Page 1: User Guide
User Guide English Manual Version 1.9...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Windows ............................14 ® ® OS X ............................15 Unlocking the MPC Software ......................16 MPC Hardware Overview ........................17 MPC Renaissance ..........................17 Top Panel ............................17 Front Panel ............................23 Rear Panel ............................23 MPC Studio ............................25...
Page 3 Step Sequencer ..........................42 Drum Loops and Chop Mode ......................43 Pad Muting and Track Muting ......................46 Sample Recording ........................... 48 Sample Editing ..........................49 Recording Automation with the Q-Link Knobs ................50 Using MPC as a Plugin ........................51...
Page 4 Operation (Software) ..........................52 General Features ..........................53 Adjusting the Controls ........................53 Program Types ..........................55 About Programs ............................. 55 Drum Programs .............................. 55 Keygroup Programs ............................57 Plugin Programs ............................. 59 MIDI Programs ............................... 63 Browsers............................64 File Browser ..............................64 Expansion Browser ............................
Page 5 Main Mode ............................112 Q-Link Section ..........................113 Program Mode ............................. 114 FX Mode ..............................116 Pad Bank Section .......................... 117 Sequence Section ......................... 118 Track Section..........................120 Drum Programs and Keygroup Programs ..................... 121 MIDI Programs ............................. 121 Plugin Programs ............................123 Program Channel Strip ........................
Page 6 Program Mixer Mode ........................150 Show/Hide Buttons ........................151 Routing ............................152 Levels ............................152 Pad (Drum Programs only) ......................153 Panning ............................153 Mute and Solo ..........................153 Automation (Program Channel strip only) ..................154 Effects ............................155 Insert Effects ..............................155 Send Effects ..............................
Page 7 Pad Bank Section .......................... 170 Next Sequence Section ......................... 171 Project Information ........................172 Sample Record Mode ........................173 Setting Up to Record with MPC Renaissance ................174 Waveform Display ......................... 175 Record Controls ..........................176 Threshold ..............................176 Record Arm ..............................176 Input Source ..............................
Page 8 Sample Edit Mode ..........................181 Waveform Display ......................... 183 Trim Mode ............................. 185 Edit Section..............................185 Pad Section ..............................187 Settings Section ............................188 Process Section ............................190 Project Information ............................192 Chop Mode ............................ 193 Edit Section..............................194 Pad Section ..............................196 Settings Section ............................
Page 9 Pad Mute Mode ..........................210 Pad Mute ............................211 Pad Group ............................. 213 Project Information ........................214 Track Mute Mode ..........................215 Track Mute............................. 216 Track Group ........................... 218 Project Information ........................219 Step Sequence Mode ........................220 Pad Section ........................... 221 MIDI Control Mode ..........................
Page 10 Appendix ..............................238 Keyboard Shortcuts .......................... 238 File Menu ............................239 Edit Menu ............................239 Time Correct Menu ........................240 Tools Menu ............................ 240 View Menu ............................. 241 Transport Controls......................... 241 Miscellaneous ..........................241 Effects and Parameters ........................242 Reverbs ............................242 Delays ............................
Page 11 Glossary ............................. 274 Trademarks and Licenses ........................ 280 Addendum for MPC v1.8 ........................281 Addendum for MPC v1.9 ........................354...
Page 12: Introduction
MPC Studio offers the most streamlined MPC experience yet. At under one-inch thin, with low-profile controls and a brushed aluminum body, it's made to move. MPC Studio merges real MPC pads, iconic workflow, and the same MPC software used by MPC Renaissance to give you a fully integrated portable production solution.
Page 13: About This User Guide
About This User Guide This manual was written to help you get familiar with the MPC hardware and software. For consistency and to help prevent confusion, the terminology throughout is based on the MPC parameter names. You will find the various terms explained in the Appendix >...
Page 14: Important Notes
Installation Before installing the MPC software, make sure your computer meets the system requirements described at akaipro.com. This applies whether you'll use MPC software as your host software or as a plugin. ® Windows From a DVD: Power on your computer and operating system, and insert the DVD into your DVD drive.
Page 15: Mac Os X
Double-click the file to extract it. Double-click the MPC installer icon. This launches a special installation program. Follow the on-screen instructions. Important: After installing the MPC software, you need to unlock the program on your computer. Please refer to Unlocking the MPC Software.
Page 16: Unlocking The Mpc Software
Unlocking the MPC Software Follow these steps to unlock the MPC software before using it. Connect your MPC hardware to a USB port on your computer. If you are using MPC Renaissance, connect it to a power source, too. Power on the MPC hardware.
Page 17: Mpc Hardware Overview
MPC Hardware Overview This chapter explains the features and functions of your MPC hardware: the MPC Renaissance or the Studio. MPC Renaissance Top Panel 43 44 11 11 2 2 2 2 2 20 21 22 23 25 26 13 14...
Page 18 Navigation and Data Entry Controls Display: This LCD shows all the information relevant to MPC Renaissance's current operation. Much of this information is also shown in the software. Use the Cursor Buttons to navigate through the display, and use the Data Dial, and -/+ buttons to adjust the currently selected setting/parameter.
Page 19 11. Pad Bank Buttons: These 4 buttons switch among Pad Banks A–H. Between these 8 banks with 16 pads per bank, you can access up to 128 MIDI events using the pads. 12. Pad Assign / Pad Copy: Press this button to assign a sample to a pad. In the display, the 4 x 4 grid that appears represents the 16 pads.
Page 20 Mode / View Controls 16. Shift: Hold this button down to access some buttons' secondary functions (indicated by orange writing). You can also double-press it to "latch" it for a few seconds. To unlatch it, press it once more or wait a few seconds for it to unlatch automatically. 17.
Page 21 27. Window / Full Screen: When this button is lit, it means the selected field in the display contains additional functions; press this button to access them. Use the Function Buttons, Cursor Buttons, and Data Dial or -/+ buttons to execute (or cancel) these additional functions. Hold Shift and press this button to switch between Full Screen and Half Screen Modes in the software.
Page 22 39. << / >> (Start / End): Use these buttons to move the audio pointer left/right, one bar at a time. Hold Locate and press one of these buttons to move the audio pointer to the start or end of the Sequence Grid.
Page 23: Front Panel
USB Hub Outputs: You can connect additional USB devices (controllers, hard drives, etc.) to these powered, high-speed USB 2.0 ports. In addition to being an audio interface, these ports allow MPC Renaissance to function as a powered USB hub when it is powered on.
Page 24 Stereo Out: Connect these 1/4" TRS outputs to your speaker system (not included). The signal sent out of these outputs is the main mix. In the MPC software, you can set what is routed to these outputs in the Program Mixer tab, by selecting 1,2 as the Out for one pad or multiple pads.
Page 25: Mpc Studio
MPC Studio Top Panel 16 16 16 17 19 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 33 34 35 36 37 43 45 44 44 41 42 40 38 39...
Page 26 Power and I/O Computer USB Port: Use the included USB cable to connect this high-retention-force USB port to an available USB port on your computer. This connection allows MPC Studio to send/receive MIDI and audio data to/from the MPC software.
Page 27 Pad and Q-Link Knob Controls 12. Q-Link Knobs: Use these touch-sensitive knobs to adjust various parameters and settings. The knobs can control one column of parameters at a time. Use the Scroll Knob above them to change which column or row of parameters they currently control. In modes where the display shows a "4 x 4"...
Page 28 17. Pad Assign / Pad Copy: Press this button to assign a sample to a pad. In the display, the 4 x 4 grid that appears represents the 16 pads. Use the Cursor Buttons to navigate through the grid, and use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to select a Program (when the Program field is highlighted) or a sample (when a pad is highlighted).
Page 29 23. Browser / Save: Press this button to view the File Browser in the display. Hold down Shift and press this button to save the current Project (including its samples, Programs, Sequences, and Songs). 24. Prog Edit / Q-Link: Press this button to enter Program Edit Mode in the display and software. Hold down Shift and press this button to assign a parameter to a Q-Link Knob, use the Cursor Buttons to select the desired Q-Link Knob, then use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to select the desired parameter.
Page 30 34. Sequence / Folder 2: Press this button to view only Sequence files in the File Browser. Hold down Shift and press this button to select the File Browser's Folder 2 shortcut. 35. Program / Folder 3: Press this button to view only Program files in the File Browser. Hold down Shift and press this button to select the File Browser's Folder 3 shortcut.
Page 31: Quick Start / Tutorial
Q-Link Knobs to adjust parameters, you can use the Scroll Knob (above the Q-Link Knobs) to move through the different columns. On the following pages we will create a short song to show you important aspects of using the MPC software in conjunction with the MPC hardware. Let's get started!
Page 32: Creating A Drum Kit
Creating a Drum Kit Let's start by making a simple drum kit. The Browser display of the MPC hardware. Hardware: Press the Browser button and use Cursor Buttons to navigate to where your drum sounds are located: • Use the Up or Down Cursor Buttons to move through a list •...
Page 33: Recording A Drum Sequence
Recording a Drum Sequence Let's record a drum Sequence. Hardware: Press the Rec button to activate Record Mode. To start the actual recording, press the Play button. The pre-count will count one measure before the software starts to record. We recommend recording only one sound (pad) at a time, especially if you are not familiar with playing on the pads.
Page 34: Organizing Samples And Editing Note Events
Organizing Samples and Editing Note Events We recommend naming and editing your files before recording any further. Let's use the software, which is easier for editing. The collection of drum samples you loaded earlier (and their respective pad assignments) are arranged in a Program.
Page 35 In the grid, you can see your recorded note events. Click and drag a note to move it to a different position. By default, you can position notes only by quantization values, defined by the Time Correct value. You can change the value by clicking the Time Correct drop-down menu. We recommend working with 8 or 16 values.
Page 36: Making Basic Sound Edits
Making Basic Sound Edits Let's make sure the samples are properly tuned and have good levels. Hardware: Press the Prog Mix button to enter Program Mixer Mode. Press the F1 button (Level) to control the volume for each pad. You can use the hardware's Q-Link Knobs as well as the corresponding faders in the software.
Page 37: Recording A Bass Track
Recording a Bass Track Let's try recording a bass line. Unlike a drum kit, it's important to be able to play and record a bass sound chromatically, so this will be slightly different than setting up the drum kit. Adding a bass line over the drum part means we need to add a new Track. A Track is simply a layer of a Sequence;...
Page 38 Tip: On your MPC hardware, press the Pad Bank D button to switch to Pad Bank D and press Pad 13. You should hear the bass sample played back with its original pitch. You can use the other pads to play your sample chromatically.
Page 39 Let's record that bass line now. Prepare your recording as described earlier, and record some bass notes. You can edit your recording just like we've done earlier.
Page 40 Once you've recorded it, let's tweak it a bit in the Filter section of the Program Edit menu. For this, let's use the MPC hardware. Hardware: Press Prog Edit to enter Program Edit Mode, and press F4 (Flt Env) to enter the Filter page.
Page 41: Creating A Song
Creating a Song This section explains how to make a Song out of your Sequences. Before starting, make sure that you have recorded some Sequences (which we described earlier in this chapter)! Click the Song tab to open Song Mode. Each of the Sequences you've created in this Project is assigned to a pad.
Page 42: Other Features Explained
This chapter describes various advanced features. These sections explain how to perform these operations by using mostly the MPC hardware, but all of them are also possible in the software. For a fuller explanation of these features, please refer to their corresponding sections in the...
Page 43: Drum Loops And Chop Mode
Use the Data Dial to select the loaded drum loop. You can scroll through all loaded samples seen the top of your MPC hardware display. Press F1 (Chop) to enter the Chop Mode where the drum loop will be cut into slices.
Page 44 Hardware: Now, let's create a new Program containing all of these slices as individual samples. It will also automatically create corresponding note events to play back these slices sequentially. Press F5 (Convert) to enter the Convert Slices page. Use the Cursor Buttons to select the following parameters and use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons select the value indicated as follows: Convert to Sliced Samples, Crop Samples to On, Create New Program to On, Create Events to On, and Program to the same Program the original drum loop was from.
