Support and discussion for all of Akai’s modern standalone MPCs including the MPC X / X SE, MPC Live 1, 2 & 3, MPC One / One+, MPC Key 37/61.
By Buzzard Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:23 pm
Is it possible?

On one sequence if I have a midi drum pattern on track 1 and a different one on track 2 can I use qlinks to crossfade from one to the other?

I think I could assign different qlinks to be TRACK VOLUME for each track and just control that but using a center 0 knob setup would be ideal.

I've been fiddling and can't figure it out as the QLINKS is probably the most challenging thing for me to understand.
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By Lampdog Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:41 am
I don’t remember seeing a qlink option that acts as a left/right dj mixer fader. Use 2 qlinks, automate, list edit to dial in where 0 will be.
By CharlesRandolph Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:34 am
Buzzard wrote:Is it possible?

On one sequence if I have a midi drum pattern on track 1 and a different one on track 2 can I use qlinks to crossfade from one to the other?

I think I could assign different qlinks to be TRACK VOLUME for each track and just control that but using a center 0 knob setup would be ideal.

I've been fiddling and can't figure it out as the QLINKS is probably the most challenging thing for me to understand.



The best option I found is to use MIDI LEARN and an external midi device with faders or knobs. Below is a photo of how I have it mapped. Map the same knob or fader to both track 1 and 2 and make sure you click flip on one of them. This way when you turn the knob or move the fader, the volumes on each track will move in the opposite direction.

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By 40Beatz Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:19 pm
Or cop the Force lol
By CharlesRandolph Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:24 pm
You could get any of these and they'll do what you need.

Novation Launch Control XL (Personally Tested)
Midi Fighter (Personally Tested)
Akai Professional MIDImix
Studiologic SL Mixface Control Surface (Personally Tested)
By Buzzard Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:08 pm
Thanks everyone!

That midi controller option is definitely best. I appreciate it.