The 1600 Professional Series packs serious speed and professional quality but doesn't forget the comfortable details you expect in a home machine. Janome devised the 1600 Professional Series machines to deliver professional speed and durability to the home sewing market. At 1,600 stitches per minute, the 1600's are the fastest machines in the Janome line, and the unique "Liquid Response" foot pedal ensures precise and even control of your sewing.