Akai MPC2000XL Sampling Drum Machine with Built-In 100MB Zip Drive
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44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo sampling. 32-voice polyphony. Resonant digital filter and envelope per voice.
Overview
The MPC2000XL - Until You Try It, You Won't Believe It
Say hi to the new MPC2000XL. It's everything you'd expect from an MPC and then some. New features include Next Sequence key, 4 bank keys, 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, and folder file management. Better yet all this power works with you, instead of against you. If you've ever tried to get a computer-based sequencer/sampler system to work the way they're advertised, you'll know exactly what we mean. Whether you're producing drum 'n' bass, sequencing a rack-full of MIDI modules, or performing live, you'll love the all-in-one convenience and ease of use the MPC2000XL gives you.
The MPC2000's unique friendly and intuitive user interface simplifies the expression of your creativity.
Features:
Sampler, drum machine, and MIDI sequencer in one instrument
Dedicated buttons for most-used functions
Informative graphic display with soft keys
Extremely Powerful Sampling Drum Machine/Phrase Sampler
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.
Extensive cut-and-paste sample editing with waveform display
Stereo Mix outputs and optional 8 individual outputs + S/PDIF digital I/O… read more
Built-in ZIP disk and SCSI interface
Reads sample data from S1000 and S3000 Series samplers, the E-mu EIIIx library, Roland S750/S760 libraries, .WAV files from PC disks, and last (but certainly not least) your own samples.
Powerful and Easy-to-Use MIDI Sequencer
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)
Options
8 analog output and 2-channel digital I/O board
Multi-effects processor board
8MB Flash ROM board
SMPTE board
MPC Sound Library read less
Say hi to the new MPC2000XL. It's everything you'd expect from an MPC and then some. New features include Next Sequence key, 4 bank keys, 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, and folder file management. Better yet all this power works with you, instead of against you. If you've ever tried to get a computer-based sequencer/sampler system to work the way they're advertised, you'll know exactly what we mean. Whether you're producing drum 'n' bass, sequencing a rack-full of MIDI modules, or performing live, you'll love the all-in-one convenience and ease of use the MPC2000XL gives you.
The MPC2000's unique friendly and intuitive user interface simplifies the expression of your creativity.
Features:
Sampler, drum machine, and MIDI sequencer in one instrument
Dedicated buttons for most-used functions
Informative graphic display with soft keys
Extremely Powerful Sampling Drum Machine/Phrase Sampler
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.
Extensive cut-and-paste sample editing with waveform display
Stereo Mix outputs and optional 8 individual outputs + S/PDIF digital I/O… read more
Built-in ZIP disk and SCSI interface
Reads sample data from S1000 and S3000 Series samplers, the E-mu EIIIx library, Roland S750/S760 libraries, .WAV files from PC disks, and last (but certainly not least) your own samples.
Powerful and Easy-to-Use MIDI Sequencer
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)
Options
8 analog output and 2-channel digital I/O board
Multi-effects processor board
8MB Flash ROM board
SMPTE board
MPC Sound Library read less
Specs
General
Display: 248 x 64 dot hinged graphic LCD
Disk drive: Zip disc
Memory expansion slot: 2 x 72-pin SIMM (70ns)
Dimensions: 405(W) x 106 (H) x 331 (D) mm
Weight: 5.5kg
Power requirements: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 23W (13W without options)
Sampler/Sound Generator
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz (frequency response: 20-20kHz)
Sampling capacity: 2MB standard (21.9 sec. mono or 10.9 sec. 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
Number of sound assignments per program: 64
Maximum simultaneous voices: 32
Sequencer
Maximum events: (note equivalent) 300,000 notes (max. 50,000 notes per sequence)
Timing resolution: 96 parts per 1/4-note (ppq)
Number of sequences: 99
Number of 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 Time Code, MIDI clock, and SMPTE (optional). Supported SMPTE frame rates are 24, 25, 29.97 drop and 30.
