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Mixer View
The Mixer View gives you control of Ableton Live's key mixing features, such as levels, stereo panning, sends and
returns and more. Use the tabs at the bottom of the display to select what information is shown on MPC's display.
• Levels: The Levels tab gives you an overview of the volume level of your tracks, including the Returns and the
Main Output track.
Tap a level slider and then use the data dial or –/+ buttons to adjust the volume level of the currently
selected track, return or main output. Alternatively, tap and drag a level slider to adjust the volume level.
The level sliders and meters in each pad show a visual representation of the level. Double-tap a track on the
screen to open a large version of the level slider and meter.
• Main: The Main tab gives you a full channel strip with a number of mixing options for your tracks.
Tap the track activator (under the track name) to enable or disable (mute) the track.
Tap the S button to solo the track.
Tap the record button to arm the track for recording.
The pan sliders in each track show a visual representation of the pan. Tap a pan slider and then use the
data dial or –/+ buttons to adjust the panning of the currently selected track, return or main output.
Alternatively, tap and drag the pan slider to adjust the panning. Double-tap a pan slider on the screen to
open a large version of the slider.
Tap a level slider and then use the data dial or –/+ buttons to adjust the volume of the currently selected
track, return or main output. Double-tap a level slider on the screen to open a large version of the slider.
Alternatively, tap and drag a level slider to adjust the volume level.
• Sends: The Sends tab gives you an overview of the Send and Return controls in Ableton Live.
Use the send knobs to adjust the send level of tracks. Tap the knob and use the data dial or –/+ buttons to
adjust the level. Alternatively, tap and drag the send knob to adjust the send level.
Tap the A or B icons to assign the track to the Ableton Live's A or B cue mix.
Device Control View
The Device Control View allows you to control MIDI Instruments, Audio Effects and other Devices in Ableton Live
directly from your MPC. The current view of the Device Control Tab is determined by the "blue hand" remote control
icon in Ableton Live's Detail View.
Tap the Track Name under the Control Bar to select the Track. If there is a Device(s) associated with the Track,
the first will be shown below.
Tap the lock icon on the right side to lock parameter changes to the device.
Use the sliders to adjust the parameters of the device. Tap a slider and then use the data dial or –/+ buttons to
adjust the parameter. Alternatively, tap and drag a slider to adjust the parameter.
Use the Device – and + buttons to change devices on the same track. The white and grey boxes below the
parameter sliders represent the number of available Devices.
Use the Bank – and + buttons to cycle through banks of controls for the device, if available. For internal Ableton
Live plugins, you will see the name of the current bank. For third party plugins, you will see the number of the
current bank.
Tap Device On to enable or disable (bypass) the device.
Q-Links
The Q-Links on your MPC give you hands-on control of Ableton Live's key parameters.
On MPC X, Q-Links 1–8 control track volume for the eight tracks currently in view, while Q-Links 9–16 control the
device on the currently selected track, based on the "blue hand" in Ableton Live's Detail View. The OLED screens
above each Q-Link also provide clear visual feedback of the parameter name and value being controlled.
On MPC Live, Q-Link Banks 1 and 2 control track volume, and Q-Link Banks 3 and 4 control the current device at
the "blue hand" position. Press and hold the Q-Link button to bring up the Q-Links Overview on the touchscreen,
where you can view the current assignments and quickly select another bank.
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