Transport Section - Akai MPC User Manual

Transport Section

The Transport Section contains various transport controls (for playback and recording) as well as bar
and tempo displays, the master level, and a CPU meter. This section is always visible.
The CPU meter shows the computer CPU usage of the actual project. Keep in mind that
an excessive use of synthesis functions such as filter and effects will increase the CPU
usage.
Tip: If the CPU meter is very high, software response may slow down. Triple-clicking the
Stop button (in this Transport Section or on your MPC hardware) will send a "MIDI
panic" message. This will halt all messages the software is currently sending, and you
can resume normal operation.
With the Metronome dial, you can set the volume of your metronome click. Press and
hold Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS X) on your computer keyboard and click the knob
to return it to its default position.
In the software, next to the Metronome dial, click On to activate or deactivate the
metronome. It will light up red when active.
Hardware: Press the Main button and press F2 to enter the Click menu. Use the Cursor
Buttons to select the Metronome field. Use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to select
the desired metronome setting. You can switch between Off, Play, Record, and Record +
Play.
Please see Software Menus > Metronome Menu to learn more about the metronome
functions.
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