Akai MPC Renaissance User's Guide

User Guide English Manual Version 1.5

10 From a downloaded installer file: 1. Open the folder where the downloaded .zip file is located. 2. Double-click the file to extract it. 3. Do

100 The virtual keyboard (available for Keygroup Programs only) shows the Note Range, which can be set in the Key Group section. You can also drag

101 Filter Section The Filter Type drop-down menu lets you select a filter for the selected pad. See the Filter definition in the Glossary for an

102 The Filter Envelope controls affect the filter frequency. The knobs control the envelope shape or time-variant modulation output. Adjust envelo

103 Anatomy of an Envelope An envelope creates a variable control signal. It can be used, for instance, to modulate the filter settings of a sound

104 Pad Play Modes Section (Drum Programs Only) Here, you can set the behavior for each pad's samples in a Drum Program. Mute Groups let you

105 Velocity Sensitivity Section Here, you can set how much velocity affects various sound parameters: Pitch, Filter Envelope Attack (Atk), Ampli

106 The LFO modulation Destinations determine the amount of effect of the LFO has on Pitch, Filter Cutoff frequency (Filter), Volume (Amp) and Pann

107 Pad Insert Effects Section Here, you can select up to four insert effects for each pad. You can use various effects included in your MPC softw

108 Program Edit Mode for MIDI Programs and Plugin Programs For MIDI Programs and Plugin Programs, Program Edit Mode looks a bit different. You w

109 Program Mixer Mode In Program Mixer Mode, you can set the levels, stereo panning, and effects for a Program: • For Drum Programs, this mode

11 Unlocking the MPC Software Follow these steps to unlock the MPC software before using it. 1. Connect your MPC hardware to a USB port on your

110 Routing In the software, to set the routing for a channel: 1. Click Route button of the channel. 2. Click the drop-down menu just above the

111 Panning In the software, click the channel's Pan knob and drag it up or down to set the position. To view more mixer channels, use the sc

112 Hardware: To load a pad send effect and set its return level: 1. Press Shift + Seq Edit / Effects. 2. Use the Cursor Buttons to select the d

113 Hardware: To load pad insert effects: 1. Enter Program Mixer Mode by pressing the Prog Mix button. 2. Press F5 (Insert) to view the pads&apos

114 Track Mixer Mode In Track Mixer Mode, you can set the levels, stereo panning, and effects for each Track. In the software, click the Track Mi

115 You can show or hide unused Tracks' channel strips (i.e., those with no note events) and/or plugins through which your tracks are routed:

116 Remember: You have to specify where your plugins are located. This can be done in the software's Preferences. See the Preferences: Plugins

117 The Edit Program window in the Main Mode section in the display of the MPC hardware The New Program window in the Main Mode section in the d

118 Levels In the software, click the channel fader and drag it up or down to set the level. To view more mixer channels, use the scroll bar under

119 Note: MIDI Programs' and Plugin Programs' levels will initially appear as ?. This indicates that the Program is not sending any volum

12 MPC Hardware Overview This chapter explains the features and functions of your MPC hardware: the MPC Renaissance or the MPC Studio. MPC Renais

120 Mute and Solo In the software, click the channel's Mute button (M). To view more mixer channels, use the scroll bar under the channel fad

121 3. Use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to open another page to select an effect. Click F4 (Select) to load it, or click F3 (Back) to close th

122 4. Use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to open another page to select an effect. Click F4 (Select) to load it, or click F3 (Back) to close th

123 Track View Mode Track View Mode gives you an overview of the Tracks of each Sequence. Use this mode to edit Tracks and Sequences simultaneousl

124 Track View: Drum Program Track View: Keygroup Program

125 Next Sequence Mode Next Sequence Mode lets you trigger different Sequences simply by playing the pads. This is useful for live performances, l

126 Sequence Playlist The Sequence Playlist window in Next Sequence Mode shows a list-style overview of all used Sequences in your Project: • The

127 Next Sequence Section During the playback of a Sequence, this section gives you the following options: • Click Next Bar to change the Sequen

128 When playback is stopped, this section gives you the following options: • Copy to Song opens a drop-down menu to select a Song the Sequence pl

129 Sample Record Mode Sample Record Mode lets you record audio samples to use in your Tracks and Sequences. This mode is divided in two main part

13 Navigation and Data Entry Controls 1. Display: This LCD shows all the information relevant to MPC Renaissance's current operation. Much of