Page 45 You can also edit the note events of the drum loop slices—enter Main Mode to do this. A new Track with the note events playing their corresponding slices has been automatically created. Click the T Correct drop-down menu to use Time Correct to quantize the note events so they fall on exact, even time intervals.
Page 46: Pad Muting And Track Muting
Pad Mute Mode and Track Mute Mode let you silence different pads and Tracks to see what the Sequence sounds like without those samples or parts. The Pad Mute display of the MPC hardware. Hardware: Select your basic drum Track.
Page 47 You can also mute entire Tracks by using the similar Track Mute function. The Track Mute display of the MPC hardware. Hardware: Press the Track Mute button to enter Track Mute Mode. Press Play to play the Sequence. Mute a Track by pressing the corresponding pad once. The muted pad will be lit red. You can mute multiple pads at the same time.
Page 48: Sample Recording
Sample Recording This section describes recording new samples of your own, which you can use in your Projects. Important: To record any audio, you need to connect an audio source to your MPC Renaissance or to your computer's audio interface.
Page 49: Sample Editing
Use Q-Link Knobs Q2, Q6, Q10, or Q14, to define a suitable end point for your sample. To hear your edits, press Pad A15 to play the sample from the new start point to the new end point. The Process Sample display of the MPC hardware. Let's apply some transformations to the sample.
Page 50: Recording Automation With The Q-Link Knobs
On the Program Channel strip, click the Automation button (curve icon, under the Mute button) until it turns red and has a W. Record the automation using your MPC hardware: Hardware: Press the Overdub button to arm your automation recording. Press Play to start it.
Page 51: Using Mpc As A Plugin
Using MPC as a Plugin If you're working with other audio software, you can use the MPC software as an instrument plugin (VST, AU, RTAS, or AAX format) within your host software. The MPC plugin offers the same features and...
Page 52: Operation (Software)
This chapter explains the complete features and functions of the MPC software. Important: When using the MPC software as a plugin, its features and functions are very similar to how it is described in this chapter but with some notable differences, discussed in the Operation (Plugin) chapter.
Page 53: General Features
If you hold down your keyboard's Shift key while doing this, you can increase the resolution. The MPC software uses the following types of control elements: Knobs To set a value, click the knob, hold the mouse button, and drag the knob up and down.
Page 54 Switches Switches are represented by "LEDs." If a function is active, its LED will be lit red. To activate a function, click it. Any other LEDs in its set will be automatically deactivated. Buttons Click a button to activate or deactivate its function. Buttons are red when they are activated.
Page 55: Program Types
MIDI keyboard or the MPC hardware pads). Two other kinds of Programs use MIDI data only: Plugin Programs and MIDI Programs. This section covers how to create each Program type.
Page 56 F6 (Open) to load it. The sample is now "placed" on that pad. The Browser display of the MPC hardware. Hardware: Press the Prog Edit button, and then press F1 (Master). With the Q9, Q5, and Q1 Q-Link Knobs, you can assign additional samples to the selected pad.
Page 57: Keygroup Programs
Keygroup Programs To create a Keygroup Program in the software: Click the Main Mode tab to enter Main Mode. In the Track Section, click the Type drop-down menu and select Keygroup. If the Project does not contain a Keygroup Program yet, a new Keygroup Program will automatically be added to the Project.
Page 58 In the software, click the Program Edit tab. With the Sample drop-down menus for Layer 2 to Layer 4, you can assign up to four samples (loaded into the Project Information beforehand) to create velocity layers or make other layer-dependent adjustments. Hardware: Press the Prog Edit button.
Page 59: Plugin Programs
Plugin Programs A Plugin Program lets you send your Tracks' MIDI data to a loaded plugin. This lets you set multiple Tracks to use the same plugin instead of loading an instance of a plugin on every Track (which can be cumbersome and CPU-intensive).
Page 60 F5 (Select) to confirm or F4 (Close) to cancel. You can also press F2 (AutoSel) to load each preset immediately as you select it. Selecting the Plg field in the Main Mode of the MPC hardware display. Preset selection for Plugin Programs in the MPC hardware display.
Page 61 To adjust the volume and panning of a Track using the Plugin Program, click the Track Mixer tab to enter Track Mixer Mode, and adjust that Track's volume slider or pan knob, respectively. (If the Track channel strips are not shown, click the Show Tracks icon on the left edge of the window.) By default, the volume and pan values will initially appear as ?, indicating the Program is not sending any volume or pan changes.
Page 62 Tracks in Track Mixer Mode in the MPC hardware display. Programs in Track Mixer Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 63: Midi Programs
MIDI Programs To create a MIDI Program: Click the Main Mode tab to enter Main Mode. In the Track Section, click the Type drop-down menu and select Midi. If the Project does not contain a MIDI Program yet, a new MIDI Program will automatically be added to the Project.
Page 64: Browsers
Browsers File Browser The File Browser lets you navigate through your computer's internal and external hard disks to load samples, Sequences, Songs, etc. Using filter buttons and user-definable folders, you can easily adapt the File Browser to your preferred workflow. You can also preview (audition) your samples before loading them and set the preview volume.
Page 65 Once a location is selected, you can select any file with the Data Dial, the -/+ buttons or the Cursor Buttons. • Use the left and right Cursor Buttons to enter or exit a folder. • Press the F6 button (Load) to load a sample on the selected pad. The Browser display of the MPC hardware.
Page 66 Use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to adjust the value. You can also use the numeric buttons to enter a desired value and confirm it by pressing Enter. Adjusting the Audition Volume in the MPC hardware display. In the software, click the Auto Preview button to activate or deactivate the automatic preview function.
Page 67: Expansion Browser
Expansion Browser In the software, the Expansion browser contains any available MPC Expansions you have installed. To view the Expansion Browser, click the Expansion button, click the Expansion button located below the File Browser. To return to to the traditional File Browser, click it again.
Page 68 F4 (Close) to cancel. You can also press F2 (AutoSel) to load each preset immediately as you select it. Selecting the Plg field in the Main Mode of the MPC hardware display. Preset selection for Plugin Programs in the MPC hardware display.
Page 69: Mode Tab Section
Mode Tab Section The Mode Tab Section contains tabs that let you switch between the software modes as well as further control for selecting Programs, Sequences, Songs, etc. depending on the selected mode tab on the left. This section is always visible. The different modes are described in detail in the following sections of this chapter.
Page 70 Depending on the selected mode, some Mode Tab Section menus and functions can change: Click the Program drop-down menu to select one of your Programs in the currently loaded Project. A Project can hold up to 128 Programs. The Program drop-down menu is available only when Program Edit or Program Mixer tab is selected.
Page 71 Click the Global Automation button to switch Automation for all Programs between Off, Read (R), and Write (W). • Set this to Off to set all Programs to ignore automation data. If you have already recorded or entered automation, clicking the button will switch between Read (R) and Write (W) only, but you can override this and set it to Off by pressing and holding Shift on your computer keyboard while clicking the button.
Page 72 Hardware: Press the Shift + Window / Full Screen buttons to switch between Split View and Full-Screen View. The top LED next to the MPC logo is the MIDI In LED. It will light up to indicate the software is receiving MIDI messages from your connected MPC hardware.
Page 73: Transport Section
Tip: If the CPU meter is very high, software response may slow down. Triple-clicking the Stop button (in this Transport Section or on your MPC hardware) will send a "MIDI panic" message. This will halt all messages the software is currently sending, and you can resume normal operation.
Page 74 The bar and tempo display shows the actual position in bars, beats, and ticks. Hardware: To navigate to a particular position in a Sequence, you can use the < / > buttons to move one step at a time within a bar, or use the << / >> buttons to move one bar at a time.
Page 75 Note: The transport controls can be found on the MPC hardware as well as in the software, so the descriptions below apply to both. Click the Rec button to put the software in Record Mode. The button's LED will light up red indicate the Record process is armed.
Page 76 Level controls the software's master output level. MPC Renaissance users: The software's Level knob controls the volume level of the audio before the MPC Renaissance's Main Volume dial. The audio will then be sent out of the Stereo Outs on the rear panel.
Page 77: Grid View
Grid View The grid is where you record, program, and edit your Sequences and arrange your Songs. The grid is visible in Main Mode, Program Edit Mode, Program Mixer Mode, Pad Mute Mode, and Step Sequencer Mode. Furthermore, the grid has two different appearances, depending on the selected Program type; Drum Programs appear one way while Keygroup Programs, MIDI Programs, and Plugin Programs appear another way.
Page 78 For Drum Programs, the left column shows you all available pads in a vertical view with their corresponding data. For Keygroup Programs, Plugin Programs, and MIDI Programs, the left column shows a vertical "piano roll" keyboard. Use the vertical window scroll bar right of the grid windows to move up and down. Under the scroll bar is a slider that can adjust the "vertical zoom."...
Page 79 +D (Mac OS X). The selected note events will be automatically copied and pasted, starting from the step just after the last selected note event. When Hitting Pads Select Events is selected, you can press a pad on your MPC hardware to select all events on that pad in the currently shown Sequence.
Page 80 In the upper-right corner of the Grid View, there are some menus and parameters you can adjust: • Click the Track drop-down menu to select one of the Tracks to view in the grid. • Click and drag the Total Bars field up or down to change the selected Track's length. The default setting is 2 bars.
Page 81 Across the top of the grid is a blue strip that indicates where you are in the Sequence: • The number in the upper half is the bar number. • The number in the lower half (of the first beat of the first bar) is the time signature. To change the time signature, double-click in the measure bar and enter the desired signature in the drop-down window.
Page 82: Entering And Editing Note Events
Press the pads to record note events in the Sequence. Press the Stop button when you're finished recording. Tip: Whenever possible, we recommend recording note events with your MPC hardware's pads, which are velocity- and pressure-sensitive, providing a faster and more intuitive recording process.
Page 83 (Ctrl+V [Windows] or +V [Mac OS X]). Tip: Press your MPC hardware's 16 Level button to activate/deactivate 16 Level. When activated, the last pad that was pressed will be temporarily copied to all 16 pads. The pads will now output the same note number as the initial pad, but a selectable parameter will be fixed at values that increase as the pad numbers increase (e.g., Pad 1 is the minimum, Pad 16 is the maximum), regardless of how hard you...
Page 84 Use the velocity lane to edit note events' velocities. Click a note event in the grid or place the mouse over its velocity bar in the lane. A small round handle will appear at the top of the velocity bar. Click and drag the round handle up or down to change the velocity.
Page 85: Recording Automation
If the desired parameter is Track-related, skip to the next step. Track-related parameters include: Track Channel Strip controls, MIDI CC messages, Track mutes, pad mutes, the 16-Level feature (on the MPC hardware), Aftertouch messages, Pitchbend messages, Channel Pressure messages, Program Change messages, and parameters shown in the Main Mode's Q-Link section's Param menu when set to Prg and Change is set to Note On.
Page 86 Overdub function; otherwise, this new recording will overwrite any data previously recorded to that Track. Move the corresponding MPC hardware control(s) during the recording process (depending on the parameter(s) you are automating, the control(s) may include the Data Dial, -/+ buttons, and/or the Q-Link Knobs).
Page 87 With the Q-Link Knob still selected, use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to select a parameter you want to automate. Optional: If you want to record automation for multiple parameters simultaneously, repeat the instructions in Step 3 for each additional parameter. The Program Q-Link Edit window of the MPC hardware display.
Page 88: Manually Entering And Editing Automation
Manually Entering and Editing Automation In the software, follow these steps to manually enter or edit automation in Grid View: Tip: You can manually enter or edit automation regardless of the setting of the Automation button on the Program Channel strip. If you want to manually enter or edit automation for a pad in a Drum Program, select the pad whose automation you want to enter or edit.
Page 89: List View
List View In List View, you can perform the same operations as in Grid View but with a different interface/workflow. List View is visible in Main Mode, Program Edit Mode, Program Mixer Mode, Pad Mute Mode, and Step Sequencer Mode. If you are not already in List View, enter it by doing any of the following: •...
Page 90 Window when any List View field is selected and use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to select Off or Scroll. List View in the MPC hardware display. To show or hide specific parameter columns, right-click one of the parameter names, and select the parameter column to show or hide.
