the sample - detailed information - .............................................. 57
Recording the digital signal ............................................................................. 57
Recording the MAIN OUT ............................................................................... 57
Recording the internal CD’s sound.................................................................. 58
Other features ................................................................................................. 59
Direct Recording feature .............................................................................. 60
Chapter 12: Editing a sample 63
Setting the start / end points for the samples .................................................. 63
Deleting an unnecessary part from a sample (DISCARD) .............................. 64
Deleting a selected range from sample and moving the data
after the end point towards the start point (DELETE) ....................... 64
Silencing a range selected from a sample(SILENCE) ..................................... 65
Saving part of a sample as a new sample (EXTRACT) ................................... 65
Sample widow feaures .................................................................................... 65
Other editing functions ................................................................................... 66
Dividing a phrase sample to several regions ............................................. 69
Dividing a sample by detecting the attack part of the phrase (AUTO) ..............70
Dividing a sample into regions of equal length (EQUALLY).............................. 71
Adjust the strart / end point of the region ........................................................ 72
Converting divided samples to
SLICED SAMPLE or PATCHED PHRASE ..................... 73
Converting PATCHED PHRASE ...................................................................... 73
Changing the tune and the tempo of a Patched phrase sample ..............................74
Editing a Patched Phrase ................................................................................ 74
Other available edits for Region .......................................................................75
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Setteing the loop ............................................................................................76
Linking the loop point to the start point ............................................................ 77
Auto Phrase Loop ............................................................................................ 77
Chapter 13: Program 78
Creating a program ..........................................................................................78
Assigning / Reassigning samples to the pads ..................................................78
Playing the sample while the Pad is being hit .................................................. 79
Setting the volume and the tuning for a sample ...............................................79
Changing the sample volume with velocity ...................................................... 79
Changing the sample pitch with velocity .......................................................... 80
Playing several samples with one pad ............................................................. 80
Switching between samples using velocity ...................................................... 80
Setting the envelope for a pad ......................................................................... 81
The functions in the Program window .............................................................. 83
Editing the sound of a sample ..........................................................................84
Limiting the number of the voicce in the Program ............................................85
Simulating the open / close hi-hat (setting the mute group) ............................. 86
Setting the overlap of the sounds on the same pad (voice overlap) .................86
Editing a pad sample ....................................................................................... 87
Setting a LFO (Low Frequency oscillator) ........................................................89
Delete all the unused samples at the same time (PURGE) .......................... 90
Setting a MIDI note number to the pads .......................................................... 90
Assigning MIDI note numbers to the pads (changing the default setting) ...........90
Chapter 14: Mixer 91
Setting the level and pan of the Pad ................................................................ 91
Setting the output for the sample ..................................................................... 91
Selecting the pad to apply the effect ................................................................92
Mixer Automation ............................................................................................. 92
Short cut between MIXER and Effect mode .....................................................93
Input Thru fuction .............................................................................................94
Applying effects to an incoming signal ............................................................. 94
Applying filters to an incoming signal ...............................................................95
Using Q-Link features in INPUT THRU mode .................................................. 95
Saving the setting of Input Thru ....................................................................... 96
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Chapter 15: Effect 97
Applying effects to a specific pad sound .......................................................... 97
Applying effects of the FX2 to the effect sound of the FX1 .............................. 98
Editing effects .................................................................................................. 98
Using the master effect .................................................................................. 101
Editing the master effect ................................................................................ 101
Editing the effect set ...................................................................................... 101
Short cut between MIXER and Effect mode ...................................................102
Chapter 16: Save / Load 103
About a memory card .....................................................................................103
Saving the data ..............................................................................................103
Saving data to the Internal Hard disk (option) ....................................... 106
Loading a file ..................................................................................................107
Renaming a file .............................................................................................. 110
Deleteing a file ............................................................................................... 110
Setting the auto load function .........................................................................110
Formatting the memory card .......................................................................... 111
Saving the data to the internal flash memory ................................................. 111
Chapter 17: Connecting the MPC2500
to your computer 112
Connecting the MPC2500 to a Windows - based PC ..................................... 112
Connecting the MPC2500 to the Macintosh ................................................... 112
Chapter 18: Other settings 114
Foot switch .....................................................................................................114
Adjusting the master level .............................................................................. 114
Adjusting the contrast of LCD .........................................................................114
Initialize to Factory Preset ..............................................................................114
Adjustment of Pad Sensitivity .........................................................................115
Continuous sample track ................................................................................116
Specifications ......................................... 117
Preset program list ..................................119
MIDI implementation chart ............................................................................. 120
Installation of Internal Hard Disk Drive ...........................................................122
Index .............................................................................................................. 123
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Chapter 1 : Introduction
01. Display
This is the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with back-
light. You can adjust the contrast of the LCD by
turning the DATA wheel while holding in the
[SHIFT] key.
02. [INPUT THRU] key
You can mix the Input signal of [RECORD IN] to the
Play-back sound from the MPC2500. For more infor-
mation, see the “INPUT THRU” feature on page 94.
03. [REC GAIN] knob:
It controls the recording level of the incoming sig-
nal from [RECORD IN]. It cannot control the digi-
tal input level.
04. [MAIN VOLUME] knob:
It controls the levels of [STEREO OUT] and
[PHONES] (headphone).
05. [F1] through [F6] keys:
These keys are used to call up pages at the bottom
of the display, or to execute the feature assigned to
the key. The available feature depends on the cur-
rently displayed screen.
Welcome to MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER MPC2500. This operator's manual describes how to use an MPC2500.
Please read this manual before you start using your MPC2500, 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] .
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06. 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.
07. [FULL LEVEL] key:
When turned on (LED is lit), the MPC2500 always
plays back at the maximum velocity (127).
08. [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 46.
09. [NEXT SEQ] key
This key calls up the NEXT SEQ page, where you
can switch sequences with pads. For more infor-
mation, see the ”Selecting the sequence to play with
pad” section on page 48.
10. [TRACK MUTE] key
This key calls up the TRACK MUTE page where
you can mute a track with pads. For more infor-
mation, see the “Selecting track mute with pads”
section on page 47.
Overview
This chapter describes the name of each part and the function, and explains how to make connections and terminologies for the MPC2500.
Upper-side of Top Panel
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Chapter 1: Introduction
DATA INPUT section
01. Numeric keys
These keys are used to enter numeric data directly.
Enter numbers with these keys into selected numeric
fields and press the [ENTER] key. If you are entering
numbers with a decimal value, enter the number ig-
noring the decimal point. (example: 120.5, enter
1205.). If you make a mistake, it is possible to cancel
by pressing the [SHIFT] key before the [ENTER] key.
If you use the [CURSOR] keys, [DATA] wheel, or
[MAIN] key while you are entering data with the nu-
meric keys, the input will be canceled and the data
returns to its original status.
02. [ - / + ] key
This key toggles a numeric value between (-) and (+).
03. [ENTER] key
This key finalizes the value that was input by the
numeric keys.
04. [DATA] wheel
This wheel changes the value of the currently se-
lected field. The data variably increases the faster
the wheel is turned. You can also adjust the con-
trast of the LCD by turning this wheel while hold-
ing in the [SHIFT] key.
05. [DATA] key ( [-] [+] keys)
[ - ]
key decreases the value of the highlighted cursor.
[ + ]
key increases the value of the highlighted cursor.
06. [MODE] key
When you press this key (LED will blink), you can
switch modes with pads.
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07. [MAIN] key
Pressing this key displays MAIN mode, regardless
the current mode.
08. [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.
09. [TAP TEMPO] key
You can set a desired tempo by tapping this key. (
TAP TEMPO feature) For more information, see the
“Tap Tempo feature” section on page 18.
10. [SHIFT] key
You can use various features with a combination of
another key.
11. [UNDO] 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.
12. [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. This changes the value of the currently
selected field.
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Control section
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01. [STEP] key (< / > )
This key locates the sequence point backwards and
forwards one step at a time. The step is set in the
Timing field of the MAIN screen. Pressing this key
while holding the [GO TO] key locates the position
of previous/next event recorded on a track.
02. [GO TO] key
This key displays the locate window. Entering the
locate point or moving the cursor to the memorized
locate point and then pressing [F5] (GO TO) locates
the position you want. To memorize a locate point,
pick a point that you want to memorize and display
the Locate window by pressing the GO TO key, then
move the cursor to the number you want to memo-
rize and press [F2] (CAPTUR) to memorize the point.
03. [BAR] key ( << / >>)
This key locates the sequence point by bars.
04. [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 17.
5. [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.
06. [STOP] key:
This key stops the play back/recording of a se-
quence. If you hit this key 3 times quickly, you can
stop all sound playing back.
07. [PLAY] key
This key starts the playback of a sequence from its
current position.
08. [PLAY START] key
This key starts the playback of a sequence from its
beginning.
PAD section
[PAD1] through [PAD16]
These are the drum pads to play the internal sam-
pler. 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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Q-Link section
01. [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 49.
02. [Q3] and [Q4] knobs
These knobs control the sound according to the setting in the SLIDER mode. For more
information, see the “Q-Link slider” section on page 49.
03. [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 50.
04. [ERASE] key
This key deletes event(s) within a track. You can delete events in real time on record-
ing, or you can select the events to delete in the Erase window. For more information,
see the “Erase feature” section on page 14.
05. [NOTE REPEAT] key
You can repeat a note according to the setting in T.C. (Timing Correct) by holding a
pad while pressing this key. For more information, see the “Note Repeat feature”
section on page 17.
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Front Panel
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01. CD Drive bay
You can install an optional IDE CD drive.
02. Compact flash slot:
This is a card slot for the compact flash memory card.
03. [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 114. 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 MPC2500, when you turn on the power to the MPC2500, it automatically
detects the type of foot switch connected. You can use either type of foot switch.
04. [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.
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Rear Panel
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01. [DIGITAL IN/OUT] plug
These are the coaxial digital input/output. This IN
is to connect digital outputs such as a CD player
and a DAT. This OUT sends out the same signal as
the [STEREO OUT].
02. [STEREO OUT L/R] plug:
This is the main output
03. [USB] plug (slave)
You use this plug to connect the MPC2500 to your
PC and transfer data. For more information, see
the “Connecting the MPC2500 to your computer”
section on page 112.
04. [MIDI OUT A/B/C/D] plug
This is the MIDI output. Each output can send in-
dependent MIDI signals.
05. [MIDI IN 1/2] plug
This is the MIDI input. MIDI signals from MIDI
IN 1 and 2 will be merged (mixed).
06. [RECORD IN L/R] plug
This is an analog input for recording an analog sig-
nal. With a stereo phone plug, it can be used as
balanced input.
07. [ASSIGNABLE MIX OUT 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8] plug
These are outputs you can use to output each pad
sound separately. With external mixers or effect-
ers, you can perform advanced mixing.
08. Power plug
Plug in the AC cable here.
09. [POWER] switch
It switches the power on/off of the unit.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
INPUT
Mixer
Amplifier
Monitor Speaker
INPUT
Sound Module
MIDI IN
AUDIO OUT
DJ Mixer
MASTER
OUT L / R
INPUT
PC or MAC
USB
MD Recorder
ALDIGIT IN
DIGITAL OUT
CD Player
MIDI Keyboard
MIDI OUT
Turn Table
PHONO
Microphone
Headphone
PHONES
FOOTSWITCH
12
Footswitch
Compact Flash
Connecting MPC2500 to External Audio/MIDI device
The diagram below demonstrates how you can connect the MPC2500 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 MPC2500
These are the basic terminologies you need to know to operate the MPC2500:
Sequence
Sequence is the most basic unit that you use when you create data with
the MPC2500. The data from the MIDI keyboard or pads will be re-
corded 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 com-
pare 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 MPC2500, 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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Sample
With the MPC2500, sound data that is loaded into the unit is called a sample. A sample is loaded to the MPC2500 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 MPC2500 has 16 pads. You can play a sample that is assigned to a pad by hitting the pad. The MPC2500 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.
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 al-
low 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 MPC2500 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 MPC2500. 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 MPC2500 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 MPC2500’s RAM on the Memory card, you can save the data after you turn off the MPC2500. Please
note that the MPC2500 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 MPC2500 uses “compact flash” memory cards.
