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Operation
MPC Software Overview
This is just a broad overview of the MPC software’s features. Virtually all of the software
elements can be accessed and controlled by MPC Studio. Please also refer to the in-depth
User Guide (in the Help menu). The User Guide contains a quick tutorial on how to get started
making a song so you can use MPC’s features right away—and more detailed information for
experienced users.
Menu: The software’s menus.
Tabs: Click these tabs to view the different parts of the software (e.g., Program Edit, Program
Mixer, Track Mixer, etc.).
Browser: The software’s file browser. From here, you can load files by clicking and dragging
with your mouse or by using the MPC Studio’s controls.
Workspace: The main area where you build and edit the different parts of your project.
Depending on what tab is selected, the workspace will show the sequence grid, the track grid,
a song, or a sample waveform.
Parameter Controls: This area below the workspace contains the parameter controls for the
current tab. Depending on what tab is selected, this space can show the Q-Link knob
parameters, the pads their banks and samples, pad layers and their tuning, mixer controls for
the program or Tracks, etc.
Time/Tempo: The current time and tempo information.
Transport: Controls related to playback and recording, identical to the MPC Studio’s
transport controls.
Master Level: The software’s master output level and volume meter.
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