130 Setting Up to Record with MPC Renaissance The following example describes the the sample recording procedure using the MPC Renaissance hardwar

131 Waveform Display The Waveform Display shows the entire waveform of your recorded sample with a timeline at the top. While this is just for ref

132 Record Control Section The Record Control section offers all the relevant controls for recording. Threshold In Record Mode, the software aut

133 Input Source The Input Source parameter defines whether you are going to record an external audio signal (External) an internal signal from th

134 Sample Rec and Stop Click Sample Rec to record-arm the software, or click Sample Stop to stop the recording process. After clicking Sample R

135 Project Information Section This section is identical to the Project Information Section in Main Mode. For more information, please see the Pr

136 Sample Edit Mode Sample Edit Mode lets you edit samples using various functions. In the software, click the Sample Edit tab in the Mode Tab S

137 Waveform Display The Waveform Display is divided into two sections: • The top of the display shows an overview of the entire sample wavefor

138 In the main Waveform Display, a start point and end point are marked by green lines. These two points define the portion of the sample data whi

139 Hardware: • To adjust the start point of the sample, use Q-Link Knobs Q13, Q9, Q5, or Q1. The smaller the Q-Link Knob number, the more precis

14 12. Pad Assign / Pad Copy: Press this button to assign a sample to a pad. In the display, the 4 x 4 grid that appears represents the 16 pads. U

140 Pad Section You can use the pads to play certain parts of the selected sample, regardless of the selected Pad Bank. Trigger the following pla

141 Settings Section This section lets you edit various parameters affecting playback and loop functions. In the software, edit the start point

142 Hardware: • Press F4 (Loop) to activate the loop function, which will repeat the part of the sample between the loop point and the end point.

143 Hardware: 1. Press F6 (Edit) to open the Process Sample page. 2. Use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to select the desired editing option (

144 o Log fades the audio in with a logarithmic curve—quickly rising at the start and flattening out towards the end. o Exp fades the audio in wi

145 Project Information Section This section is identical to the Project Information Section in Main Mode. For more information, please see the Pr

146 Edit Section in Chop Mode In the software: • Use Q-Link Knobs Q13, Q9, Q5, or Q1 to adjust the start point of the sample. The smaller the

147 Pad Section in Chop Mode In Chop Mode you can use the pads to play the sample in the following ways: • Play Loop (Pad 13) plays the sample fr

148 • When Audition is activated, you can use the pads can to play the different slices. Each slice is assigned to a pad automatically, starting f

149 Chop To Section in Chop Mode This section determines the slicing process. You can select between three slicing modes: • Threshold uses an adj

15 18. Browser / Save: Press this button to view the File Browser in the display. Hold down Shift and press this button to save the current Proje

150 Process Section in Chop Mode This section gives you various editing options for the selected sample. In the software, click the desired samp

151 • Sliced Samples creates individual samples from the slices of the current sample. If Crop Samples is activated, each slice results in a new s

152 Project Information in Chop Mode This section is identical to the Project Information in Trim Mode.

153 Song Mode Song Mode lets you arrange Sequences in a specific order and/or repetition to create songs. You can edit the structure of a Song dur

154 Sequence Playlist Section The Sequence Playlist Section (to the left of the pads in the software) is the list of the steps of a Sequence. Eac

155 Pad Bank Section In this section, all Sequences are assigned to a pad. Unused empty Sequences are marked (unused). You can use the Pad Bank bu

156 Edit Step This section contains controls to add or delete steps from the Song. Click Insert Step to insert the selected Sequence (indicated

157 Project Information Section This section is identical to the Project Information Section in Main Mode. For more information, please see the Pr

158 Pad Mute Mode Pad Mute Mode lets you easily mute pads within a Program or set Mute Groups for each pad. In the software, click the Pad Mute t

159 Hardware: 1. Press F1 (PadMute) to activate Pad Mute. 2. The 16 blocks in the display represent the 16 pads of the current bank. Hit a pad to

16 30. Program / Folder 3: Press this button to view only Program files in the File Browser. Hold down Shift and press this button to select the F

160 Pad Group The Pad Group feature extends the concept of Pad Mutes: you can mute or unmute multiple pads (on a single Track) by hitting one pad

161 Project Information Section This section is identical to the Project Information Section in Main Mode. For more information, please see the Pr

162 Track Mute Mode Track Mute Mode lets you easily mute Tracks within a Sequence or set Track Mute Groups to use with the pads. In the software,

163 Track Mute Mode You can mute or unmute individual Tracks in real time by hitting the pads. This is useful if you want to hear a Sequence witho