Page 91: Entering And Editing Events
In the upper-right corner of the List View, there are some menus and parameters you can adjust: • Click the Track drop-down menu to select one of the Tracks to view in the grid. • Click and drag the Total Bars field up or down to change the selected Track's length. The default setting is 2 bars.
Page 92 Press F4 (Do It) to confirm or F3 (Close) to cancel the operation. Edit options in List View in the MPC hardware display. Edit the velocity of a note event by clicking and dragging its Velocity value left or right.
Page 93 To edit a specific event, double-click it, and a small window will appear with a combination of the following options, depending on the Type: • Time: The position of the event in bars, beats, and ticks (identical notation to the clock in the Transport Section), each in a different field.
Page 94: Entering Automation
You can enter automation regardless of the setting of the Automation button on the Program Channel strip. Hardware: To manually enter automation in List View, follow the same process (for your MPC hardware) described in Entering and Editing Events above, but instead of selecting Note as the Type, select Program Automation, Program Mixer, or Track Automation, and select Parameter you want to automate.
Page 95: Software Menus
Software Menus Some of the software's menu items let you access features that cannot be accessed with the MPC hardware. Important: • The software menu organization differs between Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. • When loaded as plugin, the Menu button is the arrow icon located to the left of the Main Mode tab.
Page 96 Export lets you export your Project or Sequence data in various formats: a single Project Archive file, MPC formats, a standard MIDI file, or as an audio mixdown file. Select the desired option from the sub- menu.
Page 97 • As Audio Mixdown exports the Sequence or Song as an audio file (if you are in Song Mode, this will affect the entire Song; if you are in any other mode, this will affect the current Sequence only). You can also access this command by pressing Ctrl+Shift+E (Windows) or +Shift+E (Mac OS X) on your computer keyboard.
Page 98: Edit Menu
Exit closes the software. If you have not saved any changes made to a currently open project, it will prompt you to do so before quitting. Mac OS X users: The Exit command is named Quit MPC and located in the MPC menu. Edit Menu Undo undoes the last action you performed.
Page 99 Paste lets you to paste the contents of the clipboard at the position marker's current location. Select All selects all note events in the current Sequence and Track. Deselect All deselects all note events in the current Sequence and Track. Sequence provides options related to editing the current Sequence: •...
Page 100 Click the corresponding tab on the left to select it (e.g., MIDI or Sequencer). Click the OK button to close the Preferences window. Preferences will be automatically saved. Mac OS X users: Preferences is located in the MPC menu. •...
Page 101 Hardware: When the MPC hardware is connected and powered on, the available ports as well as the MPC public port are displayed. o Midi Mapping: Click each drop-down menu to define the Midi Out Port A to D. Here, you can select the MIDI output your Sequencer data is routed to.
Page 102 Tip: You can "bypass" or ignore the template by opening the MPC software while holding down your computer's Shift key. This will open an empty Project instead of your selected Auto Load file.
Page 103 Record Pad Aftertouch Events: If this option is enabled, pad aftertouch data (from MPC hardware's pressure-sensitive pads) can be recorded. Place Events recorded during Count-In at start-point: If this option is enabled, pressing a pad during the recording's pre-count will record that note event at the start of the recording.
Page 104 MIDI Clock or MIDI Time Code (MTC) to the individual ports of the MPC hardware or any connected MIDI interface. Make sure to check the port(s) over which you want to send this information.
Page 105 Tap Tempo: Click this drop-down menu to set how many times you have to press your MPC hardware's Tap Tempo button until the new tempo is recognized. Filter 'All Notes Off' CC: Check this box to filter out All Notes Off data. If you have connected another device to your MPC hardware's MIDI In, checking this box will cause the software to ignore "All Notes Off"...
Page 106: Metronome Menu
Vintage Mode: Click this drop-down menu to select an audio quality emulation for the software's audio output. The software can emulate the particular sonic qualities of, for example, the MPC3000 or MPC60, or of course no emulation (None). Sampling Bit Depth: Click this drop-down menu to set the bit depth of the audio recorded from a sample.
Page 107: Time Correct Menu
All note events or to just the Selected ones. When Range is selected, you can define the bars as well as the pads or keys that will be quantized. The selection is done on the MPC hardware.
Page 108 Lengths: Click this to open the Time Correct Note Lengths window. Its fields are identical to the Time Correct Settings windows described above but with the addition of a Type drop-down menu. Click the Type drop-down menu and select one of the following options: •...
Page 109: Tools Menu
Tools Menu Delete Unused Samples deletes any samples not assigned to a pad from the Project. Important: The samples will be deleted immediately from the project. The software will not ask for confirmation or allow you to cancel, but you can undo this action (i.e., with the Undo command or hardware button), if needed.
Page 110: View Menu
You can also do this by clicking the List View button just below the Mode Tab (if you are currently in Grid View) or by pressing Shift+L on your computer keyboard. Minimize minimizes the MPC software window. Full Screen maximizes the MPC software window.
Page 111: Help Menu
Set Up MMC Control opens a PDF with instructions on how to allow your MPC hardware's transport buttons to send MMC (MIDI Machine Control) messages from the MPC plugin to your host software. This allows you to use your MPC hardware to control your host software's transport. This is available for certain host software applications only.
Page 112: Main Mode
On your computer keyboard, press Ctrl+1 (Windows) or +1 (Mac OS X). Hardware: Press the Main / Track button. Important: The MPC hardware cannot display as many parameters at the same time as the software. Some of the MPC hardware functions are located on different pages than in the software.
Page 113: Q-Link Section
(Values) displays the parameter value of each Q-Link Knob. Important: The MPC Renaissance has 16 Q-Link Knobs, allowing direct access to all 16 parameters, whereas the MPC Studio is equipped with 4 Q-Link Knobs which need to be assigned to the corresponding Q-Link Knob column or row...
Page 114: Program Mode
Click the Trig drop-down menu and select Min or Max. When you hold down the Q-Link Trigger button on your MPC hardware and touch the top of one the Q-Link Knobs, the corresponding parameters will jump to either its minimum (Min) or maximum (Max) value.
Page 115 o Qlink Pan controls the sample's panning position in the stereo field. o Level controls the sample's volume level. o Env Attack controls the attack time of the Amp Envelope. o Env Decay controls the decay time of the Amp Envelope. o Env Release controls the release time of the Amp Envelope o Send 1 to 4 controls the corresponding FX send levels for the selected pad.
Page 116: Fx Mode
Click the Trig drop-down menu and select Min or Max. When you hold down the Q-Link Trigger button on your MPC hardware and touch the top of one the Q-Link Knobs, the corresponding parameters will jump to either its minimum (Min) or maximum (Max) value.
Page 117: Pad Bank Section
Pad Bank Section The Pad Bank section lets you select a pad to edit (16 pads across eight banks). In the software, click the desired pad to select it. To select a different bank, use the Bank buttons above the pads to specify a bank from A to H.
Page 118: Sequence Section
Sequence Section The Sequence section gives you an overview of parameters relevant to the current Sequence. In the software, click the Sequence drop-down menu and select a Sequence or click the  icon in the lower-right corner of the drop-down menu and select an unused Sequence from the list that appears.
Page 119 Click the BPM field to set the desired tempo in beats per minute. Hardware: Use the Cursor Buttons to select the Bpm field, and use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to set the desired tempo in BPM (beats per minute). Click the Swing field to change the groove of your Sequence.
Page 120: Track Section
Track Section The Track section gives you an overview of various parameters regarding the selected Track. In the software, click the Track drop-down menu and select the desired Track. Hardware: Use the Cursor Buttons to select the Trk field, and use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to select the desired Track.
Page 121: Drum Programs And Keygroup Programs
Drum Programs and Keygroup Programs Click the Program drop-down menu to select which Program you want to use. To create a new Program, click the + icon next to the drop-down menu. MIDI Programs When the Track's Program Type is set to Midi, the Track Section will look slightly different from other Programs: Click the Port drop-down menu and select the desired MIDI port.
Page 122 • Set the Bank MSB (Most Significant Byte) and Bank LSB (Least Significant Byte) message from 0 to 127 or to Off. Press F4 (Close) to close the window. The Program Change window in the display of the MPC hardware.
Page 123: Plugin Programs
Plugin Programs When the Track's Program Type is set to Plugin, the Track Section will look slightly different from other Programs: If your Project already contains the desired plugin, click the Program drop-down menu to select it. In the window that appears, you can click checkboxes to re-order your list of plugins: Sort by type or Sort by manufacturer.
Page 124: Program Channel Strip
Program Channel Strip The channel strip for the Program lets you use mixer controls directly from Main Mode. This is the same as the Program Channel strip shown on the right-most side of the window in Program Mixer Mode. Tip: See Effects >...
Page 125 • Automation: Click the Automation button on Program Channel strip to switch its Automation between Off, Read (R), and Write (W). When set to Off, the Program will ignore automation data. If you have already recorded or entered automation, clicking the button will switch between Read (R) and Write (W) only, but you can override this and set it to Off by pressing and holding Shift on your computer keyboard while clicking the button.
Page 126: Project Information
Project Information The Project Information shows the Project name as well as all Programs and samples loaded into the software's current project. You can simply drag and drop a sample from the Project Information onto any pad to assign it. How a sample can be played and edited depends on the Program.
Page 127 The Programs list displays all available Programs in the Project. Click the arrow next to it to expand or collapse the list. Next to each Program in the list, an icon will indicate whether it is a Drum Program, Keygroup Program, MIDI Program, or Plugin Program (for Plugin Programs, the plugin name is in grey on the right side of the column).
Page 128 The Sequences list displays all available Sequences in the Project. Click the arrow next to it to expand or collapse the list. Under each Sequence is a list of Tracks used in that Sequence. Next to each Track, an icon will indicate whether it uses a Drum Program, Keygroup Program, MIDI Program, or Plugin Program (for Plugin Programs, the plugin name is in grey on the right side of the column).
Page 129: Program Edit Mode
General Features > Program Types. MPC Renaissance users: All parameters of Program Edit Mode are arranged in a grid of up to 16 parameters. These parameters correspond to the 16 Q-Link Knobs of the MPC Renaissance. The "4 x 4" grid lets you adjust the parameters shown in MPC Renaissance's display, quickly and intuitively.
Page 130 In the software, click the pad row in the grid in Program Edit Mode. • In the software, click the pad in the Edit Zones area, under the Edit Layers section. • On your MPC hardware, press the desired pad.
Page 131: Master Section
Master Section In the Master Section, you can set the playback mode and tuning for the overall Program. Mode sets the playback mode for the Program's pads. In Mono Mode, only one pad will sound at a time. If a pad is played while another (or the same one) is still playing its sample(s), the new pad will immediately mute all other currently playing pads in that Program.
Page 132 Click the Automation button to switch the Program's Automation between Off, Read (R), and Write (W). • When set to Off, the Program will ignore automation data. If you have already recorded or entered automation, clicking the button will switch between Read (R) and Write (W) only, but you can override this and set it to Off by pressing and holding Shift on your computer keyboard while clicking the button.
Page 133: Simultaneous Play Section (Drum Programs Only)
Simultaneous Play Section (Drum Programs Only) The Simultaneous Play section lets you set up to four pads that can be triggered by pressing one pad only. Use this function to trigger a stack of sounds (e.g., layered bass drums). Hardware: To select the pads for Simultaneous Play, press the F1 button (Master).
Page 134: Keygroup Play Modes Section (Keygroup Programs Only)
Keygroup Play Modes Section (Keygroup Programs Only) Here, you can set the behavior for each pad's samples in a Keygroup Program. Mute Groups let you assign the selected pad to one of the 32 available groups. When pads assigned to the same Mute Group receive MIDI notes, the last pad played will silence all other pads in that Mute Group.
Page 135: Key Group Section (Keygroup Program Only)
Pad D13. • In a Keygroup Program, you can also use the pads on your MPC hardware to play samples assigned to Keygroups. The 128 pads (A01 to H16) correspond to MIDI notes from from note number 0 to 127, allowing you to easily play a melody with a single sample over a wide range.
Page 136 Note Range lets you restrict the key range used for a sample's playback. Only notes with a key number higher or equal (Lo) or lower and equal (Hi) to the selected value will trigger a sound. The settings for Lo and Hi are also shown in the virtual keyboard in the Edit Layers section.
