Insert Effects - Akai MPC TOUCH User Manual

Insert Effects

Pads
You can load up to 4 insert effects to each pad. You can do this in Main Mode, the Pad Mixer, or
Program Edit Mode.
Tip: When using pad insert effects, they will be applied to the selected pad only. This means that you
could apply unique combinations of effects to each pad within a program. If you want to apply the same
effect to all pads, do this with a program insert effect (see
To load a pad insert effect in Main Mode:
1. Use the Track field to select the track that uses the program with the desired pad—the program it
uses will be selected automatically.
2. If the channel strip is not already shown, tap the small triangle ( ) icon below the Project field to show it.
3. Tap the first (pad) icon at the top of the channel strip. The channel strip will now show settings for
the current pad.
4. Press the desired pad to select it. Alternatively, use the Pad field at the top of the program channel strip.
5. Tap the pencil icon next to Inserts, and then use the window that appears to load or edit effects.
To load a pad insert effect in the Pad Mixer:
1. Use the Program field at the top of the touchscreen to select the desired program. Alternatively, use
the Track field at the top of the touchscreen to select the desired track—the program it uses will be
selected automatically.
2. Press the desired pad to select it, or tap it in the touchscreen. Alternatively, double-tap the Pad field
below the Program field.
3. Tap the pencil icon next to Inserts, and then use the window that appears to load or edit effects.
Alternatively, tap the Insert tab at the bottom of the touchscreen (tap it multiple times to select a
different insert slot), and then double-tap the desired pad in the touchscreen. You could also use the
Data Dial or –/+ buttons to select an effect immediately.
Insert Effects > Programs).
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