Akai MPC 2000xl - Manual (Page 124)

Chapter 7: Creating and Editing Programs
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Selecting a Program and Assigning a Sound
There are five screens in program edit mode and the following are the functions:
1. Assign Screen Assigns a note number to the pad, and a sound to the note number.
2. Parameter Screen Edits the tone using the envelope, filter, etc.
3. DRUM screen
To select “DRUM 1 - 4” and for MIDI setup of the internal sampler.
4. PURGE screen To erase all unused sounds (sounds not assigned to programs) from
memory.
5. AUTO screen To automatically assign sounds in semi-tone steps to the 64 drum pads
(PAD A01 - D16) – note range 35 - 98 on a MIDI keyboard.
Hold down SHIFT and press PROGRAM (numeric key 6), then select “DRUM 1-4”. This first
screen is the “ASSIGN” screen for assigning sounds to a program.
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Pgm: 1-NewPgm-A
PLAY ASSIGN PARAMS AUTO
Pad:A01=Note:37 Pad assign:PROGRAM Pad assign:PROGRAM
Note:60=Snd:OFF
Mode:NORMAL
DRUM PURGE
You can listen to the selected sound at its full velocity by pressing PLAY [F6].
Selecting Programs
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Pgm: 1-NewPgm-A
PLAY ASSIGN PARAMS AUTO
Pad:A01=Note:37 Pad assign:PROGRAM Pad assign:PROGRAM
Note:60=Snd:OFF
Mode:NORMAL
DRUM PURGE
Move the cursor to the Pgm: field and select a program by rotating the DATA wheel. The pro-
gram number and program name will be displayed.
CAUTION: If there are no other programs saved or loaded, turning the DATA wheel will have
no effect.