Page 137: Edit Layers Section
Edit Layers Section Each pad can trigger up to four samples, which are assigned in four individual layers. Each layer has separate parameters for Sample, Semi, Fine, Level, Velocity. Keygroup Programs also have a Root Note parameter. Note: For easier recognition, Drum Program controls are colored in blue while Keygroup Programs are colored in red.
Page 138 • On your MPC hardware, press the F3 button and changed the displayed values with the Data Dial or -/+ buttons. A range from 0 to 127 lets the layer respond to the entire velocity range which is input from the respective pad while, for example, a range from 100 to 127 lets the layer respond only to higher velocity levels.
Page 139 The virtual keyboard (available for Keygroup Programs only) shows the Note Range, which can be set in the Key Group section. You can also drag the left or right range with your computer mouse. Click the red bar above the virtual keyboard to set the overall key range for the selected Keygroups. No.
Page 140 In the software, you can select pads directly in Program Edit Mode by clicking with your computer mouse. On your MPC hardware, you can select pads by striking them.
Page 141: Filter Section
Filter Section The Filter Type drop-down menu lets you select a filter for the selected pad. Appendix > Glossary > Filter for an explanation of the available filter types. Cutoff controls the cutoff frequency for low-pass and high-pass filter types or the center frequency for band-pass and band-stop filter types.
Page 142 • V>Atk (Velocity  Attack) sets how much velocity is needed (for a triggered pad or key) to modulate the Attack phase for the Amp envelope. • V>Env (Velocity  Envelope) enables velocity information to control the amount of the filter envelope's effect on the cutoff frequency.
Page 143: Anatomy Of An Envelope
Anatomy of an Envelope An envelope creates a variable control signal. It can be used, for instance, to modulate the filter settings of a sound over a given period of time. For Drum Programs, the software offers two envelope types comprised of separately controllable parameters.
Page 144: Pad Play Modes Section (Drum Programs Only)
Pad Play Modes Section (Drum Programs Only) Here, you can set the behavior for each pad's samples in a Drum Program. Mute Groups let you assign the selected pad to one of the 32 available groups. When pads assigned to the same Mute Group receive MIDI notes, the last pad played will silence all other pads in that Mute Group.
Page 145: Velocity Sensitivity Section
Velocity Sensitivity Section Here, you can set how much velocity affects various sound parameters: Pitch, Filter Envelope Attack (Atk), Amplifier (Amp) and Panning (Pan). When you press a pad softly, only minimal modulation is applied. When you press it harder, the modulation amount also gets stronger depending on the setting of the corresponding dial.
Page 146: Lfo Section
LFO Section A low-frequency oscillator (LFO) generates a periodic waveform with an adjustable frequency and shape which can be used for modulation purposes. Wave sets the LFO waveform. Click the drop-down menu and select one of the following: • Triangle (best suited for smooth modulations) •...
Page 147: Controller Mod Section (Keygroup Program Only)
Controller Mod Section (Keygroup Program Only) The Controller Mod section determines the influence of additional play controllers on various sound parameters. Important: To use these parameters, make sure that a connected MIDI device can send pitch bend messages as well as aftertouch and modulation wheel data.
Page 148: Insert Effects Section
You can select up to four insert effects for each pad or keygroup or for the entire Program. You can use various effects included in your MPC software as well as other VST and AU plugins installed on your computer.
Page 149: Pad/Keygroup Audio Route Section
Click the drop-down menu, and select any one of the following outputs: Program, Submix 1 to 8, or Out 1,2 to Out 31,32. MPC Renaissance users: Out 1,2 are routed to the Stereo Out jacks. Out 3,4 are routed to the Assignable Mix Out jacks.
Page 150: Program Mixer Mode
Program Mixer Mode In Program Mixer Mode, you can set a Program's levels, stereo panning, routing, and effects. For Drum Programs, this mode has a channel strip for each individual pad (of 128). For Keygroup Programs, this mode has a channel strip for each individual Keygroup (up to 128). For MIDI Programs and Plugin Programs, this mode has no channel strips.
Page 151: Show/Hide Buttons
Program Mixer Mode works like a regular audio mixer and offers various settings for each channel. All channels' functionality is identical. If a sample has been assigned to a pad, its name is displayed below the channel fader. The channel strip on the right-most side of this area is the Program Channel strip (if visible). It works the same way as described in Main Mode >...
Page 152: Routing
Use the Cursor Buttons to select a pad. You can use the Pad Bank buttons to select different sets of 16 channels. Use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to select the desired output. (MPC Renaissance users: Out 1,2 are routed to the Stereo Out jacks. Out 3,4 are routed to the Assignable Mix Out jacks.) Levels In the software, click the channel fader and drag it up or down to set the level.
Page 153: Pad (Drum Programs Only)
Pad (Drum Programs only) In the software, click a pad below the channel fader to trigger the corresponding pad. Hardware: To trigger a pad's sample(s), press the corresponding pad. Tip: You can load a sample onto a pad by dragging the file onto it. Panning In the software, click the channel's Pan knob and drag it up or down to set the position.
Page 154: Automation (Program Channel Strip Only)
Automation (Program Channel strip only) You can click the Automation button on Program Channel strip to switch its Automation between Off, Read (R), and Write (W). (If the Program Channel strip is not shown, click the downward arrow icon to the left of the pad channel strips.) •...
Page 155: Effects
You can select up to four insert effects for each pad or keygroup or for the entire Program. You can use various effects included in your MPC software as well as other VST and AU plugins installed on your computer.
Page 156: Track Mixer Mode
Track Mixer Mode In Track Mixer Mode, you can set the levels, stereo panning, and effects for each Track. To enter Track Mixer Mode in the software, do one of the following: • Click the Track Mixer Mode tab in the Mode Tab Section of the software window. •...
Page 157: Show/Hide Buttons
The upper half of the window shows narrow versions of the Tracks in that Sequence. They are for visual reference only and are not editable. The lower half of the window can contain two kinds of channel faders: • Tracks, to the right of the grey Tracks separator (if Tracks are shown). Their functions are described in the following sections of this chapter.
Page 158: Program Assignment
Program Assignment To select a Track's Program: Click the downward arrow () of the drop-down menu above the Track's Pan knob. Select the Program you want this Track to use. The software will use this Program to play the events in this Track.
Page 159: Levels
Press the F1 button (Level) and use the corresponding Q-Link Knobs for editing. You can use the Pad Bank buttons to select different sets of 16 Programs. The Level tab's Tracks view in the Track Mixer Mode in the display of the MPC hardware.
Page 160 The Level tab's Programs view in the Track Mixer Mode in the display of the MPC hardware. Important: When the Mixer field is set to Tracks while recording automation, you can record automation for the level and pan for the currently selected Track only, not all 16 Tracks shown.
Page 161: Panning
Panning In the software, click the Track's Pan knob and drag it up or down to set the position. You can also set the panning of each Program within Track Mixer Mode by clicking and dragging a Pan knob for a Program Channel strip. (If the Program Channel strips are not shown, click the plug icon to the left of the Track channel strips or in the upper-left corner of the grid.) Hardware: To set the panning for a Track:...
Page 162: Mute And Solo
Mute and Solo In the software, click the Track's Mute button (M) to mute it. Hardware: To mute a channel, press F3 (Mute) and touch the top of the corresponding Q-Link Knob to toggle between "mute" and "mute off." You can use the Pad Bank buttons to select different sets of 16 Tracks.
Page 163: Automation (Program Channel Strips Only)
Automation (Program Channel strips only) You can click the Automation button on a Program Channel strip to switch its Automation between Off, Read (R), and Write (W). (If the Program Channel strips are not shown, click the plug icon to the left of the Track channel strips or in the upper-left corner of the grid.) •...
Page 164: Effects
Because you can view Program Channel strips in Track Mixer Mode, you can select up to four insert effects for each Program, just as you could in Program Mixer Mode. You can use various effects included in your MPC software as well as other VST and AU plugins installed on your computer.
Page 165: Master Effects
Master mix. (If the Master Effects section is not shown, click the downward arrow icon to the left of the Track channel strips.) Tip: For a list of all available MPC software effects and their parameters, please see Appendix > Effects and Parameters.
Page 166: Track View Mode
Track View Mode Track View Mode gives you an overview of the Tracks of each Sequence. Use this mode to edit Tracks and Sequences simultaneously. Tip: Use Track View Mode to switch quickly between Tracks in a Sequence. This allows for a faster editing workflow.
Page 167 The upper half of the window shows narrow versions of the Tracks in that Sequence. They are for visual reference only and are not editable. The lower half of the window shows either the standard Grid View (as described in General Features >...
Page 168: Next Sequence Mode
Next Sequence Mode Next Sequence Mode lets you trigger different Sequences simply by playing the pads. This is useful for live performances, letting you change a Song's structure in real time. To enter Next Sequence Mode in the software, do one of the following: •...
Page 169: Triggering Sequences
Triggering Sequences During playback, select a Sequence to play next simply by pressing the corresponding pad. The number and name of the selected Sequence will be displayed in the timeline in the upper half of the window. Use the controls in the Pad Bank Section and Next Sequence Section to change or repeat Sequences in real time.
Page 170: Pad Bank Section
Sequence ends. The pad that will play next will flash green. If no other Sequence is selected, the software will repeat the current Sequence indefinitely. The Next Sequence section in the display of the MPC hardware.
Page 171: Next Sequence Section
Press F3 (Next Bar) to change the Sequence at the beginning of the next bar. This lets you select the next Sequence without having to press a pad or button in perfect time. The Next Sequence section in the display of the MPC hardware.
Page 172: Project Information
When playback is stopped, this section gives you the following options: • Copy to Song opens a drop-down menu to select a Song the Sequence playlist is copied to. To read more about Song Mode, please see the Song Mode chapter.
Page 173: Sample Record Mode
Waveform Display (which shows the waveform of a sample after the recording process) and the Record Controls. Important: To record audio, you need to connect an audio source to your MPC Renaissance or to your computer's audio interface.
Page 174: Setting Up To Record With Mpc Renaissance
"pops" or feedback. Connect your audio source (e.g., a microphone, instrument, etc.) to the Mic In jacks of your MPC Renaissance. If a connected microphone requires phantom power, make sure the Phantom Power switch is set to On.
Page 175: Waveform Display
Waveform Display The Waveform Display shows the entire waveform of your recorded sample with a timeline at the top. While this is just for reference during in Sample Record Mode, it is the focus of Sample Edit Mode. Please see the Sample Edit Mode chapter to learn about editing your recorded samples.
Page 176: Record Controls
Record Controls The Record Controls offer all the relevant controls for recording. Threshold In Record Mode, the software automatically starts recording when the level of the incoming source exceeds the Threshold (Thresh). If you set the threshold too high, the recording may not start when you play the input source, or the start of the material you wanted to record may be missing.
Page 177: Input Source
Data Dial or -/+ buttons to switch it to On. Important: Make sure the Direct Monitoring, Input Monitoring, etc. control of your audio interface or MPC Renaissance is set appropriately so you can hear the incoming signal rather than just the signal from your computer.
Page 178: Sample Rec And Sample Stop
Sample Rec and Sample Stop Important: To use the Assign to Pad function to assign the new sample directly to a pad after recording, select the desired Track and Program before starting to record. Click Sample Rec to record-arm the software, or click Sample Stop to stop the recording process.
Page 179: Direct Record
Hardware: When the recording is finished, the MPC hardware's display will show new options. Use the Cursor Buttons to select a field, and use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to change the setting: • Track: Select a Track to assign the sample to.
Page 180: Project Information
Play. To save the sample, click Keep. Hardware: When the recording is finished, the MPC hardware's display will show new options. Use the Cursor Buttons to select a field, and use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to change the setting: •...
Page 181: Sample Edit Mode
Sample Edit Mode Sample Edit Mode lets you edit samples using various functions. To enter Sample Edit Mode in the software, do one of the following: • Click the Sample Edit Mode tab in the Mode Tab Section of the software window. •...
Page 183: Waveform Display
Waveform Display The Waveform Display is divided into two sections: • The top of the display shows an overview of the entire sample waveform. A shaded rectangle outlines the currently shown part of the sample. • The main part of the display shows the "active" section of the sample waveform. Use the scroll bar under the waveform to move through it.
