Akai MPCX User Manual page 61

Keygroups
You can load up to four insert effects to each keygroup. You can do this in Main Mode, the Pad Mixer, or Program
Edit Mode.
Important: When using keygroup insert effects, they will be applied to that keygroup only. Keep this in mind if you
load insert effects to multiple keygroups with overlapping note ranges—the effects will overlap in that range as well.
To load a keygroup insert effect in Main Mode:
1. When the MIDI tab is selected (in the lower-left corner),
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
eye icon below the Project field to show it.
3. Tap the single-pad icon at the top of the channel strip.
The channel strip will now show settings for the current
keygroup.
4. Press a pad to select its corresponding keygroup, or tap
it in the touchscreen. Alternatively, use the Keygroup
field at the top of the channel strip.
Important: Remember that the effect will be applied to
that keygroup only.
5. Tap the area under Inserts, and then use the screen that
appears to load or edit effects.
To load a keygroup 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 a pad to select its corresponding keygroup, or tap
it in the touchscreen. Alternatively, use the Keygroup
field below the Program field.
Important: Remember that the effect will be applied to
that keygroup only.
3. Tap the area under Inserts, and then use the screen that
appears to load or edit effects. Alternatively, double-tap
the desired pad in the touchscreen. You could also
select one of the four Insert tabs at the bottom of the
touchscreen, and then use the data dial or –/+ buttons
to select an effect immediately.
To load a keygroup insert effect in Program Edit Mode:
1. While using the desired program, press the desired pad
to select its keygroup. Alternatively, use the Keygroup
field at the top of the touchscreen.
2. Tap the Effects tab in the lower-right corner, and use it
to load or edit effects.
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