Operation (Software) - Akai MPC User Manual

Operation (Software)

This chapter explains the complete features and functions of the MPC software.
Important: When using the MPC software as a plugin, its features and functions are very similar to how it
is described in this chapter but with some notable differences, discussed in the Operation (Plugin)
chapter.
Remember:
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In this manual, whenever the MPC hardware can be used to control a parameter or a function, this is
explained separately in a light-red box labeled Hardware, MPC Renaissance, or MPC Studio (as
below on this page). Note that these paragraphs are not the only parts of the manual that mention
the MPC hardware!
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We strongly recommend using the MPC hardware to control the software as its intuitive and fast
operation will greatly enhance your workflow.
Hardware:
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The MPC hardware display reflects what it is controlling in the software, but due to space and
character limitations, the hardware display is slightly different (e.g., parameter names may be
abbreviated, the layout may be different or spread across multiple tabs, etc.).
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You can navigate through the MPC hardware display by using the MPC hardware's Cursor
Buttons. When a parameter is selected, you can change it by turning the hardware's Data Dial or
using the -/+ buttons.
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When the display shows a series of parameters that cannot be selected with the Cursor Buttons,
this means that the display is showing you what the Q-Link Knobs are controlling. Touch a Q-Link
Knob, and the parameter's name and setting will appear in the upper-right corner of the hardware
display. Turn the knob to adjust it (If the Q-Link Knob does not control any parameter in the display,
this area will show the Q-Link Knob number and no text).
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When accessing the secondary functions of buttons on your MPC hardware, you can do this one of
two ways: (1) pressing and holding Shift and then pressing the desired button or (2) double-pressing
the desired button. This manual describes these operations using only the first option, but both are
acceptable.
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