MPC1000 inherits all of the essential MPC features such as 32-voice stereo sampling, 64-track sequencing, and 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive MPC pads, fitting all the production capability into a compact, affordable package. 16MB of on-board memory comes standard and can be expanded up to 128MB. You can save your work to a Standard Compact Flash Card (up to 2GB). A preloaded CF card with popular Akai Pro samples is included to get you going. When connected to a Mac or PC via its built-in USB port, you can simply drag and drop data between the computer and MPC1000's CF card. MPC1000 is small, rugged and incredibly portable for an easy fit into a backpack or laptop bag for the traveling producer.
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 MPC2500 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.
The MPC series set the standard for beat production. What would it take to make the ultimate MPC? Dozens of engineers, 20 years of experience and a new synth and drum sampling engine unlike any MPC ever. Introducing the MPC5000; the new standard for music production. The MPC 5000 is the first MPC ever to include 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 ppq resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks. There's even a new FX engine with 4 FX buses and 2FX per bus. In addition, the MPC5000 features a 64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory - expandable up to 192MB. 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 to include Random and Cycle sample playback in addition to velocity Zone Play. A turntable preamp is also included. The MPC5000's virtual analog synth eliminates need for external analog synth modules or buggy software based synthesizers. The new 8-track direct to disk recorder lets you produce your whole song in the MPC and then mix it down with the internal sequenced programs and any input thru material. Add the optional CD/DVD drive and you can then burn an audio or data CD or your mix. Over 650MB of premium-quality sounds from Loopmasters are included to get you up and running with pro-quality production in seconds.
XR20 is a portable beat production center loaded with fresh sound library that’s designed for making hip-hop and R&B wherever and whenever inspiration strikes. Over 700 sounds cover standard and electronic drums, one-shot hits, bass, and synth sounds to easily create a total mix in next-to-no time. XR20 includes reverb, EQ, and compression to enable MC s and producers to complete their tracks. Plug in a microphone and mix vocals with your beats. XR20 runs on wall or battery power so it’s flexible and portable. In Pattern Play mode, you can trigger different patterns from each pad, so you can tailor the beats to flow with the energy on-stage. Bright blue pads light with the beat to illuminate your performances as you light up the club. With XR20, Akai Pro puts the hip in Hip-Hop.
Alesis knows drums. Our SR16 has dominated the drum machine market since 1990 and continues to be in-demand today. Following in the tradition of its relative, the next-generation SR18 is loaded with cutting-edge drumsets, electronic drums, one-shot hits, and modern percussion sounds for any cutting-edge musician’s performances and compositions. From hip-hop to country and everything in between, SR18 nails it on the first take. SR18 has an effects engine with Alesis reverb, EQ, and compression so you can output recording or performance-ready sounds. Dynamic Articulation™ enables sound to change in color and timbre, the same way that acoustic instruments do for truly realistic performances. SR18 can be powered by AC or batteries, so whenever or wherever you need to lay down a groove, you’re ready to roll. It’s time for the next Alesis drum machine.
With the DR-3 Dr. Rhythm, guitarists and songwriters can add incredible-sounding drums to their music. This ultra-affordable drum machine includes some of BOSS' best acoustic and electronic drum kits and a selection of bass sounds. Great for jamming, the DR-3's Rhythm Progressions and multiple variations make it easy to create a realistic-sounding drum track for any style of music. And with Total Sound Control, you can tweak your kits to perfection.
BOSS' most affordable drum machine for jamming or practice
Realistic drum, percussion and bass sounds with velocity-sensitive pads
New Rhythm Progressions with 3 variations each for Intro, Verse, Fill and Ending
New TSC(r) with Sound Shape function and Ambience for professional drum sounds
100 Preset Styles and 100 User styles programmable via realtime or step recording
Footswitch input for easy live control, runs on AC or battery power
As the follow-up to BOSS' hugely successful DR-550mkII, the DR-670 Dr. Rhythm stands as one of the most feature-packed and affordable drum machines in BOSS history. This compact rhythm-creation tool offers all the acclaimed sounds from BOSS' flagship DR-770 model, while adding enhancements like velocity-sensitive pads, footswitch control and much more.
Affordable BOSS drum machine with 255 superb-quality drum and percussion sounds
Velocity-sensitive pads permit very expressive rhythm pattern programming
New Bass part allows for programming bass lines using 16 different bass sounds
200 high-quality Preset rhythm patterns and 200 User rhythm pattern locations
Large LCD for confirming pattern tempo at all times
Foot control jack permits connection to optional footswitch for hands-free start/stop and fills
Direct Pattern Play function lets users assign internal patterns to pads for triggering "on the fly"
The new heavyweight champ of rhythm programming has arrived. The DR-880 is a new-school powerhouse that's loaded with world-class sounds from Roland's famous SRX library, plus a stunning collection of original waveforms. The DR-880's drum, percussion, and bass sounds can be played and programmed as is, or customized with powerful toolssuch as independent compressors and EQs for the kick and snare, and a compressor and selection of COSM(r) amp models for the bass.
