PAD MODE COMMANDS
The lower row of pads has different functions depending on their mode: Looping Mode, Sample Mode, or Hot
Cue Mode. To select a mode, hold down the Shift button and press one of the lower pads. An LED under the
pad section indicates the currently selected mode.
Looping Mode: Press Shift + Loop In to assign the lower 4 pads to the functions listed below:
• Loop In – Sets the beginning of a loop. After a Loop Out point is set, press this pad again to return the
playback marker to the Loop In point.
• Loop Out – Sets the end point for the loop. After a Loop In point is set, press this pad again to exit out of
the loop.
• Reloop – If a loop has not been set, this pad will create a loop from the start of the song or where Loop In
was pressed. Please note that when pressing Reloop without first setting a loop point will create a loop
that has a loop length of the autoloop length.
• Loop x1/2 – Cuts the currently playing loop in half. Press Shift + Loop x1/2 to double the length the
currently playing loop.
Sample Mode: Press Shift + Loop Out to assign the lower 4 pads to the functions listed below:
• Sample 1 (S1) – Plays the sample assigned to Sample Pad 1.
• Sample 2 (S2) – Plays the sample assigned to Sample Pad 2.
• Sample 3 (S3) – Plays the sample assigned to Sample Pad 3.
• Sample 4 (S4) – Plays the sample assigned to Sample Pad 4.
Hot Cue Mode: Press Shift + Reloop to assign the lower 4 pads to the functions listed below:
• Cue 1 (C1) – If a cue point has not already been set for the loaded track, this control will mark Cue Point
1. If a cue point has already been set, this control will jump to Cue Point 1.
• Cue 2 (C2) – If a cue point has not already been placed on the loaded track, this control will mark Cue
Point 2. If a cue point has already been set, this control will jump to Cue Point 2.
• Cue 3 (C3) – If a cue point has not already been placed on the loaded track, this control will mark Cue
Point 3. If a cue point has already been set, this control will jump to Cue Point 3.
• Cue 4 (C4) – If a cue point has not already been placed on the loaded track, this control will mark Cue
Point 4. If a cue point has already been set, this control will jump to Cue Point 4.
Shift + Cue 4 will enter Cue Delete Mode. Pads with cue points set will flash, and when pressed the cue
point will be removed. Exit Cue Delete Mode by pressing Shift + Cue 4 again.
COLOR SELECTION MODE
The Color Selection Mode allows you to customize the color of the LED rings on the platters.
To enter this mode, follow the steps below:
1.
For the specific deck, press Shift + Layer. The 16 predetermined colors will show across the 16 pads.
Note: Mixtrack Quad will not resume control of the software until a color is selected.
2.
Select the color for the deck by pressing any of the colored pads. The pads and platters will then return
to normal function but will now assume the selected color.
SIDE PANEL
1.
Headphone Output – Connect headphones to
these 1/4" and 1/8" jacks for monitoring the signal.
The headphone volume is controlled using the Cue
Gain knob.
2.
Microphone Through Input – Connect a standard
dynamic microphone to this 1/4" jack.
3.
Mic Gain – Adjusts the level for the microphone
input. Note that the Master Volume does not affect
the microphone volume.
REAR PANEL
1.
Master Output (RCA) – Use standard RCA cables to
connect this output to a speaker or amplifier system. The
Master Output sends out the audio signal coming from the
computer as well as Mixtrack Quad's mic signal.
2.
USB Port – Sends USB MIDI data to control the software.
1
1
6
3
2
2