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Chapter 2 : Basic Operation
In this chapter, we will describe the basic operation of the MPC2500.
MAIN Page
This is the main screen of the MPC2500, 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 MPC2500 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 “Cur-
sor” (On above screen, [
] 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 MPC2500.
Function Keys
Six keys (F1 to F6) aligned under the LCD (liquid crys-
tal 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 cor-
responding 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 back-
ground. 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 MPC2500 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 [WIN-
DOW] key. This opens a window for the detailed set-
ting 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.
MODE key
With the MPC2500, 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.
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Chapter 2: Basic Operation
Setting names
The MPC2500 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 sec-
tion, 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 us-
ing DATA wheel.
Entering letters with DATA wheel
You can change letters selected with a cursor by turn-
ing DATA wheel in the Name window. Move the cur-
sor 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 de-
scribe how to enter “Bass 01” instead of “Sequence 01”.
01. Press the UP cursor key to make the first letter capi-
talized.
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 as-
signed 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 en-
ter 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.
09.
Press the right cursor key to move the cursor one step
to the right, and press the “0” key of Numeric keys.
To enter numeric values, use the numeric keys.
10. Press the “1“ key.
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.
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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 cop-
ied (temporarily saved). When you press [F3] (PASTE)
in the Name window , those copied letters can be pasted
to the “New name" field.
Entering number with
Numeric key
In the value fields, such as the sample’ s TRIM page,
you can enter numbers directly by using the numeric
keys.
Example: if you wish enter “100” in a field,
01. Press the cursor key to move the cursor to the filed
you wish to enter a number.
02.
Press the “1”, “0”, “0” keys and then press the [ENTER] key.
If you are entering numbers with a decimal value
such as in the Tempo field in the MAIN page, enter
the number, ignoring the decimal point.
example: if you want to enter 120.5, press the “1”,
“2”, “0”,”5” keys and then press the [ENTER] key.
( In case of 120.0, press the “1”,”2”, “0”, “0” keys and
then press the [ENTER] key). If you make a mistake,
it is possible to cancel by pressing the [SHIFT] key
before pressing the ENTER key.
If you use the [CURSOR] keys, DATA wheel, or
[MAIN] key while you are entering data with the
numeric keys, the input will be canceled and the data
returns to its original status.
In the field where “- / +” can be set, pressing the [ - ]
/ [ + ] toggles the entry between (-) and (+)
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Chapter 3: Sequence feature
Chapter 3 : Sequencer feature
The MPC2500 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 MPC2500” section on page 7.
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 MPC2500 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 MPC2500’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 MPC2500. 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 per-
formance data separately. You can, for example, record Pi-
ano sounds on track 1, Bass on track 2, Organ on track 3
etc… In the Tr field, you can select a track within the se-
quence selected in the Sq field. An unused track is indicated as (unused). You can set Mute, Midi, V%, Type, and Pgm
fields separately for each track.
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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 MPC2500 that you play using the pads.
By default, the MPC2500 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 MPC2500. 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 107. For more information on recording a
sample, see the “recording a sample” section on page 55.
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 perfor-
mance; but here, select a sequence that says “un-
used”. “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 re-
cording for 2 bars, the MPC2500 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 MPC2500 auto-
matically 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 MPC2500 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 se-
quences” section on page 20.
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Chapter 3: Sequence feature
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 MPC2500 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 us-
ing the Next Sequence feature. The Next Sequence fea-
ture allows you to select the next sequence to play, dur-
ing 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 play-
back brings up the Next field, where you can select
the next sequence.
After playing back the currently selected sequence
to the end, the MPC2500 will start playing back the
sequence you select in the Next field. By repeating
this step, you can play back several sequences con-
tinuously.
Tips: With the [NEXT SEQ] key, you can select the next se-
quence with a pad. For more information, see the “Selecting a
sequence with pads” section on page 48.
Tips: In the SONG mode, you can set the order to play sequences.
For more information, see the “SONG mode” section on page 42.
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] key.
The LED of the [UNDO] key will be off and only the
last added recording will be deleted. To restore the re-
cording, press the [UNDO] key again to light the LED.
Note:
You can use the [UNDO] 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 press-
ing 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.
If you set the end point “002.01.00” like this, the
area right before the end point will be included in
the area.
002.01.00
001.04.95001.04.94 002.01.01001.04.93
EVENT EVENT EVENT EVENT EVENT
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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. If you hit a dif-
ferent pad by mistake, you can cancel the selection
by hitting the pad again. To restart the pad selec-
tion, turn the DATA wheel to the left. The value in
the Note field will be reset to ALL so that you can
select pad from the beginning.
06. Press [F5] (DO IT) key.
The operation starts and the events of the selected
pad within the selected area will be deleted.
Tips: When you delete events with the Erase field set to ALL
EVENT, the MPC2500 will delete other events in the selected
area as well as pad events. When you delete events with the Erase
field set to EXCEPT Note, the MPC2500 will delete the other
events other than the pad events in the selected area.
Timing correct feature
When recording a pad performance, it is hard to play the
pads to the tempo. By using the timing correct feature,
you can correct the timing of the pad event you recorded
by hitting pads. There are two ways to use this feature:
by correcting the timing in real time during the record-
ing, and by correcting the recorded event after the re-
cording.
• Real time timing correction
You can correct the timing real-time during the recording.
01. When a sequence is stop, press [F1] (T.C.) key in the
MAIN page.
The Timing Correct window will open up.
02. In the Note value field, set the value for timing cor-
rection.
For example, if you set “1/16”, each position of the
performance data will be moved to the nearest 1/16
note.
You can set the Note values as follows.
1/8 = 1/8 note, 1/8(3) = 1/8 note triplets, 1/16 =
1/16 note, 1/16(3) = 1/16 note triplets,
1/32 = 1/32 note, 1/32(3) = 1/32 note triplets,
OFF = NO timing correction.
• Swing feature
You can set the swing value in the Swing% field.
With the swing feature, the even numbered events
set in the Note value field will be off the rhythm
according to the value in the Swing% field. With
this feature you can create the shuffle groove.
03. Press [F4] (CLOSE) key.
It closes the window.
Note: If you press [F5] (FIX) key, the MPC2500 will correct the
timing of the recorded data.
Tips: If you press [F1] (T.C.) key during recording/playback, a
small Timing Correct window will be displayed while you are
holding the key. You can use the Note value field of this window
to change the value for timing correction. It makes it easier to
change the value during the recording.
• 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 per-
formance data will be gridded to the nearest 1/16 note.
You can set the Note values as follows:
1/8 = 1/8 note, 1/8(3) = 1/8 note triplets, 1/16 = 1/16
note, 1/16(3) = 1/16 note triplets, 1/32 = 1/32 note,
1/32(3) = 1/32 note triplets, OFF = NO timing correction.
• Swing feature
You can set the swing value in the Swing% field.
With the swing feature, the even numbered events
set in the Note value field will be off the rhythm
according to the value in the Swing% field. With
this feature you can create the shuffle groove.
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03. Press the [F5] (FIX) key.
Timing Correct window will open up.
04. In the Time field, select the area to correct the timing.
05.
In the Note field, hit the pad you wish to correct the timing.
To correct the timing of all events, leave it as ALL.
To correct the timing of only events on a specific
pad, hit the pad. You can select several pads. If you
hit a different pad by mistake, you can cancel the
selection by hitting the pad again. To restart the pad
selection, turn the DATA wheel to the left. The value
in the Note field will be reset to ALL so that you
can select pad from the beginning.
06. Press [F3] (DO IT) key.
The timing correction will start and the window
will be close.
Click/Metronome feature
In this section, you will learn about various settings for
the metronome (click sound).
01. When a sequence is in stop mode, Press [F2] (CLICK)
key in the MAIN page.
Click/Metronome window will open up.
Count in field
You can set how soon the recording/playback should
start after the [PLAY] or the [PLAY START] key is pressed;
right after the key is pressed, or after a 1-bar count.
OFF Recording/playback will start right
after the key is pressed without a
count.
REC ONLY There will be a count only for re-
cording/overdub. Playback will be
start without a count.
REC+PLAY There will be a count for both re-
cording and playback.
Rate field
You can select the rhythm for the metronome sound.
The metronome will be played with 1/4 note if you
set “1/4”, and 1/8 note if you set “1/8”.
In play field
You can select this if you want the metronome
sound during playback. If you select YES, you will
hear the metronome sound during playback.
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.
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Note repeat feature
If you press a pad while holding the [NOTE REPEAT]
key, the pad sound will be played repeatedly accord-
ing 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. With the Note re-
peat feature, you can record a difficult phrase to record
in real time, such as 16 beat hi hat, snare roll, etc…
01.
Press the [NOTE REPEAT] key during recording / playback.
02. While holding the [NOTE REPEAT] key, press the
pad to play repeatedly.
The pad’s sound will be played repeatedly accord-
ing to the value of the timing correct until you re-
lease the pad. You can also control its velocity by
changing the strength to press the pad.
While holding down the [NOTE REPEAT] key, the
bottom of display is changed as below. You can
change the Timing correct value directly with press-
ing the [F1] through [F6] key.
The selected Timing correct value is highlighted.
• Note Repeat Hold
You can also lock the “Note Repeat” feature by hold-
ing down the [NOTE REPEAT] key and then press-
ing the [SHIFT] key (or by holding down the
[SHIFT] key and then pressing the [NOTE REPEAT]
key). Pressing the [NOTE REPEAT] key again will
unlock the “Note Repeat” feature.
Punch In/Punch Out feature
You can start the recording in the middle of the sequence
during the playback (“Punch In”).
You can also stop the recording in the middle of the
sequence and resume the playback (“Punch Out”). This
is useful when you re-record the part of the recorded
sequence.
Punch In
Press the [PLAY], or the [PLAY START] key to play
back a sequence. At the point where you wish to start
the recording, press the [REC] key while holding the
[PLAY] key. The MPC2500 will start the recording.
If you press the [OVER DUB] key and the [PLAY]
key instead, the MPC2500 will start the over dubbing.
Punch Out
If you press the [REC], or the [OVER DUB] key dur-
ing the recording/overdubbing, the MPC2500 will stop
the recording/overdubbing and resume the playback.
Auto Locate feature
The [GO TO] key is used to move to a specific position
within a sequence. You can memorize up to three lo-
cate points.
• Saving a Locate point
01. In the MAIN page, press the [GO TO] key while the
sequence is stopped.
The Locate window will open up.
In the Go to field, the now time in the MAIN page
is displayed. You can enter the locate point you wish
to save by using the numeric keys or the DATA
wheel.
02. Move the cursor to either Locate1 – Locate 3 field
and press the [F2] (CAPTUR) key.
• Locating to a saved Locate point
01. In the MAIN page, press the [GO TO] key while the
sequence is stopped.
The Locate window will open up.
02. Move the cursor to either Locate 1 – Locate 3 field
and press the [F5] (GO TO) key.
The Now Time instantly change to the saved Lo-
cate point.
Tips: You can use the Auto Locate feature in both the MAIN
page and in the STEP/GRID mode.
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Chapter 3: Sequence feature
Detailed information on
sequence feature
Setting the length of a sequence
By default, a sequence is set to a 2-bar length, but you
can set this length between 1 to 999 bars.
01. In the MAIN page, select the Bars field.
The Bar field displays the current value.
02. Turn the DATA wheel, or press [WINDOW] key.
The Change Bars window will open up.
03. In the New bars field, select the new number of bars.
If you set a larger number than the current value,
empty bars will be added at the end of the sequence.
If you set a smaller number, the bars in the end of
the sequence will be deleted.
04. Press [F5] (DO IT) key
That applies the new setting and closes the window.
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.
Select the bar to change the time with the right/left
cursor keys and change the time with DATA wheel.
will be displayed under the time display at the bar
to which you changed the setting.
04. Press [F5] (DO IT) key
That changes the time signature of the bars and
closes the window.
Setting tempo
You can set the tempo in the (Tempo) field of the
MAIN page. You can set the tempo for a sequence be-
tween 30.0 and 300.0. You can change the tempo after
you create the sequence. You can also change the tempo
in the sequence by inserting the tempo change event in
the STEP EDIT mode.
