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| | Features | 32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAMPattern-based 48-track sequencer with 16 MIDI channelsVelocity and pressure sensitive pads for responsive, accurate programming4-way sample layering and velocity switching per padBattery powered (6 AA's) or AC powered (with included power adaptor)On-board effects: two stereo effects and a master effect
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| | Description | The Akai MPC500 is the first truly portable all-in-one Music Production Center. Affording artists the ability to sample and create music on-the-go, the MPC500 offers many of the same features users have grown to love in the MPC line. From rock solid sequencing and programming to expandable memory and storage options, the MPC500 is only small in physical size. Because of its great attributes, the MPC500 is great for applications such as sampling and beat creation, MIDI sequencing, live performance or traveling. Compatible with other MPC products, the MPC500 will fit in perfectly with your mobile lifestyle. The MPC500 combines a 48-Track MIDI Sequencer and a 32-voice Stereo Digital Sampler, with 12 velocity and pressure sensitive rubber pads. 16MB of on-board memory comes standard and can be expanded up to 128 MB of RAM. When connected to a Mac or PC via its built-in USB port, you can simply drag & drop data between the computer and the MPC500's CF card. Check out the in-depth comparison chart for all the MPC's that Akai makes. Use it to find out exactly how much power you need! Features Battery powered (6 AA's) or AC powered (with included power adaptor) Pattern-based 48-track sequencer with 16 MIDI channels 32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM Velocity and pressure sensitive pads for responsive, accurate programming 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 I/O, headphone output, and MIDI In/Out Internal sounds in Flash 4-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad 1 low pass filter with resonance per voice On-board effects: 2 stereo effects and a Master effect. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 10.47 inches | | Product Width: | 6.89 inches | | Product Height: | 1.73 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.93 pounds | | Package Length: | 15.7 inches | | Package Width: | 8.6 inches | | Package Height: | 3.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 5.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 10 reviews |
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9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Good bang for your buck May 13, 2010
By Jay Stay Paid
This is my first mpc purchase. I've had my mpc 500 for a little over a month now and i am loving it. Truth be told, don't be fooled by its small design. It is a monster with a lot of potential IF you take the time to really read the manual and get to know it. Once you do, trimming and adding effects is a piece of cake.
First the pros: It's got a solid design and is very sturdy. It has the same sampling rate (44.1 kHz) as other mpc's in the lineup. By far the biggest advantage is that its portable. You pop in the batteries and boom. Finally, its compatible with other mpc's so moving your work from one to another is not hard at all.
The cons: the mpc 500's portable design is also its biggest weakness. If you are a beginner looking to get your first mpc, I would not recommend getting this. I got it because it was the cheapest mpc in the lineup but its small design limits its RAM. The mpc 500 only comes with 16MB of RAM (which can be upgraded to 128MB) so your sampling time is severely limited when compared to other mpc's. Second, you only get a much smaller lcd screen so when it comes to chopping samples you have to do so by numbers (and by ear) rather than seeing an actual waveform on your screen like other mpc's. My personal complaint with the mpc is that AKAI reduced the amp section to make it sleek and small but as a result you get 12dB less output in your recordings. This isn't a major problem but I find myself constantly normalizing AND applying a compressor to most my samples.
Finally, to address the issues raised by the other reviewers, the pads are a little stiff when its right out the box but there are two things to be said. 1) If you've never had an mpc before, the pads are velocity sensitive so if you tap them soft the sound comes out soft, if you strike it hard, the sound comes out louder in order to mimick a real instrument. BUT if you dont like this idea, all you have to do is press the "FULL LEVEL" button and your samples are triggered with a mere tap of the pad.
Bottom line: If you are a traveling musician who is on the road alot or if you have other mpc's and/or have extra money to burn, I would recommend getting the mpc 500. If you're looking for an mpc for your home studio the mpc 500 is not a bad deal at all but I would recommend saving up for the mpc 1000 or 2000(XL).
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 MPC 500 Jun 05, 2010
By ocelot
This is a great product especialy for those wanting to make some hip hop or techno or whatever. Everything came in the box; mpc, ac adapter, manual, quick start, cf card, and latest version (1.31). The manual is great I have learned much in just a couple of days, though im still learning but its great. great price for what it is capable of.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Arcane, but very capable. Oct 20, 2011
By MotorMind
First and foremost: this is a very capable machine, so don't be fooled by its diminutive size. It's actually possible to make close to full productions on this thing alone (although you'd likely record its output in a DAW and take it from there). Its interface is very arcane though; there's only a tiny LCD screen with two lines of information. While a lot of people might find this restricting, I actually love how it forces you to use your ears to make music. Yes, I love to put limitations on my workflow, since I often find myself most creative when I try to push the boundaries of my equipment.
I like how the screen is actually better viewable from an angle than straight from above. The pads are rather stiff though, and you'll find yourself banging them real hard when you're just starting out on this thing. A good piece of advice is to put more memory in this unit. As another reviewer pointed out, it's best to use ordinary laptop memory for this, since the AKAI memory is basically a rip-off. I did, and I couldn't be happier.
So all in all, this is not a bad buy, especially since they come rather cheap these days.
5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
akai mpc500 is worth every penny.... Nov 21, 2010
By Bernie South
i bought tha mpc500 with no prior knowledge on mpc's & now not even a month later, im pumpin out beatz like whoa! haha aight i still def got pleanty 2learn but im getting better everyday. if ur new2mpc's, u just gotta keep@it and soon enuff ull b makin beatz naturally.im totally loving this machine. its def a powerfull peice of professional equipment yet still easy enuff2learn as long as ur driven. i do already have a long background of creating musik(i can play bass, drums, and guitar) so that working knowledge of how songs are made &how different instruments interact with eachother definately helps. it might b more challenging4sumone who is new to mpc's and has no other experience with creating musik... also, i will say that tha owners manual can b difficult 2stay focused on reading... its stictly informational¬ written to captivate, but why wud they? haha. still i fell asleep a few times trying2read it. & U NEED THA RAM MEMORY UPGRADE!!! tha 16mb of ram it ships with is not enuff 4anything! within tha 1st week ull realize u cant load all tha samples u want("insufficient memory!") DONT BUY THA MANUFACTURERS MEMORY. its a rip off. buy the laptop memory instead. same thing just $100 less.
if my mpc500 got destroyed sumhow, id buy another in a second. great product.
A dream come true. Apr 07, 2012
By Tomer8191
For years I wanted an MPC, because of producers like DJ Premier, J Dilla, Madlib, Hi-Tek, etc. Previously, I had never bought an MPC because it seemed so pricey. I would just play with FL Studio. Finally, I ordered this not even a month ago, and I'm already making beats. I play with this every day. I love it. I'm not completely knowledgeable of all its features and capabilities yet, but I know enough to make beats, and I am sure as I continue to play with it I will learn more. It took a few days of reading the manuals, and watching youtube tutorial videos before I had enough knowledge to make a beat. So, if you buy this and wish to use to its potential, you're going to have to read and/or watch videos online to learn how to use all the capabilities and features. Also, I recommend that you buy the 128MB ram upgrade, and a bigger memory card if you plan on getting the MPC 500. The memory card and ram it comes with is just not sufficient for people that want to put a wide variety of sounds, samples, and drum kits onto their MPC.
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