Akai MPC 2500 Release Notes

Bug Fixes
1. Fixed bug where "SYSTEM TEST" would appear on startup.
Version 1.2
New Features / Changes
1. Added support for midi time code
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.2.pdf" page XXX for further information)
2. Added support for midi machine control
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.2.pdf" page XXX for further information)
3. Added the ability to auto chromatically assign samples to a program
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.2.pdf" page XXX for further information)
4. Added MTC time display option to NOW in Main mode
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.2.pdf" page XXX for further information)
5. Added two new view modes in Grid Edit
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.2.pdf" page XXX for further information)
6. Quantization: Shift Timing is accessible from the Timing Correct window.
7. Tap tempo now works when a pad is being pressed
Bug Fixes
1. To avoid data loss, 'Save entire memory' / 'replace same files' now defaults to 'yes'.
2. Fixed issue with USB implementation where drive would not dismount, allowing for possible file corruption.
3. Fixed bug where the unit could not record midi notes beyond notes assigned to pads.
4. Fixed bug where grid edit measure display does not update properly after looping
5. Fixed bug where [<< BAR] does not back up to previous track in CD record.
6. Fixed bug where edit exclusive event window changes values while setting EOX at byte-21 or above.
7. Fixed bug where samples with names longer than 8 characters could not be read from CD
*Note* the MPC2500 supports names up to 16 characters in length. Names longer than 16 characters will be
truncated.
8. Fixed bug where Pitch shifting stereo samples would play out of phase under certain circumstances.
9. Fixed bug where Recording exclusive event with 11 bytes or more erases all data after exclusive event, when
recorded in same the session.
10. Fixed bug where SYSEX string was not registered in step edit mode.
11. Fixed bug where unit would display an error and crash when inserting exclusive events.
12. Fixed bug where Grid Edit event and step edit counter was not accurate
13. Fixed bug where [NEXT SEQ] was not working properly.
Version 1.1
New Features / Changes
1. Added ability to record audio CD R/RW.
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.1.pdf" page 2 for further information)
2. Added the ability for the MPC2500 to load ALL_SEQ and ALL_PGMS files made by MPC2000XL.
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.1.pdf" page 9 for further information)
3. Added ability to record track mute events.
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.1.pdf" page 5 for further information)
4. Added the ability to immediately stop long samples.
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.1.pdf" page 8 for further information)
5. Changed DISCARD/EXTRACT behavior.
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.1.pdf" page 10 for further information)
6. Made Improvements to USB connectivity
(See "MPC 2500 Manual Addendum V1.1.pdf" page 7 for further information)
7. Remount function of USB added with “MOUNT [F6]” key in the USB page of save/load mode.

Akai MPC 2500 Specifications

General

Polyphony	32 voices
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Sampling Bit Depth	16-bit
Maximum RAM	128 MB
Sequencer	Yes
Type	Sampler/Sequencer
Sequencer Resolution	96 ppq
Digital I/O	S/PDIF In/Out
Power Supply	Internal
Pads	16 velocity and pressure-sensitive
Storage	CompactFlash
Effects	4 internal effects processors
MIDI	2 In, 4 Out
Display	240 x 64 pixel LCD
Analog Outputs	8
Sample Memory	128 MB max
Audio Outputs	8
Audio Inputs	2
Weight	14.5 lbs