What would you like to do ? Help us find the most requested user's guides Upload your
user manual Search for a user manual Register Login and access your manuals Reset your password

	Browse all user guides
	The AKAI CD3000XL product forum
	Upload your user manual
	Sign-up Log in
	Help us find the most requested user's guides
	Include the add-on to download manuals from your site, forum or blog
	Frequently Asked Questions
	Contact Diplodocs team
ALL GUIDES BY CATEGORY Domestic Appliance TV & Audio Car & Motorcycle Phone Computer Camera & Video Music Sport Gardening & Housekeeping Video Game & Software Jewelry & Watch Baby & Toys Hygiene & Health Other

STEREO DIGITAL SAMPLER WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Operator's Manual WARNING WARNING!! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 1-En CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SYMBOLS ARE RULED BY UL STANDARDS (U.S.A.) The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol superimposed across a graphical representation of a person, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure; that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intented to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 5A-En CD3000XL Operator's Manual i WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following; 1) Read all the instructions before using the product. 2) Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or the like. 3) This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 4) This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. 5) The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. 6) The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers or other products that produce heat. 7) The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the products. 8) This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug. 9) The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet, when left unused for long period of time. 10) Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 11) The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when; a) The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the product; or c) The product has been exposed to rain; or d) The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or e) The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 12) Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. ii CD3000XL Operator's Manual WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. CD3000XL Operator's Manual iii WARNING WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT This equipment is fitted with an approved non-rewireable UK mains plug. To change the fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1) Remove the fuse cover and old fuse. 2) Fit a new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp A.S.T.A or BSI approved type. 3) Refit the fuse cover. If the AC mains plug fitted to the lead supplied with this equipment is not suitable for your type of AC outlet sockets, it should be changed to an AC mains lead, complete with moulded plug, to the appropriate type. If this is not possible, the plug should be cut off and a correct one fitted to suit the AC outlet. This should be fused at 5 Amps. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should NOT BE GREATER than 5 Amp. PLEASE NOTE: THE SEVERED PLUG MUST BE DESTROYED TO AVOID A POSSIBLE SHOCK HAZARD SHOULD IT BE INSERTED INTO A 13 AMP SOCKET ELSEWHERE. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN AND YELLOW BLUE BROWN -- EARTH -- NEUTRAL -- LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, please proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked or coloured GREEN or coloured GREEN and with the letter E or with the safety earth symbol YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED Ensure that all the terminals are securely tightened and no loose strands of wire exist. Before replacing the plug cover, make certain the cord grip is clamped over the outer sheath of the lead and not simply over the wires. 6D-En VENTILATION Do not prevent the unit's ventilation, especially by placing the unit on the soft carpet, in a narrow space, or by placing objects on the unit's chassis--top, side, or rear panels. Always keep the unit's chassis at least 10 centimeters from any other objects. 31C-En CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROYED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. 32-En iv CD3000XL Operator's Manual WARNING FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 21B-En AVIS POUR LES ACHETEURS CANADIENS DU CD3000XL Le présent appareil numérique n'ément pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. 27-F This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. 27-En COPYRIGHT NOTICE The AKAI CD3000XL is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses software in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this Operator's Manual, contain proprietary information which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of the software or its documentation may be copied, transferred or modified. You may not modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute, resell for profit or create derivative works based on the software and its related documentation or any part there of without prior written consent from AKAI Electric Co. Ltd, Tokyo, Japan. CERTIFICATION: PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR, CHAPTER I, SUBCHAPTER J. 19-En CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. 20-En CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DANGER-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel. CAUTION; INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. ADVARSEL; USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. CLASS 1 KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 KLASS 1 LASER LASER LASER LASER PRODUCT PRODUKT LAITE APPARAT VARO; AVATAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTESSEN ! OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPAND OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅRLEN ! VARNING; 23-En CD3000XL Operator's Manual v WARNING WARNING The CD3000XL is designed to be used in a standard household environment. Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Please ensure that your CD3000XL meets the power requirements in your area. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician or Akai Professional dealer. 120 VAC 220~230/240 VAC 240 VAC @ 60 Hz for USA and Canada @ 50 Hz for Europe @ 50 Hz for Australia PROTECTING YOURSELF AND THE CD3000XL · Never touch the AC plug with wet hands. · Always disconnect the CD3000XL from the power supply by pulling on the plug, not the cord. · Allow only an Akai Professional dealer or qualified professional engineer to repair or reassemble the CD3000XL. Apart from voiding the warranty, unauthorized engineers might touch live internal parts and receive a serious electrical shock. · Do not put, or allow anyone to put any object, especially metal objects, into the CD3000XL. · Use only a household AC power supply. Never use a DC power supply. · If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the CD3000XL, disconnect the power, and call your dealer. · Make sure that the unit is well-ventilated, and away from direct sunlight. · To avoid damage to internal circuitry, as well as the external finish, keep the CD3000XL away from sources of direct heat (stoves, radiators, etc.). · Avoid using aerosol insecticides, etc. near the CD3000XL. They may damage the surface, and may ignite. · Do not use denaturated alcohol, thinner or similar chemicals to clean the CD3000XL. They will damage the finish. · Modification of this equipment is dangerous, and can result in the functions of the CD3000XL being impaired. Never attempt to modify the equipment in any way. · Make sure that the CD3000XL is always well-supported when in use (either in a speciallydesigned equipment rack, or a firm level surface). · When installing the CD3000XL in a 19" rack system, always allow 1U of ventilated free space above it to allow for cooling. Make sure that the back of the rack is unobstructed to allow a clear airflow. · In order to assure optimum performance of your CD3000XL, select the setup location carefully, and make sure the equipment is used properly. Avoid setting up the CD3000XL in the following locations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. In a humid or dusty environment In a room with poor ventilation On a surface which is not horizontal Inside a vehicle such as a car, where it will be subject to vibration In an extremely hot or cold environment vi CD3000XL Operator's Manual WARNING WARRANTY AKAI Electric Co. Ltd. warrants its products, when purchased from an authorized "AKAI professional" dealer, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 (twelve) months from the date of purchase. Warranty service is effective and available to the original purchase only, and only on completion and return of the AKAI Warranty Registration Card within 14 days of purchase. Warranty coverage is valid for factory-authorized updates to AKAI instruments and their software, when their installation is performed by an authorized AKAI Service Center, and a properly completed Warranty Registration has been returned to your "AKAI professional" dealer. To obtain service under this warranty, the product must, on discovery of the detect, be properly packed and shipped to the nearest AKAI Service Center. The party requesting warranty service must provide proof of original ownership and date of purchase of the product. If the warranty is valid, AKAI will, without charge for parts or labor, either repair or replace the defective part(s). Without a valid warranty, the entire cost of the repair (parts and labor) is the responsibility of the product's owner. AKAI warrants that it will make all necessary adjustments, repairs and replacements at no cost to the original owner within 12 (twelve) months of the purchase date if: 1) The product fails to perform its specified functions due to failure of one or more of its components. 2) The product fails to perform its specified functions due to defects in workmanship. 3) The product has been maintained and operated by the owner in strict accordance with the written instructions for proper maintenance and use as specified in this Operator's Manual. Before purchase and use, owners should determine the suitability of the product for their intended use, and owner assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. AKAI shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of use, or inability to use the product. The warranty provides only those benefits specified, and does not cover defects or repairs needed as a result of acts beyond the control of AKAI, including but not limited to: 1) Damage caused by abuse, accident, negligence. AKAI will not cover under warranty any original factory disk damaged or destroyed as a result of the owner's mishandling. 2) Damage caused by any tampering, alteration or modification of the product: operating software, mechanical or electronic components. 3) Damage caused by failure to maintain and operate the product in strict accordance with the written instructions for proper maintenance and use as specified in this Operator's Manual. 4) Damage caused by repairs or attempted repairs by unauthorized persons. 