Akai MPC X User Manual page 138

When viewing the track channel strip while using an audio track:
The first field defines the input source of the external audio signal, which you can set
to a pair of inputs (Input 1,2–3,4 in Standalone Mode, Input 1,2–31,32 in Controller
Mode) or a single input (Input 1–4 in Standalone Mode, Input 1–32 in Controller
Mode).
The second field shows where the track is routed, which you can change: Out
1,2–7,8, Out 1–8 or Sub 1–8 in Standalone Mode (depending on the hardware
used); and Out 1,2–31,32 or Out 1–32 in Controller Mode.
Note: When set to a mono channel, the left and right channels are summed post-
pan knob. If the pan knob is set to the center position, the left and right channels
will be summed and padded. If the pan knob is set to the maximum left or right
positions, only the respective channel will be sent to the output.
The Inserts field shows any enabled or disabled effects for that track. Tap the
area under Inserts to open a window where you can load, change, and enable or
disable the effects.
Tap Solo or Mute to solo or mute the track (respectively). Alternatively, press Solo
or Mute under the LED meters (MPC X).
To change the audio track's automation, tap the track automation button to
toggle between the two states. Alternatively, press Read/Write (MPC X, MPC Key
61) or Automation (MPC Key 37).
When set to Read (R), the audio track will read automation data but will not
record any additional automation over it. (Think of this as a protective feature
to prevent accidental changes to your automation while recording.)
When set to Write (W), the audio track can record automation. (If you have
any Q-Link knobs assigned to automatable parameters, make sure not to
touch any accidentally while you are recording.)
Hold Shift and tap the track automation button to disable audio track
automation. Alternatively, press Shift+Read/Write (MPC X, MPC Key 61) or
Shift+Automation (MPC Key 37). When off, the audio track will ignore automation
data. If you have already recorded or entered automation, tapping this will switch
between Read (R) and Write (W) only, but you can override this and turn it off by
pressing and holding Shift while pressing or tapping the button.
Important: If you have already recorded automation and turn it off, the track will
still use the effect and its parameter values at the point where you turned it off.
Tip: You can quickly set all programs and audio tracks to the same automation by
tapping the global automation button in the upper-right corner of the screen. See
General Features > Automation
Tap the Monitor button to change the monitor behavior for the track.
Adjust the pan knob or level slider to change the panning or level of the track.
The green level meter next to the slider shows the track's current volume level in
dB.
To record-enable the track, tap the Record Arm button or press Rec Arm (MPC
X). When you begin audio recording, the audio signal will be recorded to this track.
Tip: You can select multiple tracks in the Track View by pressing and holding Shift
while tapping the Arm button to each track.
When viewing the main channel strip:
The first field shows the current main output as a stereo pair (which you can change).
The Inserts field shows any enabled or disabled effects for that pair of outputs.
Tap the area under Inserts to open a window where you can load, change, and
enable or disable the effects.
Tap Mute to mute the main output.
Adjust the pan knob or level slider to change the panning or level of the main
output. The green level meter next to the slider shows the outputs' current
volume level in dB.
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