Edit Section - Akai MPC User Manual

In the main Waveform Display, a start point and end point are marked by green lines. These two points
define the portion of the sample data which will be played.
Click and drag either of these lines to move it. The most recently moved line will be red instead of green.
Tip: A recorded sample may have some silence at the beginning or end, which makes it difficult to time it
correctly in a musical context. Fix this by adjusting the start point. You can also adjust end point to
remove any extra silence or unwanted audio at the end. In addition to making your workflow easier,
having a "tight," well-edited sample can enhance your production or performance.

Edit Section

This section contains controls to edit samples and to select between
Chop Mode or Trim Mode. Most of this chapter describes Trim Mode
functions. Please refer to the Chop Mode part of this chapter to see how
it differs.
Hardware: Use the Data Dial or the -/+ buttons to select a sample for
editing. The selected sample name is shown at the top of your display.
In the software, click the Edit Sample drop-down menu and select the
desired sample.
The Q-Link Knobs can be used for various editing and viewing
functions:
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To zoom in or out of the sample, use Q-Link Knob Q4.
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To move the audio pointer through the sample, use Q-Link Knob Q8.
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To adjust the start point of the sample, use Q-Link Knobs Q13, Q9, Q5, or Q1. The smaller the
Q-Link Knob number, the more precise the adjustment of the start point.
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To adjust the end point of the sample, use Q-Link Knobs Q14, Q10, Q6, or Q2. The smaller
the Q-Link Knob number, the more precise the adjustment of the end point.
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To adjust the loop point of the sample, use Q-Link Knobs Q15, Q11, Q7, or Q3. The smaller
the Q-Link Knob number, the more precise the adjustment of the loop point.
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Alternatively, you can adjust the start point, loop point, or end point by clicking the
corresponding small arrows below the sample timeline and moving them with your mouse.
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