Akai MPC2500

MPC2500




Produced since 2006
List price $2,999.00
Street price $1,699.00
Estimated eBay value $800

The MPC2500 is the mid-range of the Akai line of MPCs. It can be upgraded up to 128 MB of RAM with the AKAI EXM128 stick of RAM. It contains an USB port for computer connectivity. It contains a CompactFlash slot for storage of samples, and can be upgraded with a variety of hard drives. The MPC2500 contains 2 MIDI inputs and 4 MIDI outputs. The MP2500 also has the Chop Shop feature, which can chop a sample into as many as 64 pieces. A CD drive can added for burning and reading capabilities. Also comes with a 128 mb compact flash card with sound kits.




Taj runs through the feature set of the MPC 2500 for Producer's Edge Magazine.



Review of MPC25000 by Akai


Features

* USB port (Mass Storage Class)
* CompactFlash card reader
* 16 velocity sensitive pads
* 2 MIDI inputs, 4 MIDI outputs
* 100,000 note, 64-track, MIDI sequencer
* 16 MB sampling memory (upgradeable to 128 MB)
* Included standard effects include:Chorus, Flanger, Bit grunger, 4 band EQ, Compressor, Phase shifter, Tremolo, Flying Pan, Reverb, and Delay.
* It contains 8 assignable outputs and 1 stereo output.
* It has two assignable Q-link sliders and knobs.
* 240 x 64 hinged backlit LCD screen.
* The CD-M25 CD Drive can added.
* JJOS compatible