5) Damage caused by fire, smoke, falling objects, water or other liquids, or natural events such as rain, floods, earthquakes, lightning, tornadoes, storms, etc. 6) Damage caused by operation on improper voltages. IMPORTANT NOTE: This warranty becomes void if the product or its software is electronically modified, altered or tampered with in any way. AKAI shall not be liable for costs involved in packing or preparing the product for shipping, with regard to time, labor, or materials, shipping or freight costs, or time or expense involved in transporting the product to and from AKAI Authorized Service Center or Authorized Dealer. AKAI will not cover under warranty an apparent malfunction that is determined to be user error, or owner's inability to use the product. THE DURATION OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. AKAI hereby excludes incidental or consequential damages, including but not limited to: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Loss of time. Inconvenience Delay in performance of the Warranty. The loss of use of the product. Commercial loss. Breach of any express or implied warranty, including the Implied Warranty of Merchantability, applicable to this product. CD3000XL Operator's Manual vii WARNING CD-ROM care Dust, dirt, scratches or warps on the CD-ROM may lead to faulty CD-ROM playback. In order to take full advantage of the CD-ROM player's performance capabilities, follow the precautions outlined on this page. Removing the disc from its case After opening the CD-ROM case, depress the centre section of the case with the forefinger of one hand and use you other hand to lift the disc up by its edge. Disc handling Hold the CD-ROM by the outer edge only, supporting it at the center with your index finger if necessary. Avoid touching the unprinted side of the disc. Do not glue any labels or stickers etc., on the disc. Disc storage Do not store the CD-ROM in a location which is subject to direct sunlight, high humidity, or hot air from heating appliances. Always return the CD-ROM to their plastic cases for storage. Disc cleaning It is recommended that you periodically wipe the recorded side of your CD-ROM with a commercially available silicone cloth (such as that used for cleaning camera lenses or glasses) in order to remove dust, dirt or fingerprints. Wipe the disc gently, being careful not to scratch its surface. When wiping the disc, refer to the illustrations below. Unlike records, CD-ROM should always be wiped in a straight line from the center to the edge. Do not use volatile chemical substances such as denatured alcohol, cleaning fluid intended for analog records, or antistatic fluids, as these may damage the CD-ROM. viii CD3000XL Operator's Manual INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL........................................................................................... 5 FRONT PANEL..................................................................................................... 6 TAKING CARE OF YOUR DISKS.............................................................................. 10 REAR PANEL ...................................................................................................... 11 SETTING UP THE CD3000XL .................................................................................. 13 CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................... 13 LOADING THE DEMO FLOPPY DISKS...................................................................... 14 MOUNTING THE CD3000XL.................................................................................... 15 GETTING AROUND THE CD3000XL ......................................................................... 16 OPERATING MODES ................................................................................ 16 SOFT KEYS ............................................................................................ 17 SELECTING PARAMETERS AND ENTERING DATA......................................... 17 MARK AND JUMP KEYS ............................................................................ 18 NAMING FILES - THE NAME KEY ................................................................ 19 THE ENT/PLAY KEY ................................................................................. 19 LCD CONTRAST................................................................................................... 19 RECORD LEVEL, MAIN VOLUME, HEADPHONE OUTPUT ............................................ 20 HOW THE CD3000XL WORKS................................................................................. 21 CD3000XL FLOWCHART........................................................................................ 22 SINGLE M O D E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 5 SELECTING PROGRAMS ...................................................................................... 25 VIEWING PROGRAMS .......................................................................................... 26 SETTING UP THE CD-ROM..................................................................................... 26 MARKING FILES .................................................................................................. 28 SEARCHING FOR FILES ON THE CD-ROM................................................................ 29 LOADING SETUPS FROM FLOPPY.......................................................................... 29 SCROLLING THROUGH MARKED FILES................................................................... 30 USING SETUPS ................................................................................................... 30 SETTING PROGRAM LEVELS, PAN, FX SENDS......................................................... 31 SETTING PROGRAMS' MIDI PARAMETERS .............................................................. 32 SETTING PROGRAM LOUDNESS AND VELOCITY...................................................... 33 LOADING FROM FLOPPY DISK .............................................................................. 34 LOADING FROM HARD DISK.................................................................................. 35 DELETING PROGRAMS ........................................................................................ 36 RENUMBERING PROGRAMS ................................................................................. 38 USING THE CD3000XL IN `OLD AKAI' MODE! ............................................................ 39 USING SELECT PROG - PROGRAMS WITH THE SAME NUMBER ...................... 39 LAYERING PROGRAMS ............................................................................ 39 CREATING KEYBOARD SPLITS.................................................................. 