• Tap tempo feature
You can set the tempo using the [TAP TEMPO] key
as well as in the
(Tempo) field. Tap the [TAP
TEMPO] key to the desired tempo. The MPC2500
will calculate the tempo starting with the timing
that you tap with the [TAP TEMPO] key, and set
the sequence’s tempo to that. The MPC2500 takes
the average interval of 4 taps of the [TAP TEMPO]
key. You can set the number of taps used to calcu-
late the tempo in the Tap average field in the MISC.
page in OTHER mode.
• Changing tempo of all sequences at one time
You can change the tempo of all sequences to the
same tempo at one time. You can change the tempo
of each sequence at any time after you create the
sequence, but it is useful to change all the sequence
at one time when you are creating one song with
several sequences.
01. In the MAIN page, select
(Tempo) field and press
the [WINDOW] key.
The Tempo Change window will open.
02. Press [F5] (FIX) key.
The Fix Tempo window will open.
03. In the Fix tempo field, set the tempo.
04. Press [F3] (DO IT) key.
It changes the tempo of all of the sequences to the
value set in the Fix tempo field.
• 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.
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The tempo display on the left is the original tempo
set for the sequence. On the right, the tempo you
changed with the tempo change event will be dis-
played. The sequence will actually be played at the
tempo in the right.
To move to the STEP EDIT mode, press [F2] (EDIT)
key in the Tempo Change window.
Setting the loop for a sequence
By default, the MPC2500 has the sequence loop feature
on. It is useful when you create a short sequence. With
the sequence loop feature, you can overdub a new per-
formance while playing back a sequence repeatedly.
However, when you are working on a long song, cre-
ated as a single sequence, it may be better to loop only
the part of the song that needs to be changed. Also, when
you wish to play freely without worrying about the bars
or times, it is better to turn the loop feature off. In this
section you will learn how to set the loop feature.
01. In the MAIN page, select the Loop field.
You can switch the sequence loop features ON/OFF
by turning the DATA wheel.
In this field, you can only set the loop at ON/OFF.
You can set the start/end points of the loop in the
Loop window.
02. Press the [WINDOW] key.
The Loop window will open. The MPC2500 will re-
peat the part you set in the First bar and Last bar fields.
If you set END in the Last bar field, the last bar of the
sequence is always the end of the loop. Even if you
edit a sequence and change its length, the last bar of
the sequence is still the end of the loop.
The Number of bars field displays the length of the
bars to loop. The Last bar field and the Number of
bars field work together. Changing the value in the
Last bar field also changes the value in the Number
of bars field.
03. Press [F4] (CLOSE) key.
This closes the window and goes back to MAIN page.
Extending the sequence length automatically
Usually, the length of a sequence is set based on
the value of the Bars field in the MAIN page. How-
ever, when you are recording/overdubbing with
the Loop field set to OFF, the length of a sequence
will be extended automatically. For example, when
the Bars field is set to 2, If you start recording with
the loop field set to OFF, the recording will con-
tinue after second bar until you press the [STOP]
key. And the number of the bar when you actually
pressed the [STOP] key will be set as the new length
for the sequence. This is useful when you do not
know the length of the song.
Tips: When you press the [PLAY START] key when the First bar
is not 1, the MPC2500 will start the playback from the bar set in
the First bar field instead of from the beginning of the sequence.
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. Press [F5] (DO IT) key.
The values currently set in the Loop, , Tsig, Bars
field in the MAIN page will be saved as default
setting. The Next time you create a new sequence,
these values are applied.
Changing the sequence name
01. In the Sq field in the MAIN page, select a sequence
that you wish to change the name of.
02. Press the [WINDOW] key.
The Sequence windows will open.
03. In the Sequence name field, enter the new name.
For more information for setting the name, see the
“Setting the name” section on Page 10.
04. Press [F4] (CLOSE) key.
It closes the window and goes back to MAIN page.
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Chapter 3: Sequence feature
Changing the default name for a sequence
Usually, when you create a new sequence, the name
will be set to the default name as “Sequence## (## will
be the sequence number)” automatically. You can
change the default name.
01. In the MAIN page, select the Sq field.
02. Press the [WINDOW] key.
The Sequence window will open.
03. In the Default name field, enter the new name.
For more information for setting the name, see the
“Setting the name” section on Page 10.
04. Press [F4] (CLOSE) key.
This closes the window and goes back to the MAIN page.
Copying a sequence
You can copy a sequence to another sequence.
01.
In the Sq field in MAIN mode, select a sequence to copy.
02. Press the [WINDOW] key.
The Sequence window will open.
03. Press [F5] (COPY) key.
The Copy Sequence window will open.
04. In the Sq field (below), select a sequence to copy to.
05. Press [F5] (DO IT) key.
Copying the sequence will start. To cancel the op-
eration, press the [F4] (CANCEL) key.
Copying a sequence parameter
You can copy a sequence parameter to another sequence
01. In the Sq field in MAIN mode, select a sequence pa-
rameter to copy.
02. Press the [WINDOW] key
The Sequence window will open.
03. Press [F5] (COPY) key.
The Copy Sequence window will open.
04. In the Sq field (below), select a sequence to copy to.
05. Press [F3] (PARAMS) key
Copying the sequence parameter will start. To can-
cel the operation, press the [F4] (CANSEL) key.
Deleting a sequence
You can remove a sequence from the memory of the
MPC2500.
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. In the MAIN mode, select the Sq field and press the
[WINDOW] key.
The Sequence window will open.
02. Press [F2] (DELETE) key.
The Delete Sequence window will open.
03. Press [F3] (ALL SQ) key.
The Delete ALL Sequences window will open.
04. Press [F5] (DO IT) key.
That deletes all the sequences and changes their
names to “unused”.
Handling the duration (the length of a note)
at the loop boundary
When you are recording a sequence in the loop mode,
you can specify how the MPC2500 should operate when
it reaches the boundary of the loop (it reaches the end
of the sequence and jumps back to the beginning) while
you are holding a pad.
01. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 10]
(OTHER) key.
That switches to the OTHER mode.
02. Press [F2] (MISC.) key.
The MISC. page will be displayed.
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03. Select the Truncate duration field and select the op-
tion how to handle the duration between loops.
TO SEQUENCE LENGTH
The MPC2500 records as played up to sequence length.
TO SEQUENCE END
The MPC2500 cuts the note at the end of the se-
quence even if you hit the pad. You cannot record
beyond the loop.
AS PLAYED
The MPC2500 records your performance as it is played.
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
MPC2500’s internal sampler by hitting
pads. The DRUM track data will be man-
aged per pad.
MIDI Select this track type when you use the
MPC2500 as a MIDI sequencer with ex-
ternal MIDI devices (MIDI keyboard
etc…). The MIDI track data is managed
per MIDI note event. For more informa-
tion, see the “MIDI sequencer feature”
section on Page 24.
Selecting a program
When you wish to play the internal program
with the MPC2500
In the Pgm: field, select the internal program loaded in
the internal memory by turning the DATA wheel. You
can play the samples in the selected program by hitting
the pads. If you select “OFF” or “No.”, the MPC2500
does not play the internal programs/samples.
When you wish to play the external sound module
with the MPC2500
In the Pgm: field, select “OFF” or ”No.”, the MPC2500
does not play the internal prgrams/samples, but instead
will “trigger” an extrnal sound module such as a synth.
Setting the MIDI Program number
for the external sound module.
When you select “No.” in the Pgm: field, the MIDI
Program number field will appear in the right side of
the Pgm: field. You can set the MIDI Program Num-
ber from 1 to 128. The selected MIDI Program Num-
ber will be transmitted from the selected MIDI OUT
in Midi field when the sequence is selected or the
[PLAY START] key is pressed.
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While selecting the “No.” in the Pgm: field and the
cursor on it, pressing the [WINDOW] key will open
the Program Change window.
You can set a “MIDI Bank Select” message to trans-
mit together with a “MIDI Program Change” mes-
sage in this window. You can also set whether a
“MIDI Program Change” message recorded in the
track is transmitted or not.
Bank Select: (ON/OFF)
You can select whether a “Bank Select” message is
transmitted or not.
MSB:/ LSB: (0-127)
You can set “MSB” (Control Change # 0) and “LSB”
(Control Change #32) of a MIDI Bank Select mes-
sage from 0 to 127.
Transmit program changes in this track: (YES / NO)
You can select whether a “MIDI Program Change”
message recorded in the track is transmitted or not.
Track velocity feature
Allows you to adjust the Velocity ratio on the selected
Track while the sequence is playing.
Select the “V%:” field in the MAIN page and adjust the
Velocity ratio by turning the DATA wheel from 1% to 200%.
Note :
Changing the “V%” has no effect while recording sequence
data, it will only effect the playback of a sequence. If the velocity is
set to 127 (maximum), any setting over 100% will have no effect.
Track mute feature
You can set the track mute in the Mute field on the
MAIN page.
You can set the mute for each track independently. For
example, let’s assume you have recorded a Piano solo
on track 1 and another piano solo on track 2. By setting
either track to mute, you can compare these two piano
solos and choose the better one. If you set the mute ON
for a track, the MPC2500 won’t play back that track.
Tips : With the [TRACK MUTE] key, you can set the track mute
with a pad. For more information, see the “Setting the track mute
with pads” section on page 47.
Setting the MIDI Output channel
You can set the MIDI output channel in the MIDI field
on the MAIN page.
You can set the MIDI output channel for each track inde-
pendently. You need to set the output channel when you
use the MPC2500 to play an external MIDI sound mod-
ule. You do not have to set this when you are using the
internal sampler.
The MPC2500 has four MIDI outputs. Channels 1A
through 16A will be sent out via MIDI OUT A, MIDI chan-
nels 1B through 16B will be sent out via MIDI OUT B,
MIDI channels 1C through 16C will be sent out via MIDI
OUT C, and MIDI channels 1D through 16D will be sent
out via MIDI OUT D.
Changing a track name
01. In the Tr field in the MAIN page, select a track you
wish to change the name on.
02. Press the [WINDOW] key.
The Track window will open.
03. In the Track name field, enter the new name.
For more information for setting the name, see the
“Setting the name” section on Page 10.
04. Press [F4] (CLOSE) key.
This closes the window and goes back to the MAIN page.
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 10.
04. Press [F4] (CLOSE) key.
This closes the window and goes back to the MAIN page.
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Copying a track
You can copy a track to another track.
01.
In the Tr field of the MAIN mode, select a track to copy.
02. Press the [WINDOW] key.
The Track window will open.
03. Press [F5] (COPY) key.
The Copy Track window will open.
04. In the Tr field (below), select a track to copy to.
05. Press [F3] (DO IT) key.
Copying the sequence will start. To cancel the op-
eration, press [F4] (CANCEL) key.
Deleting a track
You can remove a track from the memory of the
MPC2500.
1. In the Tr field in MAIN mode, select a track to delete.
2. Press the [WINDOW] key.
The Track window will open.
3. Press [F2] (DELETE) key.
The Delete Track window will open.
4. Press [F5] (DO IT) key.
That deletes the selected track and changes its name
to “unused”.
Deleting all tracks
You can delete all the track data in the memory at one time.
01. In the MAIN mode, select the Tr field and press the
[WINDOW] key.
The Track window will open.
02. Press [F2] (DELETE) key.
The Delete Track window will open.
03. Press [F3] (ALL TR) key.
The Delete ALL Tracks window will open.
04. Press [F5] (DO IT) key.
That deletes all the tracks and changes their names
to “unused”.
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. For example, when you are re-
cording various instruments on several tracks, you can
check the contents of each track with this feature.
01. In the Tr field in the MAIN page, select a track you
wish to play back.
02. Press [F6] (SOLO) key and start recording/playback
of the sequence.
The [F6] (SOLO) key will be highlighted and the
MPC2500 plays back only the selected track and
mutes all the other tracks.
03. To cancel the solo, press [F6] (SOLO) key again.
The MPC2500 plays back all tracks.
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Chapter 3: Sequence feature
MIDI sequencer features
When you are playing the internal sound module with the pads, you can start recording just by selecting the desired program
in the Pgm field in the MAIN page. However, the MPC2500 can be used as a MIDI sequencer. By connecting an external MIDI
keyboard to it, you can record the data from the keyboard and control the external sound module.
