Sample Editing - Akai MPCX User Manual

Sample Editing

You may need to edit your newly recorded samples using Sample Edit Mode.
To enter Sample Edit Mode, press Sample Edit.
In Sample Edit Mode:
To switch between Trim Mode and Chop Mode, tap
the Trim/Chop tab at the bottom of the touchscreen. In
this example, use Trim Mode.
To set the sample's start point, use the first column
of Q-Link knobs (when the Screen Control Q-Link
button is selected) to adjust the start point with varying
degrees of resolution. Alternatively, tap and drag the S
marker in the waveform. You can also tap the Start
field and use the numeric keypad to enter a value (or
double-tap the Start field and use the numeric keypad
in the touchscreen).
To set the sample's end point, use the second column
of Q-Link knobs (when the Screen Control Q-Link
button is selected) to adjust the end point with varying
degrees of resolution. Alternatively, tap and drag the E
marker in the waveform. You can also tap the End field
and use the numeric keypad to enter a value (or double-
tap the End field and use the numeric keypad in the
touchscreen).
To hear your edits, press Pad 10 to play the sample
from the start point to the end point.
Let's apply some processing to the sample.
To open the Process Sample window, tap Process at the bottom of the touchscreen.
1. Use the data dial or –/+ buttons to select the desired
process in the Function field. Alternatively, tap
Function or double-tap the Function field, and then
tap the desired process. Let's select Pitch Shift to
change the overall pitch of your sample. This will
transpose the sample without affecting its length.
2. To set the pitch shift amount, tap and drag the knob
in the center of the window up or down. Alternatively,
use the data dial or –/+ buttons.
To make finer adjustments, double-tap the knob and
adjust the larger version that appears. Tap anywhere
else to return to the previous screen.
3. To confirm your selections, tap Do It.
To cancel the process, tap Cancel.
See Operation > Modes > Sample Edit Mode to learn more.
31