Page 184 In the main Waveform Display, a start point and end point are marked by green lines. These two points define the portion of the sample data which will be played. Click and drag either of these lines to move it. The most recently moved line will be red instead of green. Click the sample timeline to switch between Time (in seconds and milliseconds) and Samples.
Page 185: Trim Mode
Trim Mode Edit Section The Edit section contains controls to edit samples and to select between Chop Mode or Trim Mode. Hardware: Use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to select a sample for editing. The selected sample name is shown at the top of your display. In the software, click the Edit Sample drop-down menu and select the desired sample.
Page 186 Hardware: • To zoom in and out of the waveform, do one of the following: • Press and hold Shift and use the left and right Cursor Buttons. • Use Q-Link Knob Q4. • Use Q-Link Knob Q8 to scroll the Waveform Display. •...
Page 187: Pad Section
Pad Section You can use the pads to play certain parts of the selected sample, regardless of the selected Pad Bank. Trigger the following playback options by pressing the corresponding pad: • Play Loop (Pad 13) plays the sample repeatedly from the loop point to the end point.
Page 188: Settings Section
Enter. The Sample Edit section in the display of the MPC hardware. In the software, you can activate the loop and samples options by clicking the corresponding button: •...
Page 189 Hardware: • Press F4 (Loop) to activate the loop function, which will repeat the part of the sample between the loop point and the end point. • Press F3 (0 Snap) to activate the snap-to-zero function. For easier sample editing, the software will "force"...
Page 190: Process Section
Function field. Some options have some additional parameters—use the Cursor Buttons to select them and the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to adjust them. To execute a selected option, press F5 (Do It), or cancel your changes by pressing F4 (Cancel). The Process Sample display for Pitch Shift of the MPC hardware.
Page 191 The following sample editing options are available: • Discard deletes parts of the sample before the start point and after the end point. • Delete deletes the part of the sample between the start point and end point and closes the gap between them.
Page 192: Project Information
• Pitch Shift changes the pitch of the sample without changing its length. This lets you set the sample's pitch to your Sequence without affecting the sample's tempo or duration. You can adjust it up to 12 semitones, up or down. Keep in mind that the audio quality may decrease at more extreme settings.
Page 193: Chop Mode
Chop Mode The Chop section describes several functions unique to Chop Mode, in contrast to Trim Mode. In Chop Mode, the sample will be divided into multiple regions called slices. There are three different ways to use this function: • Region divides a sample into several regions of equal length.
Page 194: Edit Section
Edit Section The Edit section contains controls to edit samples and to select between Chop Mode or Trim Mode. Hardware: Use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to select a sample for editing. The selected sample name is shown at the top of your display.
Page 195 Hardware: Press F1 (Chop) to enter Chop Mode. • Use Q-Link Knobs Q13, Q9, Q5, or Q1 to adjust the start point of the sample. The smaller the Q- Link Knob number, the more precise the adjustment of the start point. •...
Page 196: Pad Section
Pad Section When Audition in the Settings section is deactivated, trigger the following playback options by pressing the corresponding pad: • Play Loop (Pad 13) plays the sample from the loop point to the end point repeatedly. • Play All (Pad 16) plays the whole sample regardless of any editings.
Page 197: Settings Section
Settings Section In the software, the Settings section lets you edit various parameters affecting the start point and end point of your sample's slices: • Snap to Zero activates the snap-to-zero function. For easier sample editing, the software will "force" you to place a start point or end point only at "zero-crossings."...
Page 198 Use the Cursor Buttons to select the One Shot / Note On field, and then use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to set it to One Shot or Note On. The Sample Edit section in the display of the MPC hardware.
Page 199: Chop To Section
Chop To Section The Chop To section determines the slicing process. You can select between three slicing modes: • Threshold uses an adjustable detection algorithm that derives the number of regions created from the volume levels present in the sample. Click and drag the Threshold field up or down to set the threshold level.
Page 200: Process Section
Process Section The Process section gives you various editing options for the selected sample. In the software, click the desired sample editing option (described below). A new window will open (which may have some additional parameters). To execute a selected option, click Do It, or cancel your changes by clicking Cancel.
Page 201 • Fade Out sets a fade-out between the start point and end point of the sample. The following types are available: o Linear fades the audio out with a linear curve—a straight line between the start and end. o Log fades the audio out with a logarithmic curve—quickly rising at the start and flattening out towards the end.
Page 202 Assign Slice assigns a single slice to a selected pad. Click Pad and select the desired pad. If Crop Samples is activated, each slice results in a new sample. Click Program to specify a Program to which you want to add the assigned slice.
Page 203: Project Information
Data Dial or -/+ buttons to adjust them. To execute a selected option, press F5 (Do It), or cancel your changes by pressing F4 (Cancel). The Process Sample display for Pitch Shift of the MPC hardware. Project Information This is identical to the Project Information in Main Mode.
Page 204: Song Mode
Song Mode Song Mode lets you arrange Sequences in a specific order and/or repetition to create songs. You can edit the structure of a Song during playback for easy, on-the-fly composing. A Project can contain up to 32 Songs, each consisting of up to 999 "steps," each of which can have an assigned Sequence as well as the number of times that Sequence will repeat.
Page 205: Sequence Playlist
Sequence Playlist The Sequence Playlist Section (to the left of the pads in the software) is the list of the steps of a Sequence. Each step in a Song has: • an assigned Sequence • the tempo of the Sequence •...
Page 206 Use the Cursor Buttons to select the Now field, and use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to change the current position of the audio pointer in the Song. The arrow (>) in the Step column indicates the current step in the Song. Song Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 207: Pad Bank Section
Pad Bank Section In the Pad Bank section, all Sequences are assigned to a pad. Unused empty Sequences are marked (unused). You can use the Pad Bank buttons to show the Sequences assigned to pads in other banks. You can easily click and drag Sequences from this section and drop them onto the Sequence playlist.
Page 208: Edit Step Section
Edit Step Section The Edit Step section contains controls to add or delete steps from the Song. Click Insert Step to insert the selected Sequence (indicated by the lit pad in the Pad Bank section) in the Sequence Playlist. Hardware: Press F6 (Insert) to insert a Sequence under the selected one.
Page 209: Step Section
Press F3 (Next) to jump to the next Sequence at the end of the current Sequence. These buttons can be also used in conjunction with Hold to get the MPC out of a Hold Sequence. Tip: To learn more about creating Songs, please see Quick Start / Tutorial >...
Page 210: Pad Mute Mode
Pad Mute Mode Pad Mute Mode lets you easily mute pads within a Program or set Mute Groups for each pad. To enter Pad Mute Mode in the software, do one of the following: • Click the Pad Mute Mode tab in the Mode Tab Section of the software window. •...
Page 211: Pad Mute
Pad Mute You can mute or unmute individual sounds (on a single Track) in real time by pressing the pads. This is useful if you want to hear a Track without a particular sound or if you want to isolate specific sounds or combinations of sounds.
Page 212 Muted pads are lit red; unmuted pads are lit yellow. Unused pads do not show a sample name. • Press F4 (Time Div) and use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to edit the Time Correct value. Press F5 (T.C.) to activate or deactivate Time Correct. The Pad Mute section in the display of the MPC hardware.
Page 213: Pad Group
Pad Group The Pad Group feature extends the concept of Pad Mutes: you can mute or unmute multiple pads (on a single Track) by pressing one pad that you have assigned to a Mute Group. This is useful if you want to hear a Track without a particular group of sounds or if you want to isolate specific sounds in various combinations.
Page 214: Project Information
Press F4 (Time Div) and use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to edit the Time Correct value. Press F5 (T.C.) to activate or deactivate Time Correct. The Pad Group section in the display of the MPC hardware. Project Information This is identical to the Project Information in Main Mode.
Page 215: Track Mute Mode
Track Mute Mode Track Mute Mode lets you easily mute Tracks within a Sequence or set Track Mute Groups to use with the pads. To enter Track Mute Mode in the software, do one of the following: • Click the Track Mute Mode tab in the Mode Tab Section of the software window. •...
Page 216: Track Mute
Track Mute You can mute or unmute individual Tracks in real time by pressing the pads. This is useful if you want to hear a Sequence without a particular Track (e.g., muting your keyboard Track to focus on the bass) or if you want to isolate specific sounds or combinations of sounds that are separated by Track.
Page 217 Press F6 (Solo) to solo the selected pad. • Press F4 (Time Div) and use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to edit the Time Correct value. Press F5 (T.C.) to activate or deactivate Time Correct. The Track Mute section in the display of the MPC hardware.
Page 218: Track Group
Track Group The Track Group feature extends the concept of Track Mutes: you can mute or unmute multiple Tracks simultaneously by pressing one pad that you have assigned to a Track Group. This is useful if you want to hear a Sequence without a particular group of Tracks or if you want to isolate specific Tracks in various combinations.
Page 219: Project Information
Press F4 (Time Div) and use the Data Dial or -/+ buttons to edit the Time Correct value. Press F5 (T.C.) to activate or deactivate Time Correct. The Track Group section in the display of the MPC hardware. Project Information This is identical to the Project Information in Main Mode.
Page 220: Step Sequence Mode
Step Sequence Mode Step Sequence Mode lets you create or edit Sequences by using the pads as "step buttons," simulating the experience of a traditional step-sequencer-style drum machine. To enter Step Sequence Mode in the software, do one of the following: •...
Page 221: Pad Section
Pad Section The pad section lets you quickly create and delete note events as "steps" by using the pads of your MPC hardware or MPC software. Tip: Step Sequence Mode is useful for programming drums, emulating the step recording of drums with drum machines in the 1980s.
Page 222 Press an unlit pad to enter a note event at that step. The pad will light up with a color corresponding to its velocity. • Click a lit pad to delete the note event from that step. The pad will be unlit. Working with Step Sequence Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 223: Midi Control Mode
This custom "control map" will then work whenever you are in MIDI Control Mode. This is useful when using MPC as a plugin: you can use MIDI Control Mode to use your MPC hardware to control your host software, and then switch back to any other mode to control the MPC plugin.
Page 224 To edit a control: Select it by doing one of the following: • clicking it in the software • pressing or moving it on your hardware In the Edit panel on the left side of the software window, set that controls' parameters to your preference.
Page 225 When set to On, you can touch the Q-Link Knob to send a Note On message to the software (this is how your MPC hardware normally works). When set to Off, the Q-Link Knob will not send any Note On messages; it will only send CC messages when you turn it.
Page 226: Effects
Effects The MPC software offers various effects that you can apply to the pads, Programs, and Master mix, using both insert and send effects. This chapter can help you get a good overall understanding of how the software's effects work.
Page 227: Insert Effects
Insert Effects Pad/Keygroup Insert Effects You can apply, edit, or remove up to four pad/keygroup insert effects. The instructions for doing this depend on which mode you are in: Program Edit Mode Program Mixer Mode. Important: When using keygroup insert effects, they will be applied to the entire Keygroup Program. This is because a Keygroup Program uses the same sound across all pads, as opposed to Drum Programs where each pad can have its own insert effect.
Page 228 To load a pad/keygroup insert effect in Program Mixer Mode: In the software, click the Program Mixer tab in the Mode Tab Section. If the Route button above the desired pad is not already selected, click it. Also, if the Inserts button is set to Off, click it so it changes to On. In one of the four Inserts slots of the channel strip, click the downward arrow ().
Page 229: Program Insert Effects
Program Insert Effects You can apply, edit, or remove up to four Program insert effects. The instructions for doing this depend on which mode you are in: Main Mode, Program Edit Mode, Program Mixer Mode, Track Mixer Mode, or Step Sequence Mode.
Page 230 To load a Program insert effect in Program Edit Mode: In the software, click the Program Edit tab in the Mode Tab Section. If the Program Inserts button is set to Off, click it so it changes to In one of the four Program Inserts slots, click the downward arrow ().
Page 231 To load a Program insert effect in Track Mixer Mode: In the software, click the Track Mixer tab in the Mode Tab Section. If the Program Channel strips (in the lower section) are not shown, click the plug icon (on the left edge or at the top of the window) to show them. If the Insert button above the desired Program Channel strip is not already selected, click it.
