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Akai MPC Live II Quick Start Manual
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Quickstart Guide
English ( 2 – 7 )
Guía de inicio rápido
Español ( 8 – 14 )
Guide d'utilisation rapide
Français ( 15 – 20 )
Guida rapida
Italiano ( 21 – 26 )
Schnellstart-Anleitung
Deutsch ( 27 – 33 )
Appendix
English ( 34 – 35 )

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Summary of Contents for Akai MPC Live II

  • Page 1 Quickstart Guide English ( 2 – 7 ) Guía de inicio rápido Español ( 8 – 14 ) Guide d’utilisation rapide Français ( 15 – 20 ) Guida rapida Italiano ( 21 – 26 ) Schnellstart-Anleitung Deutsch ( 27 – 33 ) Appendix English ( 34 –...
  • Page 2 USB Cable Safety & Warranty Manual Important: Visit akaipro.com and find the webpage for MPC Live II to download the complete User Guide. Support For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit akaipro.com.
  • Page 3: Top Panel

    15 16 18 19 20 21 1. Display: This full-color multi-touch display shows information relevant to MPC Live II’s current operation. Touch the display (and use the hardware controls) to control the MPC interface. See Operation to learn how to use some basic functions.
  • Page 4 8. Full Level / Half Level: Press this button to activate/deactivate Full Level. When activated, the pads will always trigger their samples at the maximum velocity (127), regardless of the amount of force you use. Press and hold Shift and then press this button to activate/deactivate Half Level. When activated, the pads will always trigger their samples at half-velocity (64).
  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    3. Power Switch: Turns MPC Live II’s power on/off. 4. Charging Indicator: This light (behind the vent) will turn on when MPC Live II’s internal battery is charging (when the power input is connected to a power outlet). When the battery is fully...
  • Page 6 MIDI device (synthesizer, drum machine, etc.). 19. CV/Gate Out: MPC Live II will send control voltage (CV) and/or Gate signals over these outputs to optional external sequencers. Use standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) TS cables to send a single CV/Gate signal per output, or use a stereo TRS-to-dual mono TSF breakout cable (such as a Hosa YMM- 261) to send two CV/Gate signals per output.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation Here is some general information about how to use the MPC Live II display: Tap a button or option to select it. Use the Double-tap a button to access advanced data dial or –/+ buttons to change its setting editing options.