Akai MPC2000XL-MCD Sampling Drum Machine: Amazon.com: Musical Instruments

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The MPC2000XL MPC continues Akai Professional's tradition of providing rock solid sequencing and drum programming combined with powerful sampling facilities in one convenient and portable desktop unit.

New features on the MPC2000XL MCD include Next Sequence key, incredible multiple Memory Card storge, 4 bank keys to effectively provide 64 pads, Track Mute key, hinged LCD, multi-program playback, device naming, MIDI soft thru, multi-track recording, time stretch, resampling, simultaneous playback of a second sequence plus folder file management.

Whether you're producing drum 'n' bass, sequencing a rack-full of MIDI modules or performing live; whether you're programming intricate drum parts or triggering loops, you'll love the self-contained convenience and ease of use the MPC2000XL gives you and the MPC2000XL's friendly and intuitive user interface simplifies the expression of your creativity.

The MPC2000XL's compact and rugged build also means that is equally at home on stage as it is in the studio.

Features:

Sampler, drum machine and multi-track MIDI sequencer in one instrument
Storage: Multiple Memory Card formats, compatible with: Smart Media, SD card, MMC (multimedia card), Memory Stick, Compact Flash, Micro Drive
Dedicated buttons for the most commonly used functions
Informative graphic LCD on a hinged, tiltable panel
Extremely powerful sampling drum machine/phrase sampler
Extensive sample editing that includes cut and paste, timestretch, etc., with waveform display
44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo sampling with 32-voice polyphony
Resonant digital filter and envelope per voice
Large, great-feeling, velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive programming
Note Variation slider for programming a wide variety of dynamics
Stereo Mix outputs and optional eight individual outputs
S/PDIF digital I/O
Built-in SCSI interface
Reads sample data from S1000 and S3000 series samplers, E-mu EIIIx, Roland S750/S760, .WAV
Powerful and easy-to-use MIDI sequencer offers a great alternative to complex computer-based sequencers
Supports both linear and pattern-style (looped) recording
300,000 note sequence capacity
Step Edit mode for fast recording, viewing or editing of any event in a sequence
Flexible synchronization capabilities: MIDI clock, MTC, and SMPTE (optional)
2 MIDI inputs with merge and 2 independent MIDI outputs (32 channels)

Technical Specifications:

Display: 248 x 60 dot graphic LCD
Dimensions: 405(W) x 106(H) x 331(D) mm
Weight: 5.5 kg
Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 23W (13W without option)
Memory Expansion Slot: 2 / 72-pin SIMM (70ns)
Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz (frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz)
Sampling Capacity: 2MB standard (21.9 seconds mono or 10.9 seconds stereo), expandable to 32MB.
Data Format: 16-bit linear
Dynamic Filtering: 12dB/Octave dynamic resonant lowpass filter per voice
Maximum Sounds in Memory: 256
Number of Sound Programs: 24
Sound Assignments per Program: 64
Simultaneous Soices: 32
Maximum Events: 300,000 notes (maximum 50,000 notes per sequence) (notes equivalent)
Resolution: 96 parts per 1/4-note (ppq)
Sequences: 99
Tracks per Sequence: 64
MIDI Output Channels: 32 (16 channels x 2 output ports)
Song Mode: 20 songs, 250 steps per song
Drum Pads: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
Drum Pad Banks: 4
Sync Modes: MIDI clock and SMPTE (optional). SMPTE frame rates supported are 24, 25, 29.97 drop and 30
Record Input (both L and R): 1/4-inch stereo phone x 2, balanced -40dBu, input Imp. 39kOhms; Max. input level +10dBu
Digital Sampling Input: RCA-pin x 1, S/PDIF (optional)
Digital Master Output: RCA-pin x 1, S/PDIF (optional)
Stereo Output: 1/4-inch phone x 2, unbalanced +11dBu, output Imp. 100 Ohms; Max. output level +17dBu
8 Individual Outputs: 1/4-inch phone x 8, unbalanced +11dBu, output Imp. 100 Ohms (optional); Max. output level +17dBu
Headphone Output: 1/4-inch stereo phone x 1, 200mW/32 Ohms
MIDI Inputs: 5-pin DIN x 2
MIDI Outputs: 5-pin DIN x 2 (independent)
SCSI Port: 50-pin high-pitch SCSI connector x 1

Product Description

The MPC2000XL continues Akai Professional's tradition of providing rock solid sequencing and drum programming combined with powerful sampling facilities in one convenient and portable desktop unit. New features on the MPC2000XL include Next Sequence key, four bank keys to effectively provide 64 pads, Track Mute key, hinged LCD, multi-program playback, device naming, MIDI soft thru, multi-track recording, time stretch, resampling, simultaneous playback of a second sequence plus folder file management. Whether you're producing drum 'n' bass, sequencing a rack-full of MIDI modules or performing live; whether you're programming intricate drum parts or triggering loops, you'll love the self-contained convenience and ease of use the MPC2000XL gives you and the unit's friendly and intuitive user interface simplifies the expression of your creativity. The MPC2000XL's compact and rugged build also means that is equally at home on stage as it is in the studio. Features: Sampler, drum machine and multi-track MIDI sequencer in one instrument Dedicated buttons for the most commonly used functions Informative graphic LCD on a hinged, tiltable panel Extremely powerful sampling drum machine/phrase sample Extensive sample editing that includes cut and paste, timestretch, etc., with waveform display 44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo sampling with 32-voice polyphony Resonant digital filter & envelope per voice Large, great-feeling, velocity- and pressure-se...