Akai MPC Touch, User Manual

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Making Basic Sound Edits
Let’s make sure the samples are properly tuned and have good levels.
Press
Menu
, and then tap
Program Edit
to enter Program Edit Mode. Alternatively, press
Prog Edit
(MPC X).
Press a pad to show its parameters on the screen.
To adjust its volume , tap and drag the Volume knob up or down. Alternatively, use the data dial or – / + buttons.
To make finer adjustments , double-tap the knob and adjust the larger version that appears. Tap anywhere else
to return to the previous screen.
To adjust its stereo panning , tap and drag the Pan knob up or down. Alternatively, use the data dial or – / +
buttons.
To make finer adjustments
, double-tap the knob and adjust the larger version that appears. Tap
anywhere else to return to the previous screen.
Adjust the level of each pad to suit your taste. We recommend spreading the panning of the bright sounds (e.g.,
cymbals, snare drum) a little. Additionally, you can tune the kick drum sound—tap the
Samples tab so the first
square under it is lit, and then adjust the Semi and Fine knobs next to the sample name.