Akai MFC42 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 10)

Chapter 1 Introduction

Names and functions

– Front Panel –

1. POWER switch button

Switches the MFC42 on/off.

2. MIDI CH. key

Sets the MIDI channel of the MFC42. Off, 01~16, L01~L16 (L: Local Off)

The value is indicated on 7-seg LED (key flickers while setting).

3. CC NUMBER key

To confirm the CC (Control Change) numbers assigned to the keys and knobs.

The value is indicated on 7-seg LED (key flickers while confirming).

4. +/– keys

Adjust the value of various parameters. Pressing the + and – keys together sends out all parameter

settings via MIDI – Send Scene function.

5. 7-seg LED

Shows the various parameter values, i.e. Tempo, MIDI channel, Control Change number. When

the RATE knob is moved, the flickering speed of upper and lower halves of LED changes

accordingly.

6. MIDI CLOCK SYNC key

Set to ON to sync to the external sequencer or rhythm machine via MIDI Clock. The speed of MIDI

Clock and the note length selected by BEAT key control the speed of LFO or the trigger timing of

envelope (key is lit while ON).

7. BEAT key

Used with the MIDI CLOCK SYNC or TAP TEMPO key, it selects the note length that controls the

speed of LFO or the trigger timing of envelope. One of the six LEDs on their side is always selected

(ON) and the key press toggles the selection. The mark designates the note length of breve

(two whole notes).

8. - 3 - key

Changes the selected note by BEAT key to triplet notes (key is lit while ON).

9. TAP TEMPO key

Tempo is detected by the timing of key presses. The tempo entered and the note selected by

BEAT key set the speed of LFO or the trigger timing of envelope. The tempo entered is indicated

on 7-seg LED (default tempo setting is 120BPM).

10. RATE knob

Sets the speed of LFO or the trigger timing of envelope. The flickering speed of upper and lower

halves of 7-seg LED changes accordingly.

11. TRIGGER key

Manually triggers the envelope for cut-off or resonance at desired point. The trigger is turned on

when the key is pressed and turned off as released. The envelope is set with A/D/S/R

knobs.

1 2 ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ... 32 33

No comments

Akai MFC42 Operator's Manual Page 10