Akai MPC Studio - Manual (Page 5)

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MPC SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
This is just a broad overview of the MPC software's features. Virtually all of the software elements can be
accessed and controlled by MPC Studio. Please also refer to the in-depth Reference Manual (in the Help
menu). The Reference Manual contains a quick tutorial on how to get started making a song so you can use
MPC's features right away – and more detailed information for experienced users.
• Menu: The software's menus.
• Tabs: Click these tabs to view the different parts of the software (e.g., Program Edit, Program Mixer,
Track Mixer, etc.).
• Browser: The software's file browser. From here, you can load files by clicking and dragging with your
mouse or by using the MPC Studio's controls.
• Workspace: The main area where you build and edit the different parts of your Project. Depending on
what tab is selected, the Workspace will show the Sequence Grid, the Track Grid, a Song, or a sample
waveform.
• Parameter Controls: This area below the Workspace contains the parameter controls for the current tab.
Depending on what tab is selected, this space can show the Q-Link knob parameters, the pads their
banks and samples, pad layers and their tuning, mixer controls for the Program or Tracks, etc.
• Time/Tempo: The current time and tempo information.
• Transport: Controls related to playback and recording, identical to the MPC Studio's transport controls.
• Master Level: The software's master output level and volume meter. Note that this level is independent of
(and comes before) the MPC Studio's MAIN VOLUME knob.
Browser
Workspace
Parameter Controls
Menu
Tabs
Master Level Transport Time/Tempo