Front Panel; Rear Panel - Akai MPC X User Manual

Front Panel

1. SD Card Slot: Insert a standard SD, SDHC or SDXC card into this slot to access its files directly using MPC One.
2. Phones (1/8" / 3.5 mm): Connect standard 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo headphones to this output.

Rear Panel

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1. Power Input: Use the included power adapter to connect MPC One to a power outlet.
2. Power Adapter Restraint: Secure the power adapter cable to this restraint to prevent it from accidentally
unplugging.
3. Power Switch: Turns MPC One's power on/off.
4. Link: Connect a standard Ethernet cable to this port to use Ableton Link and other compatible devices with MPC
One. See Operation > General Features > Menu > Sync
Note: You can also use Ableton Link wirelessly over a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: The Link port is not included on MPC One+.
5. USB-B Port: Use the included USB cable to connect this high-retention-MPC One USB port to an available USB
port on your computer. This connection allows MPC One to send/receive MIDI and audio data to/from the MPC
software on your computer.
6. USB-A Port: Connect a USB flash drive to this USB port to access files directly using MPC One. You can also
connect a standard MIDI controller to this port.
7. Rec Vol: Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the inputs.
8. Inputs (1/4" / 6.35 mm): Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these inputs to an audio source
(mixer, synthesizer, drum machine, etc.). In Sample Record Mode, you can select whether you want to record
either channel or both channels in stereo or in mono.
9. Master Vol: Turn this knob to adjust the volume of the outputs and phones output.
10. Outputs (1/4" / 6.35 mm): Use standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS cables to connect these outputs to your monitors,
mixer, etc.
11. MIDI In: Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect this input to the MIDI output of an external MIDI device
(synthesizer, drum machine, etc.).
12. MIDI Out: Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect this output to the MIDI input of an external MIDI device
(synthesizer, drum machine, etc.).
13. CV/Gate Outs: MPC One 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.
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14. Kensington Lock Slot: You can use this slot to secure your MPC One to a table or other surface.
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