range which is input from the respective pad while, for example, a range from 100 to 127 lets the layer respond only to high velocity levels. By assigning several samples of one instrument (e.g., a drum that was hit at different levels) you can create a convincing
With ROOT NOTE, you can change the root key of each loaded sample.
The virtual keyboard (only available for KEYGROUP programs) shows the NOTE RANGE which can be set in the KEY GROUP section. In the MPC software, you can also drag the left or right range with your computer mouse.
Click on the red bar above the virtual keyboard to set the overall key range for the selected keygroups.
With the Number of Keygroups (NO. KG), you can create up to 128 keygroups within a KEYGROUP Program. This is very useful when working with multisamples. For example, if you want to create a realistic sample piano, you can use different keygroups
(e.g. 88 for a grand piano) with every Keygroup containing its own sampled note (with up to 4 possible velocity layers). A single keygroup can be edited by using the KG SELECT parameter in the KEY GROUP section. Alternatively, you can select ALL Keygroups for simultaneous editing.
In EDIT ZONES (only available in DRUM programs), the small squares give you an overview of any selected pad(s).
If CURRENT is selected, only the currently active pad can be edited. Tap on the desired pad on your MPC hardware to select a pad (you may also select a PAD BANK). The current pad is shown as a purple square. In the MPC software you have to select the desired pad in Main Mode.
If MULTIPLE is selected, all selected pads can be edited at the same time. All selected pads are shown with an orange border; the current active pad is also shown also in purple. In the MPC software you can select pads directly in Program Edit mode by clicking with your computer mouse.
If ALL is selected, all pads can be edited simultaneously.
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