164 Time Correct lets you quantize Track Mutes. This is useful when you want your mutes to line up with a specific time division. Click the Time Co

165 Hardware: 1. Press F2 (TrkGroup) to activate Track Group. 2. Hit a pad to select it. Use the Pad Bank buttons to switch between the 16 banks,

166 Step Sequence Mode Step Sequence Mode lets you create or edit Sequences by using the pads as "step buttons," simulating the experien

167 Pad Section This section lets you quickly create and delete note events as "steps" by using the pads of your MPC hardware or MPC sof

168 Hardware: Create or delete steps by doing the following: 1. Use the Cursor Buttons to select the Trk field, and use the Data Dial or -/+ butto

169 MIDI Control Mode In MIDI Control Mode, you can customize what MIDI messages are sent from certain controls on your hardware. This custom &quo

17 I/O and Level Controls 43. Mic In / Phono In Switch: Use this switch to select the Mic In or Phono In jacks on the rear panel. If you are usin

170 To edit a control: 1. Select it by doing one of the following: • clicking it in the software • pressing or moving it on your hardware 2. In

171 • Touch Sense (Q-Link Knobs only): This activates or deactivates the Q-Link Knob's touch-capacitive circuitry. o When set to On, you can

172 Effects The MPC software offers various effects for processing samples and sound Programs. These same instructions for loading and editing eff

173 Pad Effects Pad Insert Effects To load and edit pad insert effects: 1. In the software, click the Program Mixer tab in the Mode Tab Section.

174 Pad Send Effects Important: To use a send effect, you have to load an effect into the corresponding send effect slot in Track Mixer Mode. T

175 After loading a send effect and setting its return level, set the level the pad sends to it: 1. Enter Program Mixer Mode by pressing the Prog

176 Track Send Effects Important: To use a send effect, you have to load an effect into the corresponding send effect slot in Track Mixer Mode. T

177 After loading a send effect and setting its return level, set the level the Track sends to it: 1. Enter Track Mixer Mode by pressing Shift +

178 Operation (Plugin) When using the MPC software as a VST, AU, or RTAS plugin, its features and functions are very similar to its operation as y

179 Appendix Keyboard Shortcuts You can use the following computer keyboard shortcuts for the MPC software. Cubase users: When running MPC as a

18 Rear Panel 1234567899121415 1516 1616 1610 1113 1. Power Input: Connect a 12V DC, 2A power adapter (center pin positive) to this jack then in

180 File Menu Function Control (Windows) Command (Mac OS X) New Project Control + N Command + N New From Template Control + Shift + N Command

181 Effects and Parameters This chapter lists the available effects in the software. To learn more about how effects work in the software, please

182 Reverb Medium This is a spatial effect, designed to emulate a medium room. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet

183 Reverb Large 2 This is a less CPU-intensive spatial effect, emulating the sound of a large hall. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link

184 Reverb In Gate This is a hall reverb with an additional control. The reverb effect is cut off when the input drops below the level set in the G

185 Reverb Out Gate This is a hall reverb that has an additional control. The reverb effect is cut off when the output drops below the level set in

186 Delays Delays the original signal for a specified period of time and plays it back over an adjustable period of time. Delay Mono Parameter

187 Delay Stereo Stereo Delay operates similarly to Mono Delay but in true stereo. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/W

188 Delay LP LP Delay is identical to the Mono Delay, but it uses a resonant low-pass filter in the delay line. Parameter Value Range Default Va

189 Delay Analog Analog Delay is similar to Mono Delay, except that it's designed to sound like an analog "Bucket Brigade"-style del

19 11. Phantom Power Switch: This switch activates and deactivates phantom power. When activated, phantom power supplies +48V to both Mic In input

190 Delay Tape Sync Tape Delay emulates a delay system using an analog tape loop and a series of tape heads to produce an echo effect. This delay t

191 Delay Multi-Tap This delay is a mono delay which has three delay generators with independently adjustable delay times and stereo position. Par

192 Flangers A flanger is a modulated delay to emulate the sound created when running two analog tape machines in parallel with a slight time disa

193 Chorus A chorus effect uses an LFO to modulate the pitch and a delay of the input signal, which are then added to the dry signal. In small amo

194 Autopans This effect uses an LFO to move the incoming signal back and forth across the stereo field, creating a rotary effect. Autopan Para

195 Tremolos This effect uses an LFO to increase and decrease the volume of the signal. Depending on the LFO shape, this can produce a smooth wave

