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AKAI
Akai XR20 XR20

•Over 700 sounds produced by Chronic Music
•99 Preset patterns and 99 User patterns
•Backlit LCD
•Bright, glowing, backlit pads that follow the beat
•Microphone input and Headphone output
•Pattern Play Mode - Different patterns can be triggered from individual pads
•Drum Roll / Note Repeat feature for realism and expression
•Battery Power capability and AC Adapter
£249
Akai MPC500 MPC500

•Battery powered (6 AAs) or wall powered (AC adapter included)
•Pattern-based 48-track sequencer with 16 MIDI channels
•32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM
•Velocity and pressure-sensitive pads for responsive, accurate programming
•12-level function places one sound on all pads with progressive level or tuning per pad
•Compact Flash drive and USB port (Mass Storage Class)
•Support for standard WAV files and MIDI sequences
•Analog I/O, headphone output, MIDI I/O
•Sounds included to get started quickly
•Four-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad
•Low-pass filter with resonance per voice
•On-board effects: two stereo effects and a master effect
£379
Akai MPC1000 MPC1000

•Battery pow•Pattern-based and linear 64-track sequencer with 32 MIDI channels
•32-voice drum/phrase sampler with up to 128MB RAM
•Velocity and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive programming
•16-level pad function maps one sound to all pads with varied level, tuning, attack, decay or filter per pad
•Two Q-link sliders for real-time performance control
•Built-in Compact Flash drive and USB port (Mass Storage Class)
•Standard WAV files samples and MIDI-file sequences
•Analog and digital I/Os, headphone output and two MIDI In/Out
•Internal sounds in flash
•Four-way sample layering and velocity switching per pad
•Four-pole filters (two two-pole filters) filtering for each of the 32 voices
•Two on-board effects processors plus main-output effect processor, all which can be used simultaneously
•Outputs can be re-sampled
£649
Akai MPC2500 MPC2500

•32-voice drum/phrase sampler with 16MB memory built in, expandable up to 128MB RAM
•Two on-board effects processors and a main output-effects processorTwo assignable Q-link sliders and two Q-link knobs for real-time performance control
•240 x 64 hinged, backlit LCD
•USB port for computer connectivity
•Built-in analog and digital I/O, headphone output, and two MIDI ins / four MIDI outs
•Chop-shop slices a loop into individual samples with automatic pad assignment
•Patched phrase synchronizes phrase samples to any tempo without changing pitch
•Continuous sample track records long audio tracks into a sequence
•Outputs can be re-sampled
•Audio input can be controlled with Q-links for real-time control
•Ten analog outputs, stereo digital I/O
•Optional accessories include 128MB Ram Expansion (EXM128), CD ROM Installation Kit (including CD ROM Drive) (CD-M25)
unavailable while SE version available
Akai MPC2500SE MPC2500SE

Limited edition version in white with RAM expansion and CD ROM installed
£949
Akai MPC5000 MPC5000

•64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory built-in. Expandable up to 192MB RAM
•Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator
•Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included •Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording
•Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects processor •Master compressor and equalizer
•960 ppq resolution
•Built-in hard disk drive
•Optional CD-R/DVD drive
•USB 2.0 port for computer connectivity
•CF Type-2 card slot (up to 2GB)
•Chop-Shop 2.0 - slices a stereo loop into individual samples with automatic pad assignment
•Patched Phrases - creates multiple splits in looped samples to ensure proper tempo sync without changing pitch
•Continuous Sample Track - ensures samples play in perfect sync no matter where you start the beat in a loop
•12 Q-link controllers for internal automation, external MIDI control and quick parameter editing
•240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD
•10 built-in analog outputs, plus 8 ADAT-optical outputs and stereo S/PDIF IO
•Powerful new multimode filter
•Two MIDI inputs and Four MIDI outputs
•Turntable phono inputs with RIAA pre-amp
•XLR / 1/4" combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels
•Sample library provided by Loopmasters.com
£1299
USED DRUM MACHINES
Alesis HR16 £69
Alesis HR16
Boss DR550 £75
Boss DR550
ALESIS
Alesis SR16 SR16

•Audio Outputs: 4 (2 stereo pairs)
•Pads: 12 velocity sensitive (w/Dynamic Articulation™)
•Sample/DAC Bit Resolution: 16/18
•Sounds: 233
•Sounds Accessible via Pads: 12
•Sounds Accessible via MIDI: 120
•Polyphony: 16 voice
•Panning: 7-position user programmable
•Velocity Response: 8 loudness levels via pads, 127 via MIDI
•Timing Resolution: 96 ppq
•Time Signature Range: 1-128 beats per pattern
•Tempo Range: 20-255 bpm
•Notes/Patterns/Songs: 12,000/400 (200 user, 200 preset)/100
•Kits: 50 user, 50 preset
•MIDI Program Change Response: Kit
•Sync: MIDI Clock/Song Position Pointer
•Footswitch Jacks/Functions: 2; start/stop, count/A/B/fill
•Other Features: Sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambience
•Dynamic Articulation: Modulates tone
•Power: 9 VAC External Transformer
•Dimensions: (WxHxD) 9.25"x1.5"x6.5"
•Weight: 2.5 lbs
£104
Alesis SR18 SR18

•Large, 32MB sound set with percussion bank and bass synth
•Over 500 drum and percussion sounds and 50 bass sounds
•Built-in Alesis effects: reverbs, EQs, and compression
•Pattern Play Mode enables different patterns to be triggered from the pads directly
•Programmable Drum Roll function
•'Mute/Solo Function: mute drums, bass, and percussion
•AC adaptor ( included) and battery powering (six AA, not included)
•Backlit LCD
•100 preset patterns, 100 user locations
•12 velocity sensitive pads
•Polyphony: 32 voices
•Inputs: 1/4" instrument (guitar)
•Outputs: 1/4" stereo pair, 1/4" TRS, 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
•MIDI: in, out/thru
•Footswitch: two inputs – start/stop, count/A/B/fill
•Tap tempo for instant beats exactly as you want them
£199
BOSS
Boss DR670 DR670

The DR-670 Dr. Rhythm stands as one of the most feature-packed and affordable drum machines in BOSS history. This compact rhythm-creation tool offers all the acclaimed sounds from BOSS' flagship DR-770 model, while adding enhancements like:-
velocity-sensitive pads, footswitch control and much more.
Affordable BOSS drum machine with 255 superb-quality drum and percussion sounds
Velocity-sensitive pads permit very expressive rhythm pattern programming
New Bass part allows for programming bass lines using 16 different bass sounds
200 high-quality Preset rhythm patterns and 200 User rhythm pattern locations
Large LCD for confirming pattern tempo at all times
Foot control jack permits connection to optional footswitch for hands-free start/stop and fills
Direct Pattern Play function lets users assign internal patterns to pads for triggering "on the fly"
Selectable battery or AC operation
£199

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