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- Page 1 Quickstart Guide English ( 3 – 10 ) Guía de inicio rápido Español ( 11 – 18 ) Guide d’utilisation rapide Français ( 19 – 26 ) Guida rapida Italiano ( 27 – 34 ) Schnellstart-Anleitung Deutsch ( 35 – 42 ) Appendix English ( 43 )
- Page 3 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note: By default, the MPC software will be installed in [your hard drive] \ Program Files \ Akai Pro \ MPC (Windows) or Applications (Mac OS X). A shortcut will be created on your Desktop, as well.
- Page 4 2. Connection Here is just an example of how to use MPC Studio in your setup. Items not listed under Introduction > Box Contents are sold separately. Important: Do not connect audio devices (e.g., headphones, monitors, etc.) to the 1/8” MIDI In or MIDI Out jacks.
- Page 5 Features Power & I/O 1. 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. 2.
- Page 6 Navigation / Data Entry Controls 6. Display: This LCD shows all the information relevant to MPC Studio’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 7 19. Full Level / Half Level: Press this button to activate/deactivate Full Level. When activated, the pads always play back at a maximum velocity (127), no matter how hard or soft you hit them. Hold down Shift and press this button to activate/deactivate Half Level. When activated, the pads always play back at half-velocity (63).
- Page 8 33. 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 F-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.
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Page 9: Operation
Operation MPC Software Overview This is just a broad overview of the MPC software’s features. Virtually all of the software elements can be accessed and controlled by MPC Studio. Please also refer to the in-depth User Guide (in the Help menu). The User Guide contains a quick tutorial on how to get started making a song so you can use MPC’s features right away—and more detailed information for experienced users. - Page 10 3. In the software, go to Edit > Preferences, and click the Audio tab. Under Output and Input, select your sound card. 4. Click the MIDI tab. Under Active MIDI Inputs, check the MPC Studio Black box, and select MPC Studio Black as MIDI Out Port A. Click OK.
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Page 11: Technical Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks and Licenses Akai Professional and MPC are trademarks of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Kensington and the K & Lock logo are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands. - Page 12 Manual Version 1.0...
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