Sampler - Akai MPC X 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 hardware
or to your computer's audio interface.
To open the Sampler, do either of the following:
•
Press Menu and then tap Sampler.
• Press Sampler (MPC X).
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 hardware.
3. Turn the 3/4 Rec Gain (MPC X) or Rec Vol (MPC Live, MPC Touch) 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/Locate to learn about this.
Pad Tap, or Pad Hold, all described
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