Post your views and questions about the Akai MPC2500
By kkure Thu May 05, 2011 11:26 pm
HI all.

It is really weird. I had given my MPC to someone who I already brutally killed obviously. And after him using my sampler the LEFT OUT got totally mute. I mean not only the Stereo OUT Left channel died but also the Left channel from the Headphones out as well. There is apparently something wrong inside.

Can I get any help with the issue? That would be great. Thank you.
By kkure Wed May 11, 2011 5:13 pm
karr153 wrote:It might be annoying to have to set it up every time but do the 8 outputs still work? I would just use that otherwise

http://www.mpcstuff.com/ should be your next destination.


1-8 outputs work fine but it doesn't do any good since all the internal effects can't be used with them. And I am not amazed by a perspective of eternal resampling.

I have gone into my MPC several times to switch the buttons since a couple of them stopped working at some point so I am not new to opening my sampler and doing some soldering. And I am also aware of mpcstuff.com.

However there is stil a question. What exactly should I change in my mpc to make the Left Out active again? Maybe if I open it once more I wll be able to find the problem and solve it. I just need an advice on where to look for.
By kkure Mon May 16, 2011 12:38 am
Since you all are gravely concerned about me and my situation I am utterly glad to inform you that the Digital OUT works fine.
And that is marvelous, don't you think?
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By konc3pt Mon May 16, 2011 8:26 pm
lol, I would return that mpc back to him and tell him to bring it back in the condition he got it in.
By madda Wed May 18, 2011 6:23 pm
I've got similar problem ... I must use the right out for monitoring (I'm using headphones) because the headphones output doesn't work ... I remember when I flew on holiday and I took MPC with me. The strange think was when I switch on MPC when I was already on holiday. The everything was working properly ... I mean monitors OUT's ... When I came back the problem back aswell ... So mate if you (or your friend) figure out what's the reason of that silly problem, please just tell me !!!! :D
By Produktive Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:17 am
I had the same problem. It turned out to be the volume pot (which I believe controls the headphone and main output)

I am getting it fixed right now, however if you are familiar with a soldering iron, I'm sure its something you could do yourself.

Anyways, this may or may not be the culprit, but identifying the problem is half the battle when dealing with electronics.

Good luck.
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By Lampdog Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:53 am
kkure wrote:1-8 outputs work fine but it doesn't do any good since all the internal effects can't be used with them.

You should review 131-134 2kxl manual again.

Chapter 8: Mixer Functions
Page 131
Setting the Individual Outputs and Effect Send (Option)
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By Coz Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:11 am
Lampdog wrote:You should review 131-134 2kxl manual again.



He's talking about the 2500... I don't think you can route effects to individual outs.
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By emceewhiterabbit Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:28 pm
kkure wrote:HI all.

It is really weird. I had given my MPC to someone...


*antoine dodson voice*

WHOA.

stop right there, home boy.

never, i repeat NEVER give your hard-earned hardware to those who do not share the same time and space as you. i.e. you. shit ain't cheap y'heard, and plus; it's a vital part of your life.