Akai MPC5000

Akai - The new flagship MPC

LEGENDARY MPC FEEL AND WORKFLOW WITH A GREATLY EXPANDED FEATURE SET.

Introducing MPC 5000: the most advanced MPC ever. MPCs are the unquestioned standard in studio and live beat and track production, mixing expressive pressure and velocity-sensitive pads, a comprehensive compliment of assignable tactile controls, and powerful sequencing, sampling and effects. MPC5000 takes the MPC even further with over 100 new capabilities, most notably internal, streaming multitrack recording and onboard virtual analog synthesis.

Key Features

64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory built-in. Expandable up to 192MB RAM
Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator
Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included
Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording
Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects processor
Master compressor and equalizer
960 ppq resolution
Built-in hard disk drive
Optional CD-R/DVD drive
USB 2.0 port for computer connectivity
CF Type-2 card slot (up to 2GB)
Chop-Shop 2.0 - slices a stereo loop into individual samples with automatic pad assignment
Patched Phrases - creates multiple splits in looped samples to ensure proper tempo sync without changing pitch
Continuous Sample Track - ensures samples play in perfect sync no matter where you start the beat in a loop
12 Q-link controllers for internal automation, external MIDI control and quick parameter editing
240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD
10 built-in analog outputs, plus 8 ADAT-optical outputs and stereo S/PDIF IO
Powerful new multimode filter
Two MIDI inputs and Four MIDI outputs
Turntable phono inputs with RIAA pre-amp
XLR / 1/4" combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels
Sample library provided by Loopmasters.com

Specifications

General

Display: 240 x 128 dot graphic LCD w/back light
Memory Card Slot: Compact Flash (The size of the compact flash card that MPC5000 can handle is from 32MB to 2GB)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 18" x 16 1/16" x 3 3/8" (6 7/8" with screen at maximum height)
406.4mm x 407.98mm x 85.7mm (174.6mm with screen at maximum height)
Weight: 18.2 lbs
Power Supply: Internal, auto switching, 110-240V, 50-60Hz
Power Requirement: 50W

Sound Generator

Sampling rate: 44.1kHz
Memory capacity: 64MB standard, expandable to 192MB
Recording time: 12m 48sec. (64MB, MONO), 38m24sec. (192MB, MONO)
Memory expansion slot: 1 x for optional EXM-E3
Data format: 16-bit linear
Polyphony: 64
Dynamic filtering: 1 State Variable Filter per voice (up to 8 pole, depending on type)
Filter types: LOW PASS, BAND PASS, HIGH PASS, BAND BOOST, BAND STOP, ANALOG MODELING, VOCAL FORMANT
Preset sound memory: 16 MB
Number of programs: 128

Effects

Effects: 4 stereo busses with 2 stereo effects per buss, and Master effect
Master effect: 4 band EQ, Compressor

Sequencer

Maximum events: 100,000 notes
Resolution: 960 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, MIDI Time Code
Transport Controls: MIDI Machine Control

Inputs/Outputs

Record input (L and R): MIC/ 1/4-inch Combo x 2 balanced -40dBu, input impedance 11k ohms; RCA with PHONO preamp,
Max. Input level: +10dBu
Digital RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
Stereo output (L and R): 1/4-inch phone x 2 balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms,
Max. output level: +22dBu
8 individual outputs: 1/4-inch phone x 8 balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms,
Max. output level: +22dBu
Phones output: 1/4-inch stereo phone x 1, 200mW / 100 ohms
Digital output: RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
ADAT Optical: x 1 (8 Channels)
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 Mac OS 9.x/10.x or later version. )
Footswitches: 1/4-inch x 2
Standard accessories: Power cable, Operator's manual

Options

EXM-E3: 128MB expansion memory card (Upgrades unit to 192MB total)
CDM-25: CDR/DVD Drive

Data Compatibility

MPC1000: SEQ, WAV, PGM
MPC2000/2000XL: SEQ, WAV, SND, PGM (Most parameters of PGM file can be loaded.)
MPC4000: SEQ, WAV, PGM (DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
MPC3000: SND (THRU Computer)
Z4/Z8: SEQ, WAV, PGM (DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
S5000/6000: WAV only (THRU Computer)
S1000/3000: No compatibility