Page 232: Send Effects
Send Effects You can send pads and Programs through up to four send effects. You must load the send effects in Track Mixer Mode first. After that, do either or both of the following: • set the pad's send level in Program Mixer Mode.
Page 233 To set the send effect level for a pad: In the software, click the Program Mixer tab in the Mode Tab Section. If the Send button above the desired pad's channel strip is not already selected, click it. Click and drag the knob that corresponds to the send effect up or down to set the send level.
Page 234 To set the send effect level for a Program in Main Mode or Step Sequence Mode: In the software, click the Main Mode tab or Step Sequence tab in the Mode Tab Section. If the Send button above the Program Channel strip (in the center of the lower section) is not already selected, click it.
Page 235 To set the send effect level for a Program in Track Mixer Mode: In the software, click the Track Mixer tab in the Mode Tab Section. If the Program Channel strips (in the lower section) are not shown, click the plug icon (on the left edge or at the top of the window) to show them.
Page 236: Master Effects
Master Effects You can load, edit, or remove up to four Master effects. To load a Master effect: In the software, click the Track Mixer tab in the Mode Tab Section. In one of the four slots of the Master FX column, click the downward arrow (). Select an effect from the menu that appears.
Page 237: Operation (Plugin)
Differences Between Plugin and Standalone Usage Saving: Make sure to save your work in the MPC software plugin as well as saving all of your work in your host application. For ease of use, we recommend saving your host application projects and their associated MPC projects in the same folder.
Page 238: Appendix
Appendix Keyboard Shortcuts You can use the following computer keyboard shortcuts for the MPC software. Important: When running MPC as a plugin in Ableton Live 9 or Steinberg Cubase, all keyboard shortcuts need to be combined with Alt. Function Control...
Page 239: File Menu
File Menu Function Command Keys Command Keys (Windows) (Mac OS X) +N Ctrl+N New Project +Shift+N New From Template Ctrl+Shift+N +S Ctrl+S Save Project +Shift+S Save Project As Ctrl+Shift+S Edit Menu Function Command Keys Command Keys (Windows) (Mac OS X) +Z Ctrl+Z Undo...
Page 240: Time Correct Menu
Time Correct Menu Function Command Keys Command Keys (Windows) (Mac OS X) +K Ctrl+K Apply Time Correction +Shift+K Open Time Correct Ctrl+Shift+K Time Division: 1/4 Time Division: 1/4T Time Division: 1/8 Time Division: 1/8T Time Division: 1/16 Time Division: 1/16T Time Division: 1/32 Time Division: 1/32T Time Division: 1/64...
Page 241: View Menu
View Menu Function Command Keys Command Keys (Windows) (Mac OS X) +1 Ctrl+1 Main Mode +2 Ctrl+2 Program Edit Mode +3 Ctrl+3 Program Mixer Mode +4 Track Mixer Mode Ctrl+4 +5 Track View Mode Ctrl+5 +6 Next Sequence Mode Ctrl+6 +7 Sample Record Mode Ctrl+7...
Page 242: Effects And Parameters
Effects and Parameters This chapter lists the available effects in the software. To learn more about how effects work in the software, please see the Effects chapter. Note: Some of these effects have a "sync" version (e.g., Flanger Sync, Autopan Sync, etc.) whose rates will be affected by the current tempo.
Page 243 Reverb Medium This is a spatial effect, designed to emulate a medium room. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Pre-Delay 1–100 Early Reflection 0–100 Density 0–100 Diffuse 0–100 Decay 0–100 Lo-Cut 0–100 Hi-Cut 0–100 Reverb Large This is a spatial effect, designed to emulate the sound of a large hall.
Page 244 Reverb Large 2 This is a less CPU-intensive spatial effect, emulating the sound of a large hall. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Pre-Delay 1–100 Early Reflection 0–100 Density 0–100 Diffuse 0–100 Decay 0–100 Lo-Cut 0–100 Hi-Cut 0–100...
Page 245 Reverb In Gate This is a hall reverb with an additional control. The reverb effect is cut off when the input drops below the level set in the Gate In parameter. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Pre-Delay 1–100...
Page 246 Reverb Out Gate This is a hall reverb that has an additional control. The reverb effect is cut off when the output drops below the level set in the Gate Out parameter. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Pre-Delay...
Page 247: Delays
Delays Delays the original signal for a specified period of time and plays it back over an adjustable period of time. Options: Delay Mono, Delay Mono Sync, Delay Stereo, Delay Sync (Stereo), Delay Delay Delay Analog, Delay Analog Sync, Delay Tape Sync, Delay Ping Pong, and...
Page 248 Delay Stereo Stereo Delay operates similarly to Mono Delay but in true stereo. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Time 2–2000 ms Feedback 0–100 Damping 0–100 Delay Sync (Stereo) Stereo Delay operates similarly to Mono Delay but in true stereo. Parameter Value Range Default Value...
Page 249 Delay LP LP Delay is identical to the Mono Delay, but it uses a resonant low-pass filter in the delay line. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Time 2–2000 ms Feedback 0–100 Cutoff 0–100 Resonance 0–100 Delay HP HP Delay is identical to the Mono Delay, but it uses a resonant high-pass filter in the delay line.
Page 250 Delay Analog Analog Delay is similar to Mono Delay, except that it's designed to sound like an analog "bucket brigade"-style delay. This delay has a unique character to it that gives a warmer sound by adding subtle inaccuracies in phase and timing. Parameter Value Range Default Value...
Page 251 Delay Tape Sync Tape Delay emulates a delay system using an analog tape loop and a series of tape heads to produce an echo effect. This delay type yields a very distinct echo sound often heard in reggae and dub-style music. Parameter Value Range Default Value...
Page 252 Delay Multi-Tap This delay is a mono delay which has three delay generators with independently adjustable delay times and stereo position. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Time 1 2–2000 ms Time 2 2–2000 ms Time 3 2–2000 ms Feedback...
Page 253: Flangers
Flangers A flanger is a modulated delay to emulate the sound created when running two analog tape machines in parallel with a slight time disalignment. Slow Rate settings can produce a "whooshing" jet engine sound, while faster rates result in more of a "warble." Options: Flanger Flanger...
Page 254: Chorus
Chorus A chorus effect uses an LFO to modulate the pitch and a delay of the input signal, which are then added to the dry signal. In small amounts, this creates the illusion of multiple voices playing at once. Turn up the Feedback and Depth for more pronounced "shimmering"...
Page 255: Autopans
Autopans This effect uses an LFO to move the incoming signal back and forth across the stereo field, creating a rotary effect. Options: Autopan Autopan Sync. Autopan Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Rate 0–100 Autopan Sync Parameter Value Range...
Page 256: Tremolos
Tremolos This effect uses an LFO to increase and decrease the volume of the signal. Depending on the LFO shape, this can produce a smooth wave effect (sine wave) or a stuttering "on-off" effect (square wave). Options: Tremolo Tremolo Sync. Tremolo Parameter Value Range...
Page 257: Phasers
Phasers The phaser is a classic effect, created by multiple ganged all-pass filters to create "notches," or sharp spikes, in the frequency spectrum. The frequencies of these all-pass filters are usually modulated by an LFO to create a sweeping sound. Options: Phaser Phaser...
Page 258: Hp (High-Pass) Filters
HP (High-Pass) Filters Options: Filter, HP Filter Sweep, HP Filter Sync, and HP Shelving Filter. HP Filter This effect is a static filter without modulation. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Frequency 10–19999 Hz 1500 Resonance 0–100 HP Filter Sweep This effect is a high-pass filter with its cutoff frequency modulated by an LFO.
Page 259 HP Filter Sync This effect is a high-pass filter with its cutoff frequency modulated by an LFO. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Low Frequency 0–100 High Frequency 0–100 Resonance 0–100 Rate 8 bars – 1/32 HP Shelving Filter This filter differs from the standard filter type, as it attenuates all frequencies after the cutoff point equally.
Page 260: Lp (Low-Pass) Filters
LP (Low-Pass) Filters Options: Filter, LP Filter Sweep, LP Filter Sync, and LP Shelving Filter. LP Filter This effect is a static filter without modulation. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Frequency 10–19999 Hz 1500 Resonance 0–100 LP Filter Sweep This effect is a low-pass filter with its cutoff frequency modulated by an LFO.
Page 261 LP Filter Sync This effect is a low-pass filter with its cutoff frequency modulated by an LFO. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Low Frequency 0–100 High Frequency 0–100 Resonance 0–100 Rate 8 bars – 1/32 LP Shelving Filter This filter differs from the standard filter type, as it attenuates all frequencies after the cutoff point equally.
Page 262: Parametric Eqs
Parametric EQs Options: PEQ 2-Band, 2-Shelf 4-Band. PEQ 2-Band, 2-Shelf This effect is a combination of one two-band parametric equalizer and two shelving filters. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Low Frequency 22–1000 Hz Frequency 1 82–3900 Hz Frequency 2 220–10000 Hz 2200...
Page 263 PEQ 4-Band This effect is a powerful four-band parametric equalizer with four independent EQ ranges. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Low Frequency 22–1000 Hz Frequency 1 82–3900 Hz Frequency 2 220–10000 Hz 2200 High Frequency 560–19999 Hz 5600 0–100 0–100...
Page 264: Distortions
Distortions Options: Distortion Amp, Distortion Fuzz, Distortion Grimey, Distortion Overdrive, and Distortion Custom. Distortion Amp This effect is designed to reproduce the sound of a tube amplifier at high volumes. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Drive 0–100 Tone...
Page 265 Distortion Grimey This is a unique distortion effect that distorts a frequency range in a selectable band. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Drive 0–100 Grime 0–100 Center 0–100 Width 0–100 Resonance 0–100 Output 0–100 Distortion Overdrive This distortion is designed to sound like a mildly distorting amplifier at medium volumes.
Page 266 Distortion Custom This effect is a highly customized distortion, capable of a wide range of useable sounds. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Drive 0–100 +Soft 5–75 +Clip 5–50 –Soft 5–75 –Clip 5–50 -18.0 – 18.0 dB -18.0 –...
Page 267: Compressors
Compressors A compressor is an effect that changes the dynamic range of a signal by automatically reducing its gain. Options: Compressor Master, Compressor Opto, Compressor VCA, and Compressor Vintage. Compressor Master This is the most transparent compressor, able to perform substantial volume adjustments without artifacts.
Page 268 Compressor Opto The Opto Compressor is modeled after a vintage compressor type using an optical circuit to control the volume reduction of the input signal. These compressors are usually associated with soft and unobtrusive attack and release characteristics. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet...
Page 269 Compressor VCA This compressor is more modern-sounding, with a slightly more transparent sound. A VCA Compressor tends to have quicker attack and release times than an Opto Compressor. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Input -6 –...
Page 270 Compressor Vintage This compressor has a sound similar to classic tube compressors, with their gentle yet pumping response and a dash of tube saturation. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) Input -6 – 18 dB Attack 0–100 Release...
Page 271: Bit Reducers
Bit Reducers Options: Decimator and Resampler. Decimator Decimator down-samples the incoming signal by removing bits from the digital signal. The difference between decimation and resampling is that Decimator does not use any filtering to mask or correct digital artifacts. The result is an effect ranging from mild to almost completely pure digital distortion, depending on the setting and the source material.
Page 272: Other
Other Options: Auto Wah, Frequency Shifter, and Transient Shaper. Auto Wah This effect is a low-pass filter modulated by an envelope that yields a classic funky "wah-wah"- like sound. The envelope is triggered by the incoming signal's amplitude. The amount of the envelope on the cutoff frequency is user-definable.
Page 273 Frequency Shifter A frequency shifter changes the frequencies of an input signal by a fixed amount and alters the relationship of the original harmonics. This can produce a chorus-like effect as well as very crazy artificial timbres. Parameter Value Range Default Value Q-Link Knob Number Dry/Wet...
Page 274: Glossary
Glossary A lot of the terms in this manual are based on the MPC parameter names. This glossary briefly explains many of the technical terms used throughout. The majority of contemporary keyboards are capable of generating aftertouch Aftertouch messages. On this type of keyboard, when you press harder on a key you are already holding down, a MIDI Aftertouch message is generated.
