Sampler - Akai MPCX User Manual

Sampler

The Sampler lets you record audio samples to use in your projects.
Important: To record any audio, you need to connect an audio source to your MPC X or to
your computer's audio interface.
To open the Sampler, do either of the following:
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Press Sampler.
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Press Menu and then tap Sampler.
To set up the Sampler before recording:
1. Make sure to reduce the volume levels of your audio
source and speakers, headphones, and/or monitors
before you make any connections to avoid "pops" or
feedback.
2. Connect a synthesizer or other line-level audio source
to the input/inputs of your MPC X.
3. Turn the Rec Vol knob to set the input level while
playing your audio source. You should now see the
level in the meter. Make sure it does not exceed the
maximum level (the meter should not be "peaking"
constantly).
4. Set the recording controls as desired (described in this
chapter).
5. Tap the Arm button to record-arm the Sampler.
You can use the Sampler to record using four different methods: Sample, Slice,
later in this chapter. The following controls are present regardless of which method you use.
The time counter in the upper-right corner the current playhead position. This is shown in most of the modes. See
General Features > Time Counter
The upper-left Input Source field defines whether you are going to record an external
audio signal (Input 1,2, Input 3,4, or one of Input 1–4) or an internal signal from within
MPC X (Resample L, Resample R, or Resample L+R).
Resampling does not require an audio connection because the source is within MPC X
and is therefore recorded without any loss in audio quality. You can, for example, use
Resample to record two or more samples by pressing the corresponding pads
simultaneously.
Use the second upper-left Mono/Stereo field to choose whether your recorded samples
will be monaural (Mono) or binaural (Stereo).
The Inserts field shows any enabled or disabled effects for the Sampler. Tap the area under
Inserts to open a window where you can load, change, and enable or disable the effects.
Important: These effects are applied to the audio as you record it. This means that the
effects cannot be "removed" from the sound later. Learn more about how effects work
in General Features >
to learn about this.
Effects.
Pad Tap, or Pad Hold, all described
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