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To edit even more parameters for the current Q-Link Knob, press F4 (Edit). This opens the Program
Q-Link Edit window:
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Program (for Program parameters): Use this field to select the Program whose parameters you
want to assign.
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Effect (for effect parameters): Use this field to select the effect whose parameters you want to
assign. (You have to load an effect before its parameters can be assigned to the Q-Link Knobs.
All effects loaded to the pads or to the Track, independent from their routing, can have their
parameter assigned. See the
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QLink: Use this field to select the desired Q-Link Knob, or simply touch the corresponding Q-
Link Knob on your MPC hardware.
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Change (for Program parameters): Use this field to select the condition for changing a
parameter. In most cases, you should select Real Time, which changes the sound immediately
when the Q-Link Knob is moved. If Note On is selected, the Q-Link Knob's position will affect the
sound only when its corresponding pad is pressed.
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Pad (for Program parameters): Use this field to select the desired pad you want to control, or
simply press the corresponding pad on your MPC hardware.
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Param: Use this field to select the parameter you want to assign to the Q-Link Knob.
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Touch To: Use this field to select how the Q-Link Knob will respond when you touch it. When
you hold down the Q-Link Trigger button and touch the top of the Q-Link Knob, the assigned
parameter will jump to either its minimum (Min) or maximum (Max) value.
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Press F4 (Close) to return to the main Q-Link window.
7. To set the values of the Q-Link Knobs, make sure the Values button is lit (if it isn't, press F6
(Values)), and then turn the corresponding Q-Link Knobs on your MPC hardware. Alternatively, you
can use the Cursor Buttons to select one and then use Data Dial or –/+ buttons to set a value.
The Program Q-Link Edit window for Program parameters
in the MPC hardware display.
Effects chapter for more information about loading effects.)
The Program Q-Link Edit window for effect parameters
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in the MPC hardware display.