About MIDI...
MIDI is a standard for transferring the performance data between electronic instruments regardless of the manufacturer.
Devices are connected using a special cable called MIDI cable. For example, when you connect the keyboard’s MIDI
OUT to MIDI IN of the MIDI sound module, the performance data you made with your keyboard will be sent to the
MIDI sound module, which plays the sound. MIDI can transfer only the performance data, not the actual sound. To
transfer as much data as possible through one MIDI cable, there are MIDI channels. By using a MIDI channel, you can
transfer different performance data to each channel separately. You can transfer the performance data to up to 16 chan-
nels. The MIDI channel is very important when you handle MIDI.
You must set the same MIDI channels for both the keyboard and the sound module even if you play the sound from the
keyboard. For example, if the keyboard’s output channel is set to 1, the sound module’s input channel should also be 1.
Some sound modules can receive several channels. In that case, you can assign a separate instrument (Piano, Bass,
Strings etc…) to each separate channel.
About MIDI sequencer
A MIDI sequencer is a device that can record and play back MIDI data. The MPC2500 can be used as a MIDI sequencer.
When you connect an external MIDI keyboard to use the MPC2500 as a MIDI sequencer, connect the keyboard’s MIDI
OUT to MPC2500’s MIDI IN, and the MPC2500’s MIDI OUT to the external MIDI sound module’s MIDI IN. Thus, you
can record the keyboard performance to the MPC2500 and play sounds from the MIDI sound module. In this section,
you will learn how to record the performance data from the external MIDI keyboard to the MPC2500 and play sounds
from the external sound module.
01. Connect the external MIDI devices as described in
the “Connecting MPC2500 to External Audio/MIDI
device” section on page 6.
Connect the MIDI OUT of the keyboard to the
MPC2500’s MIDI IN, and the MPC2500’s MIDI
OUT to MIDI IN of the external sound module.
Note: You may still want to connect the MPC2500’s stereo out
to a mixer so that you can hear a metronome sound even when
you use the MPC2500 as a MIDI sequencer.
02. In the Type field, select MIDI.
03. In the Pgm field, select OFF or No.
If you select it to the OFF or No., the MPC2500 does
not play internal programs. If you select it to the
No. and set MIDI Program number, MPC2500
transmit the MIDI Program number to the external
sound module for selecting the sound in it when
the sequence is selected.
04. In the Midi field, select a MIDI channel.
Here, you set the MIDI channel to send the MIDI
data on. Set the same channel as the one on of the
sound module.
Tips: By default the MPC2500’s input MIDI channel is set to
receive all MIDI channels, so you don’t have to set the channel to
the keyboard’s MIDI channel.
05.
Play the keyboard to make sure the sound module works.
If you don’t hear any sound, check the connection
and make sure you have the correct settings for the
keyboard and the sound module.
06.
Press the [PLAY START] key while holding the [REC] key.
The recording starts after 4 counts.
07. Play the keyboard in time with the click sound.
By default, sequence is set to 2 bars. After record-
ing for 2 bars, the MPC2500 will start playing back
the recorded performance. If you make another
performance with pads, you can add the perfor-
mance to the currently recorded one. This is called
“over dub”.
08. You can stop over dub by pressing the [STOP] key.
09. Press the [PLAY] key to play the recorded perfor-
mance.
10.
If you don’t like the performance, you can start the new
recording by pressing the [REC] + [PLAY START] key.
It cancels the currently recorded performance data
and starts the new recording.
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12. To add the recording to the already recorded data,
press the [PLAY START] key while holding [OVER
DUB] key.
This 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 : You can use the other useful features for sequence recording
(see page 14) like when you record the performance data from pads.
Tips: for more information on how to connect a MIDI keyboard
with sound module to the MPC2500, see the “connecting MPC2500
to a MIDI keyboard with sound module” section on page 53.
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 MPC2500 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. The keyboard
sends out Sustain pedal data as separate event from
note event, so normally the sequencer recognize this
data as separate data. However, when you are over-
dubbing on a short sequence loop, it might be better to
convert the sustain pedal data to the recorded note’s
duration (the length of the note).. For example, if you
record the sustain pedal data as it is, once you press the
sustain pedal during the loop, the sustain will be ap-
plied to all the data after that. If you convert the sus-
tain pedal data to a note’s duration, the movement of
the sustain pedal will not affect the other notes.
Thus, the MPC2500 is set to convert the sustain pedal
data to a note’s duration by default, but you can change
the setting to record the data as the sustain pedal data.
01. Press the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 10]
(OTHER) key.
It switches to OTHER mode.
02. Press [F2] (MISC.) key.
The MISC. page will be displayed.
03. In the Sustain pedal to duration field, select the op-
tion how to handle sustain pedal.
YES The MPC2500 converts the sustain
pedal information into duration.
NO The MPC2500 records the sustain pedal
information as it is.
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Chapter 4: 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. This is done in the EVENTS page of the SEQ EDIT
mode, which can be accessed by pressing the [MODE] key
and then the [PAD 13].
Selecting a region for the editing
In the EVENTS page, there are 3 different editing op-
tions in the Edit field: COPY, MOVE and TRANSPOSE.
The procedure to select the editing region is the same
for all three options. Let us begin with the selection of
the editing region.
• Setting the time
Select the Time field in the EVENTS page of the
SEQ EDIT mode.
In the Time field, you can set the start and end
points of the editing region. For example, to edit
the first bar of a 2-bar sequence, set this field to “
001.01.00 - 002.01.00 ”. In this case, the event at the
“002.01.00” point will not be edited.
If you set the end point “002.01.00”, like in this
picture, the area right before this point will be in-
cluded in the area.
002.01.00
001.04.95001.04.94 002.01.01001.04.93
EVENT EVENT EVENT EVENT EVENT
• Setting the pad/note number
01. Select the Notes field in the EVENTS page of the
SEQ EDIT mode.
The display of the Notes field depends on the type
of the track that you have selected.
• When DRUM track is selected:
In default, the field is set to ALL, which means the
MPC2500 will edit all the pads. If you wish to edit
only a specific pad, position the cursor in the Notes
field and hit the desired pad. The pad number will
be displayed in the Notes field. You can select sev-
eral pads. If you hit a different pad by mistake, you
can cancel the selection by hitting the pad again.
To restart the pad selection, turn the DATA wheel
to the left. The value in the Note field will be reset
to ALL so that you can select the pad that you want
from the beginning.
When MIDI track is selected:
The display changes to show the selected region
by note number.
You will set the upper limit and the lower limit of
the note in the field, The MPC2500 will edit only
the events within the note numbers set in this field.
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. In the To sq and the Tr field in the right, select the
destination sequence and track.
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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 re-
spectively, but pressing the [WINDOW] key when the cursor is
in the From sq,Tr or To sq,Tr field, will bring up the Select win-
dow, where you can browse the sequence or track name to select.
05. In the Mode field, specify how to copy the data to the
destination.
REPLACE The MPC2500 will overwrite the
destination with the source data.
The data that is already in the des-
tination will be removed.
MERGE The MPC2500 will merge the
source data with the data that is al-
ready in the destination.
06.
In the Start field, set the start point of destination time.
The MPC2500 will start the copy to the time set here.
07. In the Copies field, set the number of times to copy.
To copy the same phrase repeatedly, enter the num-
ber of copies in the Copies field. You can copy it
repeatedly with one operation.
08. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key.
The MPC2500 will start copying the data.
Moving events (MOVE)
You can move events within the selected region to an-
other location. Unlike the copy function, this function
will remove the source data from the original location.
01. Select the Edit field in the EVENT page of the SEQ
EDIT mode, and select MOVE.
The various fields necessary for moving will be
displayed.
02. In the Time field and the Notes field, select the region
that you wish to move.
03. In the From sq field and the Tr field on the right, se-
lect the source sequence and track.
04. In the To sq and the Tr field on the right, select the
destination sequences and tracks.
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 re-
spectively, but pressing the [WINDOW] key when the cursor is
in the From sq,Tr or To sq,Tr field, will bring up the Select win-
dow, where you can browse the sequence or track name to select.
05. In the Mode field, specify how to move the data to
the destination.
REPLACE
The MPC2500 will overwrite the desti-
nation with the source data. The data
that is already in the destination will be
removed.
MERGE The MPC2500 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 MPC2500 will start moving the event to the
time selected here.
07. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key.
The MPC2500 will start moving the event.
Changing the key (Pitch) of the event/ the
pad event to other pad (TRANSPOSE)
You can transpose (change the key of) the note events.
This operation changes the selected track, whether it’s
a DRUM track or a MIDI track.
01. Select the Edit field in the EVENT page of the SEQ
EDIT mode, and select TRANSPOSE.
The various fields necessary for the transpose will
be displayed.
02. In the Time field and the Notes field, select the re-
gion that you wish to edit.
03. In the Edit sq field and the Tr field on the right, select
the sequence and track that you wish to edit.
When the MIDI track is selected, the Amount field
is displayed. Set the amount of the transpose in the
Amount field. The unit of the amount is semi tone.
When the DRUM track is selected, the Pad field is
displayed. You can change the selected pad event
to another pad event. To do this, select the pad event
you wish to change in the Notes field and then se-
lect the destined Pad in the Pad field.
In the Edit sq field and Tr field, you can select ALL
by turning the DATA wheel.
When you select ALL, the Transpose is performed
on all sequence or all tracks.
Note : When you select ALL, the Transpose is performed only in
the MIDI tracks, not in theDRUM tracks.
04. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key.
The MPC2500 will start processing your changes.
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Chapter 4: Editing sequences
Changing the timing of an event (SHIFT TIMING)
You can shift the timing of the note event.
01. Select the Edit field in the EVENT page of the SEQ
EDIT mode, and select SHIFT TIMING.
The various fields necessary for the Shit Timing will
be displayed.
02. In the time field and the Notes field, select the region
that you wish to edit.
03. In the Edit sq field and the Tr field on right, select the
sequence and track that you wish to edit.
In the Edit sq field and the Tr field, you can select
ALL by turning the DATA wheel. When you select
ALL, the MPC2500 will shift the timing of all the
sequence and tracks. .
04. In the Amount field, set the amount of Shift timing.
You can set by tick.
05. Select the direction of Shift Timing.
EARIER: Shits forwards
LATAR: Shifts back
06. Press the F6 (DO IT) key
The MPC2500 will start processing your changes.
Changing the Velocity of an event (Velocity)
You can change the velocity of any note event.
01. Select the Edit field in the EVENT page of the SEQ
EDIT mode, and select Velocity.
The various fields necessary for changing the ve-
locity will be displayed.
02. In the time field and the Notes field, select the region
that you wish to edit.
03. In the Edit sq field and the Tr field on right, select the
sequence and track that you wish to edit.
In the Edit sq field and the Tr field, you can select
ALL by turning the DATA wheel. When you select
ALL, the MPC2500 will change the velocity of the
sequence and all its tracks.
04.
In the MODE field, choose the method of velocity change.
ADD VALUE: Adds the value selected in the
Value: field to the note.
SUB VALUE: Subtracts the value selected in the
Value: field from the note.
MULTI VAL%: Multiplies the Velocity (percent) by
the value selected in the Value:
field.
SET TO VALUE:
Sets the note to the Velocity selected
in the Value: field..
05.In the Value field, set the value to be adjusted.
You can set the Value between 0 and 127. When
you select “MULTI VAL%” in the Mode field, you
can set the Value between 0 and 200.
06. Press the F6 (DO IT) key
The MPC2500 will start processing your changes.
Changing the duration of an event (DURATION)
You can change the Duration of any note event.
01. Select the Edit field in the EVENT page of the SEQ
EDIT mode, and select DURATION.
The various fields necessary for changing the du-
ration will be displayed.
02. In the time field and the Notes field, select the re-
gion that you wish to edit.
03. In the Edit sq field and the Tr field on right, select the
sequence and track that you wish to edit.
In the Edit sq field and the Tr field, you can select
ALL by turning the DATA wheel. When you select
ALL, the MPC2500 will change the Duration of the
sequence and all its track.
04. In the MODE field, select how you want to change
the Duration.
