Chapter 8: Q-Link Slider; Pad' Field; Parameter' Field; Pad Bank' Field - Akai MPC 500 User Manual

Chapter 8: Q-Link slider

By using the Q-Link sliders, you can control certain pad parameters (filter, tune, etc...) with a slider. This is done in the SLIDER mode,
which can be accessed by pressing the [MODE] button and then the [PAD 1] (SLIDER) button.

'Pad' Field

In the 'Pad' field, select the pad to which you wish to assign Q-Link by hitting it. You can select the pad by hitting a pad directly, even when
the cursor is not in the 'Pad' field. You can select pads with the [DATA] wheel when the cursor is at the 'Pad' field.
Note: the Q-Link slider works only for the pad that is selected in the 'Pad' field.

'Parameter' Field

This field selects which parameter will be edited with the Q-link fader. The following parameters are available for editing with the Q-link
Slider.
Filter This controls the cutoff frequency of the Filter.
Tune This controls the sample's pitch.
Level This controls the sample's volume level.

'Pad Bank' Field

This shows current pad bank. This can be changed by hitting one of the PAD BANK buttons.

Low and High Field

This is the range of values that the slider will output. This range varies depending on the selected Parameter to be edited.
Filter
This parameter changes the filter cutoff frequency in realtime. The range of the value is from -50 to +50. This offsets the value
of cutoff frequency of the pad set in PROGRAM mode.
Tune
This parameter changes the pitch of the sample in realtime. It works like a MIDI pitch bend event. The range of the Q-Link tune
is from -120 to +120 in 10ths of a cent. This value is added to the sample pitch.
Level
This parameter changes the pad level in realtime. The range of the value is from 0 to 100. The value replaces the value of pad
level.
After Button
This button determines how data from the Q Link slider is played back during playback and recording.
During Playback
When the [AFTER] button is OFF (the LED is off)
If you move the Q-Link slider while playing back a sequence with Note Variation, the recorded Pad's sound will be changed.
When the [AFTER] button is ON (the LED is lit.)
The recorded Q-Link Event will be ignored and the current Q-Link slider position will be used while playing back a sequence with Note
Variation.
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