Akai MPC1000

Description
The MPC1000 is a 64-track sampler/sequencer. It comes with 16 MB sample memory as standard, and can be expanded to 128 MB. It supports a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, in stereo or mono. Its features include a USB port, an internal CompactFlash card reader, two MIDI inputs and outputs, and effects and multiple analog outputs as standard. Its sequencer's resolution is 96 ppq.

Who uses the Akai MPC1000?
Chromeo, MF Doom

Tutorials
Akai MPC1000 - Chopping samples and beats

Specs

  • USB port (Mass Storage Class)
  • CompactFlash card reader
  • 16 velocity sensitive pads
  • 4 pad bank keys
  • 2 MIDI inputs, 2 MIDI outputs
  • 100,000 note capacity 64-track sequencer
  • 16 MB sampling memory (upgradeable to 128 MB)
  • Effects as standard
  • Multiple analog outputs as standard
  • Timestretch and pitch shift (added in OS 2.0)
  • JJOS compatible

Related Gear
Akai MPC2000 / MPC2000XL, Akai MPC2500, Akai MPC3000, Akai MPC4000, Akai MPC60

Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Production_Center#MPC1000