ADD VALUE : Adds the value selected in the
Value: field to the note.
SUB VALUE : Subtracts the value selected in
the Value: field from the note.
MULTI VAL% : Multiplies the Velocity (per-
cent) by the value selected in
the Value: field.
SET TO VALUE : Sets the note to the Velocity se-
lected in the Value: field..
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Selecting the editing region by bar
You can edit the sequence by bar. This is done in the BARS
page in the SEQ EDIT mode, which can be accessed by press-
ing the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 13].
Copying bars (COPY)
You can copy bars within the selected region to another
place. The length of the destination sequence will be
extended to add the copied bars.
01. Select the Edit field in the BARS page of the SEQ
EDIT mode, and select COPY.
The various fields necessary for copying will be displayed.
02. In the From sq field, select the source sequence.
03. In the To sq, select the destination sequence.
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 re-
spectively, but pressing the [WINDOW] key when the cursor is
in the From sq,Tr or To sq,Tr field, will bring up the Select win-
dow, 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. In the After bar field, select the destination.
The selected bars will be copied to the end of the
bar set here.
07. In the Copies field, select the number of times to
copy the data.
To copy the same phrase repeatedly, enter the num-
ber of copies in the Copies filed. You can copy it
repeatedly with one operation.
08. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key.
The MPC2500 will start copying the bars.
05. In the Value field, set the value to be adjusted.
You can set the Value between 0 and 9999. When
you select “MULTI VAL%” in the Mode field, you
can set the Value between 0 and 200.
06. Press the F6 (DO IT) key
The MPC2500 will start processing your changes.
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Chapter 4: Editing sequences
Inserting a bar (INSERT)
To insert empty bars in the sequence, proceed as follows:
01. Select the Edit field in the BARS page of the SEQ
EDIT mode, and select INSERT.
The various fields necessary for inserting bars will
be displayed.
02. In the Sq field, select the sequence that you wish to
insert the bars.
03. In the After bar field, select the location to insert the
bars in.
The selected bars will be inserted at the end of the
bar set here.
04. In the Number of bars field, set the number of bars to
insert.
05. In the Time signature field, select the time signature
of the bars to insert.
06. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key.
The number of empty bars selected will be inserted
at the selected location.
Deleting a bar (DELETE)
To delete the selected bar(s) in the sequence, proceed
as follows:
01. Select the Edit field in the BARS page of the SEQ
EDIT mode, and select DELETE
The fields necessary for deleting the bars will be
displayed.
02. In the Sq field, select the bars to delete.
03. In the First bar field, specify the first bar to delete.
04. In the Last bar field, specify the last bar to delete.
05. Press the [F6] (DO IT) key.
The selected bar(s) will be deleted.
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 MPC2500
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.
You can set the track move in the TrMOVE (Track move)
page of the SEQ EDIT mode, which can be accessed by press-
ing the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 13].
01.
In the SEQ EDIT mode, press the [F3] (TrMOVE) key.
The TrMOVE (Track move) page will be displayed.
02. In the Sq field, select the track that you wish to change
the order.
03. In the Reference sq field, select the sequence to be
used as the reference when changing the order.
For example, if you want other tracks to follow the
order in sequence 01, you should select sequence
01 in the Reference sq field.
04. Using the down cursor key, move the cursor to the
track list.
05.
You can scroll through the list by turning the DATA wheel.
Select the track that you wish to move.
06. Press the [F6] (SELECT) key.
This selects the track.
To select a track again, press the [F5] (CANCEL) key.
07. Select the destination by turning the DATA wheel.
The list will scroll with the track selected in steps 5
and 6 fixed.
Refer to the list on the left to select the destination
position.
08. Press the [F6] (MOVE) key.
The track will move to the selected location and
the order will be changed.
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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. There are other types of events than Pad and MIDI note informa-
tion. There are also events specific to the MPC2500, such as Q-Link slider information and tempo information, and MIDI
events such as pitch bend and modulation wheel.
Step edit is done in the STEP EDIT mode, which is accessed by pressing the [MODE] key and then [PAD 14].
Screens
Now field
The time display on the upper left corner on the screen
is the Now field. The Now field always displays the
current position of a sequence. This is the same as the
Now field in the MAIN page.
View field
You can set the type of events to display in the event
list in this field. The event list displays only the events
set in this field. It is useful when you wish to edit only
specific events.
Event list
The event list is displayed below the Now field and the View field. It lists the
events within the active track.
Event time field
The event time field is displayed to the left of the event list. It displays the posi-
tions of the events within the track.
Event field
The Event field is displayed to the right of the event time field. The display differs
depending on the type of event. You can change the value by moving the cursor.
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Basic operation
Event list
When the cursor is in the Now field or View field,
pressing the down cursor key moves the cursor to
the event list.
You can scroll through the event list with the up
and down cursor keys. When the cursor is in the
event time field, you can scroll through the list by
turning the DATA wheel.
When the cursor is in the event time field, pressing
the left cursor key moves the cursor to the Now field.
In the event list, you can select several events at one
time by pressing the down cursor key while hold-
ing the [SHIFT] key.
[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 fea-
ture” section on page 15.
[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. You can select the event with up/down cur-
sor keys and the field with right/left cursor keys.
You can change the value in the field by turning
the DATA wheel.
Events
Pad event
This is the event that is recorded when you hit the pads
in the DRUM track.
Pad field
Note variation field
Duration field
Velocity field
P (pad) field
You can set the pad number in this field.
Note variation field
In the above picture, the area that displays “T” is
the note variation field. You can select the type of
note variation data to record with the Q-Link sliders.
T Tune (pitch)
F Filter
L Layer
A Attack time
D Decay time
About the note variation
Note variation data, which is used for the Q-Link sliders or 16LEV-
ELS function, is the information used to control the sound of a
pad, and is saved in the track along with the pad event. With the
note variation data, you can switch the sounds of the pad even
when you are playing back the same pad.
Note variation value field
In this field, displayed to the right of the note varia-
tion field, you can set the note variation value.
D (duration) field
You can specify the length of a note.
V (velocity) field
You can set the velocity of the pad.
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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 dis-
play the tempo change event information sepa-
rately, 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.
Initial tempo field, Current tempo field
The field on the left with a note symbol is the initial
tempo field. The field on the right is the current
tempo field.
The initial tempo field displays the original tempo
set in the tempo field of the sequence, the Current
tempo field displays the new tempo changed by
the setting in the % field.
Effect select event
This event is used to switch the effect selection
within the sequence.
Real Time event
This is the real time event assigned on Q-Link sliders
and knobs.
Pad field
You can set the pad number in this field.
Event field
You can set the event variation in this field.
TUNE : the pitch of the sample
CUTOFF1+2 : the cutoff frequency of both Filter
1 and Filter 2
LEVEL : the volume level of the sample
CUTOFF1 : the cutoff frequency of Filter 1
CUTOFF2 : the cutoff frequency of Filter 2
RESO 1+2 : the resonance value of both Filter 1
and Filter 2
RESO 1 : the resonance value of Filter 1
RESO 2 : the resonance value of Filter 2
PAN : the panning position
Note : Both the LEVEL and PAN events share the Q-Link value.
For more information, see "Chapter 9 : Q-Link slider and knob.
The events described above are specific events to the
MPC2500.
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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. This feature al-
lows you to control the sound depending on the pres-
sure used to press the keyboard.
Poly pressure event
The Poly pressure event is used for aftertouch much
like the channel pressure event, however the Poly pres-
sure event can be set to different values for each indi-
vidual note.
Exclusive data event
Exclusive data event is used to set the sound module,
or to give a more detailed setting to the sound module,
which cannot be done using control changes. The
MPC2500 can edit the exclusive data as well as record
and play them back. However, the type of exclusive
data you can receive and their functions are determined
by each manufacturer.
Editing the exclusive data
An exclusive data event displays only the size of the
event data and you cannot edit this event directly. To
edit the exclusive data, you need to select the desired
exclusive data event and press the [WINDOW] key to
display the Edit Exclusive Event window.
The data of each byte will be displayed. You can scroll
through the display with right/left cursor keys.
Select the byte that needs change, and change the set-
ting with the DATA wheel.
Below are the MIDI events that you use when using
the MPC2500 as a MIDI sequencer.
Note: How a MIDI event effects an external sound module de-
pends on the specification of the sound module.
For more infor-
mation about the effect of each MIDI event, see the operation
manual of your sound module.
Note event
This is a MIDI note event.
N (Note number) field
You can set the note number in this field. A note num-
ber indicates the location on a keyboard as a numbers,
with the middle C of the piano as note number 60.
D (duration) field
You can specify how long a note is held (length of a
note). In the MIDI standard, pressing a key is called
“Note on”, releasing a key is called “Note off”. In this
field, you will set the time from Note on to Note off.
V (velocity) field
You can set the velocity of the note event. In the
MIDI standard, the speed used to trigger a note is
called velocity. The velocity is shown in 127 steps,
with 127 the maximum.
Pitch bend event
You can set the pitch bend. Normally this event is used
to control the pitch in real time.
Control change event
The control change, which is used for various applica-
tions, is the most versatile event in the MIDI standard.
The control change event consists of a control number,
which determines the type of the control change, and
the control change value.
CC field
You can select the type of the control change in this
field, and the control change value in the field on
the right.
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To change the length of the exclusive data, press the
[F2] (F7 EOX) key. Pressing the [F2] (F7 EOX) key en-
ters “F7”, which indicates the end of the exclusive data,
to the selected byte.
Pressing the [F5] (SEND) key sends out the currently
set exclusive data.
When you finish editing, press the [F4] (CLOSE) key
and close the window.
Copying / pasting an event
To copy the selected event and paste it to another location,
proceed as follows.
01.
In the event list, select the event that you wish to copy.
You can select several events by pressing the down
cursor key while holding the [SHIFT] key.
02. Press the [F3] (EDIT) key and the [F4] (COPY) key
at the same time.
When you press the [F3] (EDIT) key, the display of
the [F4] and the [F5] key will change to (COPY)
and (PASTE) respectively until you release the key.
03. In the Now field, select the time position that you
wish to paste the event to.
04. Press the [F3] (EDIT) key and the [F5] (PASTE) key
at the same time.
The selected event will be pasted.
Moving an event
To move the selected event to another location, proceed as
follows. The difference between Copy/Paste command is
that the selected event is not in the original location after
the Move function.
01.
In the Event list, select the Event that you wish to move.
You can select several Events by pressing the down
cursor key while holding the [SHIFT] key.
02. Press the [F3] (EDIT) key and the [F2] (MOVE) key
at the same time.
When you press the [F3] (EDIT) key, the display of
the [F2], [F4], and [F5] key will change to (MOVE),
(COPY), and (PASTE) respectively unitl you release
the key..
03. Move Event window will open.
Time= : the selected event time (the start point)
is displayed. You can not change this
value.
Move to : You set the time where you wish to
move the selected event.
04. Press the [F5] (DO IT) key.
The selected event will be moved.
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.
Note : You can delete the
Event by pressing the [Erase]
key in Step Edit mode.
For more i
nformation, see "Chapter 3 : Sequencer feature,
Erase featur".
After done the copying / deleting an Event, you can revert back
the previous status by pressing the [UNDO] key.
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Chapter 5: Step Edit
Entering an event (Step recording)
In the STEP EDIT mode, when you hit a pad, or when the
MPC2500 receives MIDI data from an external device, you
can record the event in the current time position (the time
displayed in the Now field). Move the event to the desired
time position by moving through the event list with the up/
down cursor keys, or by setting the time position in the Now
field, and you can add events to the desired time position
one by one. This method, recording each event individually
when MPC2500 is in the stop mode, is called step recording.
01. In the STEP EDIT mode, Press the [REC] key or the
[OVER DUB] key.
The LED of the [OVER DUB] key will be lit, which in-
dicates that you can now enter events by hitting a pad.
02. Move through the list with the up/down cursor keys,
or select the Now field, to select the time position to
insert event.
03. Hit a pad.
The event of the pad will be recorded.
04. Press the [STOP] key.
The LED of the [OVER DUB] key will be turned off
and you can finish the step recording.
Detailed setting for step recording
Pressing the [WINDOW] key in the STEP EDIT mode
brings up the Step Edit Options window, where you
can make various settings for the step recording.
