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Akai MPC User Manual

Akai MPC
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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 enter Program Mixer Mode.
2. Press the F1 button (Level) to control the volume for each pad. You can use the hardware's Q-Link
Knobs as well as the corresponding faders in the software. Adjust the levels of each pad to suit
your taste.
3. Press F2 (Pan) to control the stereo panning for each pad. You can use the hardware's Q-Link
Knobs as well as the corresponding Pan knob in the software. We recommend spreading the
panning of the bright sounds (e.g., cymbals, snare drum) a little.
4. The snare drum needs a small amount of reverb to give it a more spatial sound. Press F5 (Insert) to
view the Insert Effect tab. Use the Cursor Buttons to navigate to the snare sample's pad (here,
A02). Using the Data Dial, select the desired effect, and press F4 (Select) to load it. Let's try
Reverb Medium.
5. Could the bass drum use some tuning? Press the Prog Edit
button and press Pad 1 to select the bass drum. Press F2
(Samples) and use the Q14 and Q15 Q-Link Knobs to tune
the sound. You can also use the corresponding Semi and
Fine parameter in the Layer section of the software.

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Akai MPC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Impedance16 Ω
Driver unit50 mm
Magnet typeNeodymium
Ear couplingCircumaural
Headphone frequency12 - 24000 Hz
Headphone sensitivity114 dB
Cable length2.1 m
Product colorBlack, Red, Silver
Wearing styleHead-band
3.5 mm connectorYes
Connectivity technologyWired

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