Akai MPC 60 User Manual

2.1 Overview
This section is a simple introduction to operating the MPC60. In this section you will
learn to:
• Hook up the MPC60 to your system.
• Enter and change data and parameters using the CURSOR keys, the
NUMERIC KEYPAD, the DATA CONTROL, and the +/- keys
• Use the SOFT KEYS and the HELP key
• Play the drums and use the associated keys
• Adjust the stereo drum mixer
• Play the preset sequences
• Adjust the playing tempo and a
few other basic functions
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Akai MPC 60 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Akai
Model	MPC 60
Release Year	1988
Sampling Rate	40 kHz
Bit Depth	12-bit
Polyphony	16 voices
Memory	750 KB (expandable to 1.5 MB)
Storage	3.5" floppy disk drive
Type	Sampler/Sequencer
Sequencer	Yes
Pads	16 velocity-sensitive pads
MIDI	In/Out/Thru
Maximum Sampling Time	13.1 seconds
Display	LCD
Outputs	8 individual outputs, stereo output
Inputs	2 inputs