Auto step increment field
If you select YES, the MPC2500 will automatically
update the sequence according to the setting of the tim-
ing correct when it receives a pad event or a note event.
Duration of recorded notes field
You can determines how the length that a pad
(MIDI keyboard) is pressed affects the event to re-
corded during step recording.
AS PLAYED
The length that a pad (MIDI key-
board) is pressed will be applied to the event.
When you hit a pad (MIDI keyboard), the metronome
sound will start automatically. Refer to the metronome
sound to set the length to press a key. When you re-
lease a pad (MIDI keyboard), the length that a key
was pressed will be entered in the D (duration) field.
TC VALUE% When set to 100%, the value set in
the timing correct will be entered in the D (dura-
tion) field, regardless of the length that you actu-
ally pressed the pad (MIDI keyboard). Selecting the
TC VALUE% will display the field, where you can
set the percentage of the duration to apply to the
current timing correct value. (Ex. 50% will set du-
ration to one-half timing correct value.)
Inserting an event
During the step recording, you can enter events using the
insert function as well as using pads and MIDI keyboard.
01. Move to 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.
Hint: After done the Step recording, you can go back the previ-
ous status by pressing the [UNDO] key.
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Chapter 6 : Grid Edit
The MPC2500 has the Grid Edit mode for editing or entering the Pad event in the sequence. In the Grid Edit mode, you can
enter and edit the Pad Event in the Graphic Matrix Editor.
About Grid Edit
Each track in the MPC2500 has the performance data you entered with the pads, or MIDI note information from an external
MIDI keyboard. In the Grid Edit mode, you can only enter or edit (such as Copy, Delete, Move, etc.) the Pad Event on the
Graphic Matrix Editor. The Grid Edit mode is for the Drum track, not a MIDI track. If you select the MIDI track in the Grid
Edit mode, the MIDI note are displayed as the Pad numbers.
Pressing the [MODE] key and then pressing [PAD 15] (GRID EDIT) will allow you to enter the Grid Edit mode.
Screens
Now field
The time displayed in the upper left corner on the
screen is the Now field. The Now field always dis-
plays the current position of a sequence and is linked
to the vertical marker in the Event area. This is the
same as the NOW time in the MAIN page.
Time ruler
This indicates the time axis of the track. The number
in the ruler show the bar number.
Vertical marker
This indicates the current location. You can use it to
select the editing region on the time ruler.
Horizontal marker
This selects the pad number that you wish to edit.
Pad field
This indicates three pad numbers corresponding to
the note events recorded in the track. When you hit a
pad, it will appear at the bottom.
Event Area
This area graphically displays the note events recorded
in the track. The unit of the grid for editing is changed
by the Timing Correct parameter. If a box in the grid
contains a note events, it will display a “
” symbol.
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Basic operation
• Operation in Event area
When the cursor is in the NOW field, pressing the
down cursor key moves the cursor to the Event area.
The cursor in the Event area is at the grid where the
vertical and horizontal makers intersect. Your edit-
ing operations will be affected in the selected grid.
You can move the cursor in the Event area by the
cursor keys. You can also move the cursor to hori-
zontal directions by turning the DATA wheel.
If the Event area is not shown in the grid, the time
ruler will move and the next event area will be
shown by turning the DATA wheel.
When the horizontal marker is the upper side of
the Event area, pressing the up cursor key moves
the cursor to the Now field.
• Selecting a pad
In the pad field, you can select up to three pads at
one time.
You can select the displayed pad by hitting it. For
example, in the above drawing, if you hit the PAD
A05, the display will change as below.
The A03 that was at the bottom is in the second
row, and the A05 is at the bottom.
In this way, the last pad you hit is always displayed
at the bottom. But if you hit the pad that exists in
the Edit area, the horizontal marker moves to that
pad’s row. For example, if you hit the PAD A02 in
the previous display, the horizontal marker will
move to the A02’s row.
Relationship between the unit of the Grid and
the Timing Correct.
The unit of the grid in the Event area is changed by
Note value in Timing Correct window which is
shown by pressing the [F1] (T.C.) key.
When you set the Note value to 1/16, one unit of
the grid is 1/16 notes. When you set the Note value
to 1/8, one unit of the grid is seto to 1/8 notes. When
the Pad Events are in the grid, a “
” symbol is dis-
played in the grid.
Example: First, the Note value has been set to 1/32
and the Pad Events are recorded as in the drawing
below.
If you change the Note value to 1/16, the even area
will be changed as follws.
In this case, every single “ ” symbol is displayed
in the first four grids but each grid actually has two
Pad Events.
When you edit (such as copy/paste/delete/move)
the grid, all the Pad Events in the grid are edited.
Note : If you only wish to change how the units are displayed in
the grid, press the [F4] (CLOSE) key after changing the Note
Value in Timing Correct window. If you press the [F5] (FIX), the
MPC25000 will begin processing the Timing Correct change.
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• Selecting a event
If a box in the grid contains any Pad Events, it will
display a “
” symbol.
When you select the Pad Event, move the cursor to
the grid of the Pad Event by pressing the cursor keys.
For example, if you wish to select the PAD A03 event
at 001.04.00 in the display, press the right cursor key
several times (or turn the DATA wheel) and move
the cursor to the position of 001.04.00. The vertical
marker moves and the display in the Now field be-
comes to “001.04.00”. Next, move the cursor to the
PAD A03 row by pressing the down cursor key
twice. The display will looks like this.
The Pad Event will now be displayed as white “
symbol within the black Now Time marker. Now
the event in the grid is selected.
In the Event area, you can select several pads and
regions by pressing the [SHIFT] key and moving
the cursor key.
When the cursor is in the Event area, pressing the
[WINDOW] key will display the Events window.
The selected Pad Events are displayed in this window.
If you select several grids, all the Pad Events in the
grid will be displayed.
Tick field (left side) :
This shows the tick value of the Event. It cannot be edited.
P (pad): field :
You can select the Pad Number in this field
Note Variation field
In the above picture, the area that displays “T” is
the Note Variation field. You can select the type of
note variation.
T : ........ Tune (Pitch)
F : ........ Filter
L : ........ Layer
A : ....... Attack time
D : ....... Decay time
- About the note variation -
Note variation data, which is used for the Q-Link slid-
ers/knobs or 16LEVELS function, is the information
used to control the sound of a pad, and is recorded in
the track along with the pad event. With the note
variation data, you can change the sounds of the pad
even during play back.
Note Variation Value field
In this field, displayed to the right of the Note Varia-
tion field, you can select the Note Variation Value.
D (duration) field
You can specify the duration, or length of a note.
V (Velocity)
You can set the velocity of any Pad.
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Chapter 6: Grid Edit
Editing in GRID mode
You can edit a Pad Event in GRID mode as well as in
STEP EDIT mode.
[F1] (T.C.) key
This key works the same as the [F1] (T.C.) key in
the MAIN page. It allows you to select the Timing
Correction. For more information, see the “Timing
Correct feature” section.
[F2] (TRACK) key
Holding in this key displays a window which will al-
low you to close a different track to edit. When you have
made your close with the DATA wheel, simply let go of
the [F2] (TRACK) key. This way, You can select a track
without havng to switch back to the MAIN page.
[F3] (EDIT) key
Pressing this key will display (MOVE), (EDIT),
(COPY), and (PASTE) on [F2] – [F5] keys.
[F4] (DELETE) key
You can delete a selected Event by pressing this key.
Copying (COPY)/ pasting
(PASTE) an Event
To copy the selected Event and paste it to another location,
proceed as follows.
01. In the Event list, select the grid and the range that
you wish to copy.
You can select several Pads by pressing the up/
down cursor key while holding in the [SHIFT] key.
You can then select several Grids by pressing the
right/left cursor or turning the DATA wheel if you
continue to hold in the [SHIFT] key.
02. Hold down the [F3] (EDIT) key and then press the
[F4] (COPY) key.
When you press the [F3] (EDIT) key, the display of
the [F4] and the [F5] key will change to ( COPY)
and (PASTE) respectively until you release the key.
03. Move the cursor to the Grid or select the Time Posi-
tion in the Now field you wish to paste the event to.
04. Press in and hold the [F3] (EDIT) key and then press
the [F5] (PASTE) key.
The selected Event will be pasted.
Moving (MOVE) an event
You can move an Event to another position. After moving
the Event, it does not remain at the original position, which
is different from copying/pasting an Event.
01. In the Event list, select the Grid and the Range that
you wish to move.
You can select several pads by pressing the up/
down cursor key while holding in the [SHIFT] key.
You can then select several Grids by pressing the
right/left cursor or turning the DATA wheel if you
continue to hold in the [SHIFT] key.
02. Press in and hold the [F3] (EDIT) key and then press
the [F2] (MOVE) key.
When you press the [F3] (EDIT) key, the display of
the [F2] key will change to ( MOVE) until you re-
lease the key.
03. The Move Events window will be displayed.
Time = :
The selected Event time (the start point)
is displayed. You cannot change this
value.
Move to : You select the time that you wish to
move the selected Events to.
04. Press the [F5] (DO IT) key.
The selected event will be moved.
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Deleting (DELETE) an event
To delete a selected Event, proceed as follows.
01. In the Event list, select the Grid and the Range that
you wish to delete.
You can select several Pads by pressing the up/
down cursor key while holding in the [SHIFT] key.
You can then select several Grids by pressing the
right/left cursor or turning the DATA wheel if you
continue to hold in the [SHIFT] key.
02. Press the [F4] (DELETE) key.
The selected Event will be deleted.
Note : you can delete an
Event in the ERASE win-
dow by pressing [Erase] key
in Grid Edit mode. For more information, see “Chapter 3 : Se-
quencer feature, Erase feature”.
Entering an event
Step recording
In the GRID EDIT mode, when you hit a pad, or when
the MPC2500 receives MIDI data from an external de-
vice, you can record the event in the current time posi-
tion (the time displayed in the Now field). Move the
event to the desired time position by moving through
the event list with the up/down cursor keys, or by set-
ting the time position in the Now field, and you can
add events to the desired time position one by one. This
is called Step Recording.
01. In the GRID EDIT mode, press the [REC] key or the
[OVER DUB] key.
The LED of the [OVERDUB] key will be lit, which in-
dicates that you can now enter events by hitting a pad.
02. Move the cursor to the time position you want to in-
sert an event by pressing the right/left cursor key.
You can also move the cursor by turning the DATA
wheel or selecting the time position in the Now field.
03. Hit a pad.
The Event will be recorded and the cursor will move
to the next grid automatically.
If you select NO in Auto step increment field in the
Step Edit Options in STEP EDIT mode, the MPC2500
will stop the auto step increment. See the Detailed
setting for Step Recording for more information of it.
04. Press the [STOP] key.
The LED of the [OVER DUB] key will be turned off
and you can finish the Step Recording.
Detailed setting for Step Recording
Pressing the [WINDOW] key in the STEP EDIT mode
will open up the Step Edit Option window, where you
can select various settings for Step Recording.
Auto step increment field
If you select YES, the MPC2500 will automatically up-
date the sequence according to the setting of the Tim-
ing Correct when it receives a Pad or a Note event.
Duration of Recorded Notes field
You can set how the duration that a pad (or MIDI
note) is pressed affects the Event that are recorded
during Step Recording.
AS PLAYED
The duration that a Pad (or MIDI note) is pressed
will be applied to the event exactly as you played
it. When you hit a pad (or MIDI note), the metro-
nome sound will start automatically. When you
release the pad (or MIDI note), the duration that
Event was pressed will be entered in the D (dura-
tion) field.
TC VALUE%
The value set in the timing correct will be entered
in the D (duration) field, regardless of the length
that you actually pressed the pad (or MIDI note).
Selecting the TC VALUE% will display the field,
where you can set the percentage of the duration to
apply to the current timing correct value.
Real time recording
In the GRID EDIT mode, you can record the sequence
data in real time by pressing the [REC] key or the [OVER
DUB] key and pressing the [PLAY] key at the same time.
Note : The event you recorded by real time recording displays on
the grid after stopping the recording.
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Chapter 7: Song mode
Chapter 7 : 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.
