Akai MPC 4000
The Akai Professional MPC4000 Plus Music Production Center combines a 128-Track MIDI Sequencer and a 64-voice 24bit Stereo Digital Sampler, with 16 velocity and pressure sensitive rubber pads, providing rock solid sequencing and drum programming combined with extensive sampling facilities in one extremely powerful desktop unit.
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Product Information Akai MPC 4000
The Akai Professional MPC4000 Plus Music Production Center combines a 128-Track MIDI Sequencer and a 64-voice 24bit Stereo Digital Sampler, with 16 velocity and pressure sensitive rubber pads, providing rock solid sequencing and drum programming combined with extensive sampling facilities in one extremely powerful desktop unit.
Designed for professional audio production, the MPC4000 Plus offers all the advantages of dedicated hardware, features a large LCD plus the computer interface power of akSys PC/Mac control and networking software. And to make sure all this power runs smoothly, at the heart of the MPC4000 Plus is our new custom designed LSI sampling engine which, coupled with a high performance Intel™ Strong Arm CPU provides ultra fast audio processing.
More than just a sampling drum machine, for the first time, the MPC4000 Plus supports not only conventional Drum programs but also gives you the choice of selecting Keygroup programs allowing you to play 'conventional' multi-sampled sounds such as piano, bass, strings, synth, etc., from a keyboard just like our rack mount samplers. Furthermore, it is compatible with the largest variety of sound libraries: Akai S1000, S3000 and XL series, S5/S6000, Z4/Z8, MPC2000XL, MPC3000, Roland S700 series, and EMU 3 and 4 series.
Sample recording can be performed even while the sequencer is running, from digital or analog inputs, including a RIAA phono input for direct connection of a turntable, or from the internal CD drive, and the MPC4000 Plus can also resample its own stereo output.
The MPC4000 Plus shares all the sample-manipulation functionality of the Z series, including looping, time-stretching, pitch-shifting, slicing and dicing.
New filtering is provided by way of 6-pole digital dynamic filters. The new filter design not only supports multi-mode filter types, but also new variations such as the triple filter consisting of three independent 2-pole filters.
Filter modulation is part of the 64-point APM (assignable program modulation) matrix which has more than 30 modulation items freely assignable as either source or destination. Modulation items also include 3 independent envelope generators and 2 syncable LFOs. Furthermore one source can be assigned to multiple destinations and likewise multiple sources can be assigned to one destination just like on a vintage synth matrix patch board.
Four internal effects processors can be used simultaneously, including a wide range of effects algorithms, such as reverbs, delays, chorus, phasers, flangers, 3-band parametric EQ, compressor/limiter, distortion, pitch shifter, wah, and more.
Real-time control is provided by two note variation sliders and four Q-Link knobs. These can be separately assigned to allow flexible real-time performance control of a wide variety of selectable parameters including level, pan, filter cut-off and resonance, tuning, LFO speed and depth, all effect parameters and more.
Each assignable Q-Link knob can generate MIDI controller data so that all performance information can be recorded and played back from a within a sequence, and the Q-Link sequencer allows cyclic modulation programming.
Of course, as all MPCs, the MPC4000 Plus provides both pattern-based and linear sequencing, with the added capability to play simultaneously a pattern-based song and a linear sequence. Improved sequencing functions include resolution up to 960ppq, and a sequence data clipboard allows you to create a phrase library.
As on the legendary MPC60 and MPC3000, 2 MIDI ins and 4 MIDI outs also come as standard on the MPC4000 Plus enabling 64 external MIDI channels operation, but in addition, the MPC4000 Plus can control its onboard sampler over up to 128 Parts, allowing to assign a different program on each of the 128 track.
The large LCD also allows an unprecedented view of sequence data showing data as a piano roll or as a drum machine 'grid'. Continuous MIDI data can also be shown (and edited) graphically.
The MPC4000 Plus comes with 272MB of onboard memory as standard that can be expanded up to 512 MB of RAM using a standard DIMM. It is equipped with internal 80GB Hard Disk and CD-RW drives.
The MPC4000 Plus also includes a 50pin SCSI interface and a USB Host port for connection to external drives. The USB port can also be used to connect an ASCII keyboard for easier file naming.
A USB slave port allows direct connection to a PC or Apple Mac for use with the free akSys software.
