Akai MPC Live User Manual

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AIR Compressor
This basic compressor effect changes the dynamic
range of a signal by automatically reducing its gain if it
exceeds a certain level (the threshold).
Parameter Value Range Default Value
Threshold -60.0 – 0 dB -48.0 dB
Ratio 1.0:1 – 100.0:1 3.9:1
Output 0.0 – 30.0 dB 15.0 dB
Mix 0–100% (dry-wet) 100%
Knee 0–100% 50%
A
ttack 100 us – 300 ms 5.48 ms
Release 10.0 ms – 4.00 s 200 ms
AIR Expander *
This effect is a vital dynamic processor to reduce and
remove the unwanted quieter elements of your tracks.
Parameter
V
alue Range Default
V
alue
Threshold -40.0 – 0.0 dB -15.4 dB
Output -20.0 – 0.0 – +20.0 dB 0.0 dB
Ratio 1:1.0 – 1:100 1:10
Range 0.0 – 40.0 dB 40.0 dB
A
ttack 10.0 us – 100 ms 1.00 ms
Release 10.0 ms – 10.0 s 166 ms
AIR Limiter
This is a lookahead limiter perfect for mastering or
mixing.
Parameter
V
alue Range Default Value
Gain -12.0 – 36.0 dB 0.0 dB
Ceiling -24.0 – 0.0 dB 0.0 dB
Look Ahead 0.0 – 20.0 ms 0.0 ms
Release 10.0 ms – 10.0 s 316 ms
LF Mono 10.0 Hz – 1.00 kHz 10.0 Hz
AIR Maximizer
This effect is a limiter optimized for professional
mastering.
Parameter Value Range Default Value
Th
r
eshold -40.0 – 0.0 dB -20.0 dB
Ceiling -20.0 – 0.0 dB FS -5.0 dB FS
Look Ahead 0.0 – 20.0 ms 0.0 ms
Knee Hard, Soft Hard
Release 10.0 ms – 10.0 s 316 ms
LF Mono 10.0 Hz – 1.00 kHz 10.0 Hz

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