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Akai Professional MPC500 - Portable Sampler/Sequencer Workstation

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Akai Professional MPC500 Overview

The Akai MPC500 packs the high-quality sampling and sequencing features found in other MPC series workstations into an ultra-compact unit that's perfect for a variety of mobile applications. With 12 velocity and pressure sensitive pads, creating expressive work with the MPC500 is a snap. Analog audio inputs and outputs let you connect everything from mics and CD players to amplifiers, mixers, and speakers. MIDI connectors are supplied for interfacing with digital instruments, and a USB port provides easy file transfers with Macs and PCs.

Able to run continuously for over four hours on six AA batteries, the MPC500 comes complete with a 32-voice sampler that records 16-bit/44.1kHz WAV files for CD-quality sound. Up to 99 sequences with 48 tracks each can be created for a total of 100,000 notes. The MPC500 comes with 16MB of internal RAM. A CompactFlash slot is also provided for storage on type I or II CompactFlash cards. A 128MB CompactFlash card is included.

Ultra Portable
With a very small form factor and the ability to operate on six AA batteries, the MPC500 is great for use on the road.
Intuitive Control
With 12 velocity and pressure sensitive pads, an assignable slider, and more, the MPC500 is easy to use.
Connectivity
Standard 1/4" inputs and outputs allow connection of microphones, audio players, mixers, and more. MIDI connectors let you interface with digital instruments, and a USB port provides simple data transfer with a Mac or PC.
Memory Expansion
In addition to the 16MB of installed RAM and supplied 32MB CompactFlash card, the MPC500 can be expanded to have 128MB of internal RAM, and supports CompactFlash cards with capacities up to 2GB.
High-Quality Sampling
32-voice sampling at 16-bit/44.1kHz provides CD-quality audio.
Sequencing
Store up to 99 sequences with 48 tracks each for a total of 100,000 notes.
Effects
Several effect types, including reverb, delay, chorus, compressor, 4-band EQ, and more are provided.
LCD
The 2 x 16 character backlit LCD provides important information about your system.

Akai Professional MPC500 Specs

Triggers
12 Velocity and Pressure Sensitive Pads
Polyphony
32
Multitimbral
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Data Format
16-bit Linear WAV
Sampling Rate
44.1kHz
Recording Time
136 seconds (16MB Mono)
(Can be Increased to Approximately 24.5 minutes with Optional 128MB Expansion)
Presets
Filters - 2-Pole Low Pass Filter Per Voice
Programs - 24 (48 Pads Per Program)
Drum Pad Banks - 4
User Memory
No
Effects
Master Effects: 4-Band EQ, Compressor
Effect Types: Chorus, Flanger, Bit Grunger, 4-Band EQ, Compressor, Phase Shifter, Tremolo, Flying Pan, Reverb, Delay
Sequencer
99 Sequences with 48 Tracks Each, 100,000 Note Capacity
16 MIDI Output Channels
20 Songs, 250 Steps Per Song in Song Mode
Controllers
1 x Q-Link Slider
1 x Main Volume Knob
1 x Rec Gain Knob
Connectors
1 x 1/4" Stereo Mic/Line Input (2 Jacks)
1 x 1/4" Stereo Output (2 Jacks)
1 x 1/4" Stereo Headphone Jack
2 x MIDI Connectors (In, Out)
1 x USB Port
1 x Power Input
Expansion Slots
1 x CompactFlash Slot
1 x Slot for Optional EXM128 Memory Expansion
Sample RAM
16MB
Storage
16MB Internal Memory (Expandable to 128MB)
CompactFlash Card Slot Accepts Type I and II Cards up to 2GB (128MB Card Included)
USB Data Transfer to Mac or PC
Display
2 x 16 Character Backlit LCD with Adjustable Contrast
Dimensions
10.5 x 6.9 x 1.7" (266 x 175 x 44mm)
Weight
2.9 lbs (1.3kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.55 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.5 x 8.5 x 3.5"

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