Mpc Software Overview - Akai MPC Renaissance Quick Start Manual

MPC SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

Menu
Browser
This is just a broad overview of the MPC software's features. Virtually all of the software elements can be
accessed and controlled by MPC Renaissance. Please also refer to the in-depth Reference Manual (in the
Help menu). The Reference Manual contains a quick tutorial on how to get started making a song so you can
use MPC's features right away – and more detailed information for experienced users.
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Menu: The software's menus.
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Tabs: Click these tabs to view the different parts of the software (e.g., Program Edit, Program Mixer,
Track Mixer, etc.).
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Browser: The software's file browser. From here, you can load files by clicking and dragging with your
mouse or by using the MPC Renaissance's controls.
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Workspace: The main area where you build and edit the different parts of your Project. Depending on
what tab is selected, the Workspace will show the Sequence Grid, the Track Grid, a Song, or a sample
waveform.
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Parameter Controls: This area below the Workspace contains the parameter controls for the current tab.
Depending on what tab is selected, this space can show the Q-Link knob parameters, the pads their
banks and samples, pad layers and their tuning, mixer controls for the Program or Tracks, etc.
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Time/Tempo: The current time and tempo information.
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Transport: Controls related to playback and recording, identical to the MPC Renaissance's transport
controls.
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Master Level: The software's master output level and volume meter. Note that this level is independent of
(and comes before) the MPC Renaissance's MAIN VOLUME knob.
Tabs
Parameter Controls
Time/Tempo Transport
Workspace
Master Level
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