MPC 1000 Specifications

AKAI MPC 1000 MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER SPECIFICATIONS

The Akai MPC 1000 specifications, small but perfectly formed, the MPC1000 is a welcome addition to a now legendary product line which holds a unique position in the
evolution of modern electronic music. Inheriting all the features which make the MPC so recognizable, the MPC1000 is not only a perfect compliment to its larger MPC siblings, but a powerful Music Production Center in its own right.

Akai MPC 1000 Specifications: Features Overview

Established friendly and intuitive user interface of the MPC series

Easy-to use MIDI sequencer/drum sampler offering a great alternative to complex computer-based products

Great feeling, velocity and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive programming

16 levels function giving you one sound on all pads with varies level, tuning, attack, decay, layer, or filter per pad

2 separate effects processors and 1 main out effect processor: all of which can be used simultaneously

4-pole filters (two 2-pole filters) filtering for each of the 32 voices

2 Q-Link sliders for realtime performance control

2 x MIDI In and 2 x MIDI Out

16MB standard, expandable to 128MB

Internal preset sounds in flash

Save/load your sound and sequence data to/from compact flash

Connect the MPC1000 to your computer via USB and drag and drop your files on your desktop

Portable laptop size – ideal for taking your act on the road

General Technical Akai MPC 1000 Specifications

Display: 240 x 64 dot graphic LCD w/back light

Memory Card Slot: Compact Flash type 2 (The size of the compact flash card that MPC1000 can handle is from 32MB to 2GB)

Dimension (W x H x D): 330 x 75.5 x 228.2(Max 234.6)

Weight: 3.45kg

Power Requirement: 19W

Sound Generator

Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz

Memory Capacity: 16MB standard (11.5MB for sound memory), expandable to 128MB

Recording Time: 136sec. (16MB, MONO), 24m28sec. (128MB, MONO)

Memory Expansion Slot: 1 x for optional EXM128

Data Format: 16-bit linear

Polyphony: 32

Dynamic Filtering: 2 x 2-pole filter per voice

Filter Type: Low pass, band pass, high pass

Preset Sound Memory: 5MB

Effects: 2 stereo effects and Master effect

Effect Type: Chorus, Flanger, Bit Grunger, 4 band EQ, Compressor, Phase shifter, Tremolo, Flying pan, Reverb

Master Effect: 4 band EQ, Compressor

Number of Programs: 24

Sequencer

Maximum Events: 100000 notes

Resolution: 96 parts per 1/4-note

Sequences: 99

Tracks Per Sequence: 64

MIDI Output Channels: 32 (16 channels x 2 output ports)

Song Mode: 20 songs, 250 steps per song

Drum Pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)

Drum Pad Banks: 4

Sync Mode: MIDI clock

Inputs/Outputs

Record Input (L and R): 1/4-in. stereo phone x 2, balanced -40dBu, input impedance 11k ohms; Max. Input level +10dBu

Digital Input: RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF

Stereo Output (L and R): 1/4-in. phone x 2 unbalanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms, Max. output level +17dBu

4 Individual Outputs: 1/4-in. phone x 4 unbalanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms, Max. output level +17dBu

Phones Output: 1/4-in. stereo phone x 1, 200mW / 100 ohms

Digital Output: RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF

MIDI Inputs: 5-pin DIN x 2

MIDI Outputs: 5-pin DIN x 2

USB: Slave connector x 1, USB MASS STORAGE CLASS support (You need Windows 2000/Me/XP or later version, or MacOS 9.x/10.x or later version. )

Footswitches: 1/4-in. phone x 2

Standard Accessories: 32MB Compact Flash card, Power cable, Operator’s manual

Options

EXM128: 128MB expansion memory card

File Compatibility

MPC2000XL SEQ, ALL, PGM, WAV (When PGM file is loaded, only pad assign is loaded. Other edit parameters are ignored.)
MPC4000: SEQ, ALL, WAV (No compatibility of PGM)
MPC3000: No compatibility
Z4/8: WAV only
S1000/3000: No compatibility

Why the Akai MPC 1000 Specifications Matter

The Akai MPC 1000 specifications highlight why this compact music production center remains a favorite among producers and musicians worldwide. Its intuitive interface, powerful sampling capabilities, versatile MIDI connectivity, and robust memory options make it an ideal choice for both studio and live performance settings. Whether you’re looking for portability, advanced sequencing, or high-quality sound processing, understanding the Akai MPC 1000 specifications ensures you can fully leverage its features and unlock your creative potential.