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Akai MPC Touch User Manual

Akai MPC Touch
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User Guide
English
Manual Version 1.0

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Akai MPC Touch Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display typeLED
Built-in displayYes
Product colorBlack
USB direct playback-
Built-in optical driveNo
Audio (L/R) in2
Minimum RAM4 GB
Minimum processorDual Core
Minimum processor speed2.5 GHz
Minimum storage drive space2048 MB
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8

Summary

Introduction

System Requirements and Product Support

Find information on product requirements, compatibility, and registration.

About This User Guide

Explains the manual's structure, terminology, and formatting conventions.

Setup

1. Installation

Steps to download and install MPC software and drivers.

2. Connection

Example diagram showing MPC Touch hardware connections.

3. Getting Started

Initial steps for powering on, opening software, and authorization.

Unlocking Your MPC Software

Detailed instructions for unlocking and registering the MPC software.

Features

Top Panel

Explains the functions of physical controls on the MPC Touch.

Display

Information on using the MPC Touch display interface and navigation.

Rear Panel

Details on the various ports and connections on the rear panel.

Quick Start / Tutorial

Starting Up

Ensure drivers, software, and hardware are connected and ready.

Creating a Drum Kit

Guide to loading samples and creating a drum kit.

Recording a Drum Sequence

Instructions for recording drum patterns using pads and sequence.

Organizing Samples

Guidance on renaming programs and samples for better organization.

Editing Note Events

How to view and edit recorded MIDI note data in Grid View.

Making Basic Sound Edits

Adjusting volume, panning, and tuning of samples in Program Edit Mode.

Recording a Bass Track

Steps to create a new track and record a bass line.

Creating a Song

How to arrange sequences into songs using Song Mode.

Exporting the Song

Process for exporting the final song as an audio mixdown.

Other Features Explained

Step Sequencer

Using pads as step buttons to create sequences.

Drum Loops and Chop Mode

How to slice drum loops into individual samples.

Pad Muting and Track Muting

Silencing pads or tracks to isolate sounds.

Sample Recording

Guide to recording new audio samples using the Sampler.

Sample Editing

Using Sample Edit Mode for trimming and adjusting samples.

Recording Automation with the XY Pad

Automating parameters using the XY pad for dynamic effects.

Using MPC as a Plugin

How to use MPC software within a DAW.

Operation

General Features

Covers fundamental MPC Touch and software features.

Control Types

Explains different UI elements like knobs, sliders, and menus.

Envelopes

Describes how envelopes shape sound over time.

Grid View Tools

Icons for editing note events in Grid View.

Modes

Details the various operational modes of the MPC Touch.

Main Mode

Overview of the most-used functions and navigation.

Grid View

Viewing and editing note events and velocities in a grid.

Track View

Overview of tracks in a sequence for simultaneous editing.

Step Sequencer

Creating/editing sequences using pads as step buttons.

XYFX Mode

Using the touchscreen as an XY pad for effect automation.

Sample Edit Mode

Editing samples using functions like trimming and slicing.

Program Mode

Editing samples within the context of a program.

Sampler

Recording audio samples using the MPC Touch.

Pad Mute Mode

Muting individual pads or setting mute groups.

Pad Mixer

Adjusting levels, panning, routing, and effects for pads.

Next Sequence Mode

Triggering sequences via pads for live performance.

Program Edit Mode

Editing parameters for each pad within a program.

Looper

Recording and overdubbing audio in real-time.

Track Mute Mode

Muting tracks or setting mute groups for tracks.

Channel Mixer

Setting levels, panning, and effects for tracks, programs, etc.

Appendix

Effects and Parameters

Lists available effects and their parameters.

Reverbs

Parameters and settings for various reverb effects.

Delays

Parameters and settings for various delay effects.

Flangers

Parameters and settings for flanger effects.

Chorus

Parameters and settings for chorus effects.

Autopans

Parameters and settings for autopan effects.

Tremolos

Parameters and settings for tremolo effects.

Phasers

Parameters and settings for phaser effects.

HP (High-Pass) Filters

Parameters and settings for high-pass filter effects.

LP (Low-Pass) Filters

Parameters and settings for low-pass filter effects.

Parametric EQs

Parameters and settings for parametric equalizer effects.

Distortions

Parameters and settings for distortion effects.

Compressors

Parameters and settings for compressor effects.

Bit Reducers

Parameters and settings for bit reduction effects.

Other

Parameters and settings for other effects like Auto Wah.

Glossary

Trademarks and Licenses

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