Akai MPC60
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Description The Akai MPC60 ("MIDI Production Center 60") was an electronic musical instrument produced in 1988, by the Japanese company Akai in collaboration with celebrated designer Roger Linn. It combined MIDI sequencing and audio sampling with a set of velocity/aftertouch-sensitive performance pads, to produce an instrument optimized for use as a drum machine. The MPC60 enjoyed great popularity, particularly among musicians producing Hip Hop and similar styles. |
Who uses the Akai MPC60?
DJ Premier,
Specs
- 16 velocity sensitive pads
- 4 pad banks (64 voices per program)
- Sampling rate of 40kHz (freq response 20Hz - 18kHz)
- 16-bit ADC and DAC, with data stored in special non-linear 12bit format (for lower noise)
- 750kB sampling memory (13.1 seconds), upgradable to 1.5MB (26.2 seconds) (expansion card: EXM003)
- 128 sounds in memory, 64 sounds per program, 16 voice polyphony.
- 2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI outputs
- 20 songs, 99 sequences, 99 tracks, 60,000 note capacity
- Timing resolution of 96ppq (parts per quarter note)
- Syncable via MIDI Time Code (MTC), MIDI Clock, FSK24, SMPTE, 1/4 note click
- SMPTE supported frame rates: 24, 25, 29.97 drop, and 30
- 8 assignable outputs + 1 stereo + 1 effects send/return
- Internal 3½" floppy drive (Double Density 720 kB)
- Optional 3rd-party SCSI interface (by Marion Systems)
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