Audio Edit Tools - Akai MPC X User Manual

Audio Edit Tools

In Audio Edit Mode, these six tool icons enable you to use different functions in the waveform.
Tap one to select its mode:
Marquee: Marquee Mode:
To select a track region, tap the upper third of it.
To move a track region (or multiple selected track regions), tap and drag the upper third of it left or right.
To split the track at two specific points (creating a track region on either side and between them), tap and
drag across the middle third of it to create a translucent white box, and then tap the upper third of that box.
To shorten or lengthen a track region (or multiple selected track regions), tap and drag the lower third
of it left or right.
Arrow: Selection Mode:
To select a track region, tap it.
To select multiple track regions, tap and drag across the grid to create a box that highlights them.
Double-tap the selected track regions to deselect them.
To move a track region (or multiple selected track regions), tap and drag the upper third of it left or right.
To shorten or lengthen a track region (or multiple selected track regions), tap its edge and drag it.
Eraser: Erase Mode:
To select multiple track regions, tap and drag across the grid to create a box that highlights them.
To erase a track region (or multiple selected track regions), tap it.
Scissors: Split Mode:
To split the track at a specific point (creating a track region on either side), tap that point in the track.
To select a track region, tap its left-most edge.
To select multiple track regions, tap and drag across the grid to create a box that highlights them.
Double-tap the selected track regions to deselect them.
Mute: Mute Mode:
To select multiple track regions, tap and drag across the grid to create a box that highlights them.
Double-tap the selected track regions to deselect them.
To mute or unmute a track region (or multiple selected track regions), tap it.
Magnifying Glass: Navigation Mode:
To move to another part of the track, tap and drag it.
To zoom in or out, spread or pinch your fingers (respectively) on the grid. You can do this vertically,
horizontally, or both at the same time.
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