Hardware Samplers products for your home recording studio

The Akai MPC2500 has 2 internal effects processors that can be used simultaneously. They include a wide range of effects algorithms, such as reverb, delay, bit grunger, chorus, phasers, flying pan, 4-band EQ, compressor, and a phase shifter.

Realtime control is provided by 2-note variation sliders and 2 Q-Link knobs that can be separately assigned to allow flexible, realtime performance control of a wide variety of selectable parameters. These parameters include level, pan, filter cut-off and resonance, and tuning. Each assignable Q-Link knob can generate MIDI data so that parameter information can be recorded and played back from within a sequence.

2 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs come standard on the Akai Music Production Center, enabling 64 external MIDI channel operation. In addition, the MPC2500 can individually control its onboard sampler with up to 64 parts, allowing users to assign a different program on each track.

A large LCD screen allows a clear view of sequence data. Continuous MIDI data can also be shown, as well as edited, graphically.

Comes with 16MB of onboard memory which can be expanded up to 128MB of RAM via the optional EXM128 memory card ( sold separately. Optional CD-M25 drive adds CD burning capability (sold separately) .

Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center Features:64-track MIDI sequencer

32-voice, 16-bit stereo digital sampler
Intuitive, ergonomic interface
16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads
2 internal effects processors can be used simultaneously
2-note variation sliders and 2 Q-Link knobs provide realtime control
2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI outputs
Large, backlit LCD screen
16MB onboard memory, expandable to 128MB