Channel Mixer - Akai MPCX User Manual

Channel Mixer

In the Channel Mixer, you can set levels, stereo panning, and other settings for your tracks,
programs, returns, submixes (while using MPC X in Controller Mode), and masters.
To open the Channel Mixer, do either of the following:
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Press Ch. Mixer.
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Press Menu, and then tap Channel Mixer.
The Channel Mixer works like an audio mixer with various settings for each channel, shown in a 4x4 array. Their
functionality is mostly identical. The name of the track, program, or channel is displayed at the top of each one.
Use the Mixer field at the top of the touchscreen to select which mixer you want to view:
Tracks, Programs, Returns, Submixes, or Masters. Each page has slight differences, described in each section.
The following controls and tabs are available for all of the mixers (or most of them, as indicated).
To select a channel, tap its corresponding pad on the touchscreen. Alternatively, use the field in the upper-left corner.
To view more channels (while viewing tracks or programs), use the –/+ buttons at the top of the touchscreen.
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 automation button indicates the global automation state. This is shown in several modes. See
> Automation to learn about this.
Levels
When the Level tab is selected, use the data dial or –/+ buttons to adjust the velocity level or volume level of the
currently selected track, program, return, submix, or master.
The level sliders and meters in each pad show a visual representation of the level. Double-tap a pad in the
touchscreen to open a large version of the level slider and meter.
Panning
When the Pan tab is selected, use the data dial or –/+ buttons to adjust the panning of the currently selected
track, program, return, submix, or master.
The pan sliders in each pad show a visual representation of the level. Double-tap a pad in the touchscreen to
open a large version of a pan knob.
to learn about this.
MIDI Tracks, Audio
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