Applying Effects To Each Part - Akai MPC 4000 Reference Manual

Applying effects to each part

Here's how to select an effect type for effects 1–4, and specify the effect bus and send
levels for each part.
1. Press the [EFFECT] key and then the [F1] key (SELECT).
The Select page will appear.
2. To select the effect type, move the cursor to the Effect field for effects 1–4 and
turn the [JOG] dial.
The Select Effect type popup window will appear, allowing you to select an effect type.
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A Effect list
Selects the effect type that you will use.
B [F1] key (CANCEL)
Cancels the operation and closes the window.
C [F6] key (SELECT)
Finalizes the effect type you selected in step (1).
3. Turn the [JOG] dial to select an effect type.
For details on the available types and their parameters, refer to the preceding section,
"Effect types and parameters" (p.140).
4. When you have selected an effect type, press the [F6] key (SELECT).
The selected effect type will be finalized, and the window will close.
5. Press the [F3] key (MIX).
The Mix page will appear.
6. Move the cursor to the Direct signal field and turn the [JOG] dial to specify
whether the direct sound will be output (ON) or only the effect sound will be
output (OFF).
If this is OFF, the mix balance of the direct sound and effect sound will be adjusted by
the Wet/Dry field of the effect parameters.
7. Move the cursor to the Level field and turn the [JOG] dial to adjust the level of
the signal that will be output from the effect.
8. Press the [F2] key (EDIT).
The Edit page will appear. This page displays the effect parameters of the currently
selected effect.
9. Move the cursor to the Wet/Dry field and turn the [JOG] dial to adjust the mix
balance between the direct sound and effect sound.
• If you want to mix the direct sound and effect sound immediately before the
output jack
Turn the Direct signal field ON step 6, and set the Wet/Dry field to 100/0 (effect
sound= 100%). Use these settings when you want an effect such as reverb or delay to
be shared by two or more parts.
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Mix page
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