Akai mfc42 Manuale Utente

By connecting the external MIDI device (sequencer) via MIDI, the operation of keys/knobs and/or the

settings of MFC42 can be controlled/recorded, other than the MIDI Clock Sync function described in

Chapter 2. Refer to the Chapter 5 for the use of MPC2000/MPC2000XL.

Most of keys and knobs on the MFC42 have the MIDI Control Change numbers assigned and their

operations can be sent out as MIDI information. The operation of keys/knobs and settings are recorded

onto the sequencer tracks.

The MIDI send and receive channels cannot be set independently, however.

1. Press the MIDI CH. Key

2. The LED shows the current MIDI channel setting.

3. Change the MIDI channel with +/– keys.

The options are OFF, 01 ~ 16, and L01 ~ L16 (L designates Local Off).

4. Press the MIDI CH. Key again to finish setting.

Normally, when the keys and knobs are operated, that information is delivered to the filter and/or effect

modules as well as sending out the MIDI Control Change messages via MIDI.

While Local Off is selected, the MIDI Control Change messages are sent out via MIDI, but not to the filter/

effect modules, when the keys/knobs are operated.

The MIDI Control Change number assigned to the keys and knobs can be confirmed.

1. Press the CC NUMBER key (LED shows “CCn”).

2. The assigned number will be displayed when you rotate the knob (quickly) or press the key you want

to confirm.

3. Press the CC NUMBER key again to resume normal operation.

First, connect the MIDI OUT of the MFC42 to the MIDI IN of the external sequencer and connect the MIDI

IN of the MFC42 to the MIDI OUT of the sequencer via MIDI cables.

Set the MIDI channel of the recording track and that of the MFC42 to the same channel. Next, start

recording the sequencer. The operation of keys and knobs will be recorded as the sequence of MIDI

Control Change messages onto the recording track.

Playback the recorded sequence. The MFC42 replays the operation of keys and knobs as it receives the

MIDI Control Change messages (knobs won’t move, however).

Refer to the Operator’s Manual of the sequencer for its operation.