User Guide

Using Q-LINK

11 Using Q-LINK

This chapter explains the Q-LINK function, which lets you use the knobs and sliders of the MPC4000 to

control the internal sampler in realtime.

About Q-LINK

Q-LINK is a function that lets you use the four knobs and two sliders in the Q-LINK sec-

tion of the panel to control the parameters of the internal sampler.

For each knob/slider, you can select the type of event (internal sampler level, pan, ﬁlter cut-

off, LFO rate etc.) that you want to control.

The slider/knob settings are stored in the multi. If you want to keep your settings, you must save the multi

in internal memory into an external storage device. (For the save procedure, refer to p.??.)

You can also use “Q-LINK sequence,” a unique function found only on the MPC4000. This lets you pro-

gram Q-LINK knob/slider movements in sixteen steps, and play them back repeatedly along with the

sequencer.

By using Q-LINK sequence, you can vary the tone or volume of the internal sampler in synchronization

with the tempo of the sequencer. Q-LINK sequence settings are stored in the currently selected sequence,

so you can use them as part of the sequence or song.

Assigning parameters to knobs and sliders

Here’s how the parameter you want to control can be assigned to a knob or slider of the Q-LINK section.

1. Press the Q-LINK section [SETUP] key.

The Q-LINK setup page will appear. In this page you can assign events to the Q-LINK knobs and sliders.

Hint: Q-LINK sequence records the knob/sliders settings, not the actual parameter changes. This means that

the element that is controlled will change according to the parameters that are assigned when the Q-LINK

sequence is played.

If you want to keep your Q-LINK sequence settings, you must save the corresponding sequence on an external

storage device. (For the save procedure, refer to p.38.)

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