AKAI
MPC500
The Akai MPC500 is a compact, portable, full-featured music production centre featuring a 48-track, 16-channel MIDI sequencer combined with a 32-voice drum/phrase sampler. The MPC500 supports 16-bit/44.1 kHz sample rates and provides upward of 128MB of RAM. The unit’s MIDI sequencer supports the SMF (standard MIDI file) format, while the sampler accepts WAV files. Like all Akai MPC units, the MPC500 provides velocity sensitive pads (12) for triggering sounds and the unit includes Akai’s legendary 12 Levels function—where one sound can be assigned to all pads with varied level or tuning per pad. The MPC500 provides numerous onboard effects plus two stereo effects sends and a Master control. In addition to operation via six AA batteries, the unit includes an AC power adapter. For transferring work to other Akai MPC models, a Compact Flash storage card is included for use with the internal CF drive. The MPC500 includes a USB port for connecting an external hard drive. Memory expansion is available.
Compose Anywhere With The Akai MPC500
The Akai MPC-500 is a great compositional tool for musicians on the go—enabling them to work on planes or in hotel rooms—knowing they can easily transfer their work to their larger MPC systems back at the studio.
Features:
Dimensions: (W x H x D) - 266mm x 44mm x 175mm
Weight: 1.34 kg
Pattern-based and linear 48-track sequencer with 16 MIDI channels
16-bit / 44.1kHz sampling
32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM
Battery powered (6 AA’s) or AC powered
Velocity and pressure sensitive pads for expressive programming
12 Levels function: one sound on all pads with varied 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 Analogue Audio I/O, headphone output, and MIDI I/O
Internal sounds in Flash
4-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad
1 lowpass filter with resonance per voice
On-board effects: 2 stereo effects and a Master effect
Memory expansion available separately
Compact Flash card and AC power adapter included
Akai MPC 500 Applications
The Akai MPC500 is an ideal travel partner for creative musicians—enabling them to capture their ideas whenever creativity strikes.
The MPC500 is ideal for the following applications:
Field sampling
Composing while travelling—such as on planes or in hotel rooms. Make beats anywhere.
Triggering sounds for live performance
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