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How to Hook an MPC 1000 to a Receiver

The MPC (Music Production Center) is a series of MIDI-based electronic musical instruments produced by the Japanese company Akai. The first MPC was released in 1988, and since then there have been nine different models put into production. According to Akai, "the MPC1000 inherits all of the essential MPC features such as 32-voice stereo sampling, 64-track sequencing, and 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive MPC pads, fitting all the production capability into a compact, affordable package." Connecting the MPC to a receiver enables the user to hear the sounds on stereo speakers.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 cables, 1/4-inch to RCA
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Instructions

    • 1

      Position the MPC 1000 close to the receiver. Make sure you can access the back panels of both the MPC 1000 and the receiver. Power off both the MPC 1000 and the receiver.

    • 2

      Locate the Stereo Out ports on the back panel of the MPC 1000. Insert the 1/4-inch connector of one cable into the Stereo Out jack labeled "Right." Insert the 1/4-inch connector of the second cable into the Stereo Out jack labeled "Left."

    • 3

      Locate the Audio input jacks on the back of your receiver. This may also be labeled as CD Input. Match the audio cables running out of the stereo out of your MPC 1000 to the audio input jacks at the back your receiver. Right goes into the red input and Left goes into the white input.

    • 4

      Power on your receiver and select the CD or Audio In setting. Power on your MPC 1000 and press "Play." Music will now be playing on your stereo speakers.

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