Looper - Akai MPC X User Manual

Looper

The Looper lets you 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.
To open the Looper, do either of the following:
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Press Menu, and then tap Looper.
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Press Shift+Sampler/Looper (MPC X, MPC One).
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Press and hold Mode and press Pad 14 (MPC Studio).
Below is a brief step-by-step process so you can get started quickly. Continue reading the rest of this chapter to
learn how to use the Looper in different cases.
To get started using the Looper:
1. Make sure to reduce the volume levels of your audio source and speakers/headphones/monitors before you
make any connections to avoid "pops" or feedback.
2. Connect a synthesizer, audio player, etc. to the input/inputs of your MPC hardware.
3. Turn the 3/4 Rec Gain (MPC X), Gain (MPC Key 61), or Rec Vol (MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC One, MPC Key 37,
MPC Touch) knob to set the input level while playing your audio source. You should now see the level in the
meter. Make sure it does not exceed the maximum level (the meter should not be "peaking" constantly).
4. Set the recording controls as desired (described in this chapter).
5. Tap the Record To selector so Overdub is selected.
6. Tap the Rec/Record button in the lower-right corner to record-arm the Looper.
7. Play your audio source. The Looper will start recording immediately when the input level reaches the threshold
value. Alternatively, tap /Play at the bottom of the screen to manually start recording.
Each time the Looper repeats, its contents are being overdubbed—a new layer of audio will be added each time
you let the Looper repeat as it records.
Tip: You can record a loop while playing a sequence in the background for reference.
8. To stop recording, tap /Play at the bottom of the screen.
To export your loop as a sample, tap Export to open the Keep or Discard Sample window.
To clear the contents of the Looper, tap Clear.
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