Akai MPC User Manual page 22

39. << / >> (Start / End): Use these buttons to move the audio pointer left/right, one bar at a time. Hold
Locate and press one of these buttons to move the audio pointer to the start or end of the
Sequence Grid.
40. Locate: Hold this button down to activate the secondary functions of the < / > and << / >> buttons
(i.e., |< / >| and Start / End, respectively).
41. Erase: As a Sequence is playing, hold this button down and press a pad to delete the note event
for that pad at the current playback position. This is a quick way to delete note events from your
Sequence without having to stop playback.
42. Tap Tempo: Press this button in time with the desired tempo to enter a new tempo (in BPM) in the
software.
I/O and Level Controls
43. Mic In / Phono In Switch: Use this switch to select the Mic In or Phono In jacks on the rear panel.
If you are using a mic or other line-level audio source connected to the Mic In jacks, select Mic In.
If you are using a phono-level device like a turntable connected to the Phono In jacks, select
Phono In.
44. Rec Gain: Use this knob to adjust the gain of the incoming signal from the Mic In or Phono In
jacks on the rear panel. Monitor the recording level by viewing the level meter (LEDs) above the Mic
In / Phono In Switch. Be careful when setting this knob at higher levels, which can cause the
signal to distort.
45. Direct Mon: Use this knob to adjust the balance between the Input and Comp signals in the
headphones. The Input signal consists of the Mic In or Phono In jacks—turn the knob all the way
to Input for zero-latency direct monitoring. The Comp signal is the normal software playback.
When not recording, we recommend turning this knob all the way to the Comp position.
46. Main Volume: Use this knob to adjust the volume level of the Stereo Out jacks.
47. Vintage Mode: Press this to toggle through the available Vintage Modes. The MPC3000 and
MPC60 settings emulate the sounds of those classic MPCs, while the Other setting emulates the
sound of vintage sampling drum machines. When none of the LEDs are lit, Vintage Mode is off.
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