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Akai MPC 5000
$2500? Worth it or not?
This Music Production Center has the legendary MPC feel and workflow, with a greatly expanded feature set.
The Akai MPC5000 is a drum machine sampler that includes 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a sequencing engine with 960 ppq resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, and 64 continuous sample tracks. The Akai workstation even has an effects engine with 4 FX buses and 2 FX per bus.
In addition, the MPC5000 features 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 also the first MPC to include Random and Cycle sample playback in addition to velocity Zone Play. A turntable preamp is also included.
The MPC5000's virtual analog synth eliminates the need for external analog synth modules or buggy software based synthesizers. The 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.
Akai MPC5000 Music Production Center Specifications:
Dimensions [W x D x H]: 18" x 16 1/16" x 3 3/8 (6 7/8 with screen at max)
Weight: 18.2 lbs
Akai MPC5000 Music Production Center Features:
64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory built-in. Expandable up to 192MB RAM
Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator
Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included
Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording
Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects processor
Master compressor and equalizer
960 ppq resolution
Built-in hard disk drive
Optional CD-R/DVD drive
USB 2.0 port for computer connectivity
CF Type-2 card slot (up to 2GB)
Chop-Shop 2.0 - slices a stereo loop into individual samples with automatic pad assignment
Patched Phrases - creates multiple splits in looped samples to ensure proper tempo sync without changing pitch
Continuous Sample Track - ensures samples play in perfect sync no matter where you start the beat in a loop
12 Q-link controllers for internal automation, external MIDI control and quick parameter editing
240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD
10 built-in analog outputs, plus 8 ADAT-optical outputs and stereo S/PDIF IO
Powerful new multimode filter
Two MIDI inputs and Four MIDI outputs
Turntable phono inputs with RIAA pre-amp
XLR / 1/4" combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels
Sample library provided by Loopmasters.com
This Music Production Center has the legendary MPC feel and workflow, with a greatly expanded feature set.
The Akai MPC5000 is a drum machine sampler that includes 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a sequencing engine with 960 ppq resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, and 64 continuous sample tracks. The Akai workstation even has an effects engine with 4 FX buses and 2 FX per bus.
In addition, the MPC5000 features 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 also the first MPC to include Random and Cycle sample playback in addition to velocity Zone Play. A turntable preamp is also included.
The MPC5000's virtual analog synth eliminates the need for external analog synth modules or buggy software based synthesizers. The 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.
Akai MPC5000 Music Production Center Specifications:
Dimensions [W x D x H]: 18" x 16 1/16" x 3 3/8 (6 7/8 with screen at max)
Weight: 18.2 lbs
Akai MPC5000 Music Production Center Features:
64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory built-in. Expandable up to 192MB RAM
Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator
Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included
Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording
Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects processor
Master compressor and equalizer
960 ppq resolution
Built-in hard disk drive
Optional CD-R/DVD drive
USB 2.0 port for computer connectivity
CF Type-2 card slot (up to 2GB)
Chop-Shop 2.0 - slices a stereo loop into individual samples with automatic pad assignment
Patched Phrases - creates multiple splits in looped samples to ensure proper tempo sync without changing pitch
Continuous Sample Track - ensures samples play in perfect sync no matter where you start the beat in a loop
12 Q-link controllers for internal automation, external MIDI control and quick parameter editing
240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD
10 built-in analog outputs, plus 8 ADAT-optical outputs and stereo S/PDIF IO
Powerful new multimode filter
Two MIDI inputs and Four MIDI outputs
Turntable phono inputs with RIAA pre-amp
XLR / 1/4" combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels
Sample library provided by Loopmasters.com
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Noble Dru on -
I don't know if this is worth it but it looks like a beast. I still think the MV 8800 is better in some regards. Things that I don't like is the proprietary memory Akai has thrown into the mix with all the new MPCs. That sucks. To me, roland has taken Akai's place as the king of drum machines. I hope the built in sounds this mpc has are not cheesy like the effects on my MPC 2000xl.
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Permalink Reply by Noble Dru on
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This thing still looks good but I can't find an excuse to buy it. To much loot for me especially since we are in a depression.
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Permalink Reply by sean love on -
yeah man that does look like a beast!!!
What ever happend to the good ole sp1200?
This thing looks like a hub for norad
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Permalink Reply by Noble Dru on
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Yeah, its a big ass box. I would not mind trying it out though.
sean love said:yeah man that does look like a beast!!!
What ever happend to the good ole sp1200?
This thing looks like a hub for norad
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Permalink Reply by Noble Dru on
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I think it could be rented. I saw video with some well known producers making beats on it. The machine sounds sick. I'm almost want to get it. The price tag is what scares me. Its just so much out here to get but not enough dough or time on my hands.
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Permalink Reply by sean love on
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roy and rob would do this...
they would get the machine and sample all the
effects. Although I know you would also want the bells and whistles.
AND TO TELL THE TRUTH so would I.
Looking @ what this thing does all I can say is...
WOW!!!! Thats some thing to work for. Maybe you could find it used?
Just lookin @ all angles.
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Permalink Reply by Noble Dru on
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Yeah, I saw some on Ebay used but still out of my price range. I would love the thing but don't want to spend the scratch. The cheapest was $1900.
sean love said:roy and rob would do this...
they would get the machine and sample all the
effects. Although I know you would also want the bells and whistles.
AND TO TELL THE TRUTH so would I.
Looking @ what this thing does all I can say is...
WOW!!!! Thats some thing to work for. Maybe you could find it used?
Just lookin @ all angles.
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Permalink Reply by Noble Dru on
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This is the ultimate synth here.
You can do it all with this beast. This and the MPC 5000 are about the same price. If I had the loot I would get either one. I already have the Roland Fantom S but wish it had a better method of saving data. It has an outdated smart media drive built in. They don't make smart media disks anymore.
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