MPC500 is the first portable MPC. You can sample and create music wherever inspiration strikes: on the subway, on the plane, or even at the beach! Whether you´re traveling around the globe or just across town, MPC500 is a perfect fit for your backpack, messenger bag, or briefcase. Beats and productions created in MPC500 can be dropped into your computer via USB or into your main MPC with the swappable CF card when you get back into the studio.
MPC500 is a 48-track sequencer with a 32-voice stereo sampler. It has 12 velocity and pressure-sensitive rubber MPC pads. 16MB of memory comes standard and can be expanded up to 128MB. When connected to a Mac or PC via USB, you can drag and drop data between the computer and your MPC500´s CF card, just like a hard drive. Because MPC500 is compatible with other MPCs, MPC500 is the perfect way to extend your studio into your mobile lifestyle.
Key Features:
Pattern-based and linear 48-track sequencer with 16 MIDI channels
16-bit / 44.1kHz sampling
32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM
Battery powered (6 AA's) or AC powered
12 Levels function: one sound on all pads with varied level or tuning per pad
Built-in Compact Flash drive and USB port (Mass Storage Class)
Support for standard WAV files and MIDI sequences
Built-in Analog Audio I/O, headphone output, and MIDI I/O
Internal sounds in Flash
4-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad
1 lowpass filter with resonance per voice
On-board effects: 2 stereo effects and a Master effect
Memory expansion available separately
Compact Flash card and AC power adapter included
Storage:<b>
Compact Flash: Type-II, support up to 2GB card
Memory:
16MB installed (Can be expanded to 128MB with EXM-128)
Analog Input/Output:
(2) Balanced 1/4" Inputs
(2) Balanced 1/4" Outputs
(1) Headphone Output
MIDI Input/Output:
(1) MIDI Input [5-pin DIN]
(1) MIDI Output [5-pin DIN]
Other Input/Output:
(1) USB [Slave only]
Levels:
Analog Input = +10dBu
Analog Output = +5dBu
Sampler Resolution: 16bit/44.1kHz
Sampler Recording Time:
136sec [16MB/MONO]
24min 28sec [128MB/MONO]
Sequencer Details:
100,000 notes resolving at 96ppq
99 Sequences with total 48 tracks per seq
20 Songs with total 250 steps per song
24 "Active (loaded)" Programs max
Pad Details:
12 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
4 Pad Banks [A, B, C, D]
Synchronization:
MIDI Clock only
Power Options:
12V DC 500mA pin-negative power adapter (included)
(6) AA batteries [lasts about 4.5hrs continuous use w/backlight ON]
Dimensions (W x H x D):
10.47" x 1.73" x 6.89"
266mm x 175mm x 44mm
Weight (net):
2.93 lbs / 1.34 kg
vData Compatibility:
MPC1000 SEQ, WAV, PGM
MPC2000/2000XL SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, SND, PGM (Most parameters of PGM file can be loaded.)
MPC2500 SEQ, WAV, PGM
MPC4000 SEQ (saved as MID file only), WAV, AKP (DRUM program only...No Keygroups. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
MPC3000 SND (THRU Computer)
Z4/Z8 WAV, PGM (DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
S5000/6000 WAV only (THRU Computer)
S1000/3000 No compatibility
