Akai MPC5000 OS 2.0 Now Available to Download!
About MPC5000 OS 2.0
Akai MPC5000 is the most talked-about MPC in the music industry today. Akai MPC5000 is the latest evolution of the unquestioned standard in sample-based music production. Akai MPC-5000 builds on the MPC foundation, combining powerful sequencing, sampling and processing with the feel of the exclusive MPC pads and Q-Link assignable controls. MPC5000 adds never-before-seen MPC advancements such as a virtual-analog synthesizer, a streaming hard disc recorder, incomparably high-resolution sequencing, and over 100 other new capabilities.
Akai MPC5000 OS 2.0 is a free, new operating system upgrade that includes more than 25 additional improvements, many of which are developed to accommodate the specific requests of the people who use the MPC5000 every day. MPC-5000 OS 2.0 is a free download from the docs & downloads tab at akaipro.com/mpc5000.
Akai MPC5000 OS 2.0 Key Features
More than 25 new features for MPC5000
Many improvements designed to specifically address user input
FREE download from akaipro.com/mpc5000
Create and load Keygroup Programs for chromatic key-mapped sample playback
Import S1000, S3000, S5000/S6000, Z4/Z8, and MPC4000-format sample libraries
MultiEdit function enables editing parameters on a group of pads or all pads
Enhanced sample editing in ChopShop 2.0
Extensive navigation shortcuts
Quantize Track and Pad Mutes to the internal or external clock for performance
Full automation of mixer and effects
Grand piano Keygroup Programs included
Akai MPC5000 OS 2.0 Information
Pricing: FREE for download worldwide
On the web:http://www.akaipro.com/mpc5000 (click on Docs & Downloads)
More information: http://www.akaipro.com/spotmpcos2
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Akai MPC5000
? music production center takes the MPC series to an entirely new level of performance. A new synth and drum sampling engine, 8-track streaming hard-disk recording, and an incredible 20-voice, 3-oscilllator synth (with arpeggiator) are just a few of the great features the USB-equipped Akai MPC5000 has to offer. MPC5000 also gives you a new high-resolution sequencing engine, pad and track muting and mixing, and incredible onboard effects. A built-in disk drive, large LCD display, and an array of looping functions and samples are also built into the MPC-5000.
Powerful and versatile
The MPC5000 is the first MPC ever to include 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 ppq resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks. There's even a new effects engine with four effects buses and two effects per bus.
Drum/phrase sampler, large display
You get a 64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory expandable up to 192MB. The display is twice the size of the MPC2500 and MPC1000 so waveforms appear crystal-clear. Integrated Chop Shop 2.0 now supports stereo chops and Patched Phrases. The MPC5000 is the first MPC to include Random and Cycle sample playback in addition to velocity Zone Play. A turntable preamp is also included in Akai MPC5000.
In-the-box production
The MPC5000's virtual analog synth eliminates need for external analog synth modules or buggy software based synthesizers. Akai MPC5000's 8-track direct to disk recorder lets you produce your whole song in the MPC and then mix it down with the internal sequenced programs and any input thru material. Add the optional CD/DVD drive and you can then burn an audio or data CD or your mix. Over 650MB of premium-quality sounds from Loopmasters are included to get you up and running with pro-quality production in seconds
| Triggers | 16 trigger pads |
| Polyphony | 64 |
| Multitimbral | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Data Format | SEQ, WAV, PGM, SND, |
| Sampling Rate | 44.1kHz |
| Recording Time | 12m 48sec. (64MB, MONO), 38m24sec. (192MB, MONO) |
| Presets | 128 |
| User Memory | 64-192MB |
| Effects | 4 stereo busses with 2 stereo effects per buss, and 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 |
| Controllers | 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive) |
| Connectors | 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 Footswitches: 1/4-inch x 2 |
| Expansion Slots | EXM-E3: 128MB expansion memory card (Upgrades unit to 192MB total) CDM-25: CDR/DVD Drive |
| Sample RAM | 64MB |
| Storage | Memory Card Slot: Compact Flash (The size of the compact flash card that MPC5000 can handle is from 32MB to 2GB) |
| Display | 240 x 128 dot graphic LCD w/back light |
| Dimensions | 18 x 16.1 x 3.4" (406.4 x 407.98 x 85.7mm) |
| Weight | 18.2 lbs (8.25kg) |