Akai MPC4000 MIDI Production Center Sampler

Akai MPC4000 MIDI Production Center Sampler Review

Akai MPC4000 MIDI Production Center Sampler Feature

• Memory: 16MB standard, expandable to 512MB 168-pin DIMM
• Filter Types: 36 resonant filter types (2/4/6-pole LP, BP, HP, notch, etc.)
• Effects: 4-channel 24-bit/96kHz processor offering over 50 effects types including reverb, delay, chorus, flanging, phaser, pitch shift, rotary speaker, touch and autowah, compressor, noise gate and more.
• CD-ROM disc standard
• 80 GB EIDE hard drive is included for storage

The most powerful MPC ever takes its rightful position in the Akai Professional product line. The MPC4000 can create everything from powerful beats, to expressive piano and strings parts. Using the new Z-96 sampling engine the MPC4000 boasts the first full feature sampler ever in an MPC product. The new Z-96 sampling engine, combined with a high-performance Intel? CPU provides ultra-fast processing and 24-bit audio resolution with sample rates up to 96kHz. Balanced stereo XLR-1/4-inch TRS combo inputs with reference-grade preamps, and switchable phono inputs allow direct connection of turntables. Four MIDI OUT ports control up to 64 independent MIDI channels. Features: 64-voices, or 32 voices at 96kHz sample rate 16 MB on-board memory, expandable to a massive 512 MB Four Q-Link? knobs, and two note variation sliders for real-time modulation control Real-time control of filter cutoff, resonance, pitch, LFO rate and depth - and more IntelliSample automates sampling, naming, program creation and sample assignment Virtual sampling streams sample playback directly from hard disk Full sampler implementation provides compatibility with Z-Series and S-Series Multi, Program and Sample files. Project (.PRJ) files save all sequences, songs, samples, programs and multi's in a single file New 4-channel 56-bit effects processor (standard) USB host port accommodates USB floppy, CD-R, HD, MO, ZIP drives for storage, and an ASCII keyboard for naming ...