440 world-class drum and percussion sounds, 40 bass sounds with COSM bass-amp models
Three independent insert effects (EQ and compression), TSC (Total Sound Control) featuring 3-band EQ and high-quality ambience
1,000 patterns (500 preset, 500 user), easily add fills, ghost notes, chord progressions, and more
20 velocity-sensitive pads
Guitar/bass input, plus multi-effects and COSM amp models
100 effect patches (50 Preset, 50 User) for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars
Four assignable footswitch and expression-pedal inputs
Digital and individual outputs, USB port for importing SMFs
The ELECTRIBE·MX represents a new generation of Electribes – powerful dance music products that cover everything from laying down stunning tracks to creating exhilarating live performances. The EMX-1 comes housed in a sleek, rugged metal chassis. The new backlit LCD provides a wealth of information during programming or performance. The intuitive step-time/realtime interface has been enhanced with a new Ribbon and Slider control. Effects, Motion Sequencing, and Pattern length have all been expanded. A brand-new filter lets you chose Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass or Band Pass Plus. Up to 256 patterns can be created and stored to the internal memory. You can combine patterns, add mute data and knob movements to create up to 64 songs. To get you started, a wide assortment of patterns covering house, hip-hop, R&B, electronica, drum’n’bass, techno, trance and more come preloaded – 196 in the ELECTRIBE·MX. Using the last step function, you can easily adjust to any odd meter. Favorite patterns can be assigned to Pattern Sets for instant access. Data can be quickly saved and loaded via SmartMediaTM. Audio inputs allow you to process external signals through the on-board filter and effects, and an extra pair of assignable outputs has been added as well. The front panel knobs and switches control all the most important sound parameters, allowing you to modify the sound in realtime as you perform, and giving you a hands-on feel like that of an analog synthesizer.
The Electribe series of Dance Tools defined a new standard, combining unique sound generation, pattern based programming, and intuitive knob-based interfaces. Thousands of forward-thinking musicians, DJs and producers continue to use them to create exciting and groundbreaking music. The ELECTRIBE•SX represents a new generation of Electribes – powerful dance music products that cover everything from laying down stunning tracks to creating exhilarating live performances. Both come housed in a sleek, rugged metal chassis. The new backlit LCD provides a wealth of information during programming or performance. The intuitive step-time/realtime interface has been enhanced with a new Ribbon and Slider control. Effects, Motion Sequencing, and Pattern length have all been expanded. A brand-new filter lets you chose Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass or Band Pass Plus.
The powerful sound of true analog synthesis;
3-part analog drums, using discrete analog circuitry; Popular
Electribe-style sequencing.;
Active Step and Flux features for realtime dynamic loop manipulation;
Advanced multi-function ribbon keyboard; Chromatic, Continuous,;
Wide modes;
Auto-tuning provides stable pitch for accurate chromatic playability;
Selectable oscillator waveform, noise generator, and versatile LFO; Uses
the same VCF (filter) circuit as the classic MS-10/MS-20;
Sync In &
Out jacks allows synchronized integration with multiple units;
Battery operation, built-in speaker and compact size deliver on-the-go
groove-making
Since 2003, Roland's MV-8000 has been a coveted centerpiece for many of the world's greatest hip-hop and R&B producers. With its powerful hands-on features, and its ability to incorporate a VGA monitor and mouse, it brought the best of the hardware- and software- based production worlds together. Today, Roland sets a new standard in production power and flexibility with the MV-8800.
Complete production solution, from beat creation and multitrack recording to mixing, mastering and CD burning
Tight integration of drum machine-style pattern recording and DAW-style linear recording
Realtime control of audio pitch and time, groove quantize, and pattern/song arrangements - great for both studio and stage
World-class sound library pre-installed on the internal hard drive
Legendary Roland instrument and effects models onboard, including TR-808, TR-909, SRV reverb, SDD-320 Chorus, SBF-325 Flanger, Boss BF-2 and HF-2, and RE-201 Space Echo
Three MIDI ports (IN x 1, OUT x 2) for connecting external MIDI devices
Color LCD with icon-oriented interface
Accepts external VGA monitor (optional) and optical mouse
The newest member of the SP-sampler family breaks ground with innovative features such as Loop Capture, and Super Filter. The SP-555 is fast and powerful, but one thing has been preserved from previous SP models: fun! It's the ultimate toolkit for DJs, producers, sample-based musicians-, or performers who want to take their act to the next level.
Ultra-easy sampling with innovative Loop Capture feature
Versatile sampling through Line input, phantom-powered Mic input,USB audio streaming, and WAV/AIFF import
Dozens of killer performance effects, including Super Filter and DJFX Looper
Audio interface capability with any DAW or DJ audio application (Cakewalk SONAR LE included)
Large Sample Memory via CompactFlash (up to 2GB)
Bundled Wave Converter software (Mac and PC) for importing and exporting WAV/AIFF files
Infrared D BEAM controller and V-LINK compatibility for high-impact performance
Like its predecessors, the QY100 is essentially a palm-sized mini-studio, portable backup band and practice partner-with full GM compatibility, high quality voices, onboard effects and large database of musical styles. The addition of increased storage, analog/digital converters, digital effects and expanded database of musical styles takes the QY100 to a new level of performance and creativity.
Zoom takes its revolutionary R16 and turbocharges it with a sampler and drum machine, 8 additional recording tracks and 6 channels of phantom-power on the all-new R24. The R24 combines four production tools into one incredibly versatile device. In addition to 24-track playback and 8-track simultaneous recording using SD memory cards, the R24 is a digital multi-track recorder, an audio interface, a control surface and a pad sampler.
Multi-track Recorder
Over 100 studio-quality effects including guitar amp models and mastering effects
Records on up to 32GB SDHC cards for maximum recording time
8 balanced XLR-1/4-inch combination inputs
Records in WAV 48kHz/44.1kHz at 16-bit or 24-bit
Easily viewable 4-segment LED meter bridge
6-channel simultaneous 48V phantom power supply capability
Over 4 hours of operation using 6 AA alkaline batteries (AC adaptor included)
Sync two R24s via USB for 16 tracks of simultaneous recording Audio Interface
High-definition 24-bit/96kHz recording capability using digital audio software
8 in / 2 out (8 x 2) via USB Control Surface
Full mixing and transport controls for Cubase, Logic, Sonar and more!
USB Control Surface uses Mackie Control emulation Sampler
