User Manual

ManualsBrandsAkai Professional ManualsAudio SamplersAkai Professional MPC X – Fully Standalone MPC With 10.1-Inch Multi-Touch Display, 16GB On-Board Storage, 8 Configurable CV/Gate Outputs, Full Control Arsenal and 10GB Sound Library Included

16. Project: Press this button to use the Q-Link knobs to adjust parameters related to the current project. Press and

hold Shift and then press this button to enter the Project Q-Link Edit Mode directly. See Operation > Modes >

Q-Link Edit Mode > Project to learn about this.

17. Program: Press this button to use the Q-Link knobs to adjust parameters of the currently selected program or

audio track. Press and hold Shift and then press this button to enter the Program Q-Link Edit Mode directly. See

Operation > Modes > Q-Link Edit Mode > Program to learn about this.

18. Pad Scene: Press this button to use the Q-Link knobs to adjust parameters that you have assigned for the

currently selected pad. Press and hold Shift and then press this button to enter the Pad Scene Q-Link Edit Mode

directly. See Operation > Modes > Q-Link Edit Mode > Pad Scene to learn about this.

19. Pad Param: Press this button to use the Q-Link knobs to adjust one parameter across all 16 pads. Each Q-Link

knob corresponds to the pad with the same number and position in the 4-by-4 layout. Press and hold Shift and

then press this button to enter the Pad Param Q-Link Edit Mode directly. See Operation > Modes > Q-Link Edit

Mode > Pad Parameter to learn about this.

20. Screen Control/Edit: Press this button to use the Q-Link knobs to adjust parameters in the currently selected

mode as shown on the screen. See Operation > Modes > Q-Link Edit Mode > Screen to learn about this.

Press and hold Shift and then press this button to enter Q-Link Edit Mode where you can assign other parameters

to the Q-Link knobs.

Mode & View Controls

Note: See Operation > Modes to learn about the different modes you can access with these controls.

21. Menu: Press this button to open the Menu. You can tap an option in the Menu to enter that mode, view, etc.

22. Main/Track: Press this button to enter Main Mode.

Press and hold Shift and then press this button to enter the Track View.

23. Browse/Save: Press this button to view the Browser. The Browser lets you navigate your computer’s internal

and external hard disks to load samples, sequences, songs, etc. Using filter buttons and user-definable folders,

you can easily adapt it to your workflow. You can also preview samples before loading them.

Press and hold Shift and press this button to save the current project (including its samples, programs, sequences,

and songs).

24. Step Seq/List Edit: Press this button to view the Step Sequencer where you can create or edit sequences by

using the pads as “step buttons,” simulating the experience of a traditional step-sequencer-style drum machine.

Press and hold Shift and press this button to view your sequences using the List Edit View instead of the Grid View.

25. Sampler/Looper: Press this button to view the Sampler where you can record audio samples to use in your

projects.

Press and hold Shift and press this button to view the Looper where you can record and overdub audio in real

time—a great tool for live performance as well as spontaneous moments in the studio. You can export the loop

as a sample to use in your project.

26. XYFX: Press this button to view XYFX Mode, which turns the touchscreen into an XY pad where each axis

represents the range of an effect parameter. As you move touch or move your finger on the screen, the current

position will determine the current value of the two parameters. You can use this mode to create interesting

effect automation on your tracks.

27. Pad Perform: Press this button to view Pad Perform Mode where you can assign musical scales/modes, chords,

or progressions to the pads for creative performance options.

28. Prog Edit: Press this button to view Program Edit Mode, which contains all parameters for editing your programs.

29. Sample Edit: Press this button to view Sample Edit Mode where you can edit your samples using various

functions and processes.

30. Pad Mixer: Press this button to view the Pad Mixer where you can set a program’s levels, stereo panning,

routing, and effects.

31. Ch. Mixer: Press this button to view the Channel Mixer where you can set levels, stereo panning, and other

settings for your tracks, programs, returns, submixes (in Controller Mode), and masters.