Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center

Rock-solid sequencing and drum programming machine with 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive rubber pads.

The Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center combines a 64-track MIDI sequencer with a 32-voice, 16-bit stereo digital sampler in one extremely powerful desktop unit.

The Akai MPC2500 has 2 internal effects processors that can be used simultaneously. They include a wide range of effects algorithms, such as reverb, delay, bit grunger, chorus, phasers, flying pan, 4-band EQ, compressor, and a phase shifter.

Realtime control is provided by 2-note variation sliders and 2 Q-Link knobs that can be separately assigned to allow flexible, realtime performance control of a wide variety of selectable parameters. These parameters include level, pan, filter cut-off and resonance, and tuning. Each assignable Q-Link knob can generate MIDI data so that parameter information can be recorded and played back from within a sequence.

2 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs come standard on the Akai Music Production Center, enabling 64 external MIDI channel operation. In addition, the MPC2500 can individually control its onboard sampler with up to 64 parts, allowing users to assign a different program on each track.

A large LCD screen allows a clear view of sequence data. Continuous MIDI data can also be shown, as well as edited, graphically.

Comes with 16MB of onboard memory which can be expanded up to 128MB of RAM via the optional EXM128 memory card ( sold separately. Optional CD-M25 drive adds CD burning capability (sold separately) .

Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center Features:

64-track MIDI sequencer
32-voice, 16-bit stereo digital sampler
Intuitive, ergonomic interface
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads
2 internal effects processors can be used simultaneously
2-note variation sliders and 2 Q-Link knobs provide realtime control
2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI outputs
Large, backlit LCD screen
16MB onboard memory, expandable to 128MB
Sound Generator
Data format: 16-bit linear WAV
Sampling rate: 44.1kHz
Memory: 16MB standard (11.5MB for sound memory), expandable to 128MB
Memory expansion slot for optional EXM128
Recording time: 136sec. (16MB, Mono), 24min. 28sec. (128MB, Mono)
Polyphony: 32-voice
Filter type: low pass, band pass, high pass
Dynamic filtering: 2 x 2-pole filter per voice
Preset sound memory: 5MB
Number of programs: 24

Effects
Effects: 2 stereo effects and Master effect
Effect types: chorus, glanger, bit grunger, 4-band EQ, compressor, phase shifter, tremolo, flying pan, reverb, delay
Master effect: 4-band EQ, compressor

Sequencer
Maximum events: 100,000 notes
Resolution: 96 parts per 1/4-note
Sequences: 99
Tracks per sequence: 64
MIDI output channels: 64 (16 channels x 4 outputs)
Song mode: 20 songs, 250 steps per song
Drum pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
Drum pad banks: 4
Sync mode MIDI clock

Drumpads
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads
4 pad banks
16 Levels: Velocity, Tuning
Automated Pad Mixer (Level, Pan, and FX send)
Track Mute and Next Sequence features for live performance

Connections
Record input (L and R) 1/4" stereo phone x 2, balanced -40dBu, input impedance 11k ohms, max. input level +10dBu
Digital input: RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
Digital output: RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
Stereo output (L and R) 1/4" phone x 2 balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms, max. output level +22dBu
8 individual analog outputs: 1/4" phone balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms, max. output level +22dBu
Headphone output: 1/4" stereo, 200mW/100 ohms
MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 2
MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 4
USB Slave connector x 1, USB MASS STORAGE CLASS support (Windows 2000/Me/XP or later version, or MacOS 9.x/10.x or later version)
Footswitch inputs: 1/4" phone x 2

Standard Accessories
32MB CompactFlash card, power cable, manual
16-1/3"W x 3-3/4"H x 13-1/10"D
14 lbs.

Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center Specifications: