Akai MPC Live User Manual

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Levels
When the Level tab is selected, use the data dial or –/+ buttons to adjust the velocity level or volume level of the
currently selected track, program, return, submix, or main output.
The level sliders and meters in each pad show a visual representation of the level. Double-tap a pad on the
screen to open a large version of the level slider and meter.
Panning
When the Pan tab is selected, use the data dial or –/+ buttons to adjust the panning of the currently selected
track, program, return, submix, or main output.
The pan sliders in each pad show a visual representation of the level. Double-tap a pad on the screen to open a
large version of a pan knob.
Mute/Solo/Rec Arm
Tap this tab to cycle it through Mute, Solo, and Rec Arm functions.
When Mute is selected, mute tracks, programs, returns, submixes, or main outputs by doing any of the
following:
• Turn or press the center cursor or Enter (MPC X), or the data dial (MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC One,
MPC Key 61, MPC Key 37, MPC Touch).
• Use the –/+ buttons.
• Tap the pad on the screen.
• Turn each of the Q-Link knobs to mute or unmute each of the pads.
When a track, program, return, submix, or main output is muted, its M button will light red.
When Solo is selected, solo tracks, programs, returns, submixes, or main outputs by doing any of the following:
•
Turn or press the center cursor or Enter (MPC X), or the data dial (MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC One,
MPC Key 61, MPC Key 37, MPC Touch).
• Use the –/+ buttons.
• Tap the pad on the screen.
• Turn each of the Q-Link knobs to solo or unsolo each of the pads.
When a track, program, return, submix, or main output is soloed, its S button will light green while other tracks
are muted with their M buttons lit red.
The Solo tab is available for tracks and programs only.
When Rec Arm is selected, record-enable audio tracks by doing any of the following:
• Turn or press the center cursor or Enter (MPC X), or the data dial (MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC One,
MPC Key 61, MPC Key 37, MPC Touch).
• Use the –/+ buttons.
• Tap the pad on the screen. Press and hold Shift while tapping a pad on the screen to record-enable
multiple tracks at once.

Akai MPC Live Specifications

General

Built-in display	Yes
Mixer section	-
Product color	Black
Number of drum pads	16
Built-in optical drive	No
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Audio (L/R) out	2
Headphone outputs	1
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
USB ports quantity	3
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
Cables included	USB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	223 mm
Width	410 mm
Height	67.5 mm
Weight	2721.55 g