Akai MPC Live User Manual

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Dynamics
Options: AIR Channel Strip, AIR Compressor, AIR Expander*, AIR Limiter, AIR Maximizer, AIR Noise Gate, AIR
Pumper, AIR Transient, Bus Compressor, Compressor Opto, Compressor VCA, Compressor Vintage, Mother
Ducker Input, Mother Ducker, Transient Shaper
AIR Channel Strip
This specially-designed plugin combines multiple effects with a fast interface. The EQ section provides a highpass
filter, low and high shelves, and a fully parametric mid-band. For dynamics, the AIR Compressor and Gate algorithms
are perfect for achieving hard-hitting drum sounds.
Tab Parameter Value Range Default Value
EQ Enable Enabled, Bypass Enabled
Gate Enable Enabled, Bypass Enabled
Comp Enable Enabled, Bypass Enabled
Output -Inf – +24.00 dB 0.00 dB
EQ Hi
g
h Shelf Gain -12.0 – +12.0 dB 0.0 dB
High Shelf Freq 1.20 – 20.0 kHz 6.00 kHz
Mid Gain -18.0 – +18.0 dB 0.0 dB
Mid Freq 40.0 Hz – 16.0 kHz 247 Hz
Mid Q 0.40 – 10.00 1.00
Low Shelf Gain -12.0 – +12.0 dB 0.0 dB
Low Shelf Freq 20.0 Hz – 1.00 kHz 100 Hz
HP Filter 0 – 1000 Hz 0 Hz
Gate/Comp Gate Thresh -120.0 – 0.0 dB -120.0 dB
Gate Depth 0 – -120.0 dB -120.0 dB
Gate Attack 0.01 – 1000.00 ms 0.18 ms
Gate Release 1.00 – 3000.00 ms 7.40 ms
Comp Thresh 0.0 – -60.0 dB 0.0 dB
Comp Ratio 1.0:1 – 100.0:1 3.9:1
Comp
A
ttack 100 us – 300 ms 5.48 ms
Comp Release 10.0 ms – 4.00 s 200 ms

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