Introduction; System Requirements & Product Support; About This User Guide - Akai MPCX User Manual

Introduction

Thanks for choosing the MPC X. Fusing Akai Professional's legendary MPC layout and workflow with multi-core
processing power, MPC X is an unrivaled instrument for music production.
Introducing a new approach to music production with an ultra-fast and super-intuitive workflow, the MPC X is
powered by a radiant 10.1-inch color multi-touch display. Literally grab and pinch waveforms, draw MIDI events,
adjust envelopes, chop samples, add effects and precisely set your controls using your fingertips. Combined with the
classic MPC feel, sound and vastly improved pads, the MPC X embodies the best elements of our past while taking
music production tech into the future.
Welcome to the MPC family.
Akai Professional
System Requirements & Product Support
For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product
registration, visit akaipro.com.
For additional support, visit akaipro.com/support.

About This User Guide

This manual should help you get familiar with using the MPC X. For consistency, the terminology throughout is based
on the MPC parameter names. We also used specific formatting to indicate particular topics of significance:
Important/Note/Tip: Important or helpful information on a given topic.
Names of buttons, controls, parameters, settings, and other options are written in bold characters throughout the manual.
Examples: Press the Play Start button.
Turn Q-Link Knob 4.
Tap the Mute button.
The Velocity ranges from 0 to 127.
Set the Sample Play selector to One Shot.
Tap BPM, and then use the numeric keypad to enter 120 as the tempo.
Some parts of this manual refer to other relevant chapters or sections, which are cited in
Click the text to skip immediately to that section.
Examples: Read the
For more information about installing the necessary drivers and software, see
To learn more about using send effects, see
Important Notes section before proceeding.
General Features > Effects > Send/Return
bold, italic blue characters.
Setup > 2. Installation.
Effects.
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