OVERVIEW
The Akai MPC 2500 is a completely redesigned MPC that bridges the gap between the high-end MPC 4000 and the industry standard MPC 2000, while adding several new, unique features. At its foundation, the MPC 2500 retains all the features that make the MPC series so popular: 64 track MIDI sequencing, 32-voice/ 16 bit digital sampler, easy editing, and those 16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads, the signature of the MPC series.

USES
- recording + sampling
- audio + MIDI sequencing
- audio manipulation
- drum programming


KEY UPGRADES FROM THE MPC 2000
- USB connection for MAC and Windows
- the MPC 2500 includes standard the effects board and digital outputs, both expensive add-ons for the MPC 2000.
- comes equipped with 16 MB of RAM, expandable to 128 MB (MPC 2000 = 2 MB/32 MB)
- more effects: the MPC 2500 has more effects choices plus two effects processors that can be used simultaneously for more sound variation.
- 10 outputs included, upgraded to balanced.
- more storage capabilities: included Compact Flash Drive and internal hard drive compatibility (hard drive not included).
- optional, user-installable CD-RW/DVD drive
- advanced functions taken from the MPC 5000: Grid Sequence, Patch Phrase, and Auto Slice.
- 2 MIDI input and upgraded 4 MIDI output
- foot switch connections

- 16 bit / 44.1kHz sampling
- 16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads / 4 pad banks
- 64 tracks per sequence
- built-in Compact Flash Drive
- memory: 16MB standard, expandable to 128MB
- filter type Low pass, Band pass, High pass
- 2 stereo effects and Master effect: Chorus, Flanger, Bit grunger, 4 Compressor, Phase shifter, Tremolo, Flying Pan, Reverb, Delay
- 64 MIDI output channels (16 channels x 4 outputs)
- 2) 1/4" balancend inputs / (10) 1/4" balanced outputs
- 2 MIDI inputs / 4 MIDI outputs
- digital SPDIF inputs/outputs

- 32 MB Compact Flash Card
- power adaptor

• manufacturer's website

• MPC comparison chart (PDF)

reviewed by mgmnt