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Akai Professional's MPC500 is the first truly portable all-in-one Music Production Center. Affording artists the ability to sample and create music on-the-go, the MPC500 offers many of the same features users have grown to love in the MPC line. From rock solid sequencing and programming to expandable memory and storage options, the MPC500 is only small in physical size. Compatible with other MPC products, the MPC500 extends users' studios to fit in with their mobile lifestyles.
Specifications:
- Display: 2 x 16 character LCD w/back light
- Memory card slot:Compact Flash (The size of the compact flash card that MPC500 can handle is from32MB to 2GB)
- Size: 266mm x 175mm x 44mm
- Weight: 1.34 kg
- Power requirement: 12v DC 600mA (negative tip)
- Battery life: Approximately 4.5 hours of continuous use with LCD backlight ON
Sound Generator:
- Sampling rate: 44.1kHz
- Memory capacity: 16MB standard (11.5MB for sound memory), expandable to 128MB
- Recording time: 136sec. (16MB, MONO) or 24m28sec. (128MB, MONO)
- Memory expansion slot: 1 x for optional EXM128
- Data format: 16-bit linear
- Polyphony: up to 32 (dependent on processing)
- Dynamic filtering: 2-pole lowpass filter per voice
- Preset sound memory: 5MB
- Number of programs: 24
Effects:
- Effects: 2 stereo effects and Master effect
- Effect type: Chorus, Flanger, Bit grunger, 4 band EQ, Compressor, Phase shifter, Tremolo,
- Flying pan, Reverb, Delay
- Master effect: 4 band EQ, Compressor
Sequencer:
- Maximum events: 100,000 notes
- Resolution: 96 parts per 1/4-note
- Sequences: 99
- Tracks per sequence: 48
- MIDI output channels: 16
- Song mode: 20 songs, 250 steps per song
- Drum pad: 12 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
- Drum pad banks: 4
- Sync mode: MIDI clock
Inputs/Outputs:
- Record input (L and R): 1/4-inch stereo phone x 2, pseudo balanced -40dBu, input impedance 9k ohm
- Max. Input level: +10dBu
- Stereo output (L and R): 1/4-inch phone x 2 pseudo balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms,
- Max. Output level: +5 dBu
- Phones output: 1/4-inch stereo phone x 1, 200mW / 100 ohms
- MIDI inputs: 1 x 5-pin DIN
- MIDI outputs: 1 x 5-pin DIN
- USB: Slave connector x 1, USB MASS STORAGE CLASS support (Windows 2000/ME/XP or later version, or Mac OS 9.x/10.x or later version.)
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Pros
- Versatile (4)
- Good audio (3)
- Good power output (3)
- Professional functions (3)
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Sound
- Touch Sensitive Keys
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- SequencingBeat Creation
Comments about Akai MPC-500 Sampling Music Production Station:
Wow, I got my MPC-500 yesterday. I have used drum machines and turntables for years, but never owned a sequencer or sampler before. I finally broke down and bought one. When it first arrived, and I turned it on, I was frustrated for the first couple of hours; it did not work like my old Dr. Rhythm. It took me less then 5 hours reading the manual before I was able to do everything I could do with the drum machine, better yet, I was able to do everything I ever dreamed of doing with the drum machine! The only problem I had with the unit is that you have to hit the pad REALLY hard. I would not be surprised if there was a way to set the sensitivity of the pads, but alas after 2 weeks, I still can't seem to figure out how to do this. One other negative is that the manual does not have an index, this would be VERY useful.
I would recommend this product to anyone that was new to the world of sequencers and samplers.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Akai MPC-500 Sampling Music Production Station:
I use this for when I'm away from the studio(my own production company). I always have ideas popping in my head. The majority of my time is spent away from the studio unless someone comes over. The sound is clear like studio sound, it's easy to operate and compatible with the other mpc series. It's not complacated. But I recommend this. I personally recommend this for anyone who is always on the road and got them ideas that need to come out before you forget them.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateurs
- Home
- Professionals
- Recording Studio
Comments about Akai MPC-500 Sampling Music Production Station:
I am a former fruity loop user, but wanted the hands on feel. For my first machine I can't ask for nothing more. It is packing almost the same heat as it's older brothers(MPC 1000, 2500, etc.)Loading sounds and samples are a breeze. Chopping samples is a little harder but once you get the hang of it its a breeze. The only Cons are the screen size (which I already have worked around) and the sound output (it is a bit low). Other than that I suggest for those wondering what machine to start off with or something thats portable take the MPC 500, you can't go wrong.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Powerful
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
- Limited Functions
- Limited screen display
Best Uses
- Amateurs
- Home
- Professionals
- Recording Studio
Comments about Akai MPC-500 Sampling Music Production Station:
I have very little use with MPC products , until purchasing this unit. So far I'm very impressed with the 500. It's portable , easy to learn, and sound quality is great.The only drawback are that the screen is limited, so you visually can't edit samples, and also patch phrasing, unless you have one of the earlier MPC's. I would reccomend this product to anybody!!!
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Q:
can i plug this into the new akai mpk88?Asked on 8/31/2010 by loui G from allentown, pa2 answers
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Yes, the mpk88 would be a great recommendation as a midi controller.Answered on 9/10/2010 by Stephen from psslCUSTOMER CARE
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Yes you can plug in the Akai MPK88 if they both have midi. here is what i have ran into with my Akai MPC 1000 the samples or key tones you load up will not lay out on the keybord you have to manually import the sound and assign it to every key. if anything look into whats called (Maschine) they have a video up on you tube the wonders what this device can do it really cool and you can do so much more and way easy to use. Or look into getting Reason, with reason you can lay out your sounds on the keybord.Answered on 9/10/2010 by Phillip from Pro Sound
Q:
Can you "slice" a sound on this ?Asked on 6/28/2010 by Brad from CT1 answer
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Yes you are able to cut audio into smaller samplesAnswered on 6/29/2010 by Prince from Cypress, CA
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