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Production AND performance tools that'll blow you away! Designed for professional audio production, the MPC4000 Plus offers all the advantages of dedicated hardware. The Plus version includes a factory-installed IB-4D Digital I/O board. The MPC4000 features a large LCD plus the computer interface power of ak.Sys PC/Mac control and networking software. And to make sure all this power runs smoothly, at the heart of the MPC4000 is the new custom-designed LSI sampling engine which, coupled with a high performance Intel® Strong Arm CPU, provides ultra-fast audio processing. More than just a sampling drum machine, for the first time, the MPC4000 supports not only conventional drum programs but also gives you the choice of selecting Keygroup programs allowing you play conventional sounds such as piano, bass, strings, synth, etc., from a keyboard just like with Akai's rackmount samplers. Realtime control is provided by 2 note variation sliders and 4 Q-Link knobs. These can be separately assigned to allow flexible realtime performance control of a wide variety of selectable parameters including level, pan, filter cut-off and resonance, effect send, tuning, and more. Each assignable Q-Link knob can generate MIDI controller data so that all performance information can be recorded and played back from a within a sequence. Features: Factory-installed IB-4D digital I/O board All new sampling engine with a high-performance Intel® CPU 24-bit audio resolution with sample rates up to 96kHz 64-voices (32 voices at 96kHz sample rate) 16MB onboard memory, expandable to a massive 512MB Balanced stereo XLR-1/4-inch TRS combo inputs with reference-grade preamp Phono inputs to allow direct connection of turntable 4 MIDI out ports control up to 64 independent MIDI channels 4 Q-Link» knobs and 2 note variation sliders for realtime performance control Realtime control of filter cutoff, resonance, pitch, LFO rate and depth - and more Full sampler implementation provides compatibility with Z-Series and S-Series files New 4-channel 24-bit/96kHz effects processor USB host port accommodates USB floppy, CD-R, HD, MO, ZIP drives and an ASCII keyboard USB slave port provides for ak.Sys Network and Control System software 36 filter types with up to 3 simultaneous filters per voice Dual independent LFOs with MIDI clock sync Internal IDE hard drive plus external SCSI connection Built-in sample rate converter on the digital input to eliminate rate-matching problems Large 320 x 240, multi-angle graphic LCD FAT32 disk format is fully compatible with S5000, S6000, Z4, Z8 and most PCs Native WAV sample format allows data sharing with anything supporting WAV files ak.Sys Control & Networking software enables Mac and PC connection via onboard USB interface 2 assignable footswitch inputs Word Clock input for sync with external digital devices (optional) Graphical sequence event editing Memory meters display remaining free sampler memory, sequence memory, and CPU memory Graphic editing of sample waveforms 6 pad banks provide quick access to up to 96 different sounds SMPTE I/O
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The Z-96 sampling engine and high-performance Intel® CPU provide ultra-fast processing and 24-bit audio resolution up to 96kHz sampling rate. 64 voices. 16MB onboard memory. IntelliSample automates sampling, naming, program creation, and sample assignment. Virtual sampling streams playback directly from hard disk. Full sampler implementation provides compatibility with Z-Series and S-Series Multi, Program, and Sample files. 4-channel 56-bit effects processor. USB slave port provides support for ak.Sys Networking and Control system software. 192 filters/26 filter types with 3 filters per voice. Dual independent LFOs for internal/external modulation control. External SCSI connection. Large 320 x 240, multi-angle, graphic LCD.	The MCD2000XL-MCD continues the Akai MPC Series tradition of providing precision sequencing and drum programming and powerful sampling facilities in one convenient, portable desktop unit. This latest generation of MPC adds happening features like a Next Sequence key, 4 bank keys to effectively provide 64 pads, track mute key, hinged LCD, multiprogram playback, device naming, MIDI soft thru, multitrack recording, time stretch, resampling, and simultaneous playback of a second sequence plus folder file management. This powerful unit helps your creative flow, rather than throwing obstacles in your way like so many production stations do. Whether you're techno, creating sequences with multiple MIDI modules, or gigging. + MORE	IB-4D board added for 2 channels of S/PDIF I/O and the IB4ADT board added for 2-in/8-out ADAT I/O. It uses the Z-96 sampling engine, and a high-performance Intel® CPU to provide ultra-fast processing and 24-bit audio resolution up to 96kHz sampling rate. 64 voices or 32 voices at 96kHz. 16MB onboard memory, expandable to 512MB. IntelliSample automates sampling, naming, program creation, and sample assignment. Virtual sampling streams sample playback directly from hard disk. Full sampler implementation provides compatibility with Z-Series and S-Series Multi, Program, and Sample files. 4-channel 56-bit effects processor. USB slave port provides support for ak.Sys Networking and Control system software.

24 tracks of uncompressed 16/24-bit linear recording at 32/44.1/48/96kHz offer pristine audio quality and maximum flexibility. 46-channel, 20-bus mixer with 100mm touch-sensitive, motorized faders offers 256 levels of undo/redo, copy, cut, paste, insert, move, and more. Generous complement of dedicated function keys and easy-to-use transport keys. DSP functions include timestretch, pitch shift, BPM match, reverse, and normalize. 100 namable locate positions per project. I/O includes 8-channel digital plus a 16-channel expansion option with ADAT sync. 24 balanced analog inputs (12 are XLR combo). A Hi-Z guitar input is included on front panel. Balanced inserts are provided on inputs 1-4. 60GB internal drive and CD burner.	Save some serious bucks with this comprehensive package. Includes a DPS24 24-track digital recorder, pair of Edirol MA-10D studio monitors, Sennheiser HD-280 pro headphones, MXL 990 cardioid mic with shockmount, AKG D9000 mic, On-Stage mic stand, 2 Telex 50-piece 40X CD-R spindles, 2 - 20' mic cables, and 2 - 10' instrument cables.	A scaled-down, laptop-size little brother in the renowned MPC series with all the primary features of its bigger MPC siblings. Functions as a portable complement to the MPC2000 and MPC4000 and is a powerful music production tool on its own. It has a friendly interface, easy-to-use MIDI sequencer/drum sampler, and velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive play. 2 separate effects processors plus a main-out processor can be used simultaneously. Also 2x2 pole filters per voice, 2 Q-link sliders for realtime control, and 16MB capacity expandable to 128MB. It saves/loads data to the included 32MB CompactFlash card and connects to computer via USB for drag-and-drop convenience. 2 MIDI in, 2 MIDI out.