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Overview
Key Features
- 32–voice drum/phrase sampler with 16MB memory built in,
expandable up to 128MB RAM
- 2 onboard effects processors and a main out effects processor
- 2 assignable Q–link sliders and knobs for real–time
performance control
- 240 x 64 hinged backlit LCD
- USB port for computer connectivity
- Built–in Analog and Digital I/Os, headphone output and 2 MIDI
In/4 MIDI Out
- Chop–shop– slices a loop into individual samples with
automatic pad assignment
- Patched phrase – synchronizes phrase samples to any tempo
without changing pitch
- Continuous sample track - records long audio tracks into a
sequence
- Can resample its own output
- Audio input thru with Q–link control for real–time control
- 10 built–in analog outputs, plus stereo Digital I/O
- Optional available accessories include 128MB Ram Expansion
(EXM128), CD ROM Installation Kit (including CD ROM Drive -
CD-M25)
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Specifications
| Sound
Generator |
Data format:
16-bit linear WAV |
| Sampling rate:
44.1 kHz |
| Memory: 16MB
standard (11.5MB sound memory), expandable to 128MB with EXM128
option |
| Preset sound
memory: 5MB Flash |
| Recording time:
136 sec (16MB mono) 24m28sec (128MB mono) |
| Polyphony:
32-voice |
| Dynamic
filtering 2 x 2-pole filter per voice |
| Filter types:
Low pass, band pass, high pass |
| Number of active
programs: 24 (with 64 pads per program) |
| Effects |
Effects 2 stereo
effects and Master effect
Effect type Chorus, Flanger, Bit
grunger, 4 band EQ, Compressor, Phase shifter, Tremolo, Flying Pan,
Reverb, Delay |
| Master effect: 4
band EQ, Compressor |
| Sequencer |
Capacity:
100,000 notes |
| Resolution:
96ppq |
| 99
Sequences |
| 64 Tracks per
sequence |
| 64 MIDI output
channels (16 channels x 4 output ports) |
| Song mode: 20
songs, 250 steps per song |
| MIDI Clock Sync:
Master/Slave |
| 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 |
| Q-Link |
2 sliders and 2
rotary knobs |
| Assignable to
internal sampler controls: pitch, filter cutoff, resonance, level
and pan |
| Connections |
Record input (L
and R) 1/4-inch stereo phone x 2, balanced -40dBu, input impedance
11k ohms; max. Input level +10dBu |
| Digital Input:
RCA x 1, SPDIF |
| Stereo output (L
and R) 1/4-inch phone x 2 balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms;
max. output level +22dBu |
| 8 individual
analog outputs 1/4-inch phone x 4 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 x 1, SPDIF |
| MIDI: 2 x MIDI
In and 4 x MIDI Out |
| USB Slave
connector x 1, USB MASS STORAGE CLASS support (You need Windows
2000/Me/XP or later version, or MacOS 9.x/10.x or later
version.) |
| Footswitches:
jack x 2 |
| General |
Display: 240 x
64 dot graphic LCD w/back light |
| Memory card
slot:Compact Flash (The size of the compact flash card that MPC500
can handle is from32MB to 2GB) |
| Standard
Accessories:
32MB Compact Flash card
Power cable
Operator's manual
HDM-10
Hard Drive Adaptor Kit |
| Power: 100-240V
AC, 50/60Hz |
| Consumption: 70W
(with all options) |
Dimensions (W x
D x H):
16.33" x 3.68" x 13.10"
(415mm x 93.5mm x
332.9mm) |
| Weight: 13.5 Lbs
[6.15kg] (Excluding drives and options) |
| Data
Compatibility |
MPC1000: SEQ,
WAV, PGM |
| MPC2000/2000XL:
SEQ, WAV, SND, PGM (Most parameters of PGM file can be
loaded.) |
| MPC2500: SEQ,
WAV, PGM |
| MPC4000: SEQ,
WAV, PGM (DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are
loaded.) |
| MPC3000: SND
(THRU Computer) |
| Z4/Z8: WAV, PGM
(DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are loaded.) |
| S5000/6000: WAV
only (THRU Computer |
| Options |
EXM128 128MB
expansion memory card |
| CD-M25 CD
Drive | |
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THE PLATINUM STANDARD IN SAMPLERS GETS EVEN
BETTER.
The new MPC2500 Music Production Center is the
recognized industry standard, a 32–voice drum/phrase sampler with up
to 128 MB of RAM and extensive editing control. Designed for
professional music production environments and DJs and live club
performers, the MPC2500 features a time–tested user interface,
responsive velocity– and pressure–sensitive pads, twin onboard
effects processors, four Q–Link controllers (two sliders/two knobs)
for extensive real–time control, plus 10 outputs and a S/PDIF
digital output.
The ultra–powerful MPC2500 sports a 100,000 note/64
track MIDI sequencer that can be assigned to four separate MIDI
outputs for a total of 64 independently addressable MIDI channels.
Internal sounds reside in flash memory and can easily be swapped for
new sounds via compact flash cards, optional user installable hard
drive, or the optional CD–ROM drive. A CF card with preloaded sounds
is included to get you started.
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Akai Professional, in its pursuit to remain the leader
of digital sampling technology has released the MPC2500. This unit
designed for professional audio production, offers drum programming,
sequencing, and sampling capabilities. Artists now have the luxury
of producing music with a compact music composition center.
Applications:
Sampling and creating beats
MIDI sequencing
Live Performance
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The following hard drives have been tested and
approved for use in the MPC2500:
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Manufacturer |
Model Name |
Model Number |
Capacity |
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Seagate |
Momentus |
ST92011A |
20GB |
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Fujitsu |
MHN2200AT |
MHN2200AT |
20GB |
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Fujitsu |
MHM2200AT |
MHM2200AT |
20GB |
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Toshiba |
MK4026GAX |
MK4026GAX |
40GB |
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Hitachi |
Travelstar |
HTS541080G9AT00 |
80GB |
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