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The Sample Record section in the display of the MPC hardware
In the MPC software, the Sample Record section is divided in two main parts. The waveform
display shows the waveform of a sample after the recording process. Below is the Record Control
section, which offers the controls.
In the Q-Link section you can predefine a recording threshold, using Q-
link knob Q1. In record-enable mode, the MPC software automatically
starts the recording when the level of the incoming source exceeds the
threshold. If you set the threshold too high, the MPC software may not
start the recording when you play the input source, or the start of the
material you wanted to record may be missing. If you set the threshold too
low, the MPC software may start the recording before you play the
external source. Set this parameter to an appropriate level using the level
meter.
With the Q-Link knobs Q3 and Q4, you can define the maximum sampling
time. You can record up to 59 minutes and 59 seconds. We recommend
setting the recording time to values that matches roughly with your
estimated recording duration.
X To adjust the Threshold, use Q-Link knob Q1 on your MPC hardware. With Q3 and Q4 you
can set the record time in Minutes and Seconds.
The Record Control section offers all the relevant controls for recording.
Use the RECORD ARM buttons to define which side of the incoming audio signal is going to be
recorded. You can select L for the left channel, R for the right channel or both buttons for stereo
recording.
 Keep in mind that you don’t need to record both channels when a microphone is connected to
the left MIC IN jack only.
X To select the input channel(s) on your MPC hardware, navigate to Mode and choose between
STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT.
With the INPUT SOURCE parameter, you can define whether you are going to record an external
audio signal (Extern) an internal signal from the MPC software (Resample). A resample recording
does not need any audio connection because the source signal created by the MPC software is
recorded directly without any signal and quality loss. You can, for example, use the Resample
function to record two or more samples by hitting the corresponding pads simultaneously.
X To select the sample input on your MPC hardware, navigate to Input and choose between
EXTERNAL or RESAMPLE.
Click on the INPUT MONITOR button to control the incoming audio source through your audio
system.
 Make sure to reduce the level of the audio sources to avoid clicks or feedback which can occur
by using the INPUT MONITOR function.