Channel Mixer - Akai MPC X User Manual

Channel Mixer

In the Channel (Track) Mixer, you can set levels, stereo panning, and other settings for your
tracks, programs, returns, submixes and main outputs.
To open the Channel Mixer, do either of the following:
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Press Menu, and then tap Channel Mixer.
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Press Ch. Mixer (MPC X), Track Mix (MPC One), or Mix (MPC Key 61, MPC Key 37).
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Press and hold Mode and press Pad 8 (MPC Studio).
The Channel Mixer works like an audio mixer with various settings for each channel, shown in a 4x4 array. Their
functionality is mostly identical. The name of the track, program, or channel is displayed at the top of each one.
Use the Mixer field at the top of the screen to select which mixer you want to view:
Programs, Returns, Submixes, or
The following controls and tabs are available for all of the mixers (or most of them, as indicated).
To select a channel, tap its corresponding pad on the screen. Alternatively, use the field in the upper-left corner.
To view more channels (while viewing tracks or programs), use the –/+ buttons at the top of the screen.
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
The automation button indicates the global automation state. This is shown in several modes. See
> Automation to learn about this.
Main Outputs. Each page has slight differences, described in each section.
to learn about this.
MIDI Tracks, Audio Tracks,
General Features
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