Akai Professional Unveils the MPC500; New sequencing and control functionality boosts musical expression.CUMBERLAND, R.I. -- Akai Professional, the industry standard in modern music production, proudly introduces the MPC (1) (Mobile PC) A handheld or laptop computer. See handheld computer, laptop computer and Ultra-Mobile PC. (2) (MultiPath Channel) See multipath. 500. As the newest addition to the music production center (MPC) family, the battery-powered MPC500 now gives everyone the ability to take this popular compositional tool anywhere they go. Portable and battery-powered, the MPC500 is further evidence of Akai's market leadership in giving professional musicians and producers products that meet the needs of their increasingly mobile lifestyles. Its unmatched functionality offers drum programming, sequencing and sampling capabilities that allow artists the luxury of creating music on the go in a compact road worthy chassis. The MPC500 is data compatible with both the MPC1000 and the MPC2500 and includes both line and mic inputs for sampling your own sounds. Other enhancements include a mass storage-class USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. , which makes it easier than ever to store a massive amount of sample and sequencer See MIDI sequencer. (music) sequencer - Any system for recording and/or playback of music via a programmable memory which stores music not as audio data, but as some representation of notes. data. With the addition of the built-in compact flash drive, musicians and producers will have greater access than ever to all sounds and sequencer data. Additional functionality includes: --A 32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM --Pattern-based 48-track sequencer allowing users to assign a different program on each track or record MIDI data to be sent to an external sound module --Renowned MPC style pressure sensitive pads including 12 levels and full level features --Built-in Analog I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output with switchable Mic/Line inputs, 1/4" stereo headphone See headphones. output and MIDI I/O --Support for standard WAV files and MIDI sequences --Internal sounds in flash with on-board stereo and master effects --A low-pass filter A filter that blocks high frequencies and allows lower frequencies to pass through. Such filters are used in devices such as POTS splitters that direct phone and DSL signals to different lines. Contrast with high-pass filter. with resonance per voice capability "The MPC500 moves music production technology to a new place, giving the professional recording and production industry a new mobile sense of control," said Jack O'Donnell, Akai Professional CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "A powerful, compact unit, our new portable addition to the MPC family gives musicians and producers the ability to sample and create on the go. We are pleased to bring the MPC500 to our lineup of cutting edge musical technologies." For more information on the MPC500, please visit the Akai website at: http://akaipro.com. The MPC500 has an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $1,299.00 and is shipping immediately. About Akai Professional Since 1984, Akai Professional products have been a staple of modern music both in the studio and on stage. With intuitive design and cutting edge features, Akai Professional is one of the world's most influential manufacturers of musical electronics. For more information, visit www.akaipro.com. |
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