Akai MPC 500 Release Note

New Features / Changes
1. Added support for up to 32 mute groups.
2. Added support for up to 128 programs.
3. Pad On threshold reduced.
Bug Fixes
2. Fixed Bug: WAV file size was misreported under certain conditions.
Version 1.11
New Features / Changes
1. Improved PAD11 - "Play To" resolution from 100ms to 10ms to allow for tighter editing.
2. Improved performance under maximum polyphony to avoid tempo fluctuations.
3. Increased delay feedback maximum time.
4. When loading/assigning samples to a Program, the MPC500 now defaults to OFF. Displayed as 'OF'
Bug Fixes
1. Updated hardware timer scaling to avoid UI hang experienced by some units.
2. Fixed Bug: decay mode text reversed from other MPC's
3. Fixed Bug: Adding new bars in front of bar 1 is not possible
4. Fixed Bug: velocity -> attack does not function
5. Fixed Bug: pressing a pad returns cursor to first line in effect mode.
6. Fixed bug: inserted tempo change events are ignored
7. Fixed Bug: 'Card is Full' message not displayed when saving a Program to a card that is full.

Akai MPC 500 Specifications

General

Polyphony	32 voices
Sampling Frequency	44.1 kHz
Sampling Bit Depth	16-bit
Display	Backlit LCD
Pads	12 velocity and pressure sensitive pads
Storage	CompactFlash card
MIDI	In/Out
Power Supply	6 AA batteries or AC adapter
Connectivity	USB