Akai MPC2500 Beat Production Station

http://www.akaipro.com

32-voice drum/phrase sampler with 16MB memory built in, expandable up to 128MB RAM

Two on-board effects processors and a main output-effects processorTwo assignable Q-link sliders and two Q-link knobs for real-time performance control

240 x 64 hinged, backlit LCD

USB port for computer connectivity 

Built-in analog and digital I/O, headphone output, and two MIDI ins / four MIDI outs

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

Outputs can be re-sampled

Audio input can be controlled with Q-links for real-time control

Ten analog outputs, stereo digital I/O

Optional accessories include 128MB Ram Expansion (EXM128), CD ROM Installation Kit (including CD ROM Drive) (CD-M25)

Storage:      Compact Flash: Type-II, support up to 2GB card

Hard Drive (optional): any standard IDE 2.5" hard drive

Memory:     16MB installed
Can be expanded to 128MB with EXM-128

Analog Input/Output:     

• (2) Balanced 1/4" Inputs
• (10) Balanced 1/4" Outputs [Stereo L/R + 8 Assignable Outs]
• (1) Headphone Output

Digital Input/Output:   

• (1) Coaxial S/PDIF Input [RCA]
• (1) Coaxial S/PDIF Output [RCA]

MIDI Input/Output:     

• (2) MIDI Input [5-pin DIN]
• (4) MIDI Output [5-pin DIN]

Other Input/Output:

• (2) 1/4" Footswitch
• (1) USB [Slave only]

Levels:     

• Analog Input = +10dBu
• Analog Output = +17dBu [Stereo & Assignable Outs]

Sampler Resolution:     16bit/44.1kHz

Sampler Recording Time:     

• 136sec [16MB/MONO]
• 24min 28sec [128MB/MONO]
• Sequencer Details:     100,000 notes resolving at 96ppq
• 99 Sequences with total 64 tracks per seq
• 20 Songs with total 250 steps per song

Pad Details:     

• 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
• 4 Pad Banks [A, B, C, D]

Synchronization:     MIDI Time Code (MTC), MIDI Clock

Power Options:     

• 100v - 240v
• 50/60Hz
• 70W

Dimensions (W x H x D):     

• 16.33" x 3.68" x 13.10"
  415mm x 93.5mm x 332.9mm

Weight (net):     13.5 lbs / 6.15 kg (excluding drives and options)

Data Compatibility:

• MPC1000     SEQ, WAV, PGM
• MPC2000/2000XL     SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, SND, PGM (Most parameters of PGM file can be loaded.)
• MPC2500     SEQ, WAV, PGM
• MPC4000     SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, AKP (DRUM program only...No Keygroups. 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)
• S1000/3000     No compatibility

Live Documents		Type
Product Overview		html

Manuals & Documentation	Size	Type
MPC2500 - Product Overview	258 KB	pdf
MPC2500 - QuickStart Guide	483 KB	pdf
MPC2500 - Addendum Manual [v1.1]	188 KB	pdf
MPC2500 - Addendum Manual [v1.2]	226 KB	pdf
MPC2500 - Reference Manual	12 MB	zip
MPC Series Product Comparison Guide [v2.1]	805 KB	pdf
Article - MPC Syncronization Guide	Online
Software & Drivers	Size	Type
MPC2500 - Release Notes [v1.24]	26 KB	pdf
MPC2500 - Operating System [v1.24] For instructions on how to update the MPC2500 OS, click here.