Inputs/Outputs
Record input (L and R): 1/4 in. stereo phone x 2, balanced -40dBu, input imp. 39k ohms; 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 in. phone x 2, unbalanced +11dBu, output imp. 100 ohms; Max. output level +17dBu
8 individual outputs: 1/4 in. phone x 8, unbalanced +11dBu, output imp. 100 ohms (optional); Max. output level +17dBu
Headphone output: 1/4 in. stereo phone x 1, 200mW/32 ohms
MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 2 (mergeable)
MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 2 (independent)
SCSI port: high-density 50-pin connector x 1
Standard Accessories
Power cable
CD-ROM sound library x 1
Operator's manual
Optional Accessories
IB-M208P: 8 individual output and digital I/O board
EB16: Multi-effects processor board
FMX008M: 8MB Flash ROM board
IC-M2TC: SMPTE IC
Display: 248 x 64 dot hinged graphic LCD
Disk drive: Zip disc
Memory expansion slot: 2 x 72-pin SIMM (70ns)
Dimensions: 405(W) x 106 (H) x 331 (D) mm
Weight: 5.5kg
Power requirements: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 23W (13W without options)
Sampler/Sound Generator
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz (frequency response: 20-20kHz)
Sampling capacity: 2MB standard (21.9 sec. mono or 10.9 sec. 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
Number of sound assignments per program: 64
Maximum simultaneous voices: 32
Sequencer
Maximum events: (note equivalent) 300,000 notes (max. 50,000 notes per sequence)
Timing resolution: 96 parts per 1/4-note (ppq)
Number of sequences: 99
Number of 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 Time Code, MIDI clock, and SMPTE (optional). Supported SMPTE frame rates are 24, 25, 29.97 drop and 30.
Inputs/Outputs
Record input (L and R): 1/4 in. stereo phone x 2, balanced -40dBu, input imp. 39k ohms; 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 in. phone x 2, unbalanced +11dBu, output imp. 100 ohms; Max. output level +17dBu
8 individual outputs: 1/4 in. phone x 8, unbalanced +11dBu, output imp. 100 ohms (optional); Max. output level +17dBu
Headphone output: 1/4 in. stereo phone x 1, 200mW/32 ohms
MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 2 (mergeable)
MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 2 (independent)
SCSI port: high-density 50-pin connector x 1
Standard Accessories
Power cable
CD-ROM sound library x 1
Operator's manual
Optional Accessories
IB-M208P: 8 individual output and digital I/O board
EB16: Multi-effects processor board
FMX008M: 8MB Flash ROM board
IC-M2TC: SMPTE IC
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-4032
Web: http://www.akaipro.com/support
Phone: 401-658-4032
Web: http://www.akaipro.com/support
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(218 ratings)
Submitted January 30, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"If your true passion is music and your dedicated this is for you."
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
Wether your going to just bang out beats, use this to sequence your mpc drums and your midi data from other instruments, Or going to use this as a sampler, You cannot Miss with the MPC 2000xl. Nothing in its class can touch it, And if someoe talks trash about 99% of the time its because they cant afford one.
Sound
The Sound quality is whats expected from a work horse like the mpc.
Features
It has lots of features, A sampler, A Sequencer (which is the easiest to use that I have ever come across), And of course the Best Drum pads ever made( Other pads aint got nothin on this machine)
Quality
I have never wanted to test the durability, and i am not about to drop my MPC to give you a more through analysis. I have been bangin on thoose pads for like a year and no problems yet.
Value
If you can cop one for below $1300 your gettin a bargin. It may seem like a major investment, However in a year you will be thanking god you bought this machine.
Manufacturer Support
I have heard that Akai is kinda of slow at getting back to you, I have never personally contacted them. I read the manual, and primarily I use Trial & Error.
The Wow Factor
I own one, so yeah i want it.
Musical Background:
Producer, Sound Engineer
Musical Style:
Hip Hop, R & B
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