Akai MPC 60 User Manual

3.1 Overview
This section describes functions which are used in the process of
recording sequences. In this section you will learn:
• How sequences, tracks and channels are organized
• How to use the PLAY/R.ECORD screen
• How to create both "drums" and "non-drums" tracks
• The keys in the PLAY/RECORD section of the panel
• How to record both a drum sequence and a multi-track keyboard
sequence
• How to use the TIMING CORRECT function
• The TEMPO function
• The WAIT FOR KEY and AUTO PUNCH keys
• How to use the recording metronome
• How to use the foot switches
• How to see how much memory is available for new sequence
recording
• How to record Midi system exclusive data
• How to transfer sequences to and from other sequencers
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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