Screens
Structure of a song
The MPC2500 can handle up to 20 songs. Each song has 250 steps. You can create a
song by assigning sequences to each step in the list. For each step, you can assign a
sequence, and also set the number of times the MPC2500 should repeat the se-
quence. You can create a song in the SONG mode, which can be accessed by press-
ing the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 16].
Now field
The time display on the upper left corner on the
screen is the Now field. The Now field always dis-
plays the current position of a sequence. This is the
same as the Now field in the MAIN page.
Song field
You can set the song number in this field. The song
name will be displayed to the right of the number. If
there is an unused song, it is displayed as (unused).
Step list
The list that is displayed below the Now field and the Song
field is the step list, which is used to assign the sequences
to each step. Pressing the down cursor key when the Now
field or the Song field is selected moves the cursor to the
step list. When there are many steps with different se-
quences assigned, you can scroll through the list with the
up/down cursor keys. Pressing the left cursor key in the
Step field of the step list moves the cursor to the Now field.
Step field
This field displays the step number. You can scroll through
the list by turning the DATA wheel.
Sequence field
You can assign the sequences in this field by turning the
DATA wheel.
Reps field
You can set the number of times to repeat the sequence.
Tempo field
Displays the tempo of the selected sequence. You can
change the tempo of the sequence, but if you are us-
ing the same sequence in another step, the tempo of
that sequence will be changed as well.
Bars field
Displays the number of bars of the selected sequence.
This field only displays the number of bars, you can-
not make any changes in this field.
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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).
03. Move the cursor to (end of song) and select the se-
quence to 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. In the Reps field, set the times to repeat a sequence.
The MPC2500 will repeat the sequence the number
of times set here before starting to play the next step.
1 - 99 The MPC2500 will repeat the sequence the
selected number of times.
HOLD
The MPC2500 will repeat the sequence un-
til you press the [F4] (SUDDEN) or the [F6]
(NEXT) key.
If you set the Reps field to 0, the MPC2500 will fin-
ish the play back after the previous step. It will not
play the next step.
05. Select the (end of song) field by pressing the down
cursor key, and select the sequence that you want
played back next.
Assign the sequences in the desired order by re-
peating the steps 03. and 04.
06. Press the [PLAY START] key.
The assigned sequence will be played in the se-
lected order.
Deleting a step
To delete a step in the list, proceed as follows.
01. Select the step that you wish to delete.
You can select the step by using the up/down cur-
sor keys in the step list.
02. Press the [F5] (DELETE) key.
The selected step will be deleted and the following
steps will be moved forward.
Inserting a step
To insert a step in a song, proceed as follows.
01. In the Step list, select a step that you wish to insert a
new step into.
The new step will be inserted before the selected step.
02. Press [F6] (INSERT) key.
A new step with the same contents as the select step
will be inserted right before the selected step.
Playing a song
You can play the song by pressing the [PLAY START] key.
To play from the middle of the song, select the position that
you wish to start the playback, using the cursor, and press
the [PLAY] key.
During the playback, the function key will change as follows.
[F4] (SUDDEN) key
If you press this key during the playback, the
MPC2500 will skip to the next step before it fin-
ishes the current sequence.
[F6] (NEXT) key
If you press this key during the play back, the
MPC2500 will skip to the next step after it finishes
playing back the current sequence regardless of the
number of repeats in the Reps field.
Tips : If HOLD is selected for a step in the Reps field, the
MPC2500 will not go to the next step until you press the [F4]
(SUDDEN) key or the [F6] (NEXT) key.
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Chapter 7: Song mode
Other features in the SONG
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 10.
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. In the Song field of the SONG mode, select a song
that you wish to copy.
02. Press the [WINDOW] key.
The Song window will open.
03. Press the [F5] (COPY) key.
The Copy Song window will open.
04. In the Song field (below), select a song that you wish
to copy the selected song to.
05. Press the [F3] (DO IT) key.
The MPC2500 will start copying the song. To cancel
the operation, press the [F4] (CANCEL) key instead.
Deleting a song
To remove the selected song from the memory of
MPC2500, proceed as follows.
01. In the Song field of the SONG mode, select a song
that you wish to delete.
02. Press the [WINDOW] key.
The Song window will open.
03. Press the [F2] (DELETE) key
The Delete Song window will open.
04. Press the [F5] (DO IT) key.
This deletes the selected song and changes its name
to “unused”.
Deleting all the songs
You can delete all the song data in the memory at one time.
Proceed as follows.
01. In the SONG mode, select the Song field and press
the [WINDOW] key.
The Song window will open.
02. Press the [F2] (DELETE) key.
The Delete Song window will open.
03. Press the [F3] (ALL SG) key.
The Delete ALL Songs window will open.
04. Press the [F5] (DO IT) key.
All the songs will be titled (unused).
Setting all sequences to the same tempo
Each sequence has its own tempo. When you are creat-
ing 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 [WIN-
DOW] key.
The Tempo Change window will be displayed.
02. Press the [F5] (FIX) key.
The Fix Tempo window will be displayed.
03. In the Fix tempo field, select the desired tempo.
04. Press the [F3] (DO IT) key.
All the sequences used in the song will be set to the
tempo that is set in the Fix tempo field.
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Ignoring tempo change events in a sequence
You can set the MPC2500 to ignore tempo change events
that are set set in a sequence.
01.
In the Tempo field in the step list, press the [WINDOW] key.
The Tempo Change window will be displayed.
02. Select a setting in the Ignore tempo change events
in sequence field.
NO The MPC2500 will execute the tempo
change events in the sequence.
YES The MPC2500 will ignore the tempo
change events in the sequence.
03. Press the [F4] (CLOSE) key.
This closes the window.
Converting a song to a sequence
You can convert a song to one long sequence. You can
record or over dub to the converted sequence in the
MAIN mode like other sequences. You can also edit the
sequence in the STEP EDIT mode or the SEQ EDIT mode.
01. In the SONG mode, press the [F4] (CONVRT) key.
The Convert Song to Seq window will be displayed.
02. In the From song field, select the song that you wish
to convert.
03. In the To seq field, select the destination sequence.
04. In the Track status field, select the track status after
conversion to a sequence.
REFERENCED TO 1ST SQ :
The setting data (such as MIDI output, Mixer
setting, Tempo, etc) of each track in the 1st Se-
quence of the Song will be used for all tracks in
the following sequences.
MUTE TRACKS IGNORED :
The muted tracks in the sequences of the Song
will not be converted.
MERGED ON MIDI CHANNEL
The track in the sequence of the Song will be
merged to the track according to the MIDI out-
put channel.
For example:
The track data of MIDI output channels 1A-16A
will be merged to tracks 1-16.
The track data of MIDI output channels 1B-16B
will be merged to track 17-32.
The track data of MIDI output channels 1C-16C
will be merged to track 33-48.
The track data of MIDI output channels 1D-16D
will be merged to track 49-64.
Note :
If the track is set to OFF in Midi field in the MAIN page,
the data in the track will not be merged after Convert Song to Seq.
If you wish to convert the tracks for an internal program, set the
MIDI output channel for the track temporary.
04. Press the [F5] (DO IT) key
The song will be converted to a sequence.
Note : during Song Conversion
(when selected “REFERENCED TO 1ST SQ and
MUTE TRACKS IGNORED)
When you convert a song, the specific settings used in each track
within the sequence, such as track type, MIDI channel setting,
selection of the program, etc, will be set to the values that you set
in step 1. If the track setting of the sequence in another step is
different from those in the step 1, the song may not be converted
properly. To avoid this, it is better to make the track settings and
the order of each sequence the same. For more information on
how to change the order of the tracks, see the “Changing the or-
der of the tracks” section on page 30.
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Chapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a pad
Chapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a pad
Chapter 8: Functions of a pad
Chapter 8 : Functions of a pad
The MPC2500 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 MPC2500 has 16 pads, but you can play up to 64
samples by switching between the four pad banks.
The LED of the currently selected pad bank (from banks
A through D) is turned on. By pressing the desired [PAD
BANK] key, you can switch pad banks.
Full level function (FULL LEVEL key)
You can control the level of the sound by the velocity
used to hit the pads, but if you press the [FULL LEVEL]
key, the MPC2500 will play the sample at the maximum
level regardless of the velocity.
If you press the [FULL LEVEL] key, the LED will be lit,
and the full level function will be activated. To deacti-
vate this function, press the [FULL LEVEL] key again.
16 level function (16LEVELS key)
You can play a sound using 16 parameter levels as-
signed to the 16 pads.
01. Hit the pad that you wish to play in 16 levels.
02. Press the [16 LEVELS] key.
The Assign 16 Levels window will be displayed.
The Pad field displays the pad you selected in step 1.
03. In the Type field, select the type of the parameter
that you wish to play in 16 levels.
You can select the following parameters;
VELOCITY The MPC2500 will play the veloc-
ity in 16 levels.
TUNE The MPC2500 will play the pitch in
16 levels by semitone.
FILTER The MPC2500 will play the filter
cutoff value in 16 levels.
LAYER The MPC2500 will play the layer
value in 16 levels.
DECAY The MPC2500 will play the decay
value in 16 levels.
ATTACK The MPC2500 will play the attack
value in 16 levels.
When TUNE is selected, the Original key pad field
will be displays. In this field, you can specify the
pad that plays the original key pad.
04. Press the [F5] (TurnON) key.
The window closes and the LED of the [16 LEVELS]
key is turned on, which indicates you can play in 16
levels. Pressing the [16 LEVELS] key turns its LED off
and deactivates the 16 levels function.
Tips: When you select VELOCITY in the Type field, the velocity
of the pad event can be played in 16 levels, but if you select an
option other than VELOCITY, the note variation value will be
played in 16 levels. The note variation data can change the value
of a specific parameter when you play the pad’s sample. For ex-
ample, if you select TUNE in the Type field, when you hit the
pad, the note variation data of TUNE will be sent to the sampler
section with the pad event, and the TUNE value will be changed
according to the pad you played.
During Sequence recording, the Note variation data will be re-
corded with the note event and you can play back the sequence
exactly what was played. The note variation value is also used for
the Q- Link slider function.
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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 instru-
ments 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.
Sq field
Like the Sq field in the MAIN page, you can select
a sequence in this field.
Track list
The track list is displayed under the Now field and
the Sq field.
The track list displays the first 8 letters of the track
name. The tracks are displayed according to the
position of the pads; Track 1 on the lower left and
track 16 on the upper right. You can display 16 pads
at one time, but you can display 1 to 64 tracks by
switching pad banks. The track whose track mute
is set to off will be highlighted.
Operation
Hitting a pad when the track mute page is dis-
played switches the track mute setting of that track
instead of playing the sound.
Solo function
With the Solo function, you can play back only the selected track.
01. Hit the pad that corresponds to the track that you
wish to play, while pressing the [F6] (SOLO) key.
The [F6] (SOLO) will be highlighted and MPC2500
will play only the selected track while it mutes the
other tracks. You can switch the tracks to play, by
hitting a pad.
02. Pressing the [F6] (SOLO) key deactivates the solo
function.
Setting the track mute in solo mode
Solo function switches the track mute setting tempo-
rary. Turning off the solo function resets the track mute
settings for each track to the same status as before the
solo function was activated. However, you can also turn
off the solo function while keeping the track mute set-
ting unchanged. With this feature, you can make a per-
formance starting with many tracks followed by only
a simple rhythm track and then gradually add tracks.
Operation
When the solo function is on, press the [F6] (SOLO)
key while holding the [SHIFT] key.
The Solo function will be deactivated and the mute set-
ting for the track set to solo will be turned off. The set-
ting for other tracks will be turned on.
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Chapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a pad
Chapter 8: Functions of a padChapter 8: Functions of a pad
Chapter 8: Functions 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.
NEXT SEQ Screens
Now field
Like the Now field in the MAIN page, it displays
the current time position of the sequence.
Sq field
Like the Sq field in the MAIN page, you can select
a sequence in this field.
Sequence list
The sequence list is displayed under the Now field
and the Sq field.
The sequence list displays the first 8 letters of the
sequence name. The sequences are displayed ac-
cording to the position of the pads; Sequence 1 on
the lower left and sequence 16 on the upper right.
