AKAI MPC2500 Operating Manual

Addendum v1.2

MPC 2500 Manual Addendum v1.2

ABOUT THIS ADDENDUM:..................................................................................................................... 1

NEW SYNC OPTIONS................................................................................................................................ 2

MIDI TIME CODE..................................................................................................................................... 2

MIDI MACHINE CONTROL .......................................................................................................................... 4

AUTO-CHROMATIC ASSIGNMENT...................................................................................................... 6

NEW TIMING CORRECT OPTIONS......................................................................................................7

NEW GRID EDIT VIEW OPTIONS ......................................................................................................... 8

AUDIO CD WRITING.............................................................................................................................. 10

WRITE AUDIO CD..................................................................................................................................... 10

CLOSE SESSION ......................................................................................................................................... 12

ERASE CD-RW ......................................................................................................................................... 13

TRACK MUTE IMPROVEMENTS........................................................................................................ 14

RECORD TRACK MUTES ............................................................................................................................ 14

TRACK MUTE GROUPS .............................................................................................................................. 15

IMPROVEMENTS TO USB CONNECTIVITY..................................................................................... 17

MUTE/ STOP FUNCTION....................................................................................................................... 18

IMPROVED COMPATIBILITY WITH MPC 2000XL......................................................................... 19

SUPPORT FOR .ALL AND .APS FILES......................................................................................................... 19

SUPPORT FOR 2000XL LONG FILE NAMES ................................................................................................. 19

OTHER IMPROVEMENTS..................................................................................................................... 20

MPC 2500 Manual Addendum v1.2

About this Addendum:

The MPC 2500’s operating system is upgradeable and allows us to add features and make changes to existing features after it has left the factory floor. Because we’re continuously striving to make your MPC better, the Reference Manual and Quickstart Guides may not be completely up to date with the latest features.

All changes affecting the user-interface (i.e., anything the user will see) are listed in this addendum. Internal optimizations, bug fixes, and other changes that are transparent to the user are not included in this document (since internal changes are mostly geeky, technical, and don’t affect the user in any way).

This addendum covers all changes that have been made since the publishing of the Reference Manual and covers all changes up to: Version 1.2

MPC 2500 Manual Addendum v1.2

New Sync Options

MIDI TIME CODE

In addition to MIDI clock, the MPC2500 will now sync to and transmit MIDI Time Code, or MTC. MIDI Time code is a standard protocol to allow various devices, such as hard disk recorders, video cameras and tape based recorders to sync together. MIDI Time Code contains location information in Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames, but unlike MIDI Clock, it does not contain tempo information. The following frame rates are supported:

30 Frames 30 Drop (29.97) Frames 25 Frames 24 Frames

NOTE: since MIDI Time Code is used to sync vastly different devices, 'chase' tim e is often required to ensure that all devices will be accurately locked to the same time. For the MPC2500 it is recommended that a song to be synced to MTC contain at least 1 blank measure in the beginning to allow for accurate sync. Most hard disk recorders recommend 10 seconds of chase time. Some tape based video decks require a minimum of 30 seconds. For recommended chase times, please see your master device's owners manual.

 Time code Display

Hours:minutes:Seconds:Frames can now be displayed on the MPC2500. From the Main screen, use the [CURSOR] buttons to select the 'Now' field. Scroll with the [DATA] wheel. The display will change as follows:

 MPC2500 as the Slave

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To sync the MPC2500 to MIDI Time Code, do the following:

1. Connect the MIDI output of your master device to one of the MIDI inputs on the MPC2500.

2. Make sure your master device is set to send MIDI Time Code.

3. press [MODE] + [PAD9] (MIDI / Sync)

4. In the 'Sync in' field, choose the MIDI input the master device is connected to.

5. In the 'Mode' field, choose 'MIDI TIME CODE'

When the MPC receives MIDI Time Code, it will automatically determine frame rate, and sync to the master device.

 MPC2500 as the Master

To sync MTC capable devices to the MPC2500, do the following:

1. Connect the MIDI input of your master device to one of the MIDI outputs on the MPC2500.

2. Make sure your slave device is set to receive MIDI Time Code.

3. press [MODE] + [PAD9] (MIDI / Sync)

4. In the 'Sync out' field, choose the MIDI output the master device is connected to.

5. In the 'Mode' field, choose 'MIDI TIME CODE'

6. In the 'Frame Rate' field, select the frame rate appropriate for your slave device. For more information on appropriate frame rates for your slave devices, consult the

devices owners manual.

MPC 2500 Manual Addendum v1.2

MIDI Machine Control

The MPC2500 can now send and receive MIDI Machine Control, or MMC. MIDI Machine control is a standard protocol for transport controls. The MPC2500 sends and receives the following:

Send MPC Control MMC Command sent

Play MMC Deferred Play Play Start MMC Locate Zero, followed by Deferred Play Stop MMC Stop <> Step, <<Bar>> MMC Locate

Receive MMC Command sent MPC equivalent

MMC Deferred Play Play MMC Locate Zero, Deferred Play Play Start MMC Stop Stop MMC Locate Locate MMC Record Strobe Record MMC Pause Stop

 Sending MMC to a device

To send MIDI Machine Control to a device, such as a Computer DAW, do the following:

1. Connect MIDI out A of the MPC2500 to the MIDI in of the selected device.

2. Press [MODE]+[PAD9] (MIDI/SYNC) The MIDI/SYNC page will be displayed.

3. Press [F2] (SYNC) to select the Sync tab.

4. Set the 'Sync out' parameter to 'A (Master)'

5. Set the 'Send MMC' parameter to 'ON'

6. Configure the device to be controlled to receive MMC as per the instructions in the device's manual.

7. Press [PLAY] on the MPC2500. The slaved device will start playing along with the MPC2500.

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 Receiving MMC from a device

To receive MMC from a device, connect the MIDI out of the selected device to the MIDI in of the MPC2500.

To receive MIDI Machine Control from a device, such as a Computer DAW, do the following:

1. Connect MIDI in 1 of the MPC2500 to the MIDI out of the selected device.

2. Press [MODE]+[PAD9] (MIDI/SYNC) The MIDI/SYNC page will be displayed.

3. Press [F2] (SYNC) to select the Sync tab.

4. Set the 'Sync in' parameter to '1 (Slave)'.

5. Set the 'Receive MMC' parameter to 'ON'

6. Configure the master device to send MMC as per the instructions in the device's manual.

7. Press Play on the master device. The MPC2500 will start along with the Master device.

Note: MIDI Machine Control contains only transport controls (start, stop etc). Fo r best results, use MIDI Machine Control in conjunction with another sync method, such as MIDI Time Code, or MIDI Clock.

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