Akai MPC Live User Manual

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AIR Noise Gate
This effect is similar to a compressor, but instead of
attenuating audio signal that rises above a threshold, a noise
gate attenuates audio signal that falls below a threshold by a
set amount. This can help reduce background noise in your
audio signal.
Parameter Value Range Default Value
Threshold -120.0 – 0.0 dB -48.0 dB
Depth 0 dB – -120.0 dB -120 dB
Denoise Filter Off, On Off
Denoise Thresh -120.0 – 0.0 dB -60.0 dB
A
ttack 0.01 – 1000.00 ms 0.18 ms
Hold 0 – 1000 ms 250 ms
Release 1.00 – 3000.00 ms 7.40 ms
AIR Pumper
This effect creates a rhythmic pumping effect, similar to that
of sidechain compression.
Parameter Value Range Default Value
Depth 0–100% 80%
Speed Bar, 1/2 – 1/32T 1/4
Release Shape 0–100% 10%
Tri
gg
er Offset -100.0 – +100.0 ms 0.0 ms
A
ttack 0–100% 5%
Hold 0–100% 10%
Release 0–100% 60%
AIR Transient
This effect is used to enhance or soften the Attack and
Release phases of audio material.
Parameter
V
alue Range Default Value
Attack -100 – 0 – +100% 0%
Attack Shape 0–100% 50%
Sustain -100 – 0 – +100% 0%
Output -20.0 – +20.0 dB 0.0 dB
Limit Off, On On
Bus Compressor
This is the most transparent compressor, able to perform
substantial volume adjustments without artifacts.
Parameter Value Range Default Value
Dry/Wet 0–100 (dry–wet) 100
A
ttack 0–100 50
Release 0–100 50
Threshold -50 – 0 dB 0
Ratio 1–20 1
Oldskool Off, On Off
Output -6 – 24 dB 0

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