As well as editing, this graphically rich remote control software allows you to transfer files between the MPC and your computer for efficient organization of sound library, etc., and for speedy integration with your favorite computer music software. Samples can be edited as standard Wav files and sequences as standard Midi files.
The included Pad editor allows you to drag&drop samples directly onto the Pads with 4 adjustable velocity layers.
Improved Akai MPC design
Established friendly and intuitive user interface of MPC series, now with large graphic LCD display
MPC’s legendary "feel" and "groove", with 10 times more resolution for non-quantized live sequencing
Great-feeling, velocity and pressure sensitive pads for expressive programming, with more pad banks
Expanded Pattern-based and linear 300,000 notes, 128-track sequencer with 128 internal Parts and 64 external MIDI channels
64-voice full-featured 24bit sampler (32-voice at 96kHz) with up to 512MB RAM
Extensive connectivity
Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs
Built-in USB and SCSI interface for external drives
USB Slave port for connection to a Windows or Mac OS computer with the free akSys sofware
Up to 10 analog outputs, and/or 10 digital outputs with optional IB-48P and IB-4ADT expansion boards
XLR and 1/4" stereo analog inputs and outputs with 24bit/96kHz AD/DA converter
Phono inputs with RIAA preamp for direct connection of a turntable
WordClock input for integration with other digital device
Flexible Master/Slave synchronization capabilities: MIDI clock, MTC, MMC and built-in SMPTE
Two assignable footswitch inputs
Compatibility
Compatible with Akai, Roland and EMU CD-ROM libraries (programs and samples)
WAV file support, and MIDI File Type 0 and 1 support
Extensive sound control
Extensive sample editing that includes cut and paste, timestretch, slice, resampling etc., with waveform display
Dynamic resonant multi-mode filters, 3 envelope generators and 2 LFOs for each of the 64 voices
Six Q-Link sliders and knobs for real-time control over a wide variety of dynamic changes
Internal 4-bus multi-FX processor
Self-contained
Internal 80GB hard drive to store custom sound libraries and sequences
Onboard CD-RW drive to load CD-ROM libraries, sample Audio CDs, and backup personal data
Sound Generator
Data format: 24bit and 16bit linear WAV
Sampling rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz
Memory: 272MB standard, expandable to 512MB with a 256MB 168pin DIMM (PC133/PC100, CL2)
Preset sound memory: 5MB Flash
Recording time: 51mn / 34mn (16/24 bit) mono @ 44.1kHz (272MB)
96m n / 64mn (16/24 bit) mono @ 44.1kHz (512MB)
Polyphony: 64-voice (32-voice @ 96kHz)
Filters: 3 dynamic resonant 2-pole multimode filters per voice
Envelope generators: 2 multi-stage envelopes and 1 ADSR envelopes
LFOs: 2 multi-wave LFO
64-point modulation matrix
Number of simultaneous active programs: up to 128 Parts per Multi, with automated Part mixer
Effects
4 simultaneous internal effects (2 @ 96kHz)
51 effects types including reverbs, delays, chorus, phasers, flangers, 3-band parametric EQ, compressor/limiter, distortion, pitch shifter, wah, and more
Sequencer
Capacity: 300,000 notes
Resolution: 960ppq
128 Sequences
128 Tracks per sequence
64 MIDI output channels (16 channels x 4 output ports)
Song mode: 128 songs, 250 steps per song
MIDI Sync: Master/Slave, MIDI Clock, MTC, MMC
SMPTE Sync: Master/Slave
Step edit, Piano Roll edit, Drum Grid edit
Drumpads
16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
6 pad banks
16 Levels: Velocity, Tuning
Automated Pad Mixer (Level, Pan and FX send)
Track Mute and Next Sequence features for live performance
Q-Link
2 sliders and 4 rotary knobs
Assignable to internal sampler controls: pitch, filter cutoff, resonance, LFO, attack, decay, and more
Assignable to internal effects parameters
Assignable to external Midi Controllers
Q-Link Sequence feature
Connections
Record Input (L and R): XLR - 1/4"; jack combo x 2, balanced
Phono Input; RCA x 2 with RIAA EQ
Stereo Output (L and R): XLR x 2 and 1/4” jack x 2, balanced
Individual Outputs: 1/4" jack x 8, balanced (option)
Headphone Output: 1/4" stereo jack x 1
Multi-channel ADAT Digital I/O: Toslink optical x 2 (option)
MIDI: 2 x MIDI In and 4 x MIDI Out
SMPTE In/Out: 1/4" jack x 2, balanced
SCSI: 50pin high density connector
USB: USB: Host x 1, Slave x 1 (v1.1 / Mass Storage Class support)
Footswitches: 1/4" jack x 2
General
Display: 320 x 240 pixels grey-scale graphical tilting LCD
Internal Hard Drive: 80GB
CD-RW drive
Standard accessories: 1x CD-ROM sound library, Power cable
Power: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Consumption: 70W max (with all options)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
20.71" x 6.69" x 17.83"
(526mm x 170mm x 453mm) [with LCD tilted down]
Weight: 23 lbs (10.5kg), excluding drives and options
Options
IB-48P: 8 individual analog outputs
IB-4ADT: multi-channel ADAT digital I/O
IB-4D SPDIF I/O with WordClock
The MPC4000 Plus shares all the sample-manipulation functionality of the Z series, including looping, time-stretching, pitch-shifting, slicing and dicing.
