Infrequent Sound [sex.tex] technology: Akai MPC500 Music Production Center [Restoration & Repair], 10.07.2006, made in Malaysia

Akai MPC500 Music Production Center [Restoration & Repair], 10.07.2006, made in Malaysia

Link: akaipro | Owner's Manual [PDF, ru]

MPC500 is the first portable MPC. You can sample and create music wherever inspiration strikes: on the subway, on the plane, or even at the beach! Whether you're traveling around the globe or just across town, MPC500 is a perfect fit for your backpack, messenger bag, or briefcase. Beats and productions created in MPC500 can be dropped into your computer via USB or into your main MPC with the swappable CF card when you get back into the studio.

MPC500 is a 48-track sequencer with a 32-voice stereo sampler. It has 12 velocity and pressure-sensitive rubber MPC pads. 16MB of memory comes standard and can be expanded up to 128MB. When connected to a Mac or PC via USB, you can drag and drop data between the computer and your MPC500's CF card, just like a hard drive. Because MPC500 is compatible with other MPCs, MPC500 is the perfect way to extend your studio into your mobile lifestyle.

KEY FEATURES

Battery powered (6 AAs) or wall powered (AC adapter included)
Pattern-based 48-track sequencer with 16 MIDI channels
32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM
Velocity and pressure-sensitive pads for responsive, accurate programming
12-level function places one sound on all pads with progressive level or tuning per pad
Compact Flash drive and USB port (Mass Storage Class)
Support for standard WAV files and MIDI sequences
Analog I/O, headphone output, MIDI I/O
Sounds included to get started quickly
Four-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad
Low-pass filter with resonance per voice
On-board effects: two stereo effects and a master effect

KEY SPECS

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

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

Analog Input/Output
(2) Balanced 1/4" Inputs
(2) Balanced 1/4" Outputs
(1) Headphone Output

MID Input/Output
(1) MIDI Input [5-pin DIN]
(1) MIDI Output [5-pin DIN]

Other Input/Output
(1) USB [Storage Support]

Levels
Analog Input = +10dBu
Analog Output = +5dBu

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 48 tracks per seq
20 Songs with total 250 steps per song
24 "Active (loaded)" Programs max

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

Synchronization
MIDI Clock only

Power Options
12V DC 500mA pin-negative power adapter (included)
(6) AA batteries [lasts about 4.5hrs continuous use w/backlight ON]

Dimensions
10.47" x 1.73" x 6.89"
266mm x 175mm x 44mm

Weight (net)
2.93 lbs / 1.34 kg

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

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Дата сборки указана 10.07.2006 года

если менять кнопки - то все и сразу:

стандартные 6x6x5 mm

Большие 12x12x5 mm меняем без раздумий:

На второй платке видны микротрещины по пайке силовых ног на регуляторах уровня громкости и записи:

На рейдер одеваем новую зауженную рубашку / юбку / пыльник:

К защитному покрытию экрана очень много вопросов: глубокие царапины и ссадины - конечно же полируем! А он реально красив...

К насадкам на кнопки тоже много вопросов: они пористые и шершавые - полировать в стекло и тем самым уйдет желтизна . конечно глянец куда эффектнее будет смотреться :)