Akai MPC2500 - Sampling Workstation Drum Machine with 64-Track Sequencer and Compact Flash

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The Akai MPC2500 continues that company's legacy as the production tool of choice for musicians, producers and engineers, incorporating a 64-track MIDI sequencer with a 100,000-note capacity, stereo sampling, and 16 high-quality pressure- and velocity-sensitive trigger pads, into a relatively lightweight, laptop-sized machine with an unmistakable feel.

The MPC2500 is replete with an extensive selection of built-in stereo and Mastering effects, real-time onboard Q-link controllers, 8 separate individual analog outputs, a foldaway, backlit LCD display, and a remarkable ease of use in all facets of its' operation; thus the nearly 20 years that the MPC series has been in production.

Self-contained MIDI production unit with drum machine, sequencing and sampling functionality
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with 4-bank sound allocation, 32-voice polyphony
100,000-note, 20-song sequencer with 64-part multi-timbral capability and 64 separate tracks per song
Built-in stereo effects with dual simultaneous operation, Mastering EQ and compression, Dipole amd Low-/Band-/Hi-pass filtering
Advanced sample editing with Chopshop and Patched Phrase, advanced Grid Edit step note entry, select backward compatibility with MPC, Z4/Z8 and S5000, S6000 sample, sequence and WAV data
SPDIF digital I/O, Compact Flash storage to 2GB, drive bays for optional CDR/RW and internal hard disk
Multi-channel MIDI functionality, 8 separate analog outputs, USB, adjustable backlit display, Q-link real-time controllers with sequence automation
Triggers 16 Pads with Velocity and Pressure Sensitivity
Polyphony 32 Voices
Multitimbral 64-Part
Sampling Rate 44.1kHz
Presets 5MB(24 Programs)
User Memory No
Effects 1 x Chorus
1 x Flanger
1 x Bit Grunger
1 x 4-band EQ
1 x Compressor
1 x Phase Shifter
1 x Tremolo
1 x Flying Pan
1 x Reverb
1 x Delay
3 x Low/Band/High Pass Filters
2 x 2-pole Filters
1 x Master Compressor
1 x Master 4-band EQ
Sequencer Notes: 100,000
Sequences: 99
Tracks: 64 per Sequence
Songs: 20
Steps: 250 per song
Resolution: 96PPQ
Controllers 16 x Trigger Pads
2 x Q-Link Sliders
2 x Q-Link Rotary Knobs
Expansion Slots 1 x RAM
Sample RAM 16MB standard, expandable to 128MB
Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone, L, R, Balanced
8 x 1/4" TS Phone, Unbalanced
1 x Coaxial SPDIF Digital
4 x MIDI Out
Inputs 2 x 1/4" TRS Phone, L, R, Balanced
1 x Coaxial SPDIF Digital
2 x MIDI In
1 x USB Port
2 x 1/4" TS Phone Footswitch In
Headphone Output 1 x 1/4" Stereo Phone
SCSI No
External Storage Compact Flash(up to 2GB)
Display 240 x 64 Dot Graphic Backlit LCD
Dimensions (WxDxH) 16.3 x 13.1 x 3.7" (415 x 333 x 93.5mm)
Weight 13.5 lb (6.15 kg)
Specialties 64-track, 100,000-note Sequencer
Q-Link Controls
16 Velocity- and Pressure-Sensitive Trigger Pads
Adjustable Foldaway LCD Display

Cables

Hosa Technology -  Midi to Midi (premium) Cable - 10 ft
  • Price: $7.95
 

Expansion Cards

Akai -  EXM128 - 128MB RAM Expansion
  • Price: $159.00
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Stands & Support

On-Stage -  Mixer Stand
  • Price: $83.99
 

Cases & Protection

Gator Cases -  G-MIX-B 1818 Padded Nylon Mixer or Equipment Bag
  • Price: $49.99
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Headphones

Sennheiser -  HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones
  • Price: $99.95
 

Pedals

Yamaha -  FC5 - Foot Switch Style Sustain Pedal
  • Price: $13.85
 

Microphones

Shure -  SM58-LC - Cardioid Dynamic Mic
  • Price: $99.00
 

Speakers

KRK -  RoKit 6 G2 68W 6" Two-Way Active Nearfield Monitor
  • Price: $199.50
 

What's in the Box

Akai MPC2500 - Sampling Workstation Drum Machine with 64-Track Sequencer and Compact Flash
  • 32MB Compact Flash Card
  • Power Cable
  • Owner's Manual
  • 1 Year Warranty
 
 
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