39 USING RENUMBERING TO CREATE MULTI-TIMBRAL SETUPS......................... 40 SINGLE VS MULTI.................................................................................... 41 MULTI MODE - COMBINING SEVERAL PROGRAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 3 ASSIGNING PROGRAMS TO PARTS ....................................................................... 44 SETTING A PART'S MIDI CHANNEL ......................................................................... 44 MIXING THE PARTS ............................................................................................. 44 SENDING PARTS TO THE INTERNAL EFFECTS ......................................................... 44 ASSIGNING PARTS TO THE INDIVIDUAL OUTPUTS ................................................... 45 TUNING AND TRANSPOSING PARTS....................................................................... 45 SETTING A PART'S LOW AND HIGH KEYRANGES ..................................................... 45 SETTING A PART'S PRIORITY................................................................................ 46 INITIALISING A PART ........................................................................................... 46 SETTING UP A MULTI ........................................................................................... 47 MODIFYING THE MULTI ........................................................................................ 48 NAMING A MULTI ................................................................................................. 49 SAVING A MULTI ................................................................................................. 49 LOADING A MULTI ............................................................................................... 49 RENUMBERING PROGRAMS ................................................................................. 50 USING MULTI MODE FOR LAYERING PROGRAMS..................................................... 53 USING MULTI MODE TO SET KEYBOARD SPLITS...................................................... 54 PROGRAM EDITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 6 WHAT IS A KEYGROUP? ....................................................................................... 57 KEYGROUP ZONES ............................................................................................. 58 OVERLAPPING AND CROSSFADING KEYGROUPS ................................................... 59 ASSIGNABLE PROGRAM MODULATION .................................................................. 60 EDIT SINGLE ...................................................................................................... 64 NAMING PROGRAMS - COPYING AND RENAMING .................................................... 65 DELETING PROGRAMS ........................................................................................ 66 MIDI PAGE ......................................................................................................... 69 OUTPUT LEVELS PAGE ........................................................................................ 71 PAN PAGE.......................................................................................................... 74 THE TUNE PAGE.................................................................................................. 76 MODULATION PAGES .......................................................................................... 77 PITCH BEND ........................................................................................... 78 LFO1 ..................................................................................................... 79 SETTING LFO1 MODULATION DEPTH.......................................................... 82 LFO2 ..................................................................................................... 83 SETTING UP THE SOFT PEDAL .................................................................. 86 PORTAMENTO ........................................................................................ 87 KEYGROUP PARAMETERS - CREATING KEYGROUPS............................................... 90 MAPPING OUT YOUR KEYGROUPS - SETTING KEYSPAN .............................. 93 ASSIGNING SAMPLES TO KEYGROUPS AND ZONES - SMP1...................................... 95 SMP2..................................................................................................... 98 SMP3..................................................................................................... 100 THE FILTERS ...................................................................................................... 101 ENV1 - SHAPING AMPLITUDE ................................................................................ 104 ENV2 - SHAPING THE FILTER ................................................................................ 106 USING THE FILTER AND ENVELOPE GENERATORS...................................... 107 THE SECOND FILTERS ......................................................................................... 108 CREATING 24db/8ve 4-POLE LOWPASS FILTER ........................................... 112 THE TONE PAGE ..................................................................................... 114 ENV3 ................................................................................................................. 116 KEYGROUP PITCH/AMPLITUDE MODULATION ......................................................... 117 EDIT MULTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1 9 SCREEN DIFFERENCES IN EDIT MULTI ................................................................... 120 SAMPLE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2 1 WHAT IS SAMPLING? ........................................................................................... 122 RECORD MODE ................................................................................................... 124 THE MAIN RECORD PAGE ..................................................................................... 126 RECORDING FROM AUDIO CDs.............................................................................. 126 NAMING SAMPLES IN THE RECORD PAGE .............................................................. 127 ADJUSTING THE RECORDING AND THRESHOLD LEVELS .......................................... 128 RECORDING ON THE CD3000XL............................................................................. 129 DIGITAL RECORDING........................................................................................... 130 EDIT SAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3 2 NAMING SAMPLES - COPYING AND RENAMING ....................................................... 134 DELETING SAMPLES ........................................................................................... 135 TRIMMING SAMPLES ........................................................................................... 136 LOOPING ........................................................................................................... 140 LOOP AUTO FIND AND CROSSFADE LOOPING......................................................... 141 MAKING A GOOD LOOP............................................................................ 142 LEVEL NORMALISATION ...................................................................................... 144 DSP FUNCTIONS - TIMESTRETCH, RE-SAMPLING AND EQ......................................... 145 TIMESTRETCH ........................................................................................ 145 PERFORMING A TIMESTRETCH ................................................................. 148 RE-SAMPLING ........................................................................................ 149 PERFORMING A RE-SAMPLE..................................................................... 150 EQ ........................................................................................................ 151 EQ'ING A SAMPLE ................................................................................... 153 USING THE EQ ........................................................................................ 153 FURTHER EDITING FUNCTIONS ............................................................................. 154 THE PARAMETER PAGE ........................................................................... 154 REVERSING SAMPLES............................................................................. 156 SECTIONAL EDITING ............................................................................... 157 THE JOIN PAGE ...................................................................................... 160 SPLICING SAMPLES ................................................................................ 161 CROSSFADING ....................................................................................... 162 MIXING AND LAYERING SAMPLES ............................................................. 163 SETTING DIGITAL FADES ......................................................................... 164 EFFECTS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 6 5 ORGANISATION OF EFFECTS FILES....................................................................... 168 ASSIGNING EFFECTS TO SINGLE PROGRAMS ........................................................ 169 ASSIGNING EFFECTS TO MULTI PARTS.................................................................. 171 ASSIGNING EFFECTS TO INDIVIDUAL KEYGROUPS ................................................. 173 PROCESSING EXTERNAL SOUND SOURCES THROUGH THE EFFECTS ........................ 174 ROUTING EXTERNAL SOUNDS THROUGH THE EFFECTS ........................................... 175 SELECTING THE EFFECTS OUTPUT........................................................................ 175 CHAINING EFFECTS............................................................................................. 176 MUTING EFFECTS................................................................................................ 178 EFFECTS EDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 7 9 DISTORTION/RING MODULATION .......................................................................... 180 EQ .................................................................................................................... 181 MODULATION EFFECTS........................................................................................ 183 CHORUS, PHASE SHIFT AND FLANGING EFFECTS........................................ 183 ROTARY SPEAKER EFFECTS .................................................................... 185 AUTOPAN AND FREQUENCY MODULATION EFFECTS.................................... 187 STEREO PITCH SHIFT EFFECTS................................................................. 188 BYPASSING THE MODULATION EFFECTS ................................................... 190 DELAY AND ECHO EFFECTS.................................................................................. 191 MONO DELAY/ECHO EFFECTS .................................................................. 193 PING PONG ECHO EFFECTS ..................................................................... 194 CROSSOVER DELAY................................................................................ 195 STEREO DELAY/ECHO EFFECTS ............................................................... 196 REVERB EFFECTS ............................................................................................... 197 REVERSE REVERB .................................................................................. 200 GATED REVERB ...................................................................................... 201 EFFECTS OUTPUT SECTION.................................................................................. 203 EFFECTS DIRECTION ........................................................................................... 204 SOLOING THE CURRENT EFFECT........................................................................... 