196 Phasers The phaser is a classic effect, created by multiple ganged all-pass filters to create "notches," or sharp spikes, in the fre

197 HP Filters HP Filter This effect is a static filter without modulation. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Frequency

198 HP Filter Sync This effect is a high-pass filter with its cutoff frequency modulated by an LFO. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link

199 LP Filters LP Filter This effect is a static filter without modulation. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Frequency

2 Table of Contents Welcome to the MPC ...

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200 LP Filter Sync This effect is a low-pass filter with its cutoff frequency modulated by an LFO. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link

201 Parametric EQs PEQ 2-Band, 2-Shelf This effect is a combination of one two-band parametric equalizer and two shelving filters. Parameter Va

202 PEQ 4-Band This effect is a powerful four-band parametric equalizer with four independent EQ ranges. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-

203 Distortions Distortion Amp This effect is designed to reproduce the sound of a tube amplifier at high volumes. Parameter Value Range Defau

204 Distortion Grimey This is a unique distortion effect that distorts a frequency range in a selectable band. Parameter Value Range Default Val

205 Distortion Custom This effect is a highly customized distortion, capable of a wide range of useable sounds. Parameter Value Range Default Va

206 Compressors A compressor is an effect that changes the dynamic range of a signal by automatically reducing its gain. Compressor Master This

207 Compressor Opto The Opto Compressor is modeled after a vintage compressor type using an optical circuit to control the volume reduction of the

208 Compressor VCA This compressor is more modern-sounding, with a slightly more transparent sound. A VCA Compressor tends to have quicker attack a

209 Compressor Vintage This compressor has a sound similar to classic tube compressors, with their gentle yet pumping response and a dash of tube s

21 Power and I/O 1. Computer USB Port: Use the included USB cable to connect this high-retention-force USB port to an available USB port on your c

210 Bit Reducers Decimator Decimator down-samples the incoming signal by removing bits from the digital signal. The difference between decimation

211 Other Auto Wah This effect is a low-pass filter modulated by an envelope that yields a classic funky "wah-wah"- like sound. The env

212 Frequency Shifter A frequency shifter changes the frequencies of an input signal by a fixed amount and alters the relationship of the original

213 Glossary A lot of the terms in this manual are based on the MPC parameter names. This glossary briefly explains many of the technical terms us

214 Control Change (Controllers): MIDI messages enable you to manipulate the behavior of a sound generator to a significant degree. This message es

215 MIDI: MIDI stands for musical instrument digital interface. Developed in the early 1980s, MIDI enables interaction between various types of ele

216 Panning: The process or the result of changing a signal's position within the stereo panorama. Pitchbend: Pitchbend is a MIDI message. Al

217 Sample: When you tap the pads on your MPC hardware, you can trigger sounds that we call samples. Samples are digitized snippets of audio that c

218 Trademarks and Licenses Akai Professional and MPC are trademarks of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. ASIO, C

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22 Pad and Q-Link Knob Controls 12. Q-Link Knobs: Use these touch-sensitive knobs to adjust various parameters and settings. The knobs can control

23 17. Pad Assign / Pad Copy: Press this button to assign a sample to a pad. In the display, the 4 x 4 grid that appears represents the 16 pads.

24 23. Browser / Save: Press this button to view the File Browser in the display. Hold down Shift and press this button to save the current Projec

25 35. Program / Folder 3: Press this button to view only Program files in the File Browser. Hold down Shift and press this button to select the F

26 Quick Start / Tutorial This chapter should help you to familiarize yourself with some basic MPC features. To get the most out of this tutorial,

27 Creating a Drum Kit Let's start by making a simple drum kit. The Browser display of the MPC hardware Hardware: 1. Press the Browser bu

28 Recording a Drum Sequence Let's record a drum Sequence. Hardware: 1. Press the Rec button to activate Record Mode. 2. To start the actu

29 Organizing Samples and Editing Note Events We recommend doing some naming and editing before recording further. Let's use the software, wh

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30 Making Basic Sound Edits Let's make sure the samples are properly tuned and have good levels. Hardware: 1. Press the Prog Mix button to

31 Recording a Bass Track Let's try recording a bass line. Unlike a drum kit, it's important to be able to play and record a bass sound

32 Let's continue to set up the Keygroup Program: 1. Click the Program Edit tab to enter Program Edit Mode. Hardware: Press the Prog Edit but

