![]() ![]() Add to these an improved friendly and intuitive user interface thanks to the graphic LCD, two MIDI ins and 32 MIDI channels via the two MIDI outputs, and options for multiple audio outputs, multi-effects, SMPTE Time Code and even Flash Rom memory, and you have a dependable "switch on and work" solution to computer sequencer headaches. Although the MPC2000XL is an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary product, building as it does on the capabilities of its MPC predecessors, it nevertheless adds unique capabilities like timestretch and Sound Slicing to the MPC dynasty. It also features the original MPC60's intuitive transport and locate controls, the unique NOTE REPEAT function, plus new additions such as four bank keys to effectively provide 64 pads, multi-program playback, multi-track recording, simultaneous playback of a second sequence, Next Sequence key, Track Mute key, TimeStretch, Slice Sound, Resampling, plus folder file management. Using an Akai MPC2000XL, DiViNCi shows how he turns a snare sample into a 'Guitar' sound and plays the actual take that actually gets used. The MPC2000XL inherits many of the major features of the original MPC such as the legendary "feel" and "groove" so that you can be sure that your beats and sequences just swing. MPC One (or its more expensive siblings), or Synthstrom Deluge would be worth looking at - they go far beyond just midi sequencing, but arent cheap (the MPC is basically a DAW in a box) Retrokits RK-008 was shown at superbooth and looked pretty cool in small form factor - not sure if its out yet. The Akai Professional MPC2000XL MIDI Production Center combines a 64-Track MIDI Sequencer and a 32-voice Stereo Digital Sampler, with 16 velocity and pressure sensitive rubber pads, providing rock solid sequencing and drum programming combined with powerful sampling facilities in one convenient and portable desktop unit. ![]()
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