New filtering is provided by way of 6-pole digital dynamic filters. The new filter design not only supports multi-mode filter types, but also new variations such as the triple filter consisting of three independent 2-pole filters.
Filter modulation is part of the 64-point APM (assignable program modulation) matrix which has more than 30 modulation items freely assignable as either source or destination. Modulation items also include 3 independent envelope generators and 2 syncable LFOs. Furthermore one source can be assigned to multiple destinations and likewise multiple sources can be assigned to one destination just like on a vintage synth matrix patch board.
Four internal effects processors can be used simultaneously, including a wide range of effects algorithms, such as reverbs, delays, chorus, phasers, flangers, 3-band parametric EQ, compressor/limiter, distortion, pitch shifter, wah, and more.
Real-time control is provided by two note variation sliders and four Q-Link knobs. These can be separately assigned to allow flexible real-time performance control of a wide variety of selectable parameters including level, pan, filter cut-off and resonance, tuning, LFO speed and depth, all effect parameters and more.
Each assignable Q-Link knob can generate MIDI controller data so that all performance information can be recorded and played back from a within a sequence, and the Q-Link sequencer allows cyclic modulation programming.
Of course, as all MPCs, the MPC4000 Plus provides both pattern-based and linear sequencing, with the added capability to play simultaneously a pattern-based song and a linear sequence. Improved sequencing functions include resolution up to 960ppq, and a sequence data clipboard allows you to create a phrase library.
As on the legendary MPC60 and MPC3000, 2 MIDI ins and 4 MIDI outs also come as standard on the MPC4000 Plus enabling 64 external MIDI channels operation, but in addition, the MPC4000 Plus can control its onboard sampler over up to 128 Parts, allowing to assign a different program on each of the 128 track.
The large LCD also allows an unprecedented view of sequence data showing data as a piano roll or as a drum machine 'grid'. Continuous MIDI data can also be shown (and edited) graphically.
The MPC4000 Plus comes with 272MB of onboard memory as standard that can be expanded up to 512 MB of RAM using a standard DIMM. It is equipped with internal 80GB Hard Disk and CD-RW drives.
The MPC4000 Plus also includes a 50pin SCSI interface and a USB Host port for connection to external drives. The USB port can also be used to connect an ASCII keyboard for easier file naming.
A USB slave port allows direct connection to a PC or Apple Mac for use with the free akSys software.
As well as editing, this graphically rich remote control software allows you to transfer files between the MPC and your computer for efficient organization of sound library, etc., and for speedy integration with your favorite computer music software. Samples can be edited as standard Wav files and sequences as standard Midi files.
The included Pad editor allows you to drag&drop samples directly onto the Pads with 4 adjustable velocity layers.
