Akai MPC500

[Cupe]

The MPC500 is the first truly portable all-in-one Music Production Center, affording artists the ability to sample and create music on-the-go. Whether you travel around the globe or across town, the MPC500 is the ultimate answer to your mobile production needs. The MPC500 is fully compatible with the legendary MPC line, which means you can use the MPC500`s built-in battery and drop your mixes back into your MPC2500 when you get back into the studio.

The MPC500 combines a 48-Track MIDI Sequencer and a 32-voice Stereo Digital Sampler, with 12 velocity and pressure sensitive rubber pads. 16MB of on-board memory comes standard and can be expanded up to 128 MB of RAM. When connected to a Mac or PC via

its built-in USB port, you can simply drag and drop data between the computer and the MPC500`s CF card. Because the MPC500 is compatible with other MPC products, mobile producers and musicians will find it is the perfect way to extend their studios and accommodate their mobile lifestyles.

* Battery powered (6 AA`s) or AC powered (with included power adaptor)

* Pattern-based 48-track sequencer with 16 MIDI channels

* 32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM

* Velocity and pressure sensitive pads for responsive, accurate programming

* 12 Level function places one sound on all pads with progressive level or tuning per pad

* Built-in Compact Flash drive and USB port (Mass Storage Class)

* Support for standard WAV files and MIDI sequences

* Built-in Analog I/O, headphone output, and MIDI In/Out

* Internal sounds included to get started quickly

* 4-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad

* 1 low pass filter with resonance per voice

* On-board effects: 2 stereo effects and a Master effect

Storage:

* Compact Flash: Type-II, support up to 2GB card

Memory:

* 16MB installed (Can be expanded to 128MB with EXM-128)

Analog Input/Output:

* (2) Balanced 1/4 Inputs

* (2) Balanced 1/4 Outputs

* (1) Headphone Output

MIDI Input/Output:

* (1) MIDI Input [5-pin DIN]

* (1) MIDI Output [5-pin DIN]

Other Input/Output:

* (1) USB [slave only]

Levels:

* Analog Input = +10dBu

* Analog Output = +5dBu

Sampler Resolution: 16bit/44.1kHz

Sampler Recording Time:

* 136sec [16MB/MONO]

* 24min 28sec [128MB/MONO]

Sequencer Details:

* 100,000 notes resolving at 96ppq

* 99 Sequences with total 48 tracks per seq

* 20 Songs with total 250 steps per song

* 24 Active (loaded) Programs max

Pad Details:

* 12 (velocity and pressure sensitive)

* 4 Pad Banks [A, B, C, D]

Synchronization:

* MIDI Clock only

Power Options:

* 12V DC 500mA pin-negative power adapter (included)

* (6) AA batteries [lasts about 4.5hrs continuous use w/backlight ON]

Dimensions (W x H x D):

* 10.47 x 1.73 x 6.89

* 266mm x 175mm x 44mm

Weight (net):

* 2.93 lbs / 1.34 kg

Data Compatibility:

* MPC1000 SEQ, WAV, PGM

* MPC2000/2000XL SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, SND, PGM (Most parameters of PGM file can be loaded.)

* MPC2500 SEQ, WAV, PGM

* MPC4000 SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, AKP (DRUM program only...No Keygroups. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)

* MPC3000 SND (THRU Computer)

* Z4/Z8 WAV, PGM (DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)

* S5000/6000 WAV only (THRU Computer)

* S1000/3000 No compatibility