Akai MPC4000LE 24-Bit 96kHz Music Production Center

The MPC4000LE utilizes Akai's new Z-96 LSI sampling engine, combined with a high-performance Intel CPU, to provide ultra-fast processing along with 24-bit audio resolution w/sample rates up to 96kHz. Up to 6 controllers can be assigned to control a wide variety of parameters. Its USB interface and ak.Sys Network and Control Software enhances the hinged 6 in. LCD and Q-Link interface. The MPC4000 features 64-note polyphony (32-note @ 96 kHz), memory expandable up to 512MB using PC100 or PC133 SDRAM (not included). A drive bay is provided to accommodate Zip or CD-R. The MPC4000LE's IntelliSample capability automates sampling, naming, program creation and sample assignment automatically. New sound munching possibilities are available with Quick FX resampling using powerful presets from the included EB4JS 4-channel 24-bit/96kHz effects processor. Connections include XLRs inputs with high-quality pre-amps and balanced outputs providing full 24/96 conversion, a dedicated turntable input, 2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI outputs, SMPTE I/O, and a high-density SCSI port. The most powerful MPC ever takes its rightful position as a legendary music production tool.

The most powerful MPC ever takes its rightful position in the Akai Professional product line. Along with the MPC2000XL, and the MFC-equipped Ultimate XL the MPC4000LE joins the legendary music production tools of our time. Using the new Z-96 sampling engine the MPC4000 boasts the first full feature sampler ever in an MPC product.

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The new Z-96 sampling engine, combined with a high-performance Intel CPU provides ultra-fast processing and 24-bit audio resolution with sample rates up to 96kHz

64-voices, or 32 voices at 96kHz sample rate

Balanced stereo XLR-1/4-inch TRS combo inputs with reference-grade preamps, with switchable phono inputs to allow direct connection of turntables

4 MIDI OUT ports control up to 64 independent MIDI channels

4 Q-Link knobs, and two note variation sliders for real-time modulation control

Real-time control of filter cutoff, resonance, pitch, LFO rate and depth - and more

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. The MPC4000 can create everything from powerful beats, to expressive piano and strings parts

Project (.PRJ) files save all sequences, songs, samples, programs and multi's in a single file

New 4-channel 56-bit effects processor (standard)

USB host port accommodates USB floppy, CD-R, HD, MO, ZIP drives for storage, and an ASCII keyboard for naming

USB slave port provides for ak.Sys Network and Control System software

192 filters/26 filter types with to 3 simultaneous filters per voice

Dual independent LFOs with internal/external modulation control

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, DPS24, and most PC's

Native .WAV sample format allows data sharing with anything supporting .WAV files

ak.Sys Control & Networking software enables Mac and PC connection via on-board USB interface

2 assignable footswitch inputs

Wordclock input for sync with external digital devices (optional)

Graphical sequence event editing

Memory meters display remaining free sampler memory, sequence memory and CPU memory

Audition samples directly from hard disk

Graphic editing of sample waveforms

6 pad banks provide quick access to up to 96 different sounds

SMPTE I/O Standard

And Much, Much more! read less