206 COPYING EFFECTS ............................................................................................. 207 SAVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 0 9 SELECTING FLOPPY OR HARD DISK ...................................................................... 209 SELECTING THE HARD DISK PARTITION ................................................................. 209 SELECTING THE HARD DISK VOLUME .................................................................... 209 SELECTING THE TYPE OF SAVE ............................................................................ 209 SAVING TO FLOPPY DISK..................................................................................... 211 SAVING TO HARD DISK ........................................................................................ 212 RENAMING FILES ................................................................................................ 214 DELETING ITEMS FROM DISK................................................................................ 215 HARD DISK CONTROL .......................................................................................... 216 FORMATTING A FLOPPY DISK ............................................................................... 217 FORMATTING A HARD DISK................................................................................... 219 NOTES ON USING EXISTING S1000/S1100 SOUND LIBRARY...................................... 220 LOAD MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2 1 SELECTING FLOPPY OR CD-ROM .......................................................................... 221 SELECTING THE HARD DISK OR CD-ROM PARTITION................................................ 221 SELECTING THE HARD DISK OR CD-ROM VOLUME................................................... 222 SELECTING THE TYPE OF LOAD ............................................................................ 222 LOADING FROM FLOPPY DISK .............................................................................. 223 LOADING FROM HARD DISK OR CD-ROM................................................................. 224 LOADING S900/S950 SAMPLES AND PROGRAMS..................................................... 226 LOADING S1000/S1100 DATA ................................................................................ 226 AUTO LOADING FROM DISK .................................................................................. 226 SEARCHING FOR FILES - USING THE FIND FUNCTION ............................................... 227 USING THE TAG DIRECTORY SYSTEM .................................................................... 229 NAMING TAGS ........................................................................................ 231 NOTES ON USING THE TAGGING SYSTEM .................................................. 231 HARD DISK CONTROL .......................................................................................... 232 IMPORTING SOUNDS FROM OTHER MANUFACTURER'S CD-ROMS .............................. 233 GLOBAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3 5 TUNING THE CD3000XL ........................................................................................ 235 SETTING THE MASTER OUTPUT LEVEL................................................................... 235 MIDI FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 236 MIDI FILTER............................................................................................ 236 PPM PAGE - MONITORING MIDI ................................................................. 237 MIDI RECEIVE PAGE - ANALYSING MIDI ..................................................... 238 TRANSMIT TEST PAGE - SETTING THE ENT/PLAY KEY .................................. 238 MIDI SAMPLE DUMPS............................................................................... 239 PERFORMING A MIDI SAMPLE DUMP.......................................................... 240 MIDI VIA SCSI ......................................................................................... 241 ME35T DRUM SETTINGS ....................................................................................... 242 DAT BACK-UP AND RESTORE ................................................................................ 244 PERFORMING A DAT BACK UP................................................................... 245 PERFORMING A DAT RESTORE ................................................................. 245 STANDARD MIDI FILE - MIDI SONG FILE PLAY.......................................................... 246 LOADING STANDARD MIDI FILES ............................................................... 247 USING THE SMF FUNCTION ....................................................................... 248 HARD DISK RECORDING....................................................................................... 249 APPLICATIONS ....................................................................................... 249 FORMATTING THE HARD DISK FOR DISK RECORDING .................................. 250 CREATING NEW TAKES ............................................................................ 255 COPYING TAKES..................................................................................... 255 RENAMING TAKES................................................................................... 255 DELETING TAKES FROM DISK ................................................................... 255 RECORDING A TAKE ................................................................................ 259 EDITING A RECORDING............................................................................ 262 PLAYING A TAKE IN THE EDIT PAGE .......................................................... 263 USING THE EDITING FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 264 PLAYING TAKES ..................................................................................... 265 USING THE PLAY PAGE............................................................................ 267 EDITING A TAKE FOR SYNCHRONISED PLAYBACK....................................... 