Akai MPC TOUCH User Manual page 213

Effects
You can select up to four insert effects for each pad. You can use various effects included in your MPC
software as well as other VST and AU plugins installed on your computer.
To learn how to use insert effects in the MPC software, please see
Effects.
To add an effect:
1. Double-tap the desired Inserts slot. A list of effects will appear.
2. Swipe up or down to move through the list.
You can tap the Type and Manufacturer buttons to sort your effects by those categories.
3. To load an effect, double-tap it, or tap Select.
To close the list, tap Close.
The Effects tab of a drum program.
General Features > Effects > Insert
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