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For Sale: Akai MPC2000 MIDI Production Center (1997-2001) with Gotek USB Upgrade

On offer is the Akai MPC2000, a pivotal tool in hip-hop and electronic music production, revered for its tactile workflow and robust sampling capabilities. This unit from the era of 1997-2001, maintains its original charm while being enhanced with a Gotek USB drive upgrade for modernized sample management. Features include:

  • MPC2000 MIDI Production Center: The heart of many classic tracks, this machine offers tactile response with its authentic 16-pad layout, renowned for its timing and velocity sensitivity. It integrates seamlessly into any setup, providing a bridge between old-school sampling techniques and contemporary production environments.
  • Gotek USB Upgrade: A crucial update, the Gotek USB replacement for the floppy drive brings this unit into the 21st century, allowing for quick, reliable sample transfer and storage without compromising the original workflow that made the MPC famous.

Advanced Features for Enthusiasts:

  • Precise 16-level sampling functionality, ideal for dynamic beat making and nuanced touch response.
  • Integrated time-stretch and pitch-shift capabilities, allowing for creative sample manipulation without external software.
  • Classic sequencing architecture, offering a solid and intuitive framework for crafting intricate beats and compositions.
  • Built-in effects processor to add depth and texture to your samples and mixes.
  • Comprehensive MIDI implementation for full control over external modules and synths.

Condition: Excellently maintained, this unit is a testament to its era, showing minimal wear. Fully operational, it combines vintage aesthetics with contemporary functionality.

Price: 900 – Reflecting the added value from upgrades and meticulous care. Open to reasonable negotiation.

Location: Amsterdam - Prefer local pickup, but willing to discuss shipping arrangements for serious buyers.

This MPC2000 is not just a piece of hardware; it's a piece of music history, an essential tool for producers looking to recapture the golden era of beat-making or integrate vintage warmth into modern compositions. Dive into a workflow revered by industry legends and discover the undiluted essence of classic production. Contact now to claim this iconic machine for your studio.

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Condition
Brand
Model
  • MPC2000 MIDI Production Center
Finish
  • Grey
Categories
Year
  • 1997 - 2001
Made In
  • Japan
MIDI I/O
  • USB MIDI
  • MIDI Input
  • MIDI Output
Number of Pads
  • 16 Pads
Polyphony
  • 32 Voices
Analog / Digital
  • Digital

About the Seller

Rare Cuts Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Joined Reverb:2024
Product Overview
Developed by Akai in tandem with the well-known electronic engineer Roger Linn, the MPC (Music Production Center) is in essence a powerful drum machine with an interactive interface of signature rubber squares. The units are also marked by the incorporation of extensive sampling abilities and MIDI sequencing, which became more powerful in newer iterations. The MPCs are some of the most popular production tools for old-school and modern hip-hop and rap.

The MPC2000 is a streamlined, pared back rendition of the MPC3000 featuring a floppy disk drive and capable of 64-track sequencing as opposed to 99-track sequencing.

Years of production: 1997-2000

Product specs: 16 touch pads, 2 MB sampling memory, 16 bit 44.1 kHz sampling rate, two MIDI inputs and two MIDI outputs

Associated artists: Trent Reznor, The xx, DiViNCi

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