Making Basic Sound Edits - Akai MPC X User Manual

Making Basic Sound Edits

Let's make sure the samples are properly tuned and have good levels.
Press Menu, and then tap Program Edit to enter Program Edit Mode. Alternatively, press Prog Edit (MPC X, MPC
One), or Edit (MPC Key 61, MPC Key 37).
Press a pad to show its parameters on the screen.
To adjust its volume, tap and drag the Level knob up or down. Alternatively, use the data dial or –/+ buttons.
To make finer adjustments, double-tap the knob and adjust the larger version that appears. Tap anywhere else
to return to the previous screen.
To adjust its stereo panning, tap and drag the Pan knob up or down. Alternatively, use the data dial or –/+
buttons. To make finer adjustments, double-tap the knob and adjust the larger version that appears. Tap
anywhere else to return to the previous screen.
Adjust the level of each pad to suit your taste. We recommend spreading the panning of the bright sounds (e.g.,
cymbals, snare drum) a little. Additionally, you can tune the kick drum sound—tap the Samples tab so the second
square under it is lit, and then adjust the Semi and Fine knobs next to the sample name.
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