Akai MPC X User Manual page 253

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 on the
screen 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 on the screen to open a
large version of a pan knob.
Mute/Solo/Rec Arm
Tap this tab to cycle it through Mute, Solo, and Rec Arm functions.
When Mute is selected, mute tracks, programs, returns, submixes, or masters by doing any of the following:
• Turn or press the center cursor or Enter (MPC X) or the data dial (MPC Live, MPC Touch).
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Use the –/+ buttons.
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Tap the pad on the screen.
• Turn each of the Q-Link knobs to mute or unmute each of the pads.
When a track, program, return, submix, or master is muted, its M button will light red.
When Solo is selected, solo tracks, programs, returns, submixes, or masters by doing any of the following:
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Turn or press the center cursor or Enter (MPC X) or the data dial (MPC Live, MPC Touch).
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Use the –/+ buttons.
• Tap the pad on the screen.
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Turn each of the Q-Link knobs to solo or unsolo each of the pads.
When a track, program, return, submix, or master is soloed, its S button will light green while other tracks are
muted with their M buttons lit red.
The Solo tab is available for tracks and programs only.
When Rec Arm is selected, record-enable audio tracks by doing any of the following:
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Turn or press the center cursor or Enter (MPC X) or the data dial (MPC Live, MPC Touch).
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Use the –/+ buttons.
• Tap the pad on the screen. Press and hold Shift while tapping a pad on the screen to record-enable
multiple tracks at once.
• Turn each of the Q-Link knobs to record-arm or disarm each of the pads.
The Rec Arm tab is available for audio tracks only.
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