268 NOTES ABOUT SYNCHRONISING TO EXTERNAL AUDIO ................................ 268 USING THE SONG MODE .......................................................................... 269 CREATING A SONG.................................................................................. 269 TRIGGERING TAKES FROM MIDI................................................................ 272 USING MIDI TRIGGERING ......................................................................... 272 USING THE SONG MODE TO CHAIN TAKES.................................................. 275 BLOCK EDITING IN SONG MODE................................................................ 276 NAMING SONGS...................................................................................... 278 SAVING A SONG ..................................................................................... 278 LOADING A SONG ................................................................................... 278 BACKING UP TAKES TO DAT ..................................................................... 279 RESTORING TAKES BACK FROM DAT TO DISK............................................. 280 F L A S H R O M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 8 2 HOW THE FLASHROM WORKS ............................................................................... 282 FORMATTING THE FLASHROM............................................................................... 283 ARRANGING THE FLASHROM ................................................................................ 284 SAVING DATA TO THE FLASHROM ......................................................................... 285 USING THE FLASHROM AS A FAST HARD DISK......................................................... 288 EDITING SOUNDS ON THE FLASHROM.................................................................... 288 COPYING A FLASHROM SAMPLE TO RAM ............................................................... 289 SAVING FLASHROM DATA BACK TO DISK ............................................................... 290 BACKUP/RESTORE OF THE FLASHROM TO/FROM DAT.............................................. 290 APPENDIX 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 9 1 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL HARD DISK DRIVE....................................................... 291 NOTES ON USING HARD DISK DRIVES.................................................................... 291 SCSI CABLES ......................................................................................... 291 TERMINATION......................................................................................... 292 SCSI CABLE LENGTH ............................................................................... 292 APPENDIX 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 9 3 DATA COMPATIBILITY ISSUES .............................................................................. 293 SOUND DATA .......................................................................................... 293 EFFECTS FILES....................................................................................... 294 MULTIS .................................................................................................. 294 ME-35T DRUM SETTINGS .......................................................................... 294 SONGS AND QLISTS ................................................................................ 294 APPENDIX 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 9 5 INSTALLING OPTIONS ......................................................................................... 295 INSTALLING MEMORY EXPANSION........................................................................ 296 INSTALLING THE FLASHROM ................................................................................ 297 APPENDIX 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 9 9 S3000XL SYNTHESISER PANEL............................................................................. 299 APPENDIX 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 0 0 MIDI CONTROLLER LIST ....................................................................................... 300 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Akai CD3000XL stereo digital sampler and thank you for buying it! The CD3000XL features 32-voice polyphony, expandable memory, DSP functions, etc., and using the CD3000XL's resonant lowpass filters, multiple LFOs, envelope generators and extensive modulation possibilities, your new sampler can double as a first class synthesiser as well. Certain new functions are introduced in the CD3000XL In software, the new MULTI mode of operation simplifies multi-timbral sequencing and layering whilst hardware options include a multi-effects processor that offers no less than four channels that include two multi-effects channels with distortion, EQ, ring modulation, modulation effects such as chorus, flanging, pitch shifting, auto panning and rotary speaker effects plus delay and reverb. Two `spare' channels of reverb are also available providing a total of four reverbs. Add to this the second bank of optional resonant multi-mode filters and you can see that the CD3000XL is a sampler that can grow with your needs. Bundled with the CD3000XL is a software application for the MacintoshTM computer that allows you to operate the sampler from your Macintosh allowing large screen operation of waveform and program editing, sophisticated organisation of your sound library on the Macintosh as well as the ability to integrate your sampler more conveniently with your computer sequencer. The CD3000XL also has an internal quad speed CD-ROM drive, allowing the sampler to read CD-ROMs without needing to connect any external drives. Naturally, all sound library developed for the Akai S900, S950, S1000, S1100, S2000 and the S3000 range of samplers is compatible in the CD3000XL giving you access to thousands of sounds on floppy disk, hard disk, removable