Akai Music Production Centers

Posted by Pro Music World Published in Computer Music, DJ Gear, Grooveboxes, Multitrack Recorders, Recording

Akai has been working in the electronic music industry since 1984 to give artists the tools they need to express and explore new musical possibilities. Akai products have become a fixture of modern music both in the studio and on the stage. Their sampling technology has become the building block of some of today’s most popular music. Their MPC sequencing samplers have forever changed the way modern music is created by enabling digital samples to become the basis for composition. Akai is a pioneer of digital technology and remains one of the most influential manufacturers of musical equipment in the past 20 years.

Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center
The Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center combines a 64-track MIDI sequencer with a 32-voice, 16-bit stereo digital sampler in one extremely powerful desktop unit.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 MPC1000 Music Production Center Black
The Akai MPC1000 Music Production Center is a laptop-sized unit that serves as a portable complement to the MPC2000 and MPC4000 and is a powerful DJ production tool on its own. It has a friendly interface, easy-to-use MIDI sequencer and drum sampler, and velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive play. Two separate effects processors plus a main-out processor can be used simultaneously. Also has 2×2 pole filters per voice, two Q-link sliders for realtime control, and 16MB capacity expandable to 128MB. It saves and loads data to the included 32MB CompactFlash card and connects to your computer via USB for drag-and-drop convenience. Two MIDI in, two MIDI out ports.

Akai MPC500 Portable Music Production Center
The Akai MPC500 Music Production Center can be powered by 6 AA batteries allowing producers to work outside the studio with familiar Akai features and functions. The included AC power adapter along with the high-quality construction, sound, and feel will make it a great small sound editing and production unit in the studio. This compact-yet-full-featured music production center features a 48-track, 16-channel MIDI sequencer and 32-voice drum/phrase sampler with 16-bit/44.1kHz fideiltyThe sequencer supports standard MIDI file format and the sampler accepts WAV files. The MPC500 provides 12 velocity-sensitive pads for triggering sounds and has Akai’s legendary 12 Levels function which allows one sound to be assigned to all the pads with varied level or tuning per pad. The MPC500 music synth provides numerous onboard effects plus two stereo effects sends and a Master control. The MPC500 uses up to 128MB RAM via the same EXM128 memory expansion used on the popular MPC1000 and MPC2500. The CF Card slot will allow users to backup their data, which can then be loaded directly into a MPC1000 or 2500 making the family of new MPC’s fully compatible. The USB port allows you to transfer .wav files and .mid files or MPC sequence files in and out of the Akai MPC500 or connect an external hard drive.

Akai DPS24 MKII Recording Studio Package
The Akai DPS24 MKII personal digital studio package features all the major equipment you need for a home recording studio. The pack includes: the Akai DPS24 MKII digital personal studio, MXL 992/993 Studio microphone package, BBE 362 sonic maximizer, 2 x Fostex PM0.5 MKII active nearfield studio monitors, Sennheiser HD-280 pro closed-back headphones, 10′ Advantage Series 1/4″ straight instrument cable, 20″ Lo-Z microphone cable, tripod mic stand with fixed boom, and a ProMedia CD-R 80-Minute 52 X 50-Pack.DPS24 MKII Digital Personal Studio Tired of having your computer slam on your brakes with RAM shortages or CPU overload? It’s time to get back to the reliability of a dedicated hardware studio environment. The best sounding integrated system in price range, the Akai Professional DPS24 MKII Digital Personal Studio combines a 24-track 24-bit hard disk recorder/editor, a 46-channel automated digital mixer with a complete studio monitoring section, 4 stereo effects processors with FX library, a programmable patchbay and a mastering suite with built-in CD-RW drive, in one extremely powerful desktop unit.

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Akai XR20 Beat Production Station
The Akai XR20 is loaded with pro-grade, industrial-strength drum, percussion, bass, synth, sound effects, vocal and instrument hit sounds. It has the ability to lay them in a groove wherever and whenever you’re ready, because inspiration can happen anywhere.Over 700 pre-loaded sounds, and an integrated effects engine for Reverb, EQ and Compression, put you in full control of your beat production. A microphone input is even included for mixing vocals with your patterns. Brilliant backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision.The XR20 also features sounds of standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create your maximum mix in minimal time.

Akai EXM128 128MB RAM Expansion Card
The Akai EXM128 RAM Expansion Card adds 128MB of RAM to your MPC2500 Production Center (sold separately), increasing the number and/or size of the samples you can run simultaneously.

Akai IB-24SCSI Wide SCSI Interface for External Data Storage
This optional SCSI connector allows you to connect external SCSI drives to the DPS24.

Akai IB-24LTC SMPTE Reader/Generator
This option adds an SMPTE reader and generator to the already powerful DPS24.

Akai IB-24ADT 2 In/8 Out ADAT Optical I/O
Add 8 channels of ADAT I/O to your Akai DPS24! The DPS24 can be integrated into any ADAT environment, or interfaced with any ADAT-compatible device with this convenient I/O card.

Akai MPC1000 Gig Bag
Cool custom gig bag for your Akai MPC1000 Music Production Center lets you protect your rig and travel in style.

Akai KCF1 Keyboard Chord Finder
It fits in the palm of your hand, yet holds over 2,000 chords and variations and gives you instant access to them. Designed for students and professionals alike, the KCF1 has an easy to read keyboard LCD and a find function helps you locate chord names from any keyboard position.