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MPD32
MIDI/USB Software control SUrface
Modeled after the industr y- standard MPC series, MPD32 is a velocit y
and pressure-sensitive pad control surface for musicians, producers,
and DJs. Because it’s based around 16 Akai Professional MPC pads,
MPD32 is the most expressive beat-production and performance
ins tr um en t. Th e M PC pads each of fer four s electable pad b anks g iv in g
you a total of 64 easily accessible sound programs. Eight assignable
faders, eight assignable switches, and eight assignable, 360° knobs
give you the hands -on control you need to express your creativity.
Three selectable control banks extend the number of available faders,
buttons and knobs to 24 each. Add two assignable footswitch inputs
and an expression pedal input, and MPD32 takes the total assignable
controller count up to a massive to 75. MPD32 also offers transport
controls for interfacing with DAW and sequencing software. Whether
inspiration strikes you in the studio or on stage, MPD32 give you a
comprehensive compliment of input and control devices matched with
the peerless feel and inimitable style of MPC pads... only available
from Akai Professional.
FEATURES
16 full-sized, genuine MPC pads with velocity •
and pressure-sensitive response
MIDI -synced note repeat with MPC swing •
Eight assignable switches, eight assignable sliders, •
and eight assignable knobs, each with three banks
Large, easy-to- read display •
30 user- definable Presets for DAW applications•
AKAI PROFESSIONAL.2008
MPK49
PerforMance controller wItH 12 genUIne MPc DrUM PaDS
Maximize musical ideas on- stage or in the studio with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for
USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49 -key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine MPC drum pads. 48 total
pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature the hear t and soul of hip hop: the MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters. The
Akai MPK49 Performance Controller also has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds.
The Akai MPK49 features MPC ‘Full Level’ and ‘12 Levels’ functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and
Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds.
The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 76 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend
and modulation wheel.
More than just a USB/MIDI controller, the MPK49 captures the soul of your performance.
FEATURES
49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with •
after touch and full-sized keys
8 full-sized, 360-degree rotation pots, •
each with 3 banks for 24 pots total
12 genuine MPC pads with velocity •
and pressure sensitivity
8 full-sized sliders with 3 controller •
banks for each for 24 sliders total
MPC Note Repeat and all-new arpeggiator •
8 assignable backlit switches with 3 controller •
banks each for 24 switches total
MMC/MIDI Start Stop transpor t buttons •
Programmable footswitch and continuous •
controller pedal inputs
Large, easy-to- read custom LCD display•
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MPC5000
tHe new flagSHIP MPc
Introducing MPC5000: the most advanced MPC ever. MPCs are the unquestioned standard in studio and live beat and
track production, mixing expressive pressure and velocit y-sensitive pads, a comprehensive compliment of assignable tactile
controls, and powerful sequencing, sampling and effects. MPC5000 takes the MPC into even fur ther with over 100 new
capabilities, most notably internal, streaming multitrack recording and onboard virtual analog synthesis. The advances in
MPC5000 are too numerous to list completely in such a small space. Just a few include a new, high-resolution sequencing
engine, 64-track continuous sampling, a newly engineered effects engine, random and cycle -sample playback, turntable
preamp, the completely new virtual analog synth, the eight-track direct-to- disk recorder, and 650MB of premium sounds.
Create your sounds and samples, connect other sources, sequence, mix, and edit – PRODUCE your song in MPC5000.
Then mix it down and record it. MPC5000 puts more power, more capability, and more control in the hands of every music
and beat producer.
FEATURES
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•
ADAT-optical output•
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 / ¼” combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels•
Sample librar y provided by Loopmasters.com•
Vir tual A nalog synthesizer wi th 20-voice polyp hony
8 Track direct-to-disk recording
Mic, Li ne, phono inputs
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XR20
Beat ProDUctIon center
XR20 is a portable beat production center loaded with fresh sound library that’s
designed for making hip-hop and R&B wherever and whenever inspiration strikes.
Over 700 sounds cover standard and electronic drums, one-shot hits, bass, and
synth sounds to easily create a total mix in next-to-no time. XR20 includes reverb,
EQ, and compression to enable MCs and producers to complete their tracks. Plug in
a microphone and mix vocals with your beats. XR20 runs on wall or battery power so
it’s flexible and por table. In Pattern Play mode, you can trigger different patterns from
each pad, so you can tailor the beats to flow with the energy on-stage. Bright blue
pads light with the beat to illuminate your per formances as you light up the club. With
XR20, Akai Pro puts the hip in Hip-Hop.
FEATURES
Over 700 sounds produced by Chronic Music •
99 Preset patterns and 99 User patterns •
Backlit LCD •
Bright, glowing, backlit pads follow the beat •
Mic input and headphone output •
Pattern Play mode: different patterns •
can be triggered from each pad
Drum roll / note repeat •
Wall or bat tery power•
AKAI PROFESSIONAL.2008
akaI Pro entereD tHe electronIc MUSIc
InDUStry In 1984 wItH one PUrPoSe: gIve artIStS
tHe toolS tHey neeD to exPreSS & exPlore new MUSIcal PoSSIBIlItIeS.
Since then, Akai Pro products have become a fixture of modern music
both in studio and on stage. The refinement of their digital sampling
technology has become the building block of today’s most popular
music. The uniqueness of Akai Pro’s MPC sequencing samplers has
forever changed the way modern music is created by enabling digital
samples to become the basis for composition. Akai Pro stands at the
forefront of digital technology and remains one of the most influential
manufacturers of musical equipment in the last 20 years.
MPC SERIES
MPC500
MPC1000 MPC2500 MPC5000
MPD SERIESMPK SERIESEWI 4000
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MP D16
MPK49
EWI 4000S
MP D24
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XR20
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