Akai MPC 2500 (standard black, classic version) - tested and fully functional.


Powered up and tested this week after long careful storage. Everything works:

- Boots cleanly; bright LCD with full backlight (no dead pixels, no dim rows)

- All 16 pads responsive with proper velocity sensitivity

- Loads samples from CompactFlash and plays back correctly

- Clean audio through headphones and main outputs

- Faders, Q-link knobs, data wheel, and transport buttons all functional


Specs / configuration:

- 16MB RAM (stock/factory)

- Stock Akai OS (no JJOS installed - easy to add if desired)

- 2GB SanDisk CompactFlash card included (with some samples included - 606, 808, etc)

- No CD drive

- Full I/O: stereo out, 8 assignable mix outs, digital in/out, record in,4 MIDI out / 2 MIDI in, USB-B port

Included:

- MPC 2500

- power cable

- 2GB CompactFlash card


Cosmetic condition: Good, honest used condition. Visible paint wear and chips along the front and top edges, light scuffing, and normal aging on the data wheel thumb divot (all shown clearly in photos). No rust, no corrosion, no cracks, no functional issues. Pads and screen are clean. Serial number partially masked in photos for privacy. Label is intact and undamaged.


Sold tested and working. Ships with heavy padding, insured, and signature required on delivery. No returns - please ask any questions before buying and I'll answer as transparently as I can. Happy to take more pictures or video of it working.

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Listed4 days ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • MPC2500 Music Production Center
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 2005 - 2013
MIDI I/O
  • USB MIDI
  • MIDI Input
  • MIDI Output
Number of Pads
  • 16 Pads
Polyphony
  • 32 Voices
Analog / Digital
  • Digital

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