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How to Record a Sample From a Computer Into an MPC 1000

The MPC 1000 is a 64-track sampling and sequencing production station manufactured by Akai. Storage features of the MPC 1000 include a USB port and a CompactFlash card reader. To reproduce a sample from a computer onto the MPC 1000, one of these storage media inputs is used. The USB connection supports connecting the MPC 1000 directly to a computer as a mass media device. The CompactFlash card reader feature of the MPC 1000 supports the SanDisk CompactFlash memory card. In order to use the CompactFlash card, a card reader must also be available on the computer.

Things You'll Need

  • Sample file
  • Computer
  • MPC 1000
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Instructions

    • 1

      Record the sample on the computer and save the sample as a WAV or MIDI file.

    • 2

      Insert one end of the USB connector into the MPC 1000 and the other end into the computer. The computer will "see" the MPC 1000 as a removable drive. Alternatively, insert the CompactFlash card into the computer and allow the computer to find the device. The CompactFlash card will be listed as a removable drive.

    • 3

      Right-click the Windows "Start" button and select "Explore" to launch Windows Explorer.

    • 4

      Navigate to and right-click on the sample file in Windows Explorer. Select "Copy" from the context menu.

    • 5

      Navigate to the removable drive and click on the icon to expand in the left navigation pane.

    • 6

      Right-click in the right navigation pane and click "Paste" from the menu. The sample file will by copied to the removable drive.

    • 7

      Unplug the USB connector from the computer, or eject the CompactFlash card from the computer.

    • 8

      Insert the CompactFlash card into the machine, if this method was utilized. The sample file will appear in the list of available sample files on the MPC 1000.

    • 9

      Test the sample on the MPC 1000 by playing on the device.

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