Page 275 MIDI messages enable you to manipulate the behavior of a sound generator to a Control Change significant degree. This message essentially consists of two components: (Controllers) • The controller number, which defines the parameter to be influenced. It can range from 0 to 127. •...
Page 276 LFO is an acronym for low-frequency oscillator. The LFO generates a periodic oscillation at a low frequency and features variable waveshapes. Similar to an envelope, an LFO can be used to modulate a sound-shaping component. MIDI MIDI stands for musical instrument digital interface. Developed in the early 1980s, MIDI enables interaction between various types of electronic music instruments from different manufacturers.
Page 277 A Program is a file that contains a list of all samples to be used, and settings for each sample (e.g., pad assignments, loop points, pitch tuning, effects, etc.) MPC's Program Edit Mode is where you can edit and assign samples. The software can have a total of 128 Programs in a Project.
Page 278 Samples in the software contain the dedicated root key information. This information will be created automatically during recording or importing. When you tap the pads on your MPC hardware, you can trigger sounds that we call Sample samples. Samples are digitized snippets of audio that can either be recorded using the recording function of your MPC software or loaded from the File Browser.
Page 279 Song The software has a special Song Mode that allows you to arrange different sections (verse, chorus, hook, etc.) in order to build a Song. Each Song can have up to 250 parts and the software can hold 20 Songs in its memory. This term describes the level of an envelope remaining constant after it has passed the Sustain Attack and Decay phases.
Page 280: Trademarks And Licenses
Trademarks and Licenses Akai Professional and MPC are trademarks of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AAX and RTAS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. ASIO, Cubase, and VST are trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
Page 281: Addendum For Mpc V1.8
Chop Mode (in Sample Edit Mode) and save your Project, those slice markers are saved into the Project's sample. You can use that sample in any other MPC Project and the sample will retain those slices.
Page 282 • Pad Slices: Pad slices are different from non-destructive chop slices. While editing a Drum Program in Program Edit Mode, a pad layer whose Slice menu is set to Pad has its own Pad Start point, Pad End point, and Pad Loop point (if activated) that are stored in the pad. This way, multiple pads can play different regions of the same sample.
Page 283: Table Of Contents: Addendum For Mpc V1.8
And a new Pad Perform Mode lets you easily use the pads (in a Keygroup Program) to play notes or chords within a musical scale or key. Please see the Table of Contents: Addendum for MPC v1.8 to learn more about the additions and improvements in 1.8.
Page 284 Table of Contents: Addendum for MPC v1.8 New Features in MPC v1.8........................286 General ............................... 286 Software Navigation ........................286 Hardware Display Navigation ......................287 Pad Keys ............................288 Project Preview ..........................289 Main Mode ............................290 Sequence and Track Options ......................290 Sequence and Track Editing ......................
Page 285 Trim Mode ............................. 318 Chop Mode ............................ 322 Program Mode ..........................338 Step Sequence Mode ........................339 Pad Select ............................. 339 Pad Perform Mode ..........................340 Effects ..............................343 Improvements in MPC v1.8........................345 Corrections for the MPC v1.7 User Guide .................... 346...
Page 286: New Features In Mpc V1.8
Ctrl (Windows) or  (Mac OS X) key and click the sample. You can now use your computer's cursor keys to move through the Project Information. You can now move the MPC software window by clicking and dragging any empty space in the Transport Section.
Page 287: Hardware Display Navigation
After pressing Shift+F4 (Send): First page of Send tab in the MPC hardware display. in Sample Edit Mode in the MPC hardware display. Hardware: Some screens of the display have a second bank of buttons at the bottom of the screen (corresponding to the Function Buttons).
Page 288: Pad Keys
Pad Keys Pad Keys now enables the use your computer keyboard to play the 16 pads of the current pad bank. To enable or disable Pad Keys, click the Tools menu and select Pad Keys. Alternatively, press Alt+Shift+W (Windows) or Option+Shift+W (Mac OS X). On a standard US/American computer keyboard, use the keys as follows: •...
Page 289: Project Preview
Project Preview You can now export a Sequence or Project as a Project Preview. Selecting this type of file (or a Project with an associated Project Preview file) in the software's Browser will automatically play it just as a sample would do when Auto Preview is selected. To export a Project Preview: 1.
Page 290: Main Mode
Main Mode Sequence and Track Options To open the Sequence or Track drop-down menus, you can now click once anywhere on the menu (as opposed to just the downward arrow, ). To rename a Sequence or Track, double-click the drop-down menu. Sequence and Track Editing You can now edit the current Sequence by doing either of the following: In any mode, click the Edit menu and select Sequence.
Page 291 3. Press F2 (Clear) to erase all pad events from the Sequence and reset all of its settings. Press F4 (Do It) or F5 (Cancel) to confirm your choice. (This function on your MPC hardware has existed in earlier releases but was not described in the earlier User Guide.) The Edit Current Sequence window in the MPC hardware display.
Page 292 2. Press Window to open the Edit Current Sequence window. 3. Press F3 (Double) to double the Sequence and copy all events from the first half to the second half. The Edit Current Sequence window in the MPC hardware display.
Page 293 Before Bar: Use this field to set the bar of the Sequence before which you want to add the blank bars. 4. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Back) to cancel the operation. (This function on your MPC hardware has existed in earlier releases but was not described in the earlier User Guide.)
Page 294 First Bar / Last Bar: Use these fields to set the range of bars you want to delete. 4. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Back) to cancel the operation. (This function on your MPC hardware has existed in earlier releases but was not described in the earlier User Guide.)
Page 295 2. Press Pad 03 (Copy Bars) to open the Copy Bars From window. 3. Use the Cursor Buttons to select the desired field and use the Data Dial or –/+ buttons to adjust them. The Copy Bars window in the MPC hardware display.
Page 296 Sequence without erasing anything; or F3 (Back) to cancel the operation. (This function on your MPC hardware has existed in earlier releases but was not described in the earlier User Guide.)
Page 297 Copy Events: This lets you copy a range of events from a Sequence and add them to another at a specified point, which you can set in the Copy Events window that appears. Click: Replace to overwrite the designated time range of the destination Sequence;...
Page 298 Sequence without erasing anything; or F3 (Back) to cancel the operation. (This function on your MPC hardware has existed in earlier releases but was not described in the earlier User Guide.)
Page 299 Copy Contents of Sequence: Use this field to select the "source" Sequence. • Over Contents of Sequence: Use this field to select the "destination" Sequence. 4. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Back) to cancel the operation. The Edit Current Sequence window in the MPC hardware display.
Page 300 Over Contents of Sequence: Use this field to select the "destination" Sequence. 5. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Back) to cancel the operation. (These functions on your MPC hardware have existed in earlier releases but were not described in the earlier User Guide.)
Page 301 Over Contents of Track: Use this field to select the "destination" Track. 4. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Back) to cancel the operation. (This function on your MPC hardware has existed in earlier releases but was not described in the earlier User Guide.)
Page 302 Transpose: This lets you transpose a range of events in a Sequence on a Track, which you can set in the Transpose Events window that appears. The events within the specified range will be shifted accordingly within the grid. Click Do It to confirm your choice or Cancel to cancel the operation.
Page 303 4. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Back) to cancel the operation. (This function on your MPC hardware has existed in earlier releases but was not described in the earlier User Guide.)
Page 304 3. Use the Cursor Buttons to select the desired field and use the Data Dial or –/+ buttons to adjust them. For numeric values, you can also use the numeric keypad to type in a value. The Erase window in the MPC hardware display.
Page 305 Except Note erases everything except pad events from the designated time range. 4. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Back) to cancel the operation. (This function on your MPC hardware has existed in earlier releases but was not described in the earlier User Guide.)
Page 306: Program Edit Mode
Alternatively, use the Cursor Buttons to select the desired field and use the Data Dial or –/+ buttons to adjust them, or use the numeric keypad to type in a value. The Master tab (with Level and Pan controls) in Program Edit Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 307: Layer Section
Important: Please note that these new controls do not change the sample itself; all changes are non- destructive. This is due to how MPC 1.8 handles sample editing and playback: When working in Sample Edit Mode and using Chop Mode to divide a sample into slices for your pads, you can convert a slice using Non-Destructive Slice or Pad Parameters.
Page 308 • Slice: Click this drop-down menu to select what part(s) of the sample will play: All: The entire sample will play. Pad: The sample will play from the Pad Start position to the Pad End position, described below. This also lets you activate Loop.
Page 309 • Pad Start: Click and drag this field up or down to determine the position (in samples) where the pad's playback will start. Alternatively, double-click the field and type in a number. The minimum value is 0, and the maximum value is the Pad End value. •...
Page 310 • Negative values: When the pad is played, playback will be delayed by the amount specified by the offset value. The second Samples tab in Program Edit Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 311 Pad Start value, and the maximum value is the sample's total length (in samples). The third Samples tab in Program Edit Mode in the MPC hardware display. • Pad Loop: This activates or deactivates Pad Loop. When On, you can hold down the pad to cause that sample to repeat from the Loop Position (Loop Pos) to the end of the sample.
Page 312: Sample Record Mode
Sample Record Mode General Input insert effects now allow you to apply effects to incoming audio. You can do this while recording samples and while recording with the looper. You can also choose to record samples as mono audio or stereo audio. To select mono or stereo recording, click the (mono) or (stereo) button under the insert effect...
Page 313 Hardware: To set the length of your loop, use the Cursor Buttons to select the Bars field, and use the Data Dial or –/+ buttons to adjust the value. Alternatively, use the numeric keypad to enter a value. The Looper tab in Sample Record Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 314 Sequence. When you play or record into the looper, it will wait until the Sequence starts playing Bar 1 again to start. The Looper tab in Sample Record Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 315 The Looper tab in Sample Record Mode in the MPC hardware display. Hardware Tip: Use a footswitch with MPC Renaissance to speed up your looper workflow: Connect a footswitch (sold separately) to MPC Renaissance's Footswitch 1 or Footswitch 2 input, and then set...
Page 316 To play or stop the loop, click Play in the Looper section. Hardware: To play or stop the loop, press F4 (Play).  To reverse loop playback, click Reverse in the Looper section. If Seq  Sync is on, playback will reverse once the looper's playhead reaches the end of the loop.
Page 317: Sample Edit Mode
Sample Edit Mode General The sample timeline above the sample waveform now lets you select whether it is shown in Beats (which displays as bars.beats.ticks) as well as the previously available Time (which displays as seconds:milliseconds) or Samples. To set this, click the left-most part of the timeline or right-click any other place of the timeline.
Page 318: Trim Mode
The Sample Process section has been reorganized. Trim Mode You can now audition the sample (as it has been edited) using one of two modes: • One Shot: Click Pad 10 to start playback and press it again to stop. •...
Page 319 4. Press F3 (Match). The Tempo field will adjust to match that your current Sequence's tempo, and the Tune field will adjust automatically. The sample is now tuned to the current Sequence. 5. Click F4 (Close) to exit the window. The Calculate BPM window in Sample Edit Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 320 You can now use Trim Mode for a specific slice of the sample, previously created and selected in Chop Mode. This allows for a more detailed view of a single slice than in Chop Mode and gives you more options for auditioning the slice. You can easily switch between Trim Mode and Chop Mode while doing this.
Page 321 New field will change automatically based on the new time stretch factor. 4. Click F5 (Do It) or F4 (Cancel) to confirm or cancel the operation and exit the window. Time Stretch in the Process Sample window in the MPC hardware display.
Page 322: Chop Mode
Chop Mode Chop Mode is now non-destructive: You can choose the slice/edit behavior in Chop Mode (in Sample Edit Mode) without destroying your original sample, giving you more control over sample playback; you can save your sliced sample and but also reuse all of the slice data in another project. Program Edit Mode >...
Page 323 • Toggle: Clicking Cue Play (Play) once will start playback from cue playhead. Clicking it once more will stop playback. Note: The Pad Audition button is the same as the Audition button in earlier MPC releases' Settings Section. 3. Click Cue Play (Play) to play the sample from the cue playhead.
Page 324 To set what audio (if any) plays while you move the cue playhead or a slice marker: Click the Edit menu, select Preferences, and click the Other tab. Click each of these drop-down menus to set them, then click OK. •...
Page 325 The cue playhead (the dotted vertical line in Slice 4/8) The Cue Play Mode window in Chop Mode in Chop Mode in the MPC hardware display. in the MPC hardware display. 2. Use the Cursor Buttons to select the Start, End, or Cue field.
Page 326 4. Press F4 (Split) to split the current slice into two slices, press F5 (Combine) to combine the current slice and previous one, or press F2 (Back) to cancel the operation. The Split/Combine Region window in Sample Edit Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 327 You can also remove all slices from a sample. To do this, click –All. Hardware: You can now remove all slices in a sample. To do this, press and hold Shift and press F5 (Clear All). The second bank of Chop Mode tabs in Sample Edit Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 328 Use the Data Dial or –/+ buttons to change the current setting or value. For numerical values, you can also use the numeric keypad to enter a value. The Convert or Assign Slices window in Sample Edit Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 329 Non-Destructive Convert: Slice to Pad Note: This is same as clicking the Convert To drop-down menu and selecting Assign Slice to Pad. This feature will assign the current slice to a pad, similar to applying the Convert process in v1.7 and selecting Assign Slice. This option, however, doesn't clutter your Program Information with lots of sample slices;...
Page 330 Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Cancel) or cancel the operation. Important: Pressing F5 (Do It) will replace the sample on the first Layer of the pad. Assign Slice to Pad in the MPC hardware display.
Page 331 Non-Destructive Convert: New Program Note: This is same as clicking the Convert To drop-down menu and selecting New Program Using Slices. This feature will create a new Program and assign the current sample's slices to its pads. The new Program will be named after the sample and appended with ch.
Page 332 Number of Bars (available only if Create Events is On): This field determines how many bars the slices' events will occupy. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Cancel) or cancel the operation. New Program Using Slices in the MPC hardware display.
Page 333 Extract New Samples: Sample to Pad Note: This is same as clicking the Convert To drop-down menu and selecting New Sample to Pad. This feature will create a new sample from the current one and assign it to a pad. The new sample will have the same name as the original one but appended with -# (where # is a consecutive number).
Page 334 Program: Use this field to specify a Program to which you want to add the slice. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Cancel) or cancel the operation. New Sample to Pad in the MPC hardware display.
Page 335 Extract New Samples: New Program Note: This is same as clicking the Convert To drop-down menu and selecting New Program With New Samples. This feature will create new samples from the current one and assign them to pads in a new Program. The new Program will be named after the sample and appended with ch.
Page 336 Number of Bars (available only if Create Events is On): This field determines how many bars the slices' events will occupy. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Cancel) or cancel the operation. New Program With New Samples in the MPC hardware display.
Page 337 • Number of Bars: This field determines how many bars long the patched phrase will be. Press F5 (Do It) to confirm your choice or F4 (Cancel) or cancel the operation. Patched Phrase in the MPC hardware display.
Page 338: Program Mode
Program Mode You can now edit a sample in the context of the Program in which you'll use it. In this mode, you can adjust the pad parameters as though you were in Program Edit Mode, auditioning and hearing how it will sound in the Program's audio path.
Page 339: Step Sequence Mode
Pad Select is activated, press a pad to select it and hear its sound instead of entering a pad event. When Pad Select is deactivated, press a pad to enter a step for the current pad, like normal. To activate or deactivate Pad Select, press F4 (Pad Select). Pad Select in Step Sequence Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 340: Pad Perform Mode
The available chords are determined by the Chord field. Playing notes in Pad Perform Mode Playing chords in Pad Perform Mode in the MPC hardware display. in the MPC hardware display. Playing chromatic chords in Pad Perform Mode Playing progressions in Pad Perform Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 341 • Scale: These two fields determine the root note and the scale type. • Root Note: This is the starting point of the scale. The available notes are all chromatic notes across the range of the pads. The pad that's assigned the root note will be lit differently (and highlighted in the display) to indicate where the scale starts in each octave.
Page 342 Shift + F5 (Note–) and Shift + F6 (Note+): This shifts the pad assignments down or up by a scale degree. First bank of buttons in Pad Perform Mode in the MPC hardware display. Second bank of buttons in Pad Perform Mode in the MPC hardware display.
Page 343: Effects
Input insert effects allow you to apply effects to incoming audio. You can do this while recording samples and while recording with the looper. Vintage Mode effects are now available for all users. These effects emulate the Vintage Mode of the MPC Renaissance. To apply a Vintage Mode effect: 1.
Page 344 1. When selecting an effect in the Select Effect window, use the Data Dial or –/+ buttons to move through the list. The Vintage Mode effects are at the bottom of the list of Akai Professional effects. 2. Press F4 (Select) to confirm your choice or F3 (Back) to cancel.
Page 345: Improvements In Mpc V1.8
Improved audio path performance. • Various bug fixes and stability enhancements. Hardware: • Many minor workflow improvements for MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio users. • The display shows improved Function Buttons. • +/–, on/off states, and tab selections are clearer.
Page 346: Corrections For The Mpc V1.7 User Guide
Edit Sequence Window (Hardware): User Guide v1.7 did not have a description of the Edit Sequence window (shown in the MPC hardware display only). This has been added to this addendum's Main Mode > Sequence and Track Editing...
Page 347 5. To select a Q-Link Knob, use the Cursor Buttons or simply touch the corresponding Q-Link Knob on your MPC hardware. (The 16 fields correspond visually to the 16 Q-Link Knobs.) 6. To quickly assign a parameter to the current Q-Link Knob, make sure the Params button is lit (if it isn't, press F5 (Params)), and then use the Data Dial or –/+ buttons to select a parameter.
Page 348 7. To set the values of the Q-Link Knobs, make sure the Values button is lit (if it isn't, press F6 (Values)), and then turn the corresponding Q-Link Knobs on your MPC hardware. Alternatively, you can use the Cursor Buttons to select one and then use Data Dial or –/+ buttons to set a value.
Page 349 Effects (Hardware): User Guide v1.7 did not have a description of the Effects window (shown in the MPC hardware display only). The Send and Insert tabs have been moved from F4 and F5 to F1 and F2, as well. The explanation of the Effects in the software itself (and corrections due to updates in 1.8) is in Effects >...
Page 350 General Features > Mode Tab Section. • Number of Taps: Use this field to set how many times you have to press your MPC hardware's Tap Tempo button until the new tempo is recognized. • Pad Threshold: Use this field to select a threshold that must be exceeded to trigger the pad.
Page 351 The MIDI Control tab in the Other window in the MPC hardware display. The MIDI Control tab shows the current control's MIDI settings when your MPC hardware is in MIDI Control Mode. To select a control, touch, move, or press it, or use the Control field: •...
Page 352 • When set to On, you can touch the Q-Link Knob to send a Note On message to the software (this is how your MPC hardware normally works). • When set to Off, the Q-Link Knob will not send any Note On messages; it will only send CC messages when you turn it.
Page 353 User Guide v1.7 also did not have a description of the Copy Pad window or function as shown in the MPC hardware display: The Copy Pad window in the MPC hardware display. Hardware: To copy one pad (sample and parameters) to another: 1.
Page 354: Addendum For Mpc V1.9
Addendum for MPC v1.9 This chapter is an addendum that explains new features and improvements in MPC v1.9. We also updated certain sections of the earlier pages of the User Guide to correct previous errors. Some of the most important new features include enhancements in Track Mixer Mode, where you can now view and use channel strips for returns, submixes, and master outputs.
Page 355 Table of Contents: Addendum for MPC v1.9 New Features in MPC v1.9........................357 General ............................... 357 Support for MPC Touch ........................ 357 Program Edit Processes ........................ 357 Swap Pad Contents ........................358 Pad Colors ............................. 359 Independent Track Lengths ......................361 Independent Insert Effect Bypass ....................
Page 356 Sample Edit Mode ..........................367 Trim Mode ............................. 367 Program Mode ..........................367 Preferences ............................368 Project Tab ............................ 368 Screensaver Disable ........................369 Improvements in MPC v1.9........................370 Corrections for the MPC v1.8 User Guide .................... 371...
Page 357: New Features In Mpc V1.9
Support for MPC Touch This release provides support Akai Professional’s revolutionary new MPC Touch. You can now get hands-on with your music using MPC Touch’s large multi-touch display and new hardware controls. Learn more at akaipro.com. Program Edit Processes You can now edit certain aspects of the Program in the Edit Menu.
Page 358: Swap Pad Contents
• Duplicate to New Track: Select this to duplicate the current Program to another one and create a new Track that uses it. The new Program will be appended with -# (where # is a consecutive number). • Merge: Select this to merge the pads of one Program with another.
Page 359: Pad Colors
Program, close this window, select a different Program, and then open the window again. To select a pad to edit, click it on the right, or press it on your MPC hardware. To select how the pad lights will display, click the Display As field: •...
Page 360 To select how the empty pads will display, click the Empty Pads field: • Empty pads off: Pads without any sounds will remain off. • Empty pads dim: Pads without any sounds will remain more dimly lit than pads with sounds assigned. •...
Page 361: Independent Track Lengths
Independent Track Lengths Track lengths are now independent of Sequence lengths. In earlier versions, you would have to ensure all Tracks in a Sequence are identical lengths even if it meant the first half of a Track is identical to its second half (e.g., a 4-bar drum pattern in an 8-bar Sequence would have to be doubled).
Page 362: Independent Insert Effect Bypass
Independent Insert Effect Bypass You can now enable or disable individual insert effects independently of the others on the same channel. In other words, you no longer have to use the On/Off button to enable or disable all of them at once. To enable or disable an insert effect slot, do either of the following: •...
Page 363: Project Notes
Project Notes Each Project now has notes associated with it, which you can use to write notes or other information for later reference. These notes are stored in the Project. To show the Project Notes window, do either of the following: •...
Page 364: Program Edit Mode
Program Edit Mode In Program Edit Mode, you can now set independent polyphony limits for each pad in a Program and/or for the entire Program. You can set either to Poly, Mono, or a specific number of voices. You can do this for Drum Programs or Keygroup Programs only.
Page 365: Track Mixer Mode
Track Mixer Mode Track Mixer Mode now has channel strips for all 8 submixes, 4 returns, and 16 master outputs. Submix Channel Strips The submix channel strips operate similarly to other channel strips: each has 4 insert slots, send level controls, routing selector, a pan knob, a mute button (M), a level slider, and a level meter.
Page 366: Return Channel Strips
Return Channel Strips The return channel strips operate similarly to other channel strips: each has 4 insert slots, routing selector, a pan knob, a mute button (M), a level slider, and a level meter. Because each return channel now has 4 insert slots, you are no longer limited to only 1 effect per send.
Page 367: Sample Edit Mode
To load a slice to a pad with the current settings: 1. Press the desired pad on your MPC hardware. 2. Click and drag the Slice menu up or down to select the desired slice. 3. Make sure the other settings (start point, loop point, end point, etc.) are what you want.
Page 368: Preferences
Pad, which lets you set the start point, end point, etc. for the layer. When set to All, the Slice menu in Program Edit Mode will be set to All, in which the entire sample plays (the default behavior in MPC 1.8.2 and earlier versions).
Page 369: Screensaver Disable
It will function normally again if you power off or disconnect your MPC hardware from your computer. • Always: Your computer’s screensaver will be disabled as long as the MPC software is open (whether or not your MPC hardware is connected or powered on).
Page 370: Improvements In Mpc V1.9
Collect usage statistics in the Other tab of the Preferences. • ® MPC 1.9 no longer supports RTAS plugin formats. A 32-bit AAX plugin is available for Pro Tools alongside the 64-bit AAX for Pro Tools 11 and higher. Hardware: •...
Page 371: Corrections For The Mpc V1.8 User Guide
Vintage Mode Availability: User Guide 1.8 previously stated that MPC Renaissance users must be using MPC Renaissance as their computer’s sound card in order to use Vintage Mode effects. This is actually not true; Vintage Mode effects are available regardless of your computer’s sound card setting.
Page 372 Alt. This applies to Ableton Live 9 users, as well. This has been corrected in Appendix > Keyboard Shortcuts (Page 238): Important: When running MPC as a plugin in Ableton Live 9 or Steinberg Cubase, all keyboard shortcuts need to be combined with Alt.
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