Akai MPC2000XL Studio Plus Sampling Drum Machine

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 8 individual outputs + S/PDIF digital I/O.
� Built-in floppy 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 offers a great alternative to complex computer-based sequencers.
� 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.
� 2 MIDI inputs with merge and 2 independent MIDI outputs (32 channels).
� 8 analog output and 2-channel digital I/O board.
� Multi-effects processor board.
� SMPTE board.

Options
� 8MB Flash ROM board.
� MPC Sound Library.

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General
Display: 248 x 64 dot hinged graphic LCD
Disk drive: 3.5 in. 2HD/2DD
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
IB-M208P: 8 individual output and digital I/O board
EB16: Multi-effects processor board
IC-M2TC: SMPTE IC

Optional Accessories:
FMX008M: 8MB Flash ROM board
S3SM16: 16MB SIMM memory board

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