January 20th, 2008

The New Akai MPC 5000


Key features are below, the retail price has yet to be confirmed.

More Information

64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory built-in. Expandable up to 192MB RAM
Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator
Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included
Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording
Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects processor
Master compressor and equalizer
Built-in hard disk drive
Optional CD-R/DVD drive
USB 2.0 port for computer connectivity
CF Type-2 card slot (up to 2GB)
Chop-Shop 2.0 – slices a stereo loop into individual samples with automatic pad assignment
Patched Phrases – creates multiple splits in looped samples to ensure proper tempo sync without changing pitch
Continuous Sample Track – ensures samples play in perfect sync no matter where you start the beat in a loop
12 Q-link controllers for internal automation, external MIDI control and quick parameter editing
240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD
10 built-in analog outputs, plus 8 ADAT-optical outputs and stereo S/PDIF IO
Powerful new multimode filter
Two MIDI inputs and Four MIDI outputs
Turntable phono inputs with RIAA pre-amp
XLR / 1/4″ combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels
Sample library provided by Loopmasters.com



19 Responses to “The New Akai MPC 5000”

  1. t.hall Says:

    Open Labs Miko & Neko are both MPC Killers

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3rZQZel6H8

    My Dougie!!! I’m Fresh!!!!

    1st

  2. Brooklin3 Says:

    thats that shit right there imma have to sell my 2500 to get up on that one

  3. MarcJaycobs Says:

    what price did the 2500 go for?

  4. we stone Says:

    ALL HAIL THE MPC

  5. Brooklin3 Says:

    i bought mine for $1900 when it first came out

  6. nessnice Says:

    Shits Not Dat Impressive… If U Just Gettin Started I Guess Its Cool… Its $2499 Sweetwater Takin Pre Orders, Dont Think It Comes Out Til July… I Wouldnt Upgrade From The Mpc 2500… Akai Had 2 Put Sumthin Out 2 Compete Wit The Mv8800 But I Think It Falls A Bit Short…. Now If U Wanna Get Excited Bout Sumthin Check Out Dat New Roland Fantom G6… The New G Series Is Crazy, Dats Gonna B My 1st Purchase N 08.. $2495 Zsounds Takin Pre Orders 4 Dat…