cartridges, MO disks and CD-ROM. The ability to read CD ROMs made for other manufacturer's samplers gives access to an even further range of sounds. All this adds up to a price breakthrough in sampling technology - the new Akai CD3000XL. CD3000XL OperatorÕs Manual Page 1 INTRODUCTION FEATURES · Polyphony · · · · · · · A-D Conversion Internal processing D-A Conversion Sampling rates 32 voices 16-bit stereo with 64-times oversampling 28-bit accumulation 18-bit with 8-times oversampling 44.1kHz/22.050kHz Phase locked stereo sampling and playback Internal memory Sampling times 8Mbytes standard, expandable to 32Mbytes using SIMMs 8Mbytes 92.13 seconds mono @ 44.1kHz 32Mbytes 5.92 minutes mono @ 44.1kHz (Halve these times for stereo sampling) L/Mono and R jack inputs L/R stereo jack outputs 8 assignable individual outputs Stereo headphone jack output 40 x 6 character backlit LCD with graphic waveform editing. SPDIF digital audio input/output on RCA phonos. Optional EB-16 4-channel multi-effects processor offering two channels of simultaneous distortion, four-band EQ, ring modulation, modulation (chorus, phase shift, flanging, pitch shift, autopan or rotary speaker), stereo delay and reverb plus two `spare' channels of reverb (four reverb processors in total). Timestretch, re-sampling and digital EQ. 2-pole (12dB/Octave) resonant lowpass per voice. Optional IB-304F offers a 2nd bank of 2-pole resonant multimode (HP, BP, LP, EQ) filters and tone control. · · Inputs Outputs · · · Display Digital I/O Effects · · DSP Functions Filters · Envelopes 1 x ADSR and 1 x multi-stage envelope generator (an extra multi-stage envelope is added with the installation of the IB304F). 2 x multi-wave low frequency oscillators (triangle, square, sawtooth and random waves). Single trigger playback to emulate old monophonic synths and solo instruments' playing styles. Polyphonic and monophonic portamento. Fully compatible with Akai S900, S950, S1000, S1100, S2800, S3000, S3200, S2000 and S3200XL samplers. · · · · LFOs Legato mode Portamento Sound library Page 2 CD3000XL OperatorÕs Manual INTRODUCTION The CD3000XL can also read CD-ROMs made for other manufacturer's samplers1. · Data storage A variety of storage devices may be used to store data including floppy disk, hard disk, SyquestTM removable cartridges and Magneto Optical (MO) disks. Hard disk data may be backed up to a normal DAT tape using the digital i/o. You may install up to 16Mbytes of FLASH ROM over and above the 32Mbytes of ordinary RAM giving you a total of 48Mbytes of memory. FLASH ROM allows you to keep your favourite sounds in memory even when the sampler is switched off. Capable of stereo recording and editing on hard disk. The CD3000XL an play Standard MIDI files (sequences) from the floppy disk drive. This allows you, for example, to play sequenced backing tracks directly from the CD3000XL. You can backup the hard disk (sound data and/or disk recordings) to an ordinary DAT recorder. This digital audio output can be used to mix down digitally to DAT or any other digital recorder such as DCC, MiniDisk or a hard disk recorder such as the Akai DR4d, DR8 or even the CD3000XL's disk recorder. With the optional EB16 multieffects processor installed, you may add four channels of effects processing to the mixdown. · Flash ROM · · Disk recording SMF capability · · DAT Backup Real-time digital output · OPERATING MODES SINGLE MULTI SAMPLE EFFECTS EDIT GLOBAL For playing single programs. For playing up to 16 programs together for multi-timbral sequencing, layering and key splits. For making recordings. For selecting effects. For editing programs, samples and effects. For setting parameters that affect the sampler as a whole plus access to utilities such as DAT backup, MIDI song file play and hard disk recording For saving programs, samples, multis, effects and operating systems, etc., to floppy or hard disk. For loading programs, samples, multis, effects, operating systems, etc., from floppy or hard disk and CD-ROM. SAVE LOAD 1 Some sounds may need adjustment and ÔtweakingÕ depending on the sampler they were originally created on. CD3000XL OperatorÕs Manual Page 3 INTRODUCTION · EDITING FEATURES EDIT SAMPLE Trim, Loop (with FIND and CROSSFADE functions), Join, Merge, Splice, Chop, Extract, Reverse, Gain normalisation, Timestretch, Re-sample. Resonant lowpass filters, ADSR envelope generator (with templates), multi-stage envelope generator (with templates), 2 x multi-wave LFOs, sample layering, 4-way velocity crossfade and switching, keygroup crossfade, portamento (rate and time modes), monophonic legato triggering, mute group function, panning and autopanning, held pitchbend mode, separate pitchbend up/down ranges, output selection. (With 2nd filter bank installed, a further set of multi-mode filters and a third multi-stage envelope generator are added). Part select, program select, MIDI channel, level, pan, transpose, fine tune, output routing, FX routing, FX send, low key range, high key range, note priority. In the two multi-effects channels (with the EB16 effects processor installed): DISTORTION - distortion, level EQ - low gain, mid1 gain, mid2 gain, high gain, RING MODULATION - frequency, depth MODULATION EFFECTS - chorus, flange, phase shift, rotary speakers, autopan/frequency mod, pitch shift with parameters as appropriate. DELAY - effect select (mono, stereo, ping pong), delay times, feedback. REVERB - effect select (large hall, small hall, large room, small room, gated, reverse, etc.), size, decay time, HF damping, LF damping, pre-delay. FX DIRECTION: dist/EQ/ring mod > mod/delay + reverb (parallel) dist/EQ/ring mod > mod/delay > reverb (series) dist/EQ/ring mod > reverb > mod/delay (series) In the two reverb channels: Effect select (large hall, small hall, large room, small room, reverse, gated, etc.), decay time, HF damping, LF damping, pre-delay, diffusion. A multi-effects channel may also be routed to its `neighbouring' reverb channel for dual reverb multi-effects. EDIT PROGRAM MULTI EFFECTS Page 4 CD3000XL OperatorÕs Manual