Winter NAMM Show News 2008Winter NAMM Show News 2008
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The MPC series set the standard for producers making beats around the world. The new MPC5000 is the result of dozens of engineers, 20 years of experience and a new synth and drum sampling engine unlike any MPC ever.
The MPC5000 is the first MPC to include eight-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, three-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 PPQ resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks and 12 Q-Link controllers. There is even a new FX engine with 4 FX buses and 2 FX per bus.
The MPC5000's virtual analog synth eliminates the need for external analog synth modules or buggy software based synthesizers. The new eight-track direct to disk recorder lets musicians produce whole songs in the MPC and then mix them down with the internal sequenced programs and any input thru source. Add the optional CD/DVD drive and producers can then burn an audio or data CD to the mix. More than 650MB of premium-quality sounds from Loopmasters are included to get musicians up and running with pro-quality production in seconds.
The display is twice the size of the MPC2500 and MPC1000, so waveforms appear crystal-clear. Integrated Chop Shop 2.0 now supports stereo chops and Patched Phrases. The MPC5000 is also the first MPC with Random and Cycle sample playback added to the Zone play, and a turntable preamp.
Unique to its class, the MPC5000 delivers a full suite
of production features that include:
The MPC5000 is expected to land at retailers in Q2 - 2008 with an MSRP of $3,499.
AKAI PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES THE MPD32The MPD32 is Akai Professional's new flagship pad controller for musicians and DJs. Using a USB cable to connect to a PC or Mac, the MPD32 hardware is perfect for hardware control of popular music programs such as Reason, Ableton Live and GarageBand. The MPD32 is the only pad controller on the market to feature the renowned MPC Note Repeat with swing and gate time parameters. Additionally, it is the only pad controller that can also work as a master clock for MIDI sequencers. With the built in Tap Tempo button musicians can control tempo in real time during performances.
Sixteen velocity and pressure-sensitive genuine MPC pads provide the industry's finest feel and expression. Akai has delivered the best quality pads on the market and an unprecedented number of assignable MIDI controllers, including eight assignable faders, eight assignable switches and eight assignable 360 degree knobs. Three selectable control banks extend the number of available faders, buttons and knobs to 24 each (72 total controllers). Four pad banks allow for 64 total pads.
The MPD32 also features transport controls for interfacing with DAW/sequencing applications like Sonar, Cubase and Logic. The MPD32 is a fully programmable controller and multi-functional control surface that fits perfectly within any production or performance environment.
Key features of the MPD32 include:
The MPD32 is coming Q2 - 2008 to musical instrument retailers with an MSRP of $499.
The XR20 is a portable beat production station loaded with a sound set that is geared towards making Hip-Hop and R&B beats wherever and whenever inspiration strikes.
More than 700 pre-loaded sounds cover a range of drums, percussion, effects and instrument samples, while an integrated effects engine includes Reverb, EQ and Compression, enabling musicians to make complete backing tracks. A microphone input is included for mixing vocals over patterns. Bright, backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision.
The XR20 features sounds of standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create the maximum mix in minimal time.
Key features of the XR20 include:
The Akai XR20 is coming Q2 - 2008 to musical instrument retailers with an MSRP of $499.
AKAI PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES THE MPK49Designed to unleash musical creativity on-stage or in a home studio setting, the MPK49 defines a new era for USB/MIDI controllers. The MPK49 builds on the huge success of the MPD24 by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted, aftertouch equipped keyboard with 12 genuine MPC drum pads, complete with the popular MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters found in the iconic MPC family. Forty-eight total pads are accessible via four pad banks. The MPK49 performance controller also features its own built-in Arpeggiator for making quick creative riffs. These features make the MPK49 an ideal solution for anyone wishing to have powerful hardware control of their digital audio workstation (DAW), software plug-ins or virtual instruments.
Features:
In addition, the MPK49 includes a Tap Tempo function, 32 presets to store preferred settings and the flexibility of either master or slave-to-MIDI clock operation. The MPK49 was engineered to give musicians the tools they need to meet any live or studio task and is backed by the legendary Akai Professional name and rock-solid build quality.
The pads on the MPK49 feature the genuine MPC Full Level and 12 Level velocity functions. MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions for additional creative control. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The MPK49 carries 72 assignable controls with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel.
The MPK49 is available through musical instrument retailers with an MSRP of $599.
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