Recording Samples - Akai MPX16 User Manual

Recording Samples

Record Sample Mode lets you record a sample to a connected SD card using the built-in
Microphone or Rec In jacks. Samples are saved as WAV files.
Important: You must have an SD card inserted into the SD Card Slot to enter Record Sample
Mode.
To enter or exit Record Sample Mode, press the Record Sample button.
This is an overview of MPX16's display on its Record Sample
screen. Use the Select +/– buttons to move the cursor between the
different fields, and use the Value Dial to change the currently
selected field's setting or value.
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Monitor (Mon): Determines whether the recorded audio will
be sent to the Main Out, Headphone Out, or neither (Off).
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Source: Determines from where the sample is recorded. When set to Mono L, the signal
will be recorded in mono from the left Main Out jack only. When set to Mono R, the
signal will be recorded in mono from the right Main Out jack only. When set to Stereo,
the signal will be recorded in stereo from both Main Out jacks.
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Threshold (Thresh): Determines how loud the signal must be before MPX16 begins
recording. The available range is -60 dB to 0 dB. Alternatively, you can disable the
threshold (Off), which lets you begin recording immediately after pressing the Value Dial.
To record a sample:
1. Press the Value Dial.
If a Threshold is set, MPX16 will begin recording when the
incoming audio signal exceeds the Threshold. Alternatively,
you can simply press the Value Dial once more to start
recording immediately.
If the Threshold is Off, MPX16 will begin recording
immediately.
2. Stop recording by pressing the Value Dial once more.
To keep the recorded sample, press the Value Dial again. Use
the Select +/– buttons to move the cursor and use the Value
Dial to change the character.
To discard the recorded sample and try again, press Record
Sample.
3. After naming the sample, you will be asked to assign the
sample to a pad.
To assign the sample to a pad, press the desired pad, and
then press the Value Dial. This will replace the sample on that
pad with the one you just saved.
To keep the sample but not assign it to a pad yet, press the Main button.
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Record Sample
Mon:Off
Source: MONO L
Thresh: -10 dB
Press Enter> ARM
 |
Armed...
Mon:Off
Source: MONO L
Thresh: -10 dB
Enter> Start!
 |
Recording...
Mon:Off
Source: MONO L
Thresh: -10 dB
Enter> Stop
 |
Name Sample...
SAMPLE001
Press ENTER>Keep
Press REC >Redo