The Akai MPC5000 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.

The AKAI 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 MPC 5000 is also the first MPC to include Random and Cycle sample playback in addition to velocity Zone Play. A turntable preamp is also included. There's even a new FX engine with 4 FX buses and 2FX per bus.

The Akai MPC 5000'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 Akai MPC5000 and then mix it down with the internal sequenced programs and any input thru material. Over 650MB of premium-quality sounds from Loopmasters are included to get you up and running with pro-quality production in seconds.

64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory built-in. Expandable up to 192MB RAM
Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator
Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included
Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording
Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects processor
Master compressor and equalizer
Built-in hard disk drive
Optional CD-R/DVD drive
USB 2.0 port for computer connectivity
CF Type-2 card slot (up to 2GB)
Chop-Shop 2.0 - slices a stereo loop into individual samples with automatic pad assignment
Patched Phrases - creates multiple splits in looped samples to ensure proper tempo sync without changing pitch

Continuous Sample Track - ensures samples play in perfect sync no matter where you start the beat in a loop

12 Q-link controllers for internal automation, external MIDI control and quick parameter editing 240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD

10 built-in analog outputs, plus 8 ADAT-optical outputs and stereo S/PDIF IO
Powerful new multimode filter
Two MIDI inputs and Four MIDI outputs
Turntable phono inputs with RIAA pre-amp
XLR / 1/4" combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels
Sample library provided by Loopmasters.com
Dimensions [W x D x H]: 18" x 16 1/16" x 3 3/8 (6 7/8 with screen at max)
Weight: 18.2 lbs