You can display 16 pads at one time, allowing you
to display 1 to 64 sequences by switching pad banks.
Note: you cannot select a sequence between 65 and 99 using
pads, but you can select them in the Sq field.
- Operation -
01. In the Sq field, select a sequence that you wish to
play first.
02. Start to play back the Sequence.
03. Select another sequence that you wish to play next,
using a pad.
The number and name of the selected sequence will
be displayed below the Sequence list. The MPC2500
will switch to the next sequence after it plays the
current sequence to the end.
Tips: You can change the next sequence by hitting the pads until
the current sequence ends.
Tips: When no other sequence is selected, the MPC2500 will con-
tinue to playback the current sequence over and over.
Tips: You can cancel the next sequence that is displayed below
the sequence list, by pressing the [F6] (CLEAR) key.
SUDDEN key
Normally, the MPC2500 will switch to the next se-
quence after it plays the current sequence to the end.
However, you can also switch to the next sequence be-
fore the MPC2500 finishes playing back the current se-
quence by pressing the [F4] (SUDDEN) key.
It is useful for the live performance, where you need
to switch to the next phrase at a certain cue.
01. Select the next sequence with the pads, and press
the [F4] (SUDDEN) key.
The MPC2500 will switch to the next sequence at
the point the key is pressed.
Tips: If you press the pad while holding the [F4] (SUDDEN)
key, the MPC2500 will switch to the next sequence at the point
the pad is hit.
HOLD key
Normally, when the next sequence is selected, the
MPC2500 will switch to the next sequence after it fin-
ishes playing the current sequence. If you press the [F5]
(HOLD) key, the MPC2500 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.
The key will be highlighted and the MPC2500 will
keep playing back the current sequence, instead of
switching to the next sequence.
If you press the [F5] (HOLD) key again, the Hold
function will turn off and the MPC2500 will switch
to the next sequence after it finishes playing back
the current sequence.
Tips:
If you press the [F4] (SUDDEN) key when the hold function
is on, the MPC2500 will switch to the next sequence right away.
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Chapter 9 : Q-Link slider & knob
By using the Q-Link sliders and knobs, you
can control certain pad parameters (filter,
tune, etc…) with a slider or knob. There
are two ways (NOTE ON and REALTIME)
for controlling the sound by Q-Link.
NOTE ON, the sound will be affected to
the position of Q-LINK slider/knobs at the
point the Pad is hit. But the sound will not
be affected by changing the Q-Link slider/
knobs after hitting the pad. REALTIME,
you can change the sound during playing
back by changing the Q-LINK slider/knob.
In this section, you will learn how to set the Q-Link sliders
or knobs. This is done in the SLIDER mode, which can be
accessed by pressing the [MODE] key and then the [PAD 1]
(SLIDER) key. The SLIDER mode has 4 pages, [F1] (Q1),
[F2] (Q2), [F3] (Q3), and [F4] (Q4), and you can set the Q-
Link slider 1 and 2, Q-Link knob 3 and 4 separately.
Setting the slider & knob
01. In the Assign pad field, select the pad to which you
wish to assign Q-Link by hitting it.
The effect of the slider or knob will be applied to
the selected pad. If you do not wish to use the Q-
Link function for any pad, select OFF by turning
the DATA wheel.
02. In the Change field, select the condition for changing
the parameter.
NOTE ON : The setting value of the Q-LINK
slider/knob at hitting the pad af-
fects to the sound. If you change the
Q-LINK slider/knob while the
sound is playing back, the sound
will not be changed. The informa-
tion of the slider or knob position
will be sent to the sampler section
as Note Variation data The Note
Variation data is included in the
Pad Event and converts the specific
parameter value to slider or knob
position data. For example, when
you select TUNE as a parameter, by
moving the slider, you can affect the
sample tune.
REAL TIME :
If you change the Q-LINK slider/
knob while the sound is playing
backs, the sound will be changed.
When REAL TIME is selected, the
information of Q-LINK slider/knob
is recorded as a Q-LINK event , not
as Note Variation data.
03. In the Parameter field, select the parameter you wish
to control.
When the REAL TIME is selected in the Change field
TUNE : This controls the sample’s pitch.
LEVEL : This controls the sample’s volume level.
CUTOFF1+2 : This controls the cutoff frequency of both Fil-
ter 1 and Filter 2.
CUTOFF1 : This controls the cutoff frequency of Filter 1.
CUTOFF2 : This controls the cutoff frequency of Filter 2.
RESO1+2 : This controls the resonance value of both Fil-
ter 1 and Filter 2.
RESO1 : This controls the resonance value of Filter 1.
RESO2 : This controls the resonance value of Filter 2.
PAN : This control the sample’s pan position.
When the NOTE ON is selected in the Change field
TUNE :
This controls the sample’s pitch.
Filter :
This controls the cutoff frequency Filter.
LAYER :
This allows you to alter the HIGH and
LOW Range at which the Event will be
triggered.
ATTACK :
This controls the attack time of the
Amp Envelop.
DECAY :
This controls the decay time of the
Amp Envelope.
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Chapter 9: Q-Link slider & knob
04. In the High range field and Low range field, set the
upper and lower limit of the slider or knobs.
The value of the controlled parameter is determined
by the value set here. The value depends on the type
of the parameter selected in the Parameter field.
TUNE :
-120 - +120 This controls the sample pitch with “10”
equals a semitone.
LEVEL : 0 –100
This control the sample volume level.
CUTOFF1+2 / CUTOFF1 / CUTOFF2 : -50 - +50
This offsets the cut off frequency of the currently
selected filter. The value set in the PROGRAM mode
is used as 0.
RESO1+2 / RESO1 / RESO2 : -50 - +50
This offsets the resonance of the currently selected filter.
The value set in the PROGRAM mode is used as 0.
LAYER : 0 - 127
This value switches layers instead of Velocity.
ATTACK : 0 – 100
The attack time of the envelope will be replaced
with this value.
DECAY : 0 – 100
The decay time of the envelope will be replaced
with this value.
Note : When you change the LEVEL or the PAN on REAL
TIME by Q-Link slider/knob, some noise may occur depend-
ing on the sound.
Resetting the Q-Link slider / knob value
You can reset (back to the original value) the altered
value of Q-Link slider/knob.
Example : When you control the Tune of the Pad Event
with REAL TIME, the Tune will keep the changed value
after you change the Q-Link slider. If you press the [F5]
(ALL R) key or the [F6] (RESET) key, the changed value
resets to its original value.
[F5] (ALL R) : All parameter changed with REAL
TIME resets to the original value.
[F6] (RESET) :
Only the parameter being displayed in
Slider page resets to the original value.
Recording the slider/knob
value in a sequence
When you use the Q-Link slider/knob while recording a
sequence. the Note Variation data will be recorded into the
track of the sequence.
When the NOTE ON is selected in the Change field,
the value of the Q-Link slider/knob will be recorded
as Note Variation information with the Pad Event.
When the REAL TIME is selected in the Change field,
the value of the Q-Link slider/knob will be recorded
as Q-Link event, independent of the Pad Event.
AFTER key
This key sets the operation of the Q-Link slider/knob, when a
sequences is recorded, the Note Variation data is played back.
The operation of the [AFTER] key is different with “NOTE
ON” or “REAL TIME” .
When the “NOTE ON” is selected,
If the [AFTER] key is OFF, (the LED is off), if you
move the Q-Link slider or knob while playing back
a sequence with Note Variation, the Pad’s Note
Variation is played as recorded. If you hit a Pad
during playback, the Pad that you hit will have
the effect of Q-Link slider or knob.
If the [AFTER] key is ON (the LED is lit.), if you
move the Q-Link slider or knob while playing back
a sequence with Note Variation, the Note Varia-
tion value will be replaced with the current posi-
tion of the Q-Link slider or knob.
When the “REAL TIME” is selected,
If the [AFTER] key is OFF, (the LED is off), if you
move the Q-Link slider or knob while playing back
a sequence with Note Variation, the recorded Pad’s
sound will be changed.
If the [AFTER] key is ON (the LED is lit.), the re-
corded Q-Link Event will be ignoreed and the cur-
rent Q-Link slider/knob position will be used while
playing back a sequence with Note Variation.
While recording a sequence,
If the [AFTER] key is OFF, when you move the Q-
Link slider/knob, the new Q-Link Event will be re-
corded and added to the existing Q-Link Events.
If the [AFTER] key is ON, when you move the Q-
Link slider/knob. The new Q-Link event will be
recorded and will erase any previous Q-Link Events.
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Other features of Q-Link slider
and knob
Q-Link slider and knobs also have the following features.
Feature in MIXER mode
In the L/PAN page in the MIXER mode, the Q-Link
slider and knob work as follows :
Q1 slider :
This can control the level of the selected pad.
Q2 knob : This can control the pan of the selected pad.
Feature in TRIM mode
In the TRIM page and LOOP page within TRIM mode,
holding in the [AFTER] key while manipulating the Q-
Link sliders.
[AFTER] key + Q1 slider
TRIM page : This can adjust the start point.
LOOP page : This can adjust the loop start point.
[AFTER] key + Q2 slider
TRIM page : This can adjust the end point.
LOOP page : This can adjust the loop end point.
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Chapter 10: Using the MPC2500 with external devices
Chapter 10 :
Using the MPC2500 with external devices
In this section, you will learn how to sync the MPC2500 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 MPC2500 in sync. If you are not sure if your MIDI device supports MIDI clock or
not, refer to the device’s operation manual.
Sync with the MPC2500 as
the master
When you play the MPC2500’s sequence, the connected
MIDI device will follow. MIDI clock data will be sent from
the MPC2500 to the connected MIDI device. In this case, the
MPC2500 is called the “master”, and the connected MIDI
device the “slave”.
01. Connect the MIDI OUT of the MPC2500 to MIDI IN
of the external MIDI device using a MIDI cable.
The MPC2500 has four MIDI OUTs: MIDI OUT A,
MIDI OUT B, MIDI OUT C, and MIDI OUT D. You
can connect to any MIDI output, but for this ex-
ample connect to the MIDI OUT B.
02. Select the MIDI/SYNC mode by pressing the [MODE]
key and hitting the [PAD 9] (MIDI/SYNC).
03. Press the [F2] (SYNC) key.
The SYNC page will be displayed.
04. Select the Sync out field and then select the output
of the MIDI clock.
You can send out MIDI clock from any of MIDI OUT
A or B or C or D. When you select “AB”, MIDI clock
is sent from both MIDI OUT A and B. In this ex-
ample, since you have connected the external MIDI
device to MIDI OUT B in step 1, select MIDI OUT B.
05. Press the [MAIN] key.
The main page, where you play back the sequence,
will be displayed.
06. Set the external MIDI device to receive the MIDI clock.
Refer to the device’s operation manual.
07. Press the [PLAY START] key.
The MPC2500 starts playback and the external
MIDI device should start playback at the same time.
Sync with the MPC2500 as
the slave
The external MIDI sequencer triggers the MPC2500. When
the external MIDI sequencer starts playback, the MPC2500
starts playback as well. The MIDI clock is sent from the ex-
ternal MIDI sequencer to the MPC2500. In this case, the ex-
ternal MIDI sequencer works as the master, and the
MPC2500 as the slave.
01. Connect the MIDI IN of the MPC2500 to MIDI OUT
of the external MIDI device using the MIDI cable.
The MPC2500 has two MIDI Ins: MIDI IN 1 and
MIDI IN 2. You can connect to either MIDI IN, but
here, connect to the MIDI IN 2.
02. Select the MIDI/SYNC mode by pressing the [MODE]
key and hitting the [PAD 9] (MIDI/SYNC).
03. Press the [F2] (SYNC) key.
The SYNC page will be displayed.
04. Select the "Sync in" field and select the input of the
MIDI clock.
You can receive the MIDI clock from both MIDI IN
1 and 2. In this example, as you have connected the
external MIDI device to MIDI IN 2 in step 1, select
MIDI OUT 2.
05. Press the [MAIN] key.
The main page, where you play back the sequence,
will be displayed.
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 MPC2500 starts the playback as well.
(EXT) will be displayed in the
(Tempo) field.
Note: The tempo being set in the sequence will be displayed dur-
ing stopping the sequence.
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