33 Let's record that bass line now. Prepare your recording as described earlier, and record some bass notes. You can edit your recording just

34 Creating a Song This section explains how to make a Song out of your Sequences. Before starting, make sure that you have recorded some Sequenc

35 Other Features Explained This chapter describes various advanced features. These sections explain how to perform these operations by using most

36 Drum Loops and Chop Mode Modern music producers often use drum loops to add grit and nuance to programmed beats. This section explains how to u

37 Hardware: Now, let's create a new Program containing all of these slices as individual samples. It will also automatically create correspon

38 Pad Muting and Track Muting Pad Mute Mode and Track Mute Mode let you silence different pads and Tracks to see what the Sequence sounds like wi

39 You can also mute entire Tracks by using the similar Track Mute function. The Track Mute display of the MPC hardware Hardware: 1. Press the

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40 Sample Recording This section describes recording new samples of your own, which you can use in your Projects. Important: To record any audio

41 Sample Editing Select the sample in the Project Information section and right-click it. In the drop-down menu, select Edit. Sample Edit Mode wi

42 Automating Parameters with the Q-Link Knobs Automating various parameters is a good way to add some motion and dynamism to your Sequences. 1.

43 Operation (Software) This chapter explains the complete features and functions of the MPC software. Important: When using the MPC software as

44 General Features Adjusting the Controls Tip: If you use a computer mouse with scroll wheel, you can use it to affect some of these controls: p

45 Switches Switches are represented by "LEDs." If a function is active, its LED will be lit red. To activate a function, click it. Any o

46 Program Types About Programs A Program is a file that contains (1) a list of all samples used and (2) the settings for each sample (i.e., pad

47 To load samples into a Drum Program, click and drag a sample onto the desired pad (in the pad display or its row in the grid) from one of the fo

48 Keygroup Program To create a Keygroup Program in the software: 1. Click the Main Mode tab to enter Main Mode. 2. In the Track Section, click

49 In the software, click the Program Edit tab. With the Sample drop-down menus for Layer 2 to Layer 4, you can assign up to four samples (loaded i

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50 MIDI Program To create a MIDI Program: 1. Click the Main Mode tab to enter Main Mode. 2. In the Track Section, click the Type drop-down menu

51 Plugin Program A Plugin Program lets you send your Tracks' MIDI data through a loaded plugin. This lets you route multiple Tracks through

52 Hardware: To turn a Track's Program into a Plugin Program: 1. Press Main to enter Main Mode. 2. Use the F3 (Track-) and F4 (Track+) butto

53 Next, adjust the volume levels and panning of your Tracks' Plugin Programs: 1. In the software, click the Track Mixer icon. Channel strips

54 Hardware: To adjust the volume levels and panning of your Tracks' Plugin Programs: 1. Press Shift + Prog Mix / Track Mix to enter Track Mi

55 File Browser The File Browser lets you navigate through your computer's internal and external hard disks to load samples, Sequences, Songs

56 To load a Project, double-click its corresponding .xpj file in the File Browser. To load a single sample or multiple samples into a Project, cli

57 The Browser display of the MPC hardware With the Parent Directory arrow button (©, in the software, to the right of the file path) you can exi

58 Mode Tab Section The Mode Tab Section contains tabs that let you switch between the software modes as well as further control for selecting Pro

59 Depending on the selected mode, some Mode Tab Section menus and functions can change, described here: Click the Program drop-down menu to selec

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60 Click the Screen Scroll button to switch between Scroll Mode and Page Mode. • Depending on the zoom setting, Scroll Mode will make the screen s

61 Transport Section The Transport Section contains various transport controls (for playback and recording) as well as bar and tempo displays, the

62 You can change the Sequence's tempo by double-clicking the BPM value and entering a value with your computer's keyboard. You can also

63 Level controls the software's master output level. MPC Renaissance users: The software's Level knob controls the volume level of the a

64 The Grid The grid is where you record, program, and edit your Sequences and arrange your Songs. The grid is visible in Main Mode, Program Edit

65 In the top-left corner of the grid are two buttons to switch between Draw Mode and Select Mode: • By default, Draw Mode is active, indicated by

66 Hardware: • Press the Main button and use the Cursor Buttons to navigate to the Trk field. Use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to select the d

67 Grid for Keygroup Programs, MIDI Programs, and Plugin Programs When a Keygroup Progam, MIDI Program, or Plugin Program is selected, the grid lo

68 Entering and Editing Note Events You can easily insert note events and data with your computer mouse. Hardware: Press the Rec button to record

