How to Get Sound From a Planet Phatt Module to an MPC2000

Producers use MIDI controllers to manipulate external sound sources.

The Akai MPC2000 is an audio production workstation featuring 16 touch-sensitive pads and MIDI connectivity. The E-mu Planet Phatt is a rack mount vintage synth module that contains classic hip hop and R&B drum and bass presets. The Planet Phatt does not contain built-in controls and must be linked to a MIDI controller or sequencer to generate sound. In addition to its vintage synth and drum sound library, the Planet Phatt features frequency filters and modulation effects that are also controllable via MIDI link.

Things You'll Need

• MIDI cable

Instructions

1. Connect one end of a MIDI cable to the "MIDI OUT" port on the E-Mu Planet Phatt unit's rear panel.

2. Connect the other end of the MIDI cable to the "MIDI IN" port on the AKAI MPC2000 unit's rear panel.

3. Turn the MPC2000 on and press the "Main Screen" key to display the main menu.

4. Set the "Soft thru" setting to "OFF" with the cursor key. Set the "Receive ch" setting to "ALL."

5. Navigate to the "MIDI filter" setting and turn it "ON" or "OFF" depending on whether you want to prevent the reception of specific MIDI events.

6. Scroll through MIDI events in the "Type" menu with the cursor key. Select "YES" or "NO" under "Pass?" to instruct the MPC2000 to accept or ignore specific events.

References

• MPC Sounds: Akai MPC 2000 Manual
• Sound Programming: E-Mu Planet Phatt Manual