Simultaneous Play Section (Drum Programs Only); Mute Target Section (Drum Programs Only) - Akai MPC User Manual

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). Use
corresponding pads. This function is available only in Drum Programs.

Mute Target Section (Drum Programs Only)

For the currently selected pad, you can select up to four pads as Mute
Targets. When the pad is played, it will immediately silence its Mute
Targets. Click each Pad drop-down menu to select the desired Mute
Target.
Hardware: To select the Mute Target pads, press the F1 button
(Master). Use Q-Link Knobs Q1–Q4 for selecting the corresponding
pads. This function is only available in Drum Programs.
Tips:
•
This feature is useful for programming realistic hi-hats, especially if only the open or closed hat
should be heard.
•
This feature is similar to the Mute Group feature, available for both Drum Programs and Keygroup
Programs. For more information about Mute Groups, see
Keygroup Programs) and
Q-Link Knobs Q5–Q8
Pad Play Modes Section
to select the
Keygroup Play Modes Section
(for Drum Programs) in this chapter.
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