69 • Click and drag a note event to move it to another position (when multiple note events are selected, you can move them all simultaneously). Yo

7 Welcome to the MPC Thanks for choosing the MPC! Fusing Akai Professional's legendary MPC layout and workflow with the power of your compute

70 Recording/Entering and Editing Automation In the software, follow these steps to record automation data: Tip: Whenever possible, use your MPC h

71 • Use the Select Box Tool (Select Mode) to select several adjacent anchor points for simultaneous editing. • You can add multiple automation p

72 Save Current Sequence saves only the current Sequence. Export lets you export your Project or Sequence data in various formats: MPC formats, a

73 o File format lets you select wav, aiff, or mp3 as the exported file format. For WAV and AIFF files, you can select a Bit depth of 8-bit, 16-b

74 Delete Unused Samples deletes any samples not assigned to a pad from the Project. Important: The samples will be deleted immediately from the p

75 Preferences opens the Preferences window, which contains many customizable elements of the software. Click the corresponding tab on the left to

76 • Preferences: MIDI Tab o Active Midi Inputs: These checkboxes represent the active installed MIDI inputs on your computer system. Hardware:

77 • Preferences: Auto Load/Save Tab o Auto Load File: Click the … button to select a Project (.xpj) or Program (.xpm) on your hard disk to load

78 o Record Pad Aftertouch Events: If this option is enabled, pad aftertouch data (from MPC hardware's pressure-sensitive pads) can be record

79 • Preferences: Sync Tab Here, you can set various parameters related to the software's synchronization: o Receive: Click this drop-down m

8 About This Manual This manual was written to help you get familiar with the MPC hardware and software. To avoid confusion, the terminology in th

80 • Preferences: Other Tab Here, you can set various other MIDI and audio parameters. Hardware: Press Shift + Song and then press F1 (Other) to o

81 Metronome offers the settings for the metronome. • Off disables the metronome. • Play enables the metronome sound during playback only. • Rec

82 • Strength: Click and drag this field up or down to set how strictly notes will be quantized (i.e., shifted toward the quantize value). Lower v

83 Main Mode Main Mode gives you an overview of the most-used functions. To enter Main Mode, click the Main Mode tab in the Mode Tab Section of

84 Hardware: • Access the Q-Link Section by pressing Shift + Prog Edit / Q-Link. • Touch the top of a Q-Link Knob to select it. • Press F1 (Prog

85 3. Click the Pad drop-down menu and select the desired pad you want to control. We recommend using Q1 for Pad A01, Q2 for Pad A02 etc., so your

86 FX Mode Click the FX button to activate the Q-Link Knobs' FX Mode. To assign a parameter to a Q-Link Knob in the software: 1. Click a Q-L

87 Sequence Section This section gives you an overview of parameters relevant to the current Sequence. In the software, click the Sequence drop-do

88 Click the Swing field to change the groove of your Sequence. Values range from 50% to 75% and let you "shuffle" your beats—from subtle

89 Click the Type drop-down menu to select what kind of Program the Track will use: a Drum Program, Keygroup Program, Midi Program or a Plugin Prog

9 Important Notes • Read the included Safety and Warranty Manual before using the MPC hardware. • Before getting started and connecting devices

90 Hardware: 1. Use the Cursor Buttons to select Port and then use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to select the desired MIDI port. This is where t

91 If you want to add a new plugin to the Project, click the + icon next to the Program drop-down menu. A new Program name (Plugin ###) will appear

92 Project Information Section The Project Information section shows the Project name as well as all Programs and samples loaded into the software

93 Hardware: Press the Window button to open the Edit Current Program display page: • Press F2 (Delete) to delete the selected Program. To avoid a

94 Program Edit Mode Program Edit Mode contains all parameters for editing your Programs: • For Drum Programs and Keygroup Programs, this mode i

95 Drum Programs: To select a Drum Program for editing, select the desired pad first. Do one of the following: • In the software, click the desire

96 Mute Target Section (Drum Programs Only) For the currently selected pad, you can select up to four pads as Mute Targets. When the pad is playe

97 Sample Play determines how much of the sample is played: • One-Shot: The entire sample will play from start to end. Use this when you want to p

98 Pan controls the overall panning of the loaded sample(s) in the stereo field. Note Range lets you restrict the key range used for a sample&apos

99 Semi lets you transpose the selected layer 12 up to semitones up or down. Fine provides fine-tuning of each layer by fractions of a semitone.