Improved Akai MPC design
Established friendly and intuitive user interface of MPC series, now with large graphic LCD display
MPC’s legendary "feel" and "groove", with 10 times more resolution for non-quantized live sequencing
Great-feeling, velocity and pressure sensitive pads for expressive programming, with more pad banks
Expanded Pattern-based and linear 300,000 notes, 128-track sequencer with 128 internal Parts and 64 external MIDI channels
64-voice full-featured 24bit sampler (32-voice at 96kHz) with up to 512MB RAM
Extensive connectivity
Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs
Built-in USB and SCSI interface for external drives
USB Slave port for connection to a Windows or Mac OS computer with the free akSys sofware
Up to 10 analog outputs, and/or 10 digital outputs with optional IB-48P and IB-4ADT expansion boards
XLR and 1/4" stereo analog inputs and outputs with 24bit/96kHz AD/DA converter
Phono inputs with RIAA preamp for direct connection of a turntable
WordClock input for integration with other digital device
Flexible Master/Slave synchronization capabilities: MIDI clock, MTC, MMC and built-in SMPTE
Two assignable footswitch inputs
Compatibility
Compatible with Akai, Roland and EMU CD-ROM libraries (programs and samples)
WAV file support, and MIDI File Type 0 and 1 support
Extensive sound control
Extensive sample editing that includes cut and paste, timestretch, slice, resampling etc., with waveform display
Dynamic resonant multi-mode filters, 3 envelope generators and 2 LFOs for each of the 64 voices
Six Q-Link sliders and knobs for real-time control over a wide variety of dynamic changes
Internal 4-bus multi-FX processor
Self-contained
Internal 80GB hard drive to store custom sound libraries and sequences
Onboard CD-RW drive to load CD-ROM libraries, sample Audio CDs, and backup personal data
Sound Generator
Data format: 24bit and 16bit linear WAV
Sampling rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz
Memory: 272MB standard, expandable to 512MB with a 256MB 168pin DIMM (PC133/PC100, CL2)
Preset sound memory: 5MB Flash
Recording time: 51mn / 34mn (16/24 bit) mono @ 44.1kHz (272MB)
96m n / 64mn (16/24 bit) mono @ 44.1kHz (512MB)
Polyphony: 64-voice (32-voice @ 96kHz)
Filters: 3 dynamic resonant 2-pole multimode filters per voice
Envelope generators: 2 multi-stage envelopes and 1 ADSR envelopes
LFOs: 2 multi-wave LFO
64-point modulation matrix
Number of simultaneous active programs: up to 128 Parts per Multi, with automated Part mixer
Effects
4 simultaneous internal effects (2 @ 96kHz)
51 effects types including reverbs, delays, chorus, phasers, flangers, 3-band parametric EQ, compressor/limiter, distortion, pitch shifter, wah, and more
Sequencer
Capacity: 300,000 notes
Resolution: 960ppq
128 Sequences
128 Tracks per sequence
64 MIDI output channels (16 channels x 4 output ports)
Song mode: 128 songs, 250 steps per song
MIDI Sync: Master/Slave, MIDI Clock, MTC, MMC
SMPTE Sync: Master/Slave
Step edit, Piano Roll edit, Drum Grid edit
Drumpads
16 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
6 pad banks
16 Levels: Velocity, Tuning
Automated Pad Mixer (Level, Pan and FX send)
Track Mute and Next Sequence features for live performance
Q-Link
2 sliders and 4 rotary knobs
Assignable to internal sampler controls: pitch, filter cutoff, resonance, LFO, attack, decay, and more
Assignable to internal effects parameters
Assignable to external Midi Controllers
Q-Link Sequence feature
Connections
Record Input (L and R): XLR - 1/4"; jack combo x 2, balanced
Phono Input; RCA x 2 with RIAA EQ
Stereo Output (L and R): XLR x 2 and 1/4” jack x 2, balanced
Individual Outputs: 1/4" jack x 8, balanced (option)
Headphone Output: 1/4" stereo jack x 1
Multi-channel ADAT Digital I/O: Toslink optical x 2 (option)
MIDI: 2 x MIDI In and 4 x MIDI Out
SMPTE In/Out: 1/4" jack x 2, balanced
SCSI: 50pin high density connector
USB: USB: Host x 1, Slave x 1 (v1.1 / Mass Storage Class support)
Footswitches: 1/4" jack x 2
General
Display: 320 x 240 pixels grey-scale graphical tilting LCD
Internal Hard Drive: 80GB
CD-RW drive
Standard accessories: 1x CD-ROM sound library, Power cable
Power: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Consumption: 70W max (with all options)
Dimensions (W x H x D):
20.71" x 6.69" x 17.83"
(526mm x 170mm x 453mm) [with LCD tilted down]
Weight: 23 lbs (10.5kg), excluding drives and options
Options
IB-48P: 8 individual analog outputs
IB-4ADT: multi-channel ADAT